When frustration kicks in.
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When frustration kicks in.
I'm on the project of replacing my inner fenders. I spent most of the day trying to remove them. Even though half of my fenders were cut away with a torch (the reason I'm replacing them) . I found the PO was nice enough to weld them to the ends of the outer fender (near the hood) and the corner just under the front of the fender and a lengthy portion of weld near the bottom of the airhorns. A simple job ended up being a night mare. Working on these trucks there will be times of frustration and everyone will go through it. I found when I get to that point. Walk away, sip on a frosty one, and then go back and tackle the problem. Most important! Be patient and take your time. The results will be worth it when your all done. Anyways, I got the inners out, cleaned up things and am ready to fabricate my own inner fenders. I think????? Maybe after a few more frosty beverages.
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Originally Posted by imlowr2
A simple job ended up being a night mare. Working on these trucks there will be times of frustration and everyone will go through it. I found when I get to that point. Walk away, sip on a frosty one, and then go back and tackle the problem. Most important!
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Ed,
Hang in there bubba, don't know how many times I have felt the same as you describe. Seems to be an integral part of working on these old trucks. The funny part for me is when I get done I start getting figiddy(don't know if that is a word) looking for somethin else to do. So far that has not been a problem with mine, lol. Have seen many pics of your truck and am sure your frustration will be well spent by the time your finished with the fenders. Cheers...
Hang in there bubba, don't know how many times I have felt the same as you describe. Seems to be an integral part of working on these old trucks. The funny part for me is when I get done I start getting figiddy(don't know if that is a word) looking for somethin else to do. So far that has not been a problem with mine, lol. Have seen many pics of your truck and am sure your frustration will be well spent by the time your finished with the fenders. Cheers...
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The best suggestion I can make is invite a friend over to either help or just talk with. Just having someone else in the garage makes the day go easier and they seem to absorb some of the frustration you feel.
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Another of those "Why would they do that?" moments. I have had many of these while trying to rebuild what someone else started. My truck was a poor excuse of a ratrod hack job when I bought it. If I could have found a unmolested truck to start, I would have paid double or more for it. The ones that start out this way just don't know how good they have it
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Ed -
I hear ya, Buddy! BTDT. We need to live closer to each other. We could share those frosties and brainstorm.
BTW, have you considered mocking up you inner fenders using some cardboard? Works well in many cases.
I hear ya, Buddy! BTDT. We need to live closer to each other. We could share those frosties and brainstorm.
BTW, have you considered mocking up you inner fenders using some cardboard? Works well in many cases.
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Ed, I have confidence in you and I,m sure you will end up with some great inner fenders. I am going to be amazed if you can pull it off without having to remove your fenders.
Like Randy says "too bad you don,t live closer". I would be happy to hang out in your garage and give you moral support.
Keep up the good work pal, and I,ll see you at the Western Nationals.
Like Randy says "too bad you don,t live closer". I would be happy to hang out in your garage and give you moral support.
Keep up the good work pal, and I,ll see you at the Western Nationals.
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A man after my own heart. Sometimes the old pepsi machine in the corner of my shop is the most used tool out there.
Once you feel the frustrations setting in you have to just step aside, if not you will either screw it up beyond all repair or injure yourself in some way. It really does help to have someone come around and "give a hand" even if it is just to twist the top off and commiserate a bit. I work alone quite a bit. The frosties are good in times of frustration but the doldrums would be banished faster if a buddy was there as well.
Now quit your moaning and go out and fab some inner panels!
Bobby
Once you feel the frustrations setting in you have to just step aside, if not you will either screw it up beyond all repair or injure yourself in some way. It really does help to have someone come around and "give a hand" even if it is just to twist the top off and commiserate a bit. I work alone quite a bit. The frosties are good in times of frustration but the doldrums would be banished faster if a buddy was there as well.
Now quit your moaning and go out and fab some inner panels!
