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70 Suburban · 05-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Im using 2.0 and 2.5 mm I have usualy I hold it till I see just a little bit of light peak out... that usally works. so I have tried longer and shorter times. I have triled leaving the guns there a few seconds to cool... I just dont know

Alan's Classic · 05-09-2009, 08:55 PM

So you have used these pins in other places without any problems?

70 Suburban · 05-09-2009, 08:58 PM

yeah thats what I dont understand. on the same truck too. I just cleaned up the door. I have a nasty dent on the bottom of the tail gate. and I want to get that pulled out. If that dosnt work then Im goin to cut it out and weld in a patch...

Alan's Classic · 05-09-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

yeah thats what I dont understand. on the same truck too. I just cleaned up the door. I have a nasty dent on the bottom of the tail gate. and I want to get that pulled out. If that dosnt work then Im goin to cut it out and weld in a patch...

The only thing I can think of is the alloy content in the tailgate is different. I'm not a metalurgist, but I've had that problem on some new cars. YOu are using new pins right? I've tried to reuse pins and for the most part it doesn't work. The tips get contaminated. Try grinding the tips down just a little and see what that does, just curious. If you do cut out the damaged area are you hammering it into shape and welding it back in? As long as it is not rusted.

70 Suburban · 05-09-2009, 09:53 PM

i think I am goin to re skin it..well I am goin to cut out the chevrolet. then move it to the outside then skin it so i looks kinda like a new tailgate. but with the old letters

70 Suburban · 05-09-2009, 10:00 PM

if i cut it out I think i could just fab a whole new bottom using pipe for the curve and just brake at the two seams. would be stroger and clean

Strodder · 05-09-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder View Post
No matter how old you are, your always learning something new. Even with all my experience I try to learn something every day.
An old man told me to try to learn 2 things a day. It doesn't seem like much , but add that up over a lifetime. The problem is I forget 3 things a day.

I was going to say that too, but I didn't.

daverod · 05-09-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

The only thing I can think of is the alloy content in the tailgate is different. I'm not a metalurgist, but I've had that problem on some new cars. YOu are using new pins right? I've tried to reuse pins and for the most part it doesn't work. The tips get contaminated. Try grinding the tips down just a little and see what that does, just curious. If you do cut out the damaged area are you hammering it into shape and welding it back in? As long as it is not rusted.

That's to funny. I was just using my stud gun and I was having a hell of a time getting it to stick to the new metal I welded on. It worked good on the orginal door metal but on the new stuff I had to hold the trigger forever. I did get it to stick but it was a pain.

70 Suburban · 05-09-2009, 11:44 PM

glad im not the only one....well no Im sorry that you are having the same problem

Inverter · 05-11-2009, 01:31 AM

Its really commin together Alan.Top notch work as always.

Alan's Classic · 05-11-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

i think I am goin to re skin it..well I am goin to cut out the chevrolet. then move it to the outside then skin it so i looks kinda like a new tailgate. but with the old letters

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

if i cut it out I think i could just fab a whole new bottom using pipe for the curve and just brake at the two seams. would be stroger and clean

I'm interested in seeing how that turns out.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

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Originally Posted by Strodder View Post
No matter how old you are, your always learning something new. Even with all my experience I try to learn something every day.
An old man told me to try to learn 2 things a day. It doesn't seem like much , but add that up over a lifetime. The problem is I forget 3 things a day.

I was going to say that too, but I didn't.

Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot.

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Originally Posted by daverod

That's to funny. I was just using my stud gun and I was having a hell of a time getting it to stick to the new metal I welded on. It worked good on the orginal door metal but on the new stuff I had to hold the trigger forever. I did get it to stick but it was a pain.

I was hoping someone would chime in that knew exactly why they won't stick.

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

glad im not the only one....well no Im sorry that you are having the same problem

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Originally Posted by Inverter

Its really commin together Alan.Top notch work as always.

I appreciate it alot.

Didn't get much done over the weekend. Sdailey came over and helped finish sanding the cab and taped up some of it. I finished modifying the cab lift bar so it will go a little lower and finished taping it up.

As the lift goes up and down it will tear the plastic some. I will just have to patch it as I go. I'm hoping to get it at a good height so I can paint the bottom pretty easy.

scotts62 · 05-11-2009, 11:12 PM

Looking good i cant wait to see it painted!!

jason65 · 05-12-2009, 07:30 AM

I like watching this part. Espicaly when the clear goes on.

Strodder · 05-12-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote: I was going to say that too, but I didn't.
Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot.

Yea, you got me. What was the question again??

Strodder · 05-12-2009, 09:45 AM

BTW I forgot to say

Looken good. I wish I was that far along.

Strodder · 05-12-2009, 10:24 AM

An Important Message About Growing Old

Crap!!!

I Forgot What I was going to tell you.

jason65 · 05-12-2009, 12:13 PM

Parttimers?

Strodder · 05-12-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Parttimers?

No Sometimers.

Alan's Classic · 05-12-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Looking good i cant wait to see it painted!!

