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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I'm glad to hear that you're able to get some relief. I watched my dad struggle with everything related to the declining health of his parents. It's never easy
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06-18-2022, 12:35 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Ordered a new Champion Rad, rated at 700hp:
 Assembled the front, discovered just how "not perfect" things don't line up, and really stopped caring about it:  And blasted/primed/painted the Hydroboost/Power-Steering cooler: 
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06-18-2022, 10:53 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Also fabricated a die to form my own logo to put in the blank tailgate I bought:
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06-24-2022, 08:58 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
SkinnyG, that is just to cool!! damn fine job sir.
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06-27-2022, 11:33 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Do these fill panels need seals?
 And..... Because of the raised inner fenders, I had to cut off the springs that hold the hood up. So..... hood supports! OBS Yukon/Blazer hatch supports, and purchased 10mm-ball-&-5/16-UNC-stud. 
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06-27-2022, 11:51 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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07-01-2022, 05:30 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I made a commitment:
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07-02-2022, 11:36 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Note to self: "Just paste the url, and delete the s. Why can you still not remember this?"
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07-03-2022, 12:43 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
First blocking, and second coat of Epoxy Primer. The walnut bag of fender carnage has, at this point, ZERO filler. Even _I_ am impressed.
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07-03-2022, 12:44 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
I see you, fender-edge defect. Curses.....
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07-03-2022, 12:59 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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07-03-2022, 03:39 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Very good job, like all of them, will be a great truck.
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07-03-2022, 05:15 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Wow your doing some great work so far. Thanks for the updates.
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07-06-2022, 11:41 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Wasn't 100% happy with the feel of the fenders, so there is a bit of filler.
 And added some filler to the bed. 
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07-08-2022, 12:39 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Oh wow. Just wow.
I've always bought the CHEAP cans of filler (right). But this time I splurged and bought the good stuff (left). Wow. I bet I would have enjoyed bodywork a whole lot earlier in life if I had used this stuff before. Just wow. INFINITELY better. 
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07-12-2022, 04:08 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
In order to do a final epoxy prime on the bed, I need to fabricate the spare tire holder. This is a long-bed fender, which has the tire cut-out in a different spot than the short-bed fender. Not really a problem, just some careful measurement.
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07-13-2022, 10:21 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Very cool. i like the fact that you are going to run the spare tire holder on the bed like that. I've never used the Rage Gold but I definitely hear nothing but good things about that product. Keep the updates coming...I enjoy following along.
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07-13-2022, 02:25 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Great work, it's going to be great
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07-13-2022, 08:49 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Behold! The Holy Trinity of bodywork.
Epoxy Primer, Rage Gold, and Slick Sand. I can do no wrong!  And, since I'm feeling cocky, here's my logo welded into the tailgate: 
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07-13-2022, 11:07 PM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Soooooooooo cool.
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07-14-2022, 01:42 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
That's really cool
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07-15-2022, 12:29 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
And now with Slick Sand:
  
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07-16-2022, 12:54 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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07-16-2022, 02:28 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Looking good man! how big of a trailer you planning to pull with that spare tire mount btw? Talk about built to last lol
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07-16-2022, 05:40 AM
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
Yes, it is robust. Original was probably strong "enough." But this is holding a heavier wheel, further out. There will be no fatigue cracks.
And you won't see it once a wheel is on, so it won't bother you then.
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