09-26-2009, 08:42 PM | #101 |
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A few more progress pics. I got the rocker raised on the passenger side. I'm getting ready to order some carpet, and am waiting(and waiting, and waiting) on my seat belts.
Steering wheel is done. Put in patch for door hinge today. Haven't finished it off, as I want to try the door on tomorrow. I'm getting smarter...
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09-26-2009, 08:49 PM | #102 |
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Now you see em, now you don't! I have been trying to go mostly factory and the truck did have these big honkers on it, but i decided since the factory holes were there for the smaller side mirrors, I am going to use them. Not sure if my theory is sound, but after welding the holes I put skim coat of short strand fiberglass over it to make sure any pinholes were filled and will finish off with body filler. I figured the fiberglass was nice and waterproof. I also was dying to use a tiny spatula I bought a while back!!
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09-26-2009, 08:51 PM | #103 |
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I assume I'll have to transfer the hole pattern for the smaller mirrors to the passenger side and weld nuts on the inside. It didn't have the factory holes and screws.
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09-26-2009, 08:53 PM | #104 |
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I use that same tiny spreader for tons of little projects. One of my favorite and handiest tools. It's also great for filling pin holes since you can see what you're working and apply only a tiny bit of filler.
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Weld nuts would be nice if you can get in there to weld them. I'm just not sure you can reach up far enough with welding equipment to attach them permanently.
I simply used flange nuts. If you roll the window down an average size hand will reach up there. Just be careful not to lose your balance or you'd probably break your arm. |
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Yeah I can see flange nuts working. The originals look like the hole is a little larger than it need to be on the outside of the door so it could have been welded from the outside.
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09-26-2009, 11:32 PM | #107 |
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Great thread. What color of duplicolor did you use, and did you clear coatt it after? I really like that color and am in the same process as you.
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09-26-2009, 11:44 PM | #108 |
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Lookin good Bob. Did your truck originaly have only a driver's mirror? Thats the way mine was. I used trick nuts to mount my passenger mirror on.
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09-26-2009, 11:45 PM | #109 |
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It is their Truck and Van Arizona Beige. I didn't use a clear coat, but did buff some parts out. I found it at PepBoys, Advance, O'Reillys and NAPA. All seem to stock one can at a time. I bought two or three from different vendors the firs tday befor asking my NAPA dealer to order me 4 at one time!
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I'm looking at carpets as well. I found a supplier that makes a molded carpet for our trucks, and they prefer to send you samples...something you wouldn't get from our vendors who don't specialize. I ordered the samples tonight. They are about $10 cheaper than LMC and some of the others.
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09-27-2009, 08:01 PM | #111 |
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Steering wheel looks good.
I like the Arizona biege too. In fact, that is what I used on my 6 lug rally wheels. Your "Mater" mirrors look to be in really good shape. Thats what the kids call them on our truck. They are factory mirrors, the option was called west coast jr mirror. Our truck is the same way with the standard mirror holes on the drivers door, but not the passenger side. -Steve |
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SSWfleetside, My sheet from the glove box shows the west coast mirrors, but I am wanting to spice it up a bit with some chrome, yet be stock. I intend to keep the mirrors in case I change my mind later.
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09-28-2009, 10:09 PM | #114 |
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I still haven't put my mirrior on mine. I have the one hole with a welded nut. I too would be intrested in seeing your trick nuts. Waiting in anticipation. That's a good looking puppy Curt. Why are you trying to tear his legs off?
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That's Gus...he's not a baby anymore, but still yawns a lot. He does have some trick nuts though!
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Poor dog his legs dont even to work anymore. Looks happy though. My dog use to have trick nuts but now their at the dump. Going to get some mirrors on my truck today.
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Going to get some mirrors on my truck today.
Cool!!
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Here is an example.http://www.hansonrivet.com/w64.htm
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Those really are trick, thanks for sharing. Just like a molly bolt for sheetmetal.
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How much is the tool for installing them?
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I don't know. They got them on that website but no prices. We have one at work and I use it instead of buying one.
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09-30-2009, 08:07 PM | #122 |
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Whoo hoo, I wanted to make sure both doors fit before moving on. I feel like the one on the passenger side(where I moved my rocker up) may need a little tweaking to make it fit right, but the driver side (where I broke a bolt and needed a patch pillar) fit up pretty good. I'm pretty happy with that.
Man, I hope they get my carpet samples here soon so I can finish that part. I'm considering ordering from these guys but am waiting on samples to decide the color. http://www.accmats.com/Products/Flooring/Material.aspx
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09-30-2009, 08:28 PM | #123 |
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I took ol Curt for a ride around the block tonight. He said man, that felt good to get out and stretch my legs!
He might have felt good, but I was a wreck the whole time as I had no tail lights without the bed on. The PoPo here aren't very forgiving. I also felt i had a brake binding. I found it to be the drivers rear and adjusted it a bit. It spins freely now, but my parking brake doesn't work now. I looked at the service manual, but after a few minutes of that, decided I was going to ask if any if you had adjusted yours and how.
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Glad that pillar patch worked out for you. Just last week you were ready to sell that hunk of *&^% and take up knitting..
You are correct, thanks to you again! I have been remiss in breaking away from work at lunch to get a M.O. from the Post Office, but promise a 10 spot coming your way tomorrow!! I also passed it along by giving someone else a deal on a part. Man Law!!
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