Making some Headway
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Making some Headway
It may be small in amount however I'm actually movin a little forward on the rust repairs to my "rust free cab". Got one cowl corner and cab support done and starting on the other side. Feels good to make some headway !!!!
I posted new pics of my progrees in my gallery.
Mike
I posted new pics of my progrees in my gallery.
Mike
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Mike - Really nice work! Your fab and welding skills are excellent!
What's the paint on that cab? Did it come that way?
I'm looking for a flat black coating to use on the finished areas while I work on others - then paint it all at once.
What's the paint on that cab? Did it come that way?
I'm looking for a flat black coating to use on the finished areas while I work on others - then paint it all at once.
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No it didn't come that way, I blasted it and coated it with Zero Rust. The Zero Rust does fit that "Rat Rod" look. Not to flat and not to shinny.
Thanks for the confidence bilder
Mike
Thanks for the confidence bilder
Mike
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You're doing good, but I can't say that I miss that part of the project. Isn't it incredibly time consuming? I haven't forgotten I owe you a door patch panel. It's safely stored. Harrass me beginning of Thanksgiving weekend and I'll try to get it cut for you.
You're doing good, but I can't say that I miss that part of the project. Isn't it incredibly time consuming? I haven't forgotten I owe you a door patch panel. It's safely stored. Harrass me beginning of Thanksgiving weekend and I'll try to get it cut for you.
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Yes, very time consuming, the one side took me a total of 3 1/2 days, But I do enjoy it when I can see some progress, no matter how small. No worry on the door bottom as you can see by my gallery, I have a little ways to go before I need it. I still have the rear cab corners setting in the box waiting for me.
Mike
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Great photos! Thanks for posting them. I'm looking at replacing one of my rear cab corners and I've got a much better idea of what's ahead.
I haven't welded anything since using oxy/acet. in a metal shop class 15 years ago and I'm considering buying a mig set up for working on my truck. Did you have much welding experience before this project? Looks like you're doing some great work...
ROB
I haven't welded anything since using oxy/acet. in a metal shop class 15 years ago and I'm considering buying a mig set up for working on my truck. Did you have much welding experience before this project? Looks like you're doing some great work...
ROB
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MT54, nice work indeed 
You have inspired me to also post some pics of project "TYMNBUX" in my gallery. I just finished with both front and rear,L & R panels, filled firewall, filled cowl, filled louvers, L & R floors, filled all seams and will start dual frenchies tonite. My cab is taking a bit longer since I won't be using any fillers, only primer. Lots-o-work these cabs, but worth it. Keep the pics coming.
You have inspired me to also post some pics of project "TYMNBUX" in my gallery. I just finished with both front and rear,L & R panels, filled firewall, filled cowl, filled louvers, L & R floors, filled all seams and will start dual frenchies tonite. My cab is taking a bit longer since I won't be using any fillers, only primer. Lots-o-work these cabs, but worth it. Keep the pics coming.
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Ya, I've been welding for years, my dad was a welder and taught me to weld when I was young with a little 225-amp buzz box. Then out of high school worked in steel plant as a welder for a few years until most all the steel work died off in the late 70's. Have a brother who owns an autobody collision shop, worked with him off and on for years. I still have my state auto inspection license.
I really do enjoy this kind of work; I suppose it would be different if I had to do it for a living.
didn't mean to ramble on..
Thanks for the kind words
Mike
I really do enjoy this kind of work; I suppose it would be different if I had to do it for a living.
didn't mean to ramble on..
Thanks for the kind words
Mike
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Rob - I never personally welded anything before and also struggled with the idea of buying a MIG setup. I was afraid that I would spend a lot of scarse money and then just screw up the truck instead of fix it.
I was very pleasantly surprised at how easily I started picking it up. I'm still learning, but making a lot of headway. Now, welding is the most fun part of working on my truck.
Might I suggest that you look at the Lincoln Handy MIG (110v) welder. That's what I bought and I really love it. It is powerful enough to do all the truck welding. I use the gas to shield for small gages and use the flux core wire to do heavier sections like bumper and frame. It doesn't have the selection of settings or power that larger units have, but it has been eminently sufficient.
The price is right, too. I bought mine out of the Summit catalog. Of course, if you could find a good used unit, go for it.
MHO.
I was very pleasantly surprised at how easily I started picking it up. I'm still learning, but making a lot of headway. Now, welding is the most fun part of working on my truck.
Might I suggest that you look at the Lincoln Handy MIG (110v) welder. That's what I bought and I really love it. It is powerful enough to do all the truck welding. I use the gas to shield for small gages and use the flux core wire to do heavier sections like bumper and frame. It doesn't have the selection of settings or power that larger units have, but it has been eminently sufficient.
The price is right, too. I bought mine out of the Summit catalog. Of course, if you could find a good used unit, go for it.
MHO.
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Thanks for the advice on the welder and the encouragement, Randy. I'll definitely look into it. You've got a great gallery, BTW, that has me rethinking how I might fix some rust along my drip rails.
ROB
ROB
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