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So I really am not good with any of this ......... but the thing I hate/struggle the most with is when I tack weld up a piece - it looks fine...
Would you just roll this large patch piece over a tank/pipe to create the countour to match the bottom ....... ? Add heat or no heat ? Or...
Hey guys 57 panel. I cut out the bottom of the door panel and welded in a new lowe innmer section and then did the front face....
Finishing off cutting ot rust and patch panels. Pretty much a beginner (welder and car guy). How much bondo (depth) is ok to smooth things out. I...
Old 50's truck. Finishing off all my metal work to get ready for sealer ... body and primer ..... A few small issues popping up - what would...
Fixing my doors on my way towards paint. Noticed there was a crap load of bondo in the foot step well. Looks like the PO was acrappy welder so...
SO ended up giving up making my lower door skins ..... too much rust'..... all sides [img] so cut in a new piece Whats everyones thoughts on...
So dug some more to see this area and other areas ..... Frontside [img] Backside [img] Q1) Should I patch it from the rear after cleaning...
Ok. Planning on having my main fan come on and off with temp sensor. But AC condensor fan ...... whats wrong with running a binary switch like...
Have a 57 panel delivery. Want to maybe replace the OEM springs with something to lift rear around 2-3". Looking online I think i come up with .....
Getting ready to do this. Online I see peopl refer to 8.8 as being thin walled- but they look like they are close to 1/4" thick which really seems...
So --- Im lucky IM using an ididit GM column and a EZ witing harness thats meant to make this plug and play - but still confused on this. As I...
Can someone explain why the universal wiring harnesses have a wire going to the alternator output ? They also have a wire going to battery/or...
Does anyone have any real world experience of running dual 2.5 exhaust into a single Y and 3" outlet Thinking of running this configuration...
How do most people wire up all the 12v constant feeds. Lets say between various harnesses an accessories you have a total of 6 12v constant...
What do people think about routing brake line here. [img] I can't run it through the C-channel frame as its fully boxed (closed on inside with...
Tore the oem one ....... so have ruined more rebuild seals trying to get on correctly. Have tried 2 methods 1) Seat the piston fully. Get the...
Whats generally accepted for ground clearance on fuel tank. Reason I ask is deciding behind or in front of axle. Seems like for the behind the...
What do you guys think. anyone know how thick a transmission crossmember rubber mount needs to really be ..... I bought GM universal MT5000 mount...
So I have a thick low pressure/suction AC line that goes "STRAIGHT" into one of the compressor ports. I need to bend it like 45 degrees to clear...
So ...... never had a band saw ....... I know/read about the SWAG combo with a porta. Mostly be used for think metal stock (patches) or motor...
Priced out a kit from Vintage Air and was close to $1700 with shipping and new belts etc About same price as my engine and transmission. Anyone...
Hey guys - a few questions I have thought about but not sure as going through my build. 57 chevy truck/panel/suburban #1 Bought a junk...
Hey guys Going to upgrade the brakes on my 57 chevy panel. Thinking hydroboost (maybe). Anyone know a good fit junkyard column support and brake...
Ok guys ... Next one :) Going to do all new brake lines around truck. Like everything else never done before. Whats required in terms of...
[IMG] Axle swaps at front and back...... Trying to work out 1) stance. I put the axle under the springs like stock as I don't want to C notch...
ok guys - school me a little on wiring. NEVER done it. I'll be starting to rewire a 57 truck here soon using the EZ 21 kit. Obviously it comes...
So have a 57 chevy panel. The rear axle has been swapped with a 8.8 from an explorer. Being a panel - the rear wheelwell design makes it a little...
So ...... Im using the floor jack method as the coil spring compressors seem real sketchy. I can get them in upsiode down ( flat end on bottom,...
Hey guys 57 Chevy Panel. I know a lot of guys use an aftermarket column (ididit or Chevy van) and that allows you to basically plug and play with...
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