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Old 08-11-2014, 02:03 PM
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Got the roof on the truck stripped today, ripped all the old seam sealer out and re sealed the drip rails. Hopefully I'll get it in primer tomorrow morning.
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RL250
I didn't work on the Ford this weekend, but I pulled the headliner form the Nissan. I plan to use the write up on here to redo it myself. I do have to do a headliner in the Ford too. Lots to do on that old beast.

I am pretty sure my head gaskets leaked, probably due to bad bolts and a fried torque wrench. I'm going to pull the engine back out and re do the head gaskets. Any idea where to find that carb-mount lift point as seen on Velocity shows like Overhaulin' and All Girl Garage?
I bought one of those mounts for lifting the engine right off the shelf from Oreillys. I was a bit hesitant at first since I had an aluminum intake but it was fine with studs.
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 05:36 PM
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I did absolutely nothing to my truck today. I just thought I'd share..

I did play with the TIG welder though...

ROFL
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 06:09 PM
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That sounds like fun!

I think I'd want AC though.
I could see myself using it a lot more on aluminum than steel.
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 06:27 PM
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I thought about an AC-DC unit but for now, I just need DC. Down the road I may spring for a Miller Diversion but the little DC 200 is fine for now.

Hi-Freq start, foot pedal (not the greatest but it has it), dual voltage. All good..

I was doing some practice using MIG wire (doubled and twisted) as filler rod. Not too bad, but not as easy to feed as regular filler rod.

That reminds me.. I need to clean the shop..
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 06:36 PM
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If you have the hang of gas welding TIG should not be difficult to pick up.

You'll find it a lot easier when you get some real rod.
Your gas supplier or even Fastenal should have E70s2 or something similar.
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 07:07 PM
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Drove up to Melfa and bought a newer, better condition camper shell for $45.
 
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Old 08-11-2014, 07:11 PM
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Drove up to Melfa and bought a newer, better condition camper shell for $45.
Pic's or it didn't happen.
 
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Old 08-12-2014, 04:50 PM
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Pic's or it didn't happen.
Ok, Jim, here they are. The reason I have a camper shell, it keeps stuff in the bed protected and somewhat hidden.
 
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Old 08-12-2014, 04:56 PM
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That's an old school lid!

I used to have something similar on my Nissan
 
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Old 08-12-2014, 05:01 PM
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I like them because one person can R&R it.
 
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Old 08-12-2014, 05:15 PM
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Looks functional.
 
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Old 08-12-2014, 05:18 PM
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It is nice to keep out the weather, and prying eyes.

Slow and steady with those 16' king posts.
I know how awkward a triple 2x6 can be when you're on wheels.
 
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Old 08-12-2014, 05:26 PM
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Oh so today I changed all the fluid in my master cylinder and lines, twas nasty stuff in there, guessing its at least 7 years old or more O_O

 
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Old 08-12-2014, 06:17 PM
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Got ready to primer the top of the cab, and then it rains and thunders like hell froze over. Have to keep it covered up until it's not going to rain for 6 hours.



 
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