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nosto · 04-09-2002, 12:53 PM

Before welding 'em in.

I am looking for ideas for holding the cab corners in place so I can tack weld them in. Can't use the visegrip type clamps, especially on the back side, and could only use one of them at the front (in the door jamb, near where the rear of the rocker attaches).

I can hold it in place using 2 or 3 hands and it fits tight.

BTW: I am not using the full patch piece; I cut off the top 4" (just below the body line) partly because it didn't match up with the existing cab indents and partly because the corner was only rotted at the bottom 5".

Anyone use 'clecko-locs' with a backing piece of sheetmetal?

Thanks,
Rick

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Absecon, NJ

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1982 HD XLH-1000
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04-09-2002, 12:53 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Cab corner replacement - how to hold 'em down? Before welding 'em in. I am looking for ideas for holding the cab corners in place so I can tack weld them in. Can't use the visegrip type clamps, especially on the back side, and could only use one of them at the front (in the door jamb, near where the rear of the rocker attaches). I can hold it in place using 2 or 3 hands and it fits tight. BTW: I am not using the full patch piece; I cut off the top 4" (just below the body line) partly because it didn't match up with the existing cab indents and partly because the corner was only rotted at the bottom 5". Anyone use 'clecko-locs' with a backing piece of sheetmetal? Thanks, Rick ------------------ Absecon, NJ 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto finally done! 1975 FD F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, headers, Flowmasters, Edelbrock, 600 Holley, 3/4 drop - in a million pieces See some pieces at: www.freephoto-i.net username nosto53 __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 FD F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!