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Boyd · 03-09-2011, 06:39 PM

When doing cab repairs...what method is best to hold the panels in place before they are welded in? Sheet metal screws? Clecos? Intergrips? Screws would obviously be the cheapest but I'm curious to know if the Clecos or intergrips (Eastwood clamps) make for a better installation. Thanks.

Beat68CST · 03-09-2011, 06:50 PM

Cleco's are the $#!t.

I use the piss outta em when we work on our promod car.

Best thing there is.

Boyd · 03-09-2011, 09:13 PM

Thanks for the input
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BIGBLU 72 · 03-09-2011, 09:26 PM

I used magnets on a lot of the patches i did on my cab

Boyd · 03-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Oh yea, I forgot about magnets, thanks.
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MAK191 · 03-09-2011, 11:24 PM

Ive used those intergrip style clamps and they work good. don't bother with the eastwood ones though just go to harbor freight and get 5 sets for the price of one from eastwood.

ChevLoRay · 03-09-2011, 11:50 PM

A friend of mine rebuilt the drivers' rear quarter of a '32 Ford 3-window coupe, using 20-ga sheet metal and held what he built together with Cleco's.

As for Harbor Freight, I've only been once (last weekend) and while they have a lot of stuff, I'm not a fan of the Chinese origins. Give me American-made stuff!

03-09-2011, 06:39 PM	#1
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Not your typical cab repair question... When doing cab repairs...what method is best to hold the panels in place before they are welded in? Sheet metal screws? Clecos? Intergrips? Screws would obviously be the cheapest but I'm curious to know if the Clecos or intergrips (Eastwood clamps) make for a better installation. Thanks. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-09-2011, 06:50 PM	#2
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Not your typical cab repair question... Cleco's are the $#!t. I use the piss outta em when we work on our promod car. Best thing there is.

03-09-2011, 09:13 PM	#3
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: Not your typical cab repair question... Thanks for the input Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-09-2011, 09:26 PM	#4
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Not your typical cab repair question... I used magnets on a lot of the patches i did on my cab __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

03-09-2011, 09:33 PM	#5
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: Not your typical cab repair question... Oh yea, I forgot about magnets, thanks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

03-09-2011, 11:24 PM	#6
MAK191 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FL Posts: 335	Re: Not your typical cab repair question... Ive used those intergrip style clamps and they work good. don't bother with the eastwood ones though just go to harbor freight and get 5 sets for the price of one from eastwood.

03-09-2011, 11:50 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Not your typical cab repair question... A friend of mine rebuilt the drivers' rear quarter of a '32 Ford 3-window coupe, using 20-ga sheet metal and held what he built together with Cleco's. As for Harbor Freight, I've only been once (last weekend) and while they have a lot of stuff, I'm not a fan of the Chinese origins. Give me American-made stuff! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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