Rods 57

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

I feel your pain, been out working in my garage and sweating like crazy, didn't think it was that hot.

It was crazy, filler dries in like 2 min.

Originally Posted by bubba327

I remember last summer working out in the driveway in the 100 degree Idaho heat. I had a big fan and a shade tarp and lots of water.
Starting really early on the weekends before it got hot!!
I hate when you leave a tool out in the sun and then you get burned when you finally remember to pick it up!!

PS I am liking the red too!!!

thanks

[bubba327]

I was working on a little project and the fiberglass resin was hardening in the cup before I got it mixed and spread!!

[Rods57]

Ok no pictures but I have been body working for a while, I hate it. Sand prime, sand prime, fill sand.....

[OKGMC4]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Ok no pictures but I have been body working for a while, I hate it. Sand prime, sand prime, fill sand.....

Don't you know it! Seems like it'll never get done, doesn't it? Hopefully it'll feel all downhill once it has color on it.

[Rods57]

So I bought a shrinking disc for some body work. Have any of you used one of these before?

[Wheelie]

A buddy just told me about a guy he used to work for who ruined a lot of sheet metal using one of those. As a fabricator and metalworker myself I see how it can work but have no desire to try. I prefer the good old tried and true methodology. I would definitly practice on scrap first!

[Kabwe]

Rods 57,

The shrinking disc works great, just let the disc do the work do not use pressure. The metal does not have to get extremely hot, just hot enough so that when you quench it, it seams. The concept is the disc will heat the high spots and when you quench it, the highs will shrink. Just remember patience and you will be okay. It is not a replacement to hammer and dolly work just an extra tool in your arsenal use properly you will enjoy it.

I like the smooth stainless steel ones like yours I don't use the one with ripples.

[Rods57]

Thanks, for all of the advise. I tried it out today and it worked great. A little at a time and no pressure. My son in law and I both used it on different panels and it was great in addition to the usual hammer work.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Thanks, for all of the advise. I tried it out today and it worked great. A little at a time and no pressure. My son in law and I both used it on different panels and it was great in addition to the usual hammer work.

Good job, I told you its a great tool to have in your arsenal. Good job man.

[Rods57]

Have been doing bodywork, here are a few shots.


decided to weld in the seems behind the seat, the primer is still drying sorry for the crappy shot.

[ChuckDriver]

Nice work. Do you plan to weld all of the seams in the cab?

[faribran]

i know its belated.. but i vote for a bright RED interior.... your truck is coming along fine..
nice work.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Nothing spooky but I never have my doors open like that if I can help it, too many bad guys crusing looking for marks. We had a yard sale a while back that had a couple of shady characters hanging around trying to see what was in the garage. I got their license number just in case.

No worries, my shop in on an acre and its at the back behind a large fence, I have dogs and I can see it from my bedroom window...

Originally Posted by faribran

i know its belated.. but i vote for a bright RED interior.... your truck is coming along fine..
nice work.

Thanks, I am doing the red for sure! have the color and am just about to paint...

[G&R's57GMC]

Great build !

Red is one of the colors along with cream white that are the accent colors on my 57 GMC.

I hadn't thought to bring them into the interior but after seeing them on this thread I will have to bring them in. Heck while I'm at it I might do the firewall also.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Great build !

Red is one of the colors along with cream white that are the accent colors on my 57 GMC.

I hadn't thought to bring them into the interior but after seeing them on this thread I will have to bring them in. Heck while I'm at it I might do the firewall also.

Thanks, I am loving it now that i have made the decision on color.

[okndnx]

What are the steelies off of

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by okndnx

What are the steelies off of

they are just wheel vintiques, universal. have the trim rings and little caps as well.

[Rods57]

So today i put the bed on for the first time in 9 years! Just starting to fit it and get ready for "the bed treatment" doing something different on the bed but will show that when i get the rest of it.

[Kim57]

Looks like a truck again.
Kim

[OrrieG]

Yes, I know how good that feels, my bed was off 12 years!

[Kabwe]

Wrap it up, I'll take it.

[Rods57]

So I wanted to relocate my battery but not make it difficult to get to. i have this old tool box and i have toying with the idea of cutting it up and making it into a battery box in the bed. started to see what it will look like.



will weld the drawer fronts to a piece to look like they are functional.

[Rude Dude]

Sorry I can't see covering nice varnished wood with an old tool box. If my truck was built for show I would do what Delmo did if I were to hide it. I am keeping mine under the hood I am to old to be crawling over or under anything just to replace a battery that is usually what requires change a long with oil gas,plugs etc...

Originally Posted by Rods57

So I wanted to relocate my battery but not make it difficult to get to. i have this old tool box and i have toying with the idea of cutting it up and making it into a battery box in the bed. started to see what it will look like.

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will weld the drawer fronts to a piece to look like they are functional.

[Rods57]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks like a truck again.
Kim

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Yes, I know how good that feels, my bed was off 12 years!

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Wrap it up, I'll take it.

thanks guys, i was getting pretty bogged down with bodywork and it was time to take a break and do something else, and it turned out good. i am really happy with the way the wheels fit the fender too.

[Kim57]

I like the tool/battery box.
Kim