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firedrag79 · 08-08-2008, 02:47 PM

I'm about to try and fill the seam on the back of my cab. I am not a very experienced welder but have successfully been welding up holes for everything else. Just looking for advice. I know I need to take it slow but is there anything else that I need to know or watch out for?
Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-08-2008, 03:15 PM

if you mean the seam on the roof line there may be some kind of caulk thing in it

AceX · 08-08-2008, 03:35 PM

There should be a small amount of seam sealer on either side of the line. Be sure to strip it down to bare metal on both sides, at least 1 inch form the line in every direction. Much less chance of fire/mayhem/"OH F%^k!"

LMDGUY · 08-08-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

There should be a small amount of seam sealer on either side of the line. Be sure to strip it down to bare metal on both sides, at least 1 inch form the line in every direction. Much less chance of fire/mayhem/"OH F%^k!"

X2 thats how we did the one on my 73 C10

08-08-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
firedrag79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 62	Filling Cab Seam I'm about to try and fill the seam on the back of my cab. I am not a very experienced welder but have successfully been welding up holes for everything else. Just looking for advice. I know I need to take it slow but is there anything else that I need to know or watch out for? Thanks. __________________ 1988 Crew Cab SWB project

08-08-2008, 03:15 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	Re: Filling Cab Seam if you mean the seam on the roof line there may be some kind of caulk thing in it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-08-2008, 03:35 PM	#3
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Filling Cab Seam There should be a small amount of seam sealer on either side of the line. Be sure to strip it down to bare metal on both sides, at least 1 inch form the line in every direction. Much less chance of fire/mayhem/"OH F%^k!" __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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