The PA Chapter's July B/S Thread -any and all conversation
#95
Jim - I hear that...we just had a storm roll thru here but it was nice for 2/3 of the day. Still a little overcast but what's left of the day's sun is trying to peek back out.
#100
Bodywork's just a riot. I still have to get to a little bit on my Explorer before too long. My problem is - no welder since I have to weld in some sheetmetal.
#101
I think I'd be lost if I didn't have a welding machine. I would like to get one of those nice sheetmetal flange tools, I think they're called, that you can create a lip of sorts so you can put the new metal on, and have it already level with the surface and really minimize plastic use.
#102
I've got to do both doglegs on the rear doors and a tool like that would be super sweet to have...well, along with welding equipment in general... lol
#103
If you've got to do those particular areas, look into shrinkers and stretchers. I know of one combination variant for 90 bucks, however, it's from Harbor Freight - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96465 . You can also check out Eastwood, but they'll set ya back much further. I know HF isn't the best stuff in the world, but sometimes, it's good to have them in a pinch.
#104
I have a Harbor Frieght store here in town, I'll have to take a look around next time I'm in there. I need to round up some stuff and get this done before the winter for sure or I'll be missing that plastic fairing at the bottom come spring
#105
I've recently just gotten the urge to make my truck nice like it once was. It's got a patch panel on the drivers side of the bed from a previous owner, and it was never finished. I'm going to leave it there, and hopefully I can get it straight. It's got old bodywork over the passenger side rear wheel well, and it cracked, so I need to get a patch panel for that side. Then of course, I've got a lovely hood dent, sagging bumper on the drivers side, and the drivers door, lower B-pillar and front of the bed took a hit (also before I owned it). I know it's a work truck, but it could be a nice work truck. I really hate bodywork though, although I don't mind painting. I also don't like having to go over someone elses messed up bodywork.