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Offline 1955CJ-5

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #60 on: March 16, 2013, 07:41:28 PM »
Thanks for the encouragement!

Progress on the passenger side..

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #61 on: March 16, 2013, 07:42:27 PM »
Old and new.....


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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #62 on: March 17, 2013, 09:22:47 AM »
Those hat channels look pretty good..I like that they are signing them. You may want to hit them with some ospho or other quick metal conditioner before priming, to help with adhesion and rust issues. you are making pretty fast progress!

Sorry about that thread hijack, that's what I get for posting directly from the Last ten posts view....I deleted all the non pertinent postings... :-[
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #63 on: March 17, 2013, 10:39:55 AM »
Hi Bill,

As we all know, things happen!

I'm using Prep and Ready from the makers of POR-15. It is supposed to prep new metal for the Por and also is a prep for other primers and paints.

I like the signatures also. Unfortunately when I wipe down the metal to remove the oils etc the signatures come off also....I'd like to leave one in there but it would probably just turn to rust without a prime coat...maybe a shot of clear would preserve it...

The project is going well. All the holes in the hats line up with the frame mounts and over all are an excellent fit. Those floors really stiffen everything and last night I slipped the bed panel in there and boy did that look good...and it fit just fine....

This is so much fun when it's done I'll need to find another rusty one!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #64 on: March 17, 2013, 11:18:54 PM »
Two floors now....next is the riser then the bed...

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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #65 on: March 18, 2013, 06:02:36 PM »
As my friend would say:

"It's a thing of beauty and a joy for all"


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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #66 on: March 18, 2013, 09:42:42 PM »
Very nice!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #67 on: March 18, 2013, 11:54:59 PM »
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Very nice!

Thanks!  This is turning out way better than I ever expected...


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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #68 on: March 19, 2013, 11:08:14 PM »
Before and After.....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #69 on: March 20, 2013, 12:36:06 AM »
Just posted a pic on the other thread,,,but it looks like you're already on top of it....nice work sir.
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #70 on: March 20, 2013, 08:18:35 AM »
Nice work indeed. I am facing the same level of wholesale floor replacement. Watching what you're doing here gives me some inspiration. I have a lot of fabrication skills to learn, but hopefully I can make it happen.
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #71 on: March 20, 2013, 11:32:39 AM »
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Nice work indeed. I am facing the same level of wholesale floor replacement. Watching what you're doing here gives me some inspiration. I have a lot of fabrication skills to learn, but hopefully I can make it happen.

I am learning as I go. I really don't have the proper tools or work space but you work with what you have...I did get an electric shear at Harbor Freight for less than $40 and it cuts through that 18ga steel like butter.  And I bought a MIG welder, but I've only had it for a couple of weeks and my welding skills are minimal, but I'm learning!  A little burnzomatic torch rounds out the "special" tool collection, along with Wiss shears and a hand seamer......and hammers....
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #72 on: March 20, 2013, 12:44:34 PM »
Had to laugh at the last two posts from JBC and 1955CJ5 about our tools. My wife can only take a guess at what I am spending on parts, the problem will be if she ever finds out about the new tools!
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #73 on: March 20, 2013, 02:09:17 PM »
BMIC, quiet!! She'll hear you!! �:D

Yea, if she ever bothered to total up the tools, I'd be sleeping with the Jeep in the garage... (compressor, welder, welding visor, various air tools, power tools, jacks, jack stands, etc...) And don't even ask about parts!

But new tools are all part of the fun! �;)
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Re: Too rusty to save?
« Reply #74 on: March 20, 2013, 05:04:51 PM »
You're really making great progress.  Keep the updates rolling.

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