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Trsmotrhed · 03-07-2013, 09:59 PM

I'm replacing the tail light panel on my 63 fleetside and asking what guys have done to tack weld the panel back. I can drill some holes in the lower portion of the bedside to tack weld but no way to get in the top portion. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually but that's usually after I've tore something up.

Thanks for any help.

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64fleetside · 03-08-2013, 10:03 AM

Panel bond

Trsmotrhed · 03-08-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 64fleetside

Panel bond

That's what I was thinking. Cut the old one off without damaging the bed, clean up real good and get a good panel bond. I'll need to make sure to keep the seam between bed side and tail light panel clean so it looks good. Think I'll head to the local body supply shop and see what they have. I've heard good things about panel adhesives. Just seems weird not welding it. Thanks for your help. I figured more guys had done this.
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**Clyde65** · 03-08-2013, 12:33 PM

I have a pair also just havent done it yet, so Ill be watchin you

Trsmotrhed · 03-08-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I have a pair also just havent done it yet, so Ill be watchin you

Great, I feel the pressure on me now.
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**aerotruk63** · 03-08-2013, 01:17 PM

I'll be watching as well, that's double the pressure now!

64fleetside · 03-08-2013, 03:34 PM

my buddy is a bodyman 30+ yrs, and I've seen that the metal will tear before the panel bond lets go on pickup rear bedsides. It is pretty amazing stuff.

Trsmotrhed · 03-08-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 64fleetside

my buddy is a bodyman 30+ yrs, and I've seen that the metal will tear before the panel bond lets go on pickup rear bedsides. It is pretty amazing stuff.

I've seen those videos also, I'll give it a try. Lots of info on you tube on panel adhesive.
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Trsmotrhed · 03-09-2013, 01:30 AM

I could also weld the joint on the outside and smooth it like I've seen on some other trucks on here. Just getting ideas.

Like this

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Trsmotrhed · 04-28-2013, 12:40 PM

This is what I ended up doing. I removed the lower section that I could spot Weld to the side panel.

Before picture.

After I cut the lower section out.

After all welded back together.

Expoxy primered and ready for body filler and primer.

03-07-2013, 09:59 PM	#1
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Fleetside tail light replacement help I'm replacing the tail light panel on my 63 fleetside and asking what guys have done to tack weld the panel back. I can drill some holes in the lower portion of the bedside to tack weld but no way to get in the top portion. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually but that's usually after I've tore something up. Thanks for any help. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

03-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#2
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Fleetside tail light replacement help Panel bond

03-08-2013, 12:33 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Fleetside tail light replacement help I have a pair also just havent done it yet, so Ill be watchin you __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-08-2013, 01:17 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Fleetside tail light replacement help I'll be watching as well, that's double the pressure now! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-08-2013, 03:34 PM	#7
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Fleetside tail light replacement help my buddy is a bodyman 30+ yrs, and I've seen that the metal will tear before the panel bond lets go on pickup rear bedsides. It is pretty amazing stuff.

03-09-2013, 01:30 AM	#9
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: Fleetside tail light replacement help I could also weld the joint on the outside and smooth it like I've seen on some other trucks on here. Just getting ideas. Like this Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

04-28-2013, 12:40 PM	#10
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: Fleetside tail light replacement help This is what I ended up doing. I removed the lower section that I could spot Weld to the side panel. Before picture. After I cut the lower section out. After all welded back together. Expoxy primered and ready for body filler and primer. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174



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