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02-08-2014, 08:07 PM | #1 |
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Re: My 57 Pro Street
You might just slip a copper tubing cap over the end.
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02-08-2014, 09:49 PM | #2 |
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dude that's freakin awesome were where you 3 days ago when I was trying to weld a hole in my tailgate that had a nut on the other side. defiantly going to steal that idea
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02-12-2014, 06:10 PM | #3 |
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Working on the bottom of the cab i got tired of having to straighten the door sills out. My originals were toast and my new ones kept on getting banged up as they seem to be a weak spot.
This is what i did. Took some 1"x2" rectangular tube and cut out a couple of braces. Got them welded in and now my sills can hold me. Kim |
02-12-2014, 06:13 PM | #4 |
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Here they are welded in. I have no idea what the factory did to protect them.
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10-06-2014, 11:14 PM | #6 |
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Thanks.
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11-04-2014, 10:56 PM | #7 |
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A little up-date.
Been getting into the body work. I have the cab tilted on its back so it's a little easier to work on the roof. I welded up the over hang and filled it in. Then to the roof itself. It was in pretty decent shape. A couple pics after epoxy and a little sanding. You can see it needs a little work. Kim |
02-12-2014, 06:27 PM | #8 |
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Kim, the new pieces look great, and should work out well, nice job...Jim
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02-12-2014, 07:41 PM | #9 |
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sweet!! well done!!
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02-12-2014, 10:54 PM | #10 |
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I like it. That is a easy fix for a serious problem. Keep up the good work.
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02-13-2014, 01:04 AM | #12 |
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Adds strength and looks good too. Nice work.
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02-13-2014, 09:45 PM | #13 |
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Dear 1950's chevy factory, this is Kim he has fixed the problem with your rockers, thanks.....
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02-13-2014, 09:47 PM | #14 |
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Exactly Rod!
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My originals were beat to hell and the new ones kept on getting banged up in the garage so I needed to do something. Kim |
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02-14-2014, 07:25 AM | #16 |
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Looks really good. Very nice work Kim
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02-14-2014, 11:52 PM | #17 |
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All caught up now. Nice Work!
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05-08-2014, 06:19 PM | #18 |
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My sills still had the "protection" in place. A small 45 degree gusset about midway that was spot welded to the sill and the step. I was going to reinstall but have now decided I will be copying your design. Nice. Dug
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Nice build!
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looking good
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your build is amazing. i love checking in with it to see your awesome progress pics!
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Unfortunately for me life's thrown some things my way that have slowed progress for a while. Hope to be back on it soon. Kim |
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