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New patch panel purchased from Chevs of the 40s This patch is SUPERB. the quality is 100x better than the first patch i purchased. It was longer...
I removed the gas filler door and made some new videos. Obviously the major "oil canning" issue has gone away. NOW, what I see are two things....
I need to make a video of the new oil canning issue that came up. I still have the gas door patch installed. But, i cut out some fo the framing...
Man. I am really loosing my confidence here. I don't know if I am a good enough welder to tig weld these panels without making a bigger problem. I...
I think I am leaning towards cutting out the gas tank patch and starting all over again. I have a bunch of lessons learned at this point... My...
I would really appreciate a little more advice at this point. PLEASE take a look at the latest video which I hosted and notice the "oil canning"...
Here is an update as of tonight and two bud lights... [IMG] [IMG] I cut the panel panel section out. I knew this was a definite no matter what...
Any other advice? I need to make a decision pretty quick here
What do you think about that epoxy stuff that works as a glue rather than a weld? I have some body work DVD's and they seem to use that epoxy alot...
I have run into a major disaster. I was hammering mostly on the exterior of the car, with the dolly on the inside. I was hammering the welds...
Welds ground down. I did what you guys suggested and used a very thin grinding wheel to focus on only grinding the welds "HAZ". IN the pictures...
Ken, Thank you for the advice. Why do you think the gas filler area is the problem? I actually was very patient with all those welds and really...
When you say knock those welds down more, do you mean to grind them down or physically knock them down by hammering on the weld itself? The...
Ask and ye shall receive. [IMG] [IMG] If clicking on the video doesn't work, there is a link right below this video frame that will take u to my...
What four link kit is that? It looks like one of those generic 4 link kits. But that's a clean install!
I'll post pictures tonight when I get home. I will try and get a video too. I machined my own shrinking disc from stainless steel, I have used...
I am working on my 1954 Chevy 210. I purchased a patch panel for the lower rear section of the quarter panel (behind the wheel, between the wheel...
What do you mean you used a GM trangulated 4 link? Like something off a Chevelle? What you describe with a little bit more detail about how you...
I am definitely going to Notch the car. I don't mind cutting up the floors at all. That's no biggy. I was just concerned with the factory rear seat.
I don't see an answer to this questions, do you?
I would love to see some pictures. Email: Pokerface@roadrunner.com
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What headlight bezel are u using? I wantd to do that headlight work and asked a bunch of people how to do that and everyone was telling me.that i...
Gentlemen, It's time for me to decide on my rear suspension setup. First I was set on a 4 link in the rear with air bags Then, I wanted to use...
Found the wheel bearings at Rockauto.com http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php Looks like they are about $80. :D
There is a member on these boards that has a 57 rear end that he was willing to trade with me. Where would you rate the 57 rear end compared to...
I thought the s10 4x4 rear end was disc brakes?
I have a 235 with powerglide still bolted to it FOR SALE if anyone wants it.
Eric, Michael told me that they are definitely making a rear trailing arm kit. They have even reduced the price on their kit. I can't remember how...
Michael, Is my motor mount orientation correct? I know we spoke over the phone about this. But, I'd feel better knowing you saw the picture I...
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