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Yesterday was just one of those days where nothing went right. From possible concussion at work to Blowing holes with my welder.
I have a lot more work to do with the rear fender area and some complex shapes to try and make.
The idea of saving the pieces and putting them back was ok except the gap my cutting wheel left is just slightly to big to weld back in some areas. I think backing pieces and fiber reinforced fleer l filler is the way to go.
So today i picked up an auto darkening welding helmet and a bunch of other stuff good for body work
Bench vise
Butt weld clamps
Sheet metal shears
Sheet metal pliers and benders
Anyways, the auto darkening helmet has made a world of difference. Before i couldn't see, was losing my place bouncing the weld around.
Now i can see and support my welding hand. It also weighs about half as much as my other. Currently repairing last night's welding nightmare and am super happy with it.
I'm a slob<br ><br >
A bit better<br ><br >
Welded up that triangle hole. Still has some porosity from me being a noob but overall the welds were much better<br ><br >
I looked into patch panels but the cost added up for all the ones i need was way to much.
I worked on it all day and got some of the easier ones done.
Having trouble with the complex curves at the bottom.
This part at the bottom right has a tough curve to work around. I don't have to even fix it correctly as its covered but i need to get this down for the parts that aren't covered
Your making some good progress! How's your passenger side? My driverside looks nearly rust free, my rust problems are all concentrated on the passenger side for some odd reason...
Your making some good progress! How's your passenger side? My driverside looks nearly rust free, my rust problems are all concentrated on the passenger side for some odd reason...
The passenger side is nearly identical on the rear half but the front part of the wheel opening is still in one piece, unlike the one I'm doing right now.
The rocker is worse but it's a flat piece with a slight curve which is easy to recreate
I saved my pieces to make the new ones but the part missing from the picture was just a big hole. I had more made but realized it was not even close
It is a lot of work painting an engine bay but makes a big difference when the hood is raised. I see you are putting a lot of work into your truck and is a rewarding feeling when done. Great ob on what you are doing.
Not sure if it would help as the rusted spots are in the same places- but you are welcome to my old quarter(s) if you want. There may be sections that have similar shapes and curves as the areas you're working on and there is still some good metal. I only have one off the truck right now, but you can have it if you want it. It's about a two hour drive up here.
Not sure if it would help as the rusted spots are in the same places- but you are welcome to my old quarter(s) if you want. There may be sections that have similar shapes and curves as the areas you're working on and there is still some good metal. I only have one off the truck right now, but you can have it if you want it. It's about a two hour drive up here.
I might take you up on that. I'm having a hard time. I will definitely not take the same approach to the passenger side as i have the driver side.
It's hard to recreate the curves and subtle bends. I got this much done but will still require alot of fiber filler to build up the shape.
Tonight's progress. I only need to do the rear side , about 6 inches, then I'll wipe it with fiber filler to fill the pin holes and weld beads.
Then i will wipe it with regular filler to create the correct shaping. I will finish by sealing the inside with por15.
I plan to pour it in lightly to allow it to seep into the voids. Then i will epoxy prime the entire inside panels. Hopefully that will seal off all possible rust points
Finished this side. All welded up, cleaned three times and then put my first wipe of fiber reinforced filler.
On the filler, probably could have done short strand but long stand is what i bought.
It is extremely hard to work with, hard to spread, harder to sand and gums up the paper quickly. That being said, it is noticeably stronger than regular filler and i only need it for sealing and shaping then regular filler for smoothing.
Nice work. Make sure you get rid of all the sticker material from the stripes and sand the truck real good there. The paint underneath will be in better shape and not sand as fast as the part that was exposed. When the sun hits my truck just right I can see the stripes in the paint.
Nice work. Make sure you get rid of all the sticker material from the stripes and sand the truck real good there. The paint underneath will be in better shape and not sand as fast as the part that was exposed. When the sun hits my truck just right I can see the stripes in the paint.
I started screwing with them. They are so hard and when removing it takes them to base coat. i think I'll take them to bare metal and level with a quick wipe of filler.
I'll do a final blocking with filler primer and guide coat as well. I'm sure i don't have everything smooth but i can't feel anymore waves and is to flat(dull) to see waves anymore.
I also found that the holes in the a pillar are not holes but a factory seam that was sealed with seam sealer. I'll brush it and re seal. The windshield is the only leak.
May 25, 2016 | 03:50 PM
