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11-07-2009, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Kevin,... I wish you were closer so I could get you to work on my blazer.
Excellent sheetmetal work,... like always.
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11-07-2009, 07:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Great progress
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11-08-2009, 09:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Very nice work, as always Kevin!
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11-08-2009, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
The spot welder only runs a few seconds at a time and probably isn't much of a draw compared to a mig or tig, or compressor for that matter.
I like the way that turned out with the spot welds. I'd guess you'll get your money back out of that welder soon enough. It will be used for more than rocker panels. So when are you going to start selling the firewall parts pre-cut for us to start making our own patented LFD firewalls?
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11-08-2009, 04:21 PM | #6 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Looking good. Love watching your work. Now I gotta get myself back in gear on mine...
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11-11-2009, 10:08 PM | #7 |
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11-11-2009, 11:27 PM | #8 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Kevin, the firewall looks amazing! especially when you look at the finished product with paint. I know you have crazy skills, but approxemately how long did it take you to fab the parts and weld it in? Hours? days? a week? Keep it up!
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11-12-2009, 12:06 AM | #9 | |
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11-12-2009, 12:40 AM | #10 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
I was really just referring to your signature smoothing of the drip rail around the firewall. The chamfered part if you will. thanks
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11-12-2009, 02:17 AM | #12 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Very nice build again, as always. I really do like that firewall and I might have to try one out on my cab for my truck. That definitely helps set off the engine compartment for sure. I also love the spot welder. I would think that would knock down installation time to half or less too wouldn't it? Like asked before, would a harbor freight spot welder work for atleast the lower pinch weld? Very nice work, keep it up!
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11-12-2009, 12:02 PM | #13 | |
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And as far as cutting install time by half, I think while it does save some it also takes more prep and fit of the parts because everything has to fit 100% perfect or the spot welder will not work at all. As with plug welding you have a lot more leigh way and it only takes some grinding of the welds and you are done. So it does save time but not really much in the end of the job. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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11-13-2009, 08:58 PM | #14 |
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I got a bit more done today on the firewall before running out of my sanding disks. Good thing my supplier will be at the goodguys show this weekend so I can restock.
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11-13-2009, 09:49 PM | #15 |
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It's been said many times, but you sir do GREAT work!!
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11-17-2009, 06:00 PM | #17 |
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Well the fire wall is done just waiting on the A/C unit so I can build mounts in side the cab with out any visible fasteners then I will fill the old A/C hole. Then once that is done I will drop the cab back down and start the Cowl panel mods! I hope to have it all finished up by the end of the month.
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11-25-2009, 08:40 PM | #18 |
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Ok A/C showed up and it is the Vintage Air custom fit unit. I will start first thing Friday morning (after waking from my food coma) and build the mounts for the inside of the firewall then I can fill that big hole I have been starring at for too long now. Then onto the cowl and a few other misc tasks and if all goes well it should be finished up by Monday or Tuesday at the latest.
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11-14-2009, 12:46 AM | #19 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
Kevin, thanks for the info! Keep up the awesome work!
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11-14-2009, 01:28 AM | #20 |
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hey kevin, looks great.... i really like how you made the firewall/ engine recess symetrical with the pass side, doing away with the spot for the clutch rod...also i like the 45* wire gutter cap.....with all that work id say you're past the 'stock look', and the only thing id suggest to enhance what you've already done, is shave the steering wheel opening, and go with a nice aluminium bulkhead...
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11-14-2009, 12:25 PM | #22 |
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Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock"
how do you like the gibbs? have you done a paint job after using it? where do you buy it?
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11-14-2009, 10:19 PM | #23 | |
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11-17-2009, 06:29 PM | #24 |
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How does the gibbs compare to say 3m brand weld through primer? That is what I have been using and have always wondered if it was a good product or not. I usually can't see it after it is welded up.
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11-17-2009, 06:37 PM | #25 |
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Gibbs is for bare metal so it won't flash rust before being sealed with an epoxy. It is not a rust preventer that can be left forever.
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