My 54 GMC Build

[tomsprojects]

Looks good Dave!!!

[docrock]

got the rust patched spent the last two days sanding filling and sanding some more. Might shoot color tomorrow

[tomsprojects]

It looks good Dave , get her done.

[OKGMC4]

Man I love these kinds of projects. Using stuff you have, making what you don't. Anyone who has a ton of money can throw the checkbook around and get results. This takes skill and thought. Can't wait to see this done!

[docrock]

thanks guys for the encouragement. I could not do this without this Forum. There are a lot of talented guys on here.

[Kabwe]

Looking good man.

BTW I heard you mention (in another thread) you were thinking about buying a tig welder. I love my miller diversion 180. It does AC/DC welding, runs on 110 and 220, comes with a foot pedal and a torch wheel, weights in under 50 pounds, and can handle anything you will need done on a car.

[docrock]

Thanks Bud,
Yours is a real inspiration.
I will check out that welder

[Kabwe]

Your welcome man. You may be able to find a nice use tig also. But remember you may have to give up size. The older tig machines are transformer machines and they are heavy but last forever basically. The newer machines are inverters and that is the reason for the compact size. If size is not an issue you may be able to find a nice used transformer machine cheaper than the diversion. Size was a issue for me I work in a 2 car garage. I paid 1600 for my Miller Diversion 180. I'm sure you could find a older machine much cheaper.

By the way, once you tig body panels man you will never go back.lol But you will always have use for you mig. I find I love them both and the both have their uses.

[docrock]

still blocking

[xpickup]

docrock, Looking good. Good to see one on a budget. Do you have any pictures of the tin woody on your avatar. I really like them.

Shannon

[docrock]

this is a 49 Olds Woodie. Its not a Tin Woodie, it has real wood. I am building one of those but it is a long process and has to wait till I finish the truck

[docrock]

Finally got the cab painted

[Wybrow]

That's an awesome color! Looks almost like clear-coated raw.

[tomsprojects]

Originally Posted by Wybrow

That's an awesome color! Looks almost like clear-coated raw.

You have been buisy, I wish I could paint like you.
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wow, three pages and your all most done, 7 pages and I havnt even started on mine yet.

[docrock]

Originally Posted by tomsprojects

You have been buisy, I wish I could paint like you.
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wow, three pages and your all most done, 7 pages and I havnt even started on mine yet.

YOU are the Master Painter, I am just lucky sometimes

[tomsprojects]

Originally Posted by docrock

YOU are the Master Painter, I am just lucky sometimes

I cut mine up today.
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[docrock]

I started to install some new glass and weatherstripping and discovered that one of the wings had a little rust. Cut, tack, weld, grind, paint, ready for a new strip

[docrock]

Working on the hood today. Dropped off the seat at the upholsterer. Not a stock seat its out of an 80 Chevy 4 door somebody gave me. I like the seat because it sits lower then stock by 2 inches, it fits inside the cab on top of the pedestal, flips forward for access behind the seat, and the top of the seat is below the corner windows. I will post pics when it comes back

[docrock]

Posted via Mobile Devicehood is finally painted
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[docrock]

Posted via Mobile Devicegot a couple grill pieces done too
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[docrock]

Posted via Mobile Devicesaw this one recently. Looks very cool. Mine is a little greener
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[docrock]

Posted via Mobile Devicegot my seat back. I think it came out good
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[T Hilde]

That's good thinking.

[docrock]

Originally Posted by T Hilde

That's good thinking.

Thanks. The whole gas tank problem has taken along time to figure out.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Beautiful truck man

Awesome work