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Offline JJSZABO

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How Do I Fix This
« on: December 17, 2006, 07:15:00 pm »
Hello,

New to this site - I have a 1886 chevy Truck C-10.  How do I fix the rust inside the rear, right taillight socket?  Are there any patch panels for this?

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Any Help is appreciated.

Thanks
Jeff

Edited by: JJSZABO at: 12/17/06 7:20 pm
Jeff

86 Chevy C-10
350, TH400
Ex father and son project (son lost interest)

Son regained interest when truck was almost completed

Offline Blazin

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Re: How Do I Fix This
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2006, 09:08:00 pm »
I don't know of a patch panel for this area, but that dosn't mean they are not availible.

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Offline JJSZABO

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Re: How Do I Fix This
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2006, 08:00:00 am »
Thanks for the reply Blazin!

I need to repair the two upper mounting holes for the taillight assembly.  I guess I have to weld small "tabs" in where the holes were, and redrill new holes to mount the assembly.

Any thoughts - I hate to have to order another side bed panel.

Thanks for the help.

Jeff

Jeff

86 Chevy C-10
350, TH400
Ex father and son project (son lost interest)

Son regained interest when truck was almost completed

Offline 123 pugsy

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Re: How Do I Fix This
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2006, 08:06:00 pm »
Just weld little bits of metal in there as required. Doesn't have to look good. You could also rivet a pce. of metal in there.

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Re: How Do I Fix This
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2006, 06:45:00 am »
Thats what I do when repairing this area.

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Offline JJSZABO

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Re: How Do I Fix This
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2006, 08:09:00 am »
Great - thanks Guys!!

That's what I'll Do..

Jeff

Jeff

86 Chevy C-10
350, TH400
Ex father and son project (son lost interest)

Son regained interest when truck was almost completed