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Old 05-03-2009, 04:07 PM   #151
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I think they use different size fittings to keep people from accidently hooking up the front brakes to the low pressure port for the rears. That would not be good. 1/4" is usually run for the fronts and all the way to the rubber hose at the rear axle. Then 3/16" is run to the rear calipers / drums.

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Old 05-03-2009, 04:55 PM   #152
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Here's some good info:
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:37 AM   #153
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Thanks for all of the info guys..and the link strodder. A ton of information on that site, including a link to another site with a $550 flare tool. I almost sh!t my pants when I saw that. They had a few to choose from but that was by far the most expensive. Eastwood has the 1/4" starter kit with a flare tool, bender, 16 fittings and 25' of line for $89. sounds like a great deal and I have a 15% off coupon from when I bought some 2K ceramic chassis black to paint my frame with.
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Old 05-04-2009, 07:50 AM   #154
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Greetings Shrunken66. I'm just learning to weld and I had some questions. When welding in floor pans and rocker panels should I stick with a lap weld? I know my cab corners will need to be butt welded as well as anything else on the outside that I don't want mounds of body filler on. I'm thinking if it gets covered with carpet anyway, why try and butt weld an entire floor pan if you don't have to?
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Old 05-04-2009, 06:21 PM   #155
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Greetings Shrunken66. I'm just learning to weld and I had some questions. When welding in floor pans and rocker panels should I stick with a lap weld? I know my cab corners will need to be butt welded as well as anything else on the outside that I don't want mounds of body filler on. I'm thinking if it gets covered with carpet anyway, why try and butt weld an entire floor pan if you don't have to?
You're exactly right. You can lap weld anything that's not going to be seen if you like. If you're not making a show truck and there isn't going to be anyone underneath inspecting it then what does it matter really. If it will keep you up at night knowing there's a lap weld and it doesn't look like it came from the factory, then butt weld them. I butt welded all of mine because I had a ton of time when I was not working much this winter. With a lap weld you might not burn through as much and you won't have to go back and check for pin holes with a flash light and re-tack/grind them. Either way make sure you clean both sides of the metal off where the weld is going to be. It will be cleaner and you won't breath in burnt undercoating or have contaminated welds. If your truck is like mine, and it probably is, there's grease, undercoating, a little oil and about 44 years of dirt on the bottom. After all of the body work is done I'm planning on spraying the bottom of my cab with primer and undercoating so it will all be covered and stay rust free.
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Old 05-27-2009, 10:17 PM   #156
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I'm ankle deep in filler. I've been sanding for days and my arms are getting ripped. This is my new work out plan. Block sand for about 4 hours a night and then push that broom.
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Old 05-27-2009, 10:21 PM   #157
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Here's a better current pic.
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Old 05-27-2009, 10:33 PM   #158
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Looking good Shrunken. Hows the weather there? Is it getting real hot yet? I know it all too well that it still stays hot there even when the sun goes down.
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Old 05-27-2009, 10:55 PM   #159
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Looking good Shrunken. Hows the weather there? Is it getting real hot yet? I know it all too well that it still stays hot there even when the sun goes down.
It's getting hot but isn't much over mid-90's yet. I have a swamp cooler in my garage that I'm afraid to use because of the moisture, so I just sweat it out. I don't want to bring on flash rust. I'm embarased to say how long my truck has been in bare metal. If all goes well it will be epoxy primed by the end of June or so. I've got another project I'm working on so the progress might be a bit slower than I'm anticipating. It's a 61 MGA roadster for my step father. I'm striping, doing the body work and repainting it for him. I'll be juggling for the next few months.
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One of my next project after paint or during will be to figure out what to do about the location of my shifter. I'm thinking about cutting the bench back a little and having it upholstered. I've seen the newer bucket from tahoes and other trucks but I think they always look crammed in there.
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And I've been working too.
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I forgot this one I shot last week from the Rio.
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Old 05-27-2009, 11:54 PM   #163
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I'm ankle deep in filler. I've been sanding for days and my arms are getting ripped. This is my new work out plan. Block sand for about 4 hours a night and then push that broom.
Nice progress and yes it is a great work out. At least when your pushing a broom you can stand up.
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Nice progress and yes it is a great work out. At least when your pushing a broom you can stand up.
Thanks Alan. I've been following your build and I have to say it's probably the fastest build on the site right now. You've definitely made some progress in the last few months. I can't wait to see the pics of your truck on the road and something tells me it won't be long.
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Thanks Alan. I've been following your build and I have to say it's probably the fastest build on the site right now. You've definitely made some progress in the last few months. I can't wait to see the pics of your truck on the road and something tells me it won't be long.
Same here (following your build), and thanks. I beg to differ on mine getting done soon. My money tree died.
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Same here (following your build), and thanks. I beg to differ on mine getting done soon. My money tree died.
At least we're in the same boat then. My money tree has been dead since the end of 07'. Tough times but things look like they're getting better out here in Vegas anyway. And besides, block sanding doesn't cost too much so I've been making progress without spending a lot. You may have noticed my truck is still on jack stands. That's because I can't afford to get it rolling yet. I'm hoping by the end of summer. We'll see.
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Ive been on the same misssion.....sanding. My whole driveway is just about grey now. Im finding, or remembering, that the bedsides have a very tricky contour in the transitions from the fender down. Your progress is looking good....you must be downing a bunch of ibuprofen too. I dont know why someone would do this for a job.
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Thanks Alan. I've been following your build and I have to say it's probably the fastest build on the site right now. You've definitely made some progress in the last few months. I can't wait to see the pics of your truck on the road and something tells me it won't be long.
It does go fast sometimes if you have the money. Look when Allan started.
He has made some really nice progress.
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I'm just trying to find time to install all the 73 parts that I have for it already.
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Ive been on the same misssion.....sanding. My whole driveway is just about grey now. Im finding, or remembering, that the bedsides have a very tricky contour in the transitions from the fender down. Your progress is looking good....you must be downing a bunch of ibuprofen too. I dont know why someone would do this for a job.
Don't let that filler get on your lawn, it will kill it. It gets everywhere whether you like it or not I guess. I only get a few hours a week on the truck now so I turn into a sanding maniac. There's just a dust cloud constantly blowing out of my garage when I'm in there. I'm getting close to priming but still need to strip the rest of the cab and passenger door--not to mention the entire MGA. I need more time and money. Does that sound familiar?
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I'm ankle deep in filler.
That's a cool pic!
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Don't let that filler get on your lawn, it will kill it.
Lawn?? Its the desert buddy......I have gravel, it seems to be holding up well.
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Looking good Greg! Nice photography too... Keep it up!
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Lawn?? Its the desert buddy......I have gravel, it seems to be holding up well.
I'm with you on the gravel. I think we have similar landscaping. Everything just blends right in after a while.

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Looking good Greg! Nice photography too... Keep it up!
Thanks Joe. Same to you and keep up the progress pics on your ladies truck. It's looking good. Sounds like you have plenty of help with the whole family involved. I wish I had a few extra hands around here sometimes.
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I'm with you on the gravel. I think we have similar landscaping. Everything just blends right in after a while.
I don't even have gravel. Just sand. But with no weeds. I finally have them under control.
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