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Re: cab
« Reply #30 on: July 14, 2008, 12:30:59 pm »
would it be smooth where you could see it?
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Re: cab
« Reply #31 on: July 14, 2008, 12:47:34 pm »

If the hole is to big for the weld to bridge with the mig welder, dimple the hole with a ball hammer then drop bolt in     --------          ---------
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and weld where the dashes meet the stars at the top. Dont go mad in one go and keep cooling the metal or it'll distort. If any well is proud of the hole grind off flush with panel then skim and sand. hey presto
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Re: cab
« Reply #32 on: July 14, 2008, 12:57:10 pm »
ok so you grind the bolt so it will be flush with the cab?
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Re: cab
« Reply #33 on: July 14, 2008, 02:12:37 pm »
if you tap the hole inwards 1st then drop the bolt in, the head should be below the panel line. then weld it in and grind any weld flush.
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Re: cab
« Reply #34 on: July 14, 2008, 02:22:23 pm »

Hope the picky helps. its not the best but hope u get the idea  ;)
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Re: cab
« Reply #35 on: July 14, 2008, 02:49:18 pm »
ok i get it now i need to get a ball point hammer because the holes are bowed out
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Re: cab
« Reply #36 on: July 14, 2008, 04:33:45 pm »

Stiff upper lip " By Jove I think he's got it"

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Re: cab
« Reply #37 on: July 14, 2008, 06:37:18 pm »
thank you
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Re: cab
« Reply #38 on: July 25, 2008, 10:58:19 am »
Any pic's Hotrod? Howz it goin?
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Re: cab
« Reply #39 on: July 25, 2008, 01:00:03 pm »
well i thought i was going to get a welder but i did not get it but when i do i will start thank you for your help
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Re: cab
« Reply #40 on: July 25, 2008, 03:30:30 pm »

Make sure you keep me updated i'm well interested how u get on  ;)
1979 GMC CrewCab  C20 1t
454 750 Holley,TH350, 14bolt diff fully floating
Why aren't there 8 days in a week!
A K5 rolling shell *new addition*