10-11-2008, 11:17 PM | #1 |
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well i finally returned from deployment late Wednesday, and i haven't stopped working since i have been back!! first thing i did was i made a run to schucks to pick up a set of spectre fabbed valvecovers and valve cover gaskets, my gas tank and sending unit for my 60, and a trans filter and gasket set for my 72. then my door started to sag just enough to mis-align the drivers door latches(both in the pillar and the door itself). so when i changed the pan, gasket and filter i noticed that the bottom part of the forward door pillar was pretty much rotted away, allowing the door to sag and cause the misalignment of the door latches. does anyone have any idea on how much it would cost to have all of that repaired/replaced?
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10-12-2008, 12:00 AM | #2 |
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Great to have ya Back. Have fun with your truck
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10-12-2008, 12:20 AM | #3 |
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here's the rotted area i was talking about
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10-12-2008, 12:56 AM | #4 |
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It`s not that big of a deal.I can`t say what it would cost,though.
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10-12-2008, 02:29 AM | #5 |
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so would i be able to get away with welding in a piece of round stock or strap iron?? i mean this isn't going to be a permanent fix, seeing as how i leaving in a couple months to sicily
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10-12-2008, 02:37 AM | #6 |
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I just want to say THANK GOD FOR OUR ACTIVE DUTY. I have yet to jump into all of my trucks rust issues.
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10-12-2008, 02:42 AM | #7 |
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DELICIOUS RUST.........NOM NOM NOM......
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10-12-2008, 02:44 AM | #8 |
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Ummmm.
I'm not knowledgeable enough to give you advice for your truck. But I can say, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
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10-12-2008, 07:09 AM | #9 |
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The picture is a little close to determine exactly where it's located but they make patch panels for most of the front door pillar area. If you want a temp patch you should be able to hammer out and weld up a useable patch from sheet metal.
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10-12-2008, 07:51 AM | #10 |
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Welcome home and thanks for your service to our country! Have fun
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10-12-2008, 01:53 PM | #11 |
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i'll try to take some more photos and maybe try some that are not so close/zoomed in so far. i'll get those later. today i'm going to everette to pick up my girlfriend. she's on the USS Abraham Lincoln(the ship i was on for my deployment). it is supposed to be pulling in to its home port today in a few hours
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10-12-2008, 02:10 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for your service ! The Armed Forces are not for everyone its tough business. Good luck in Sicily. Post pics of Italy for us
Good luck with your truck !!!
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