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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
…and the fun continues...
 The last bodywork started today was the new to me door...  After a little Hammer and Dolly work, the mirror holes are ready for welding and grinding... The Custom trim holes are also ground and ready for plugs to be welded in... The rear lower corner was repaired by the guy I bought the door from, and it needed further attention, so that is on the table as well... More to come... 
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06-16-2014, 12:29 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I almost forgot… the reason for the bodywork bonanza today…My replacement sander arrived Thursday, and got a workout today...
Here's a pic of the Eastwood DA and the fender...Lastly, I recently mentioned my frame issues...  Today I shot a couple of pics to point out the damage... The PO cut the frame horns and re-welded them, evidently to level the bumper... The driver's side rail is tweaked outward and the Passenger side is square to the radiator crossmember... Progress Nonetheless!!!
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06-16-2014, 03:38 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Making good progress Don . Best Father's Day present being left to work on truck because time is the most precious thing we have . It was nice to speak to you ( I do love the IPhones face times free calls )
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06-16-2014, 07:06 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looking good!!!
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06-16-2014, 07:56 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Coming along nice Don, it's a true bummer about the frame but then when you finish your gonna have a frame off restoration
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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 The passenger side is a bit higher than the driver's side, hence the crazy frame horn re-welding... Luckily, I know of 2 frames available, 1 Locally and 1 that dwcardfan has… He is only a hour or so away... So much for the "Budget" build...
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06-16-2014, 10:58 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Nice work Brotha!!! Looking killer awesome! Yeah..The PO before the PO(Get it? lol) was an idiot...ugh..lol...well...gives me an excuse to buy more trucks right!?! LOL!
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06-16-2014, 02:11 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Nice progress!!!
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06-16-2014, 03:12 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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Looking good, Don! Glad you were able to get back on it. That does really suck about the frame, but at least you have options. Don't know what that PO was thinking.
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06-16-2014, 08:41 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
nice work there buddy. i know you'll get that frame thing worked out, its a bummer now but it will soon be part of the blur of fixing up your truck.
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06-16-2014, 11:08 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Once you get the new frame you will be soooo glad you did.
Its always best knowing you didn't settle, You did it the right way. Great Progress Don! Instagram the new sander |
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06-17-2014, 08:31 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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06-17-2014, 10:52 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Called dwcardfan this morning and struck a deal for a frame…
Should be a road trip in the next 2 weeks or so to grab said frame...Played Hooky today from the Studio, , and took care of a couple of things on the Boss' (read Wife's) to do list… Then snuck out to the shed to put some time in on the driver's door… Worked out the bottom corner issue, then moved onto filling the holes for the custom trim that were in the door… While looking at the size, I had an epiphany, 16 penny nail heads... I have a bunch from previous building projects, since the purchase of a framing nailer the 16 pennys have been rusting in the coffee can that is their home...  So I rescued 6, put them under the Wire Wheel, then tacked them in place...Hmmmm, could turn this into a Mad Max Truck... All 6 welded, all 6 trimmed down… 4 ground and ready for glaze putty and primer…2 to go...
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06-18-2014, 09:42 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks for the idea!
I knew it was going to be a pain to weld up all the trim holes. This will definitely help. It just dawned on me. If you hold the nails on the back side of the hole and puddle weld from the front, there should be a lot less mess to clean up. What do you think? Steven
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06-18-2014, 01:05 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I thought about that but didn't have a 2cd set of hands available... will keep that in mind should the need arise in the future...
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06-18-2014, 02:29 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looking good brother. I think you will make that September deadline.
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06-18-2014, 02:33 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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06-18-2014, 08:46 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
That is Awesome!!!
Get 'em started young...
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06-18-2014, 08:49 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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06-18-2014, 09:28 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Don,
On filling holes, I took someones advice and went to the hardware store and got a $3 copper pipe sleeve. Then I took it home and beat it flat with a coat hanger between the two sides of copper. I use this as a backing when I filling holes because the weld wire and metal wont stick to the copper. The coat hanger is so I can get it into odd places if needed, and hang in on my welding cart.... Just passing this along in case you had not heard of that neat trick yet.
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06-19-2014, 08:42 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks Sarge!
I hadn't heard of that one, and the coat hanger part is genius...
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06-19-2014, 10:02 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Lookin Great!!!
I see a lot of block-sanding in somebody's future! Keep on it!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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06-19-2014, 04:05 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looking good. Looking good!
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06-19-2014, 04:37 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looks great!
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