Bobby
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I can vouch for that,
dad is undependable (never shows up)
Friend is there when he needs me
Most of the time I'm alone to. Frustration comes faster when alone. Today for me was a great example. Dad showed up in good clothes so he did not have to help. (He doesn't work and is not retired been like that for last 16yrs) He wonders why I get frustrated with him. I don't drink frosty's but a frozen margarita sure sound good. I just called my shop and said to fire up the oasis machine
dad is undependable (never shows up)
Friend is there when he needs me
Most of the time I'm alone to. Frustration comes faster when alone. Today for me was a great example. Dad showed up in good clothes so he did not have to help. (He doesn't work and is not retired been like that for last 16yrs) He wonders why I get frustrated with him. I don't drink frosty's but a frozen margarita sure sound good. I just called my shop and said to fire up the oasis machine
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Ed,
when you come up with the inner's... make some patterns... you could probably sell them !!
I'm using a tilt front end and have wondered about not running inner fenders.... never plan on rainy trips but mother nature doesn't always cooperate... I've seen some fabbed up from sheet aluminum and bolted to the frame rails.. but they do seem to be in the way of any engine work.. I'd like to come up with something removable, maybe with dutz nuts or sumthin... but it's gotta be something that doesn't look Cootie-Bob (technical term describing something akin to Rube Goldberg with a redneck/white-trash influence)
I've taken some pics of some in the past at the supernats... I'll see what I can find if you're interested.
keep us posted... and don't let the frustration wear you down... keep your eye on the prize...
later
John
when you come up with the inner's... make some patterns... you could probably sell them !!
I'm using a tilt front end and have wondered about not running inner fenders.... never plan on rainy trips but mother nature doesn't always cooperate... I've seen some fabbed up from sheet aluminum and bolted to the frame rails.. but they do seem to be in the way of any engine work.. I'd like to come up with something removable, maybe with dutz nuts or sumthin... but it's gotta be something that doesn't look Cootie-Bob (technical term describing something akin to Rube Goldberg with a redneck/white-trash influence)
I've taken some pics of some in the past at the supernats... I'll see what I can find if you're interested.
keep us posted... and don't let the frustration wear you down... keep your eye on the prize...
later
John
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Originally Posted by imlowr2
I found the PO was nice enough to weld them to the ends of the outer fender (near the hood) and the corner just under the front of the fender and a lengthy portion of weld near the bottom of the airhorns. .
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Thanks for the kind words guys.
Bobby- Sir, you have a way with words, no doubt. One day, I hope to have the pleasure of sharing a frosty with you.
Jniolon- I hear what your saying. I am making templates of cardboard. Right now, I opting with going with a two piece inner fender. The lower plate will be removable for exactly what your talking about, clearance to the engine. With the inner fenders removed, there is plenty of room. I'm looking at one strip along the top where it bolts to the fender with a lip of some sort, then the lower panel will bolt to that with maybe button head screws. I'm not sure what to do about fastening it to frame rails, if at all. People have been telling me to go with aluminum, but I'm not sure if I want to constantly polish it. I may go with steel and have it powdercoated or painted instead. If you have some pics on inner fenders, I'd really appreciate it. I'll let you guys know what I come up with.
North Woods- OK, I vote that all PO's have their welders removed and brought over to my house.
Bobby- Sir, you have a way with words, no doubt. One day, I hope to have the pleasure of sharing a frosty with you.
Jniolon- I hear what your saying. I am making templates of cardboard. Right now, I opting with going with a two piece inner fender. The lower plate will be removable for exactly what your talking about, clearance to the engine. With the inner fenders removed, there is plenty of room. I'm looking at one strip along the top where it bolts to the fender with a lip of some sort, then the lower panel will bolt to that with maybe button head screws. I'm not sure what to do about fastening it to frame rails, if at all. People have been telling me to go with aluminum, but I'm not sure if I want to constantly polish it. I may go with steel and have it powdercoated or painted instead. If you have some pics on inner fenders, I'd really appreciate it. I'll let you guys know what I come up with.
North Woods- OK, I vote that all PO's have their welders removed and brought over to my house.
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jniolon, down here international prime movers had a removable inner splash appron on the bonneted models, two locating pins on top and a few springs down low to keep some tension, if u had a logo stitched into them, they would look right at home.
the other thing u could try would be a very close fitting tyre gaurd that bolts to the calliper mounts, these would stop most splash/spray while not being in the way for work/show duties, paint.powder coat flat black and they will blend in.
cya....gary
the other thing u could try would be a very close fitting tyre gaurd that bolts to the calliper mounts, these would stop most splash/spray while not being in the way for work/show duties, paint.powder coat flat black and they will blend in.
cya....gary
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ed, I built my own inners, take alook maybe of so help.
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