Rods 57

[Rods57]

Thanks Kim, I saw it in a magazine from 02 and i kept it around for the idea. Every time I look at the bed you built it makes me want to start cutting up what i have, the tilt on the rear is just right.

[Rods57]

Ok so i took the paint off of the fenders and found a nasty surprise...





But i thought to myself, "what would Bam do..." and i got some patches cause I wanted it to be a 55 instead of a 57 anyway.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Ok so i took the paint off of the fenders and found a nasty surprise...

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But i thought to myself, "what would Bam do..." and i got some patches cause I wanted it to be a 55 instead of a 57 anyway.

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LOL. What would BAM do. Well I'm glad that I inspire you to cut things up and if you mess and try again. After all its only metal.lol

[Rods57]

So I bolted the fender on the truck, bolted the inner fender to it and made sure all of the bolts were dead center in the holes. Took a 1" role of blue tape and laid a strip from the bolt hole past the damage and let it lay down the side. Did the same to the patch fender as well. Here they are after the two were bolted together on the truck.









Here is the backside of the welds after I connected the dots

[Kim57]

Nice job on the repair.
Kim

[Kabwe]

Looks great. Nice work buddy.

[Rods57]

Here are the after shots. I started on the inside and used 10 of those clamps in the before shot. after each tack I re-tightened them and checked with a straight edge to make sure it was lined up.

[Rods57]

Anyway, thanks for the encouragement, it really helps to keep you going when you find a problem and you want to quit it seems like someone on here has already seen it and fixed it, and has two ways to do it better next time.

[ChuckDriver]

Nicely done!

[GeorgeVale]

Real nice repair.

[Rods57]

So here is my update from last weekend, I put the first coat of epoxy primer on it. I am pretty happy with how the black and red are looking. Whats your opinions on red interior and black exterior?

[Rods57]

Here is the dash, this was out of a 59 Chevy and still has the radio delete plate.

[ChuckDriver]

I like the Red and Black idea a lot! I've considered it for mine many times!

That's a pretty big hole for the steering column mount, what are your plans for it?

Here's a couple of pic's I have saved for inspiration.

[Kim57]

I think the red and black would look great.
Kim

[Rods57]

That is exactly what I am talking about! thanks for the pictures.

[Rods57]

The hole for the steering is because its a GMC cab. I have the male end of it hooked to the column already. i plan on using some polished allen head bolts to dress it up.

[longbike]

Man your getting it done with a quickness, Great weld job on the fender "beautiful"
The flat black and red does look great now that I see it, didnt think it would but it does look great!

[Wheelie]

Red and Black is very slick looking. Truck is coming along real good!

[Rods57]

Have to share the best hood scoop ever! saw it this last weekend.

[faribran]

i am liking this build lotz..... good job on the fender repair... i had one of these trucks years ago...... keep up the good work... will be checking back later on.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by faribran

i am liking this build lotz..... good job on the fender repair... i had one of these trucks years ago...... keep up the good work... will be checking back later on.

Thanks, I really need the encouragement sometimes.

[sgtusmc]

WOW man, truck looks really good. VERY nice work on the fender!

[chevyrestoguy]

You are doing a GREAT job! I can't believe that I've missed this thread. I have to laugh when you initially that you were kind of embarrassed to post pictures of your work! You do extremely nice work, so don't feel embarrassed at all. Proud is more like it. The fender turned out amazing. Most guys would have thrown that fender in the trash, but you saved yours.

I like the red/black combo. With the steelies and whitewalls, that truck will look awesome.

[Kabwe]

I second what Chevyrestroguy said. You are doing a great job buddy.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

WOW man, truck looks really good. VERY nice work on the fender!

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

You are doing a GREAT job! I can't believe that I've missed this thread. I have to laugh when you initially that you were kind of embarrassed to post pictures of your work! You do extremely nice work, so don't feel embarrassed at all. Proud is more like it. The fender turned out amazing. Most guys would have thrown that fender in the trash, but you saved yours.

I like the red/black combo. With the steelies and whitewalls, that truck will look awesome.

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I second what Chevyrestroguy said. You are doing a great job buddy.

Well thanks I am really pleased how it is turning out as well, I am a mechanic type person but have only painted one car so its been a real learning experience.