project onion rings

[Shifty]

I love that tank relocate/filler door! 

[Mike81K10]

Very nice work and your attention to detail very evident. Wish I had your talent! Its going to be a great ride when your done.

[chevn-up]

Thanks all. The tank mod was like the #1 thing I wanted to do.

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Here's one for ya. The balance weights on one of my wheels just fell off the rim. Double-sided sticky tape is what is used now.

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After re-balance these are the weights. (same wheel)

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Now I am no expert, nor have I ever operated a wheel balancing machine, but WTH? So for piece of mind, I will take all four wheels to a third party tire shop and re-balance the lot.

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Back to the build, filled-in the stake pockets on the bed. Easier to buy 'em than make.

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again..

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Just makes sense to me to remove the front pockets.

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I like this look better.

[JohnnyPopper]

Are you using a bubble balancing machine?

If yes, there is a method of getting the best result. LMK

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Here are the last of my re-sizing old pics. To get the louvers punched, I first removed the inner panel of the hood. A reciprocating saw worked to remove the glue.

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yes sir.

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I chose to remove the spring hinges, and use a hood-prop rod. A piece of angle was first affixed to the radiator support.

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Then to the salvage yard. This rod is from a 2002 S-10 truck. Looks factory, and no problem with the hood closing.