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Looks great! Nice tool you made.
Would us Canadians be eligible? I hope so! As a new classic truck owner, I sure could use some of those tools on my build! I can sure see now how...
40 going on 16 with a '51 1300 Chevy truck.
I have grown out of those things but my response to the wife after she pee's her pants seeing me use it that way would be "no really honey, i used...
Some good advice Tin bender and RB35. You both pointed out some things I'm going to try. None of the dents on my fender would require 1/8" of...
You lost me saltflats. Do you mean to feel the dents?
Fantastic work and truck! Me, I think that Fulton visor that was on it in the beginning would be an awesome finishing touch.
Thanks for the vote of confidence pimpin paint. I need it. I wondered if I could pound out the dents from the inside and use heat but I have yet...
What do you all think of the hammer and dolly set I am using? [IMG] There are two more hammers in the kit but not shown. I made the...
I welded in two small (3"X3" or so) patches on the fender around the wheel well opening. Wondering if high build primer will help fix this or if...
Some pics. Don't be afraid to point things out. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Well I have been working on this fender most of the day. Easier said than done. I used some 18g I had to practice making patches. I used the...
Are you all making patches out of 20g?
I don't mind the work as I'm a cheap bastard as well. $800 will buy a lot of beer and time in the shop. It would be nice to see some detailed...
Been working on the right rear fender on my 52 chevy truck. I got a cheap hammer and dolly set and made a slapper. What gauge material are the...
Anybody have a wiring schematic for this 51 truck? I was out there playing with it and it indeed is wired 6V negative ground. Key switch it very...
You must be tougher than woodpecker lips! Hit by a car? Wow! Do as the docs say. As hard as it may be, you need to.
Now you have me second guessing myself and what I did. Either way, the starter engaged and she turned over no problem.
All I have done so far is hooked up a 12V battery to the starter. Negative lead to post on starter and positive clamp to frame. I then just...
Here's a few pictures for those interested. http://s615.beta.photobucket.com/user/FarmerSid/library/1952%20Chevy%20Truck?
It's wired but I have no idea if it's intact. There is a relay type thing hanging down from under the dash and I believe it goes to the key...
Hey all! Just got me a 3 window 52 Chevy 1/2 ton. It's still wired 6V positive ground. Engine turns over fine and has clean oil. This is going to...
Hey all! Been a member here for a few years now but I finally got a project that I can work on here. I'm from eastern Ontario, Canada. Just pushed...
Cool joint ya got here! Looking for a 56 or 57 GMC truck to build in to a duramax sleeper. See ya around! Sid
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