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03-05-2010, 03:17 PM
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Reskin for Tailgate
Sorry if this Post is all out of Wack but I've never done this before. It's really a Test! I'm reskinning the Gate on my 72. As you can see I used a cut off wheel to grind threw the spot welds and then cut across the outside top to free up the old skin.
Then I installed the inside Handle Kit from Mar K and trial fit the gate and adjusted the pull rods for a clean positive release. I didn't like the gauge of the Mar K supplied rods so I rebent the OEM rods to my likings. Instead of welding the new skin in place I used Panel Adhesive that modern shops use today for Panel installations. It is clean to work with after the requisite pre fittings. The Mating surfaces must be free of rust prior to assembly but a little grinding took car of that. I sprayed body undercoat to the inside panel faces and glued it all up. Clamps are a must but I use 2" Masking tape to hold as much of it in alignment as possible. Screws are permisable and after the bond has set you grind off the heads for a flush surface. Now, if someone could tell me how to cartion my photos I'll do better in the future. Al W. Last edited by 67vetteal; 03-05-2010 at 03:29 PM. |
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03-05-2010, 03:35 PM
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Re: Reskin for Tailgate
These two photos show that there is a bit of Gap between the old and new panel. I will be going for a solid clean finished appearance so in the second shot you can see I filled the Gap with Bonding Adhesive. I covered that area up with masking Tape so the glue would stay put till it cured. I'll take more photos tomorrow when I go to the Barn to work on my truck. Thanks! Questions and comments are welcome. Al W.
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03-05-2010, 03:42 PM
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Re: Reskin for Tailgate
One more! I'm also installing a Rolled Pan from Mar K. You can see I've used the cut off wheel to remove the required amount of the rear cross brace. The Pan will have Motorcycle Auxiliary LED Running and Brake lights. The Tail lights will be changed out to 89 Deville with LED's. Al W.
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03-06-2010, 11:44 AM
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Location: Surprise, AZ
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Re: Reskin for Tailgate
Can't wait to see the finished product. I think I'm going to try doing the same thing. Do the make them without the bow tie?
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03-06-2010, 08:01 PM
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Re: Reskin for Tailgate
Spent the day at the Barn today and got alot done. I'll post photos and text tomorrow as I'm too tired tonight. CB it's really not too hard if you use patience and ask questions. Al W.
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03-06-2010, 08:43 PM
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Re: Reskin for Tailgate
Looks good Al, I think I'm going to put one of those skins on my stepper's gate.
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03-07-2010, 02:17 PM
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