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Old 10-15-2006, 09:10 PM   #1
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Keeping the wife happy

Want to show her some pics of these models, where are they on the site?
right now mine is being worked on and she can't see the same dream I have.
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Old 10-15-2006, 10:04 PM   #2
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....OK...you asked for it all these guy's and gal's LOVE to show what can be created with a little time...effort...and MONEY!!....ok here's our's BOTH me and my wife participated in this restoration......enjoy...BRUCE.
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Old 10-15-2006, 11:36 PM   #3
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Re: Keeping the wife happy

Here are some more pics. I found these on the net so I hope I dont piss anyone off by posting their truck up! Anyway, if your truck is shown its because I like it so take it as a compliment.

hehe.. gotta stick mine in here too!







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Old 10-15-2006, 11:36 PM   #4
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Old 10-16-2006, 08:12 AM   #5
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Here is a 63 GMC I sold about a year ago. I restored it over a five year period with alot of help from my wife and 7 year old son.
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Old 10-16-2006, 01:06 PM   #6
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nice chevyrod! some more pics to add to my collection of trucks i like!
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Old 10-16-2006, 06:54 PM   #7
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Want to show her some pics of these models, where are they on the site?
right now mine is being worked on and she can't see the same dream I have.
thx
I would show you our 65 but after seeing it she would probably not be to impressed after seeing all of these fine ones
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Old 10-16-2006, 08:22 PM   #8
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Excellent.... this is what I was lookin for..
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Old 10-16-2006, 08:47 PM   #9
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Re: Keeping the wife happy(salazar44)

Nice pics, like reading your blog as well... read something about using lead to fill hole and weld seams, got any more info? I usuing welder to fill the trim hole and still having to use bondo, any support you can offer
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Nice pics, like reading your blog as well... read something about using lead to fill hole and weld seams, got any more info? I usuing welder to fill the trim hole and still having to use bondo, any support you can offer
Well unfortunately I have no welding experience. But I do know that clamping some copper backing to the hole will help you build up the hole. And I believe you should be working in a circular motion to fill it. Then grind/sand smooth.

As for working with the lead it is pretty quick and easy. Same concept as if you have soldered anything electronically. Not all my fills were perfect. A couple did have a pits in them but I just added more lead/solder. Here is the link that motivated me to try it since I dont have a welder. Body Leading Link

Some words of caution:
1. use proper repiratory equipment. my first time I tried to go commando. BIG MISTAKE... Headache for 24hrs.

2. clean surface good without leaving any flux behind. it WILL come up later. I learned the hard way. Luckily I hadnt laid down paint yet, just temporary etch primer and filler primer.

3. pretty much just follow the instructions on the link I provided or from my blog - Filling Trim Holes Archive

Thanks for the compliments on my blog by the way!

Good luck. Send me some pics afterward.
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Old 10-17-2006, 12:46 PM   #11
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Here is before and current, not finished yet but should provided insight.

Best of luck!
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Old 10-17-2006, 01:54 PM   #12
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NICE! can i see the inside and under the hood? tx!
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Old 10-17-2006, 10:09 PM   #13
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62chevy step , nice ride .more inside pics and what rims are those?


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The inside is a little bare (i.e. no sound deadner, carpet etc.) have been spending all my time on the suspension, drivetrain (tranny/rearend). Did put in a custom billet dash and VDO gauges, found an original 62' bench seat and had it recovered, put in a new fuel tank (will repalce with a custom Stainless steel rear mounted unit).

Now that those are accomplished we can rebuild the motor and put disk brakes in the rear and then pull the body, blow it all apart, sand blast and powdercoat, reassemble, media blast the body, complete all bodywork and paint, reassemble the body, and complete the interior.

The Wheels are Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's 20x8.5 (5.5 - 6 Backspacing)
the tires are 275x40x20 (front) 275x45x20 (rear).

here is a picture of the seat and the dash, I will shoot some pictures of the current motor setup this evening and post for you.
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