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Done!
Ok, this puppy is done. I am happy with the truck considering what kind of shape the body was in when I got it. It's a nice truck and should provide the owner many years enjoyment.
Ok....who is next! :D
David
Thanks!
Yep, only thing it really needs is another tailgate. That one is Toast! I think they took turns beating it with a sledge hammer...but that's also the easiest to replace.
David
Painted!!!
WOW, man O man did this truck take some work to get the body halfway straight!!!aua
Both doors were caved in from the fork lift, both front fenders were caved in behind the wheel well, the bed on the passenger side was hit, and the tailgate was a bent about 6 inchs out from the...
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Paint
I like the camo pattern as dictated by the TM. It's just as easy to lay a base coat of 383 green and then fresh Brown/black than try to just re-do what you have, and I will look better and be mil spec.
:D
David
GP's
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My opinion is that the manual GP switch was introduced into use because the original issued GP cards were not that robust and failed the switch was a workable solution if installed AND operated correctly. However, most of the time the manual switches that I have...
M1009
Jeff at Motorsource is nice enough BUT MAKE SURE YOU LOOK OVER the truck you intend to buy!!!! Check all the usual places for RUST, and don't buy one that has had the wiring cut up and a manual GP button installed. These guys do some used car stuff to the trucks before they sell them. So...
Thanks
I think you could use the slip on type but as stated above I cut out all the rusted metal and used a rust paint (POR 15) over what was left THEN cut the new rockers to go over what was left of the panel.
David
Rocker
Kipman, you can fine the rockers juat about anywhere and they are almost all the same.
LMC: LMC Truck Parts - Page 31
Goodmark: 1986 Chevrolet Truck C/K Blazer Parts. Goodmark C/K Blazer Parts
The ones I used were not the slip on style, I used the one like LMC has above but they...
Bonding vs Welding
Thanks for the comments.
First came welding and that's the traditional way to join metal to metal. However, just like many other things in the manufacturing process over time way have been developed that surpass the “old” ways. Welding is good for heavy metal, but for...