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Nothing is easy on this truck although I can see it is not as bad as others. My latest dilema is whether to try to repair or just replace my passenger side striker post. (Driver's side is similar). Overall it's solid but there are holes at some points where other panels mated to it. The lip...

Ok, I admit I am being lazy and not searching for a thread on this first. Here is my question. Does one have to use POR-15's self etching primer prior to topcoating or can you use a regular self etching primer? The areas I am working on are relatively small (the windshield frame channel and...

As my slow moving restoration continues it's nice to find a little nugget of good news for every unpleasent discovery. This weekend I removed the bolts for the top (never been off) to allow me to flip the windshield down. What a pain in the butt!! No wonder you guys never want to put your...

I've started back to work on my 77 Sport and have a question regarding the cowl area. To date I have cut out and replaced the drivers side kick panel, inner fender and floor. I have also cut out and am in the process of replacing the passenger side floor, kick panel and inner fender. I had...

I don't have my shop manual handy. Can the windshield (I have a 77) be folded down without removing the hardtop? What are the steps (whether or not the top needs to be off) Thanks!

Trying to decide....actually, justify the expense of a buying a mig welder and accessories. This is my first restoration project where I have decided to jump into the body panel, floorpan replacement fun. I'm wondering how many of you bought welders for your particular project and have...

I know most, if not all of you, use and swear by mig welders but has anyone tried this or heard anything about it from someone who has? http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1294&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C1397%2C1412&KickerID=324&KICKER

I am finally to the point of having ripped out all the old crappy metal and have been carefully grinding, cleaning all areas where I will be welding in new panels (drivers floorpan, kickpanel and innerfender, cowl). I have some questions that may be obvious to others, but hey, this is a first...

I have finally been able to test fit my new replacement inner fender and kick panel (from Jeff's). I really like them and they seem to fit great with one exception. I seem to be about 1/2" to 3/8" off where the dash bracket bolts to the pre-drilled holes on the kick panel. There is a 3/8"...

After about 5 weeks of part-time cutting and prying I finally got the nasty inner fender and kick panel off the driver's side. Yeah, that IS a long time, but I can only stand this un-Godly heat for so long before it kills my enthusiasm. Each new rusty surprise doesn't help either. Actually it...

Well the more metal I remove the more trouble I find. Very discouraging, but I didn't think this would be a cakewalk. My latest problem is in the driver's side kick panel. I had the door posts replaced about 16 years ago by a body shop. The posts are solid (with the exception of the bottom cap...

Hey guys, what is the part number for the NAPA spotweld cutter? Does it work any better than the Eastwood? I used the smaller Eastwood cutter last weekend, but wasn't real happy with it (see picture). It seemed to start dulling up after 6 welds. Probably my technique. I ended up center...

I am a contributor now, so it's time to post some photos. Hope this works. Now that I have the fender off I can see what a handful I have with the rust. I should be getting new inner fender, kick panel, cowl extension and drivers floorpan sheetmetal this week. I think I am going to fab up my...

So I have pondered, planned, measured, pondered some more, stockpiled tools and supplies, pondered more and finally said "the hell with it" and have now begun the bodywork portion of my resto......8 years after doing the frame and suspension. My starting point was removing the driver side front...

I have heard that the Harbor Freight welders are remanufactured units. I am a novice and just looking to weld in some floor pans and body panels. After that I doubt I use it very much, if at all. Do you think this is worthwhile? The price seems.......too cheap...

I have heard that the Harbor Freight welders are remanufactured units. I am a novice and just looking to weld in some floor pans and body panels. After that I doubt I use it very much, if at all. Do you think this is worthwhile? The price seems.......too cheap...

Ok.........I think I am FINALLY ready to get started on the bodywork. It's been 8 long years since I did the frame and suspension. I got a GREAT deal on straight grille in Carlisle last weekend (45bucks!) so I am psyched. I have a slightly bashed grille and drivers fender courtesy of my...

Ok, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but I ask out of curiousity as much as anything else. If I am welding in new front floor pans, inner fender and cowl patches, do I need to remove my main gas tank? Obviously I am going to have any lines (gas, electrical, etc) protected and the...

If I am going to pop rivet some aluminum patch panels in place would I use aluminum rivets or steel rivets? I would prefer to weld, but finances and space are limited for the time being. Thanks.

Not sure I am in the right area here, but the greasemonkey at the garage lost my wheel lock key when he was doing my state inspection. I didn't write down the serial number on the key. Any ideas on how to get these things off without boogering up my rims OR what else I can do?