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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
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That just looks outstanding! I LOVE the interior seams filled and smoothed. I knew a guy that did his with filler and had no cracking even years later and more recently there was a magazine article about doing it with a more modern fiber reinforced filler. Did you consider doing that or (be honest) would it strike you as half-assing it? Bam, what brand/type primer do you? I THINK you mentioned it before but in your old thread. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
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As far as the primer I use? I use SPI epoxy primer and primer surfacer you have to get it shipped its not sold locally. But since I tried and really like slicksand I use that instead of a primer surfacer and block it to perfection. It has more build which allows you to block the heck out of it and most of it will end up on the floor it you body work is good but the panel will be straight. Last edited by Kabwe; 05-30-2013 at 11:04 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Well most likely I will never sale this truck (unless I need cash bad), but if I'm going to do something I have to live with it so I do it the best way I know how. I don't want to see cracks in the seams and call myself a schlock.lol
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
You will never have to worry about that because everything you do is 1st class and something to be proud of.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Thanks buddy, but I know I'm not as good as others think.lol I'm just trying to get better and better with each thing I do. Its an addiction.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
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Are you ready for the brothers truck show? Are you taking your truck or do you want to roll with me? |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
The opposite of "right" is wrong, so you're saying that using filler; fiber or not, is wrong?
I don't feel that way since I know someone who has done it successfully AND since magazines are recommending it. But I can see why it would give pause. As for who will own my truck later or what they'll think of me? I couldn't care less. If I don't care about other's opinions of my truck or me now, why would I care about some far off, probably-after-I'm-dead owner? My intent IS to fill/remove my interior seams and PROBABLY via mig since I now own one but I was still curious what Bam thought. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Man thats low, you cut me deep Sherk. LOL Have not made up my mind yet. I said I need to at least be patched up before I took my truck. Still practicing on how to weld. I will let you know. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Just remember that if it means being extreme and going way beyond what is necessary, that is exactly what I would do.lol
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Been reading through some past posts and as allways your doing fantastic work. I can't wait to see more.
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![]() ![]() ![]() Nah...I know what you mean. You want yours to be unique - me too. Just unique-to-me. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I notice you take things out of context.lol Its not about being unique my friend. That statement meant where others would have been happy with my roof patch I decided to replace the whole roof. Others would blast the floors and if the the metal us pitted but not rusted through they would keep them (they are right) but I would replace the floors. I always do extras because I'm nuts.lol
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Man thats way too tempting to not clown you. But its all good. Yes because of your build and the info you give me, I have learned not to cut corners on certain things. Again not knocking anyone, its an each his own thing on how they want to build their trucks. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Kabwe
you do fantastic work - my 02cents worth |
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Thanks buddy I really appreciate that. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
BAM,
We are going thru withdrawals! I subscribed to your thread a couple of months ago, and was simply amazed and inspired by your creativity....... And now you've gone silent! I hope everything is still going well for you! Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Ummmmm... yeah, man, what he said!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Man I'm really not thinking about that truck right now. Too much on my plate sorry. I will update when I get started on it again and that will hopefully be soon. Maybe I will start on it again after the Brothers Truck Show next week.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
No reason to apologize Bam! Sometimes the truck is the last thing on the list!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
We've all been there, sometimes life gets in the way. Sometimes we need a break, to collect our thoughts and then we're ready to go again...Jim
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Bam, how are you old friend? Just caught back up with your post. Had to take some time off for a few things like you are doing now. I just finished my lower door hinge pocket this week. I have to tackle that dreaded inner pillar pocket tomorrow. It feels good to be back at it again. Take care and keep us updated on yours as you can.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
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I have a few questions about how you made your cuts on your firewall. I have attached a picture of mine. As you can see, I have been practicing welding the holes up since I was going to cut that portion out for a patch anyway. My question is did you make your cut at seam #2 and then use filler back up to seam #1 to smooth it all out? Or did you make the cut at seam #1 for the patch and then fill? I hope this make sense what I am asking?
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