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Got the passenger side quarter panel and B-pillar bottom cut out and cleaned up. There was a turn signal stalk and a few other random pieces of metal brazed onto the B-pillar to help strengthen the rusted out section. I'll get it outside when the weather clears up and use the spot blaster to finish stripping the B-pillar.
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Posted on: 2015/11/4 7:47
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theastronaut wrote:
Quote: Another thread you may be interested in is MP&C's '55 Wagon topic on the 67-72 Chevy truck forum. He has a ton of info on metalwork and bodywork in the topic, and shows off all of the tools and procedures involved in the process of restoring the car's body. I'm not able to participate online as much these days, but still enjoy following threads from hands-on members, like you. I would like to especially thank you, John, for posting that link (again). While, there's enough information from that one link to make your head spin, I think anyone who's willing to attempt even the smallest amount of sheet metal restoration (regardless of brand) can learn something from his project(s) - even without a shop full of expensive equipment - and yours, as well.
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Built the passenger side inner A-pillar bottom. Started by making a tape template, and fineline tape to cleanly mark the center edges where the new pieces will be welded. The new piece is made from 16 gauge.
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Posted on: 2015/11/19 16:51
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Started getting the passenger side inner rocker in the proper location, and the inner A-pillar located.
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Posted on: 2015/11/19 16:53
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Made templates for the rear fenderwell brace, then transfered the patterns to steel and cut them out.
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Posted on: 2015/11/19 16:57
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The rear fenderwell brace is finished. Made the edges fit together evenly, tacked it to hold the pieces in alignment, then welded it fully
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Posted on: 2015/11/19 17:00
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I started on the A-pillar cover, needs final trimming and matching the hole sizes still. Also started on the B-pillar bottom. I made patterns, then started by half-rounded the mating edges on both pieces and ground the edges for a tight gap. Then did a few tacks to keep it in alignment. Instead of doing a tack at a time I did a series of tacks in a row, only slightly letting off the trigger between tacks and overlapping. Seemed to make a slightly shorter weld bead and good penetration.
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Thanks JW!
Posted on: 2015/12/9 10:57
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Roughed in the rockers, used the bead roller to make the curved 90* edges first. I need to smooth the sharp edges on the dies, they leave marks in the metal that I dont' like. It also distorts the edge some, requiring some time on the shrinker/stretcher to make the edge straight again.
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