Wish granted

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Originally Posted by jason65

I like watching this part. Espicaly when the clear goes on.

I'm shooting single stage right now. My two tone gray will be base and then I will clear the whole thing.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Quote: I was going to say that too, but I didn't.
Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot.

Yea, you got me. What was the question again??

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Originally Posted by Strodder

An Important Message About Growing Old

Crap!!!

I Forgot What I was going to tell you.

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Originally Posted by jason65

Parttimers?

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Originally Posted by Strodder

No Sometimers.

X4

Got the outside of the doors painted as well as the cab. I'll get the two tone done soon. Then set the cab on the frame and hang the doors and hope and pray they line up.

Sealer

Sorry for the lighting conditions in this next pic. You ought to try to paint in it.

joe231 · 05-12-2009, 09:49 PM

Outstanding!!!

That thing is gonna stand out in a crowd

sdailey · 05-12-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Outstanding!!!

That thing is gonna stand out in a crowd

Joe these pictures don't do the cab justice. You should see it in person (like I just did).

joe231 · 05-12-2009, 10:03 PM

Shannon,
I would love to
Wish I were closer,
Alan would have to call my wife to make me go home

neto · 05-12-2009, 10:03 PM

Fantastic!!! Beautiful work. I can't wait to get mine to this point.

Strodder · 05-12-2009, 10:35 PM

AWSOME Allan

You must have had a "woodie" while you were painting it. Looks great.

Alan's Classic · 05-12-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Outstanding!!!

That thing is gonna stand out in a crowd

Thanks Joe, that's the plan. Advertising has to catch the eye. All I'll need then is a bunch of Hooters girls around it.

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Joe these pictures don't do the cab justice. You should see it in person (like I just did).

Your making me blush now.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Shannon,
I would love to
Wish I were closer,
Alan would have to call my wife to make me go home

There wouldn't be any phone calls, we'd work all night.

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Originally Posted by neto

Fantastic!!! Beautiful work. I can't wait to get mine to this point.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

AWSOME Allan

You must have had a "woodie" while you were painting it. Looks great.

Who me??? When you said that I thought about Joe's avitar on dial up. BTW thanks!

05-09-2009, 08:53 PM	#1026
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My 1965 build thread Im using 2.0 and 2.5 mm I have usualy I hold it till I see just a little bit of light peak out... that usally works. so I have tried longer and shorter times. I have triled leaving the guns there a few seconds to cool... I just dont know __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

05-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#1027
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 1965 build thread So you have used these pins in other places without any problems? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-09-2009, 08:58 PM	#1028
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My 1965 build thread yeah thats what I dont understand. on the same truck too. I just cleaned up the door. I have a nasty dent on the bottom of the tail gate. and I want to get that pulled out. If that dosnt work then Im goin to cut it out and weld in a patch... __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

05-09-2009, 09:53 PM	#1030
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My 1965 build thread i think I am goin to re skin it..well I am goin to cut out the chevrolet. then move it to the outside then skin it so i looks kinda like a new tailgate. but with the old letters __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

05-09-2009, 10:00 PM	#1031
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My 1965 build thread if i cut it out I think i could just fab a whole new bottom using pipe for the curve and just brake at the two seams. would be stroger and clean __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

05-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#1032
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My 1965 build thread Quote: Originally Posted by Strodder View Post No matter how old you are, your always learning something new. Even with all my experience I try to learn something every day. An old man told me to try to learn 2 things a day. It doesn't seem like much , but add that up over a lifetime. The problem is I forget 3 things a day. I was going to say that too, but I didn't. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 05-09-2009 at 10:42 PM.

05-09-2009, 11:44 PM	#1034
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My 1965 build thread glad im not the only one....well no Im sorry that you are having the same problem __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

05-11-2009, 01:31 AM	#1035
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: My 1965 build thread Its really commin together Alan.Top notch work as always. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

05-11-2009, 11:12 PM	#1037
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My 1965 build thread Looking good i cant wait to see it painted!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-12-2009, 07:30 AM	#1038
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My 1965 build thread I like watching this part. Espicaly when the clear goes on.

05-12-2009, 09:44 AM	#1039
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My 1965 build thread Quote: I was going to say that too, but I didn't. Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot. Yea, you got me. What was the question again?? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-12-2009, 09:45 AM	#1040
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My 1965 build thread BTW I forgot to say Looken good. I wish I was that far along. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-12-2009, 10:24 AM	#1041
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My 1965 build thread An Important Message About Growing Old Crap!!! I Forgot What I was going to tell you. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-12-2009, 12:13 PM	#1042
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My 1965 build thread Parttimers?

05-12-2009, 09:49 PM	#1045
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05-12-2009, 10:03 PM	#1047
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1965 build thread Shannon, I would love to Wish I were closer, Alan would have to call my wife to make me go home __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-12-2009, 10:03 PM	#1048
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: My 1965 build thread Fantastic!!! Beautiful work. I can't wait to get mine to this point.

05-12-2009, 10:35 PM	#1049
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My 1965 build thread AWSOME Allan You must have had a "woodie" while you were painting it. Looks great. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

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