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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #135 - 04/08/13 at 02:31:01	Print Post
	Hey Nate, What kind of primer is on your '49? Is it weather-proof? I'm told that most primers are not but there are some that will work as a final coat...I'm thinking a flat color would be neat... Take care of that eye!! Randy
	« Last Edit: 04/08/13 at 02:32:00 by 1955CJ-5 »
	1955 CJ-5, A friend for 55 years....1951 CJ-3A, a new addition. 1929 Model A Ford Closed Cab Pickup...
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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #136 - 04/08/13 at 09:56:27	Print Post
	I have no idea what it is. My guess would be rustoleum red primer that was brushed on. I'm not sure if I'm going to leave it or paint it when I fix the tub. I will be today! it is annoying as h3!!!

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #137 - 04/09/13 at 00:33:07	Print Post
	I cut out that perfectly good patch.. And replaced it with an entire panel... The area where the inner wheelhouse panel attached to the tailgate surround was pretty well rusted. The best thing to do was remove it and replace the whole thing after cleaning up all the rust...Now when the brake light panel get here I'll have nice new steel to attach it to. I'll do the same on the other side, and I'll also replace the wheelhouse inner brace...

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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #138 - 04/10/13 at 02:20:35	Print Post
	Just noticed that there were exactly 1951 views of this thread...that must mean something, it is a 1951 3a.... I just could not get that overworked metal on the drivers side to respond to my shrinking hammer and torch work, so I cut it out... Better already...

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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #139 - 04/11/13 at 01:00:41	Print Post
	The other side panel is in....I think it was worth the effort Anyone ever use that two-part epoxy primer that comes in a special spray can? Rustoleum has one and Eastwood also does....

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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #140 - 04/12/13 at 23:31:48	Print Post
	Yesterday was spent cleaning and mopping the garage...and gathering the used parts...
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #141 - 04/12/13 at 23:33:57	Print Post
	Went after the left rear today.. I also took out the internal brace..I have a replacement ordered...

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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #142 - 04/12/13 at 23:35:47	Print Post
	Gotta love that new steel... Look at the orbs...I guess the spirits are helping....

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calvinhunt Flatfender Master Owner Member 2012 Offline Let's keep these great American icons alive! Posts: 1000 Location: Santa Clara, Utah Joined: 08/02/09 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #143 - 04/13/13 at 04:45:21	Print Post
	Really lookin' good. Fun to watch your progress.

	Calvin Santa Clara, Utah
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #144 - 04/13/13 at 14:36:35	Print Post
	Thanks! I'm still having fun. My neighbor who is a car guy asked me why I work on it so much..he thinks I should take my time and stretch it out...I suppose I could just sit there and look at it.....it's liable to stretch out quite a bit as it is...! Waiting for parts now...I have one brake light panel that I can put in though....
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #145 - 04/13/13 at 21:58:54	Print Post
	The panel fit very well. I shortened it a little.... The rust continues to give me trouble.... I went to Home Depot and bought a 24" length of 6" PVC. I'll use this to form the corners....I priced steel pipe....5 times more$$$
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F Bill Flatfender Master Offline Posts: 1395 Location: ???? Joined: 12/02/10 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #146 - 04/13/13 at 23:21:55	Print Post
	Your welding gets better every picture! When I found a piece of the right OD pipe in the scrap pile it was a happy day.....You may need to fill the PVC with cement to be able to pound on it.

	Owner of the world famous?? Pintojeep 3A and one yet to be named stock project 3A. Based in central TX and upstate NY.
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #147 - 04/13/13 at 23:43:09	Print Post
	I've turned up the heat!! I don't think I'll need to pound on it...will I? It's only 18ga. I plan to clamp the PVC to the bench, slide the metal between it and the bench, and just bend it...I may be a little optimistic ..I may have to put some stiffer material inside the PVC to keep the clamps from breaking the edges.....the bend will be about 14" long.... Home Depot is not far though...

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garage gnome Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member Offline Rustologist Posts: 1931 Location: Chester Joined: 02/16/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #148 - 04/14/13 at 01:42:57	Print Post
	What type of Mig are you using? Can I send you my '49 to do next?

	Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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1955CJ-5 Flatfender Master 2013 Sponsor Member 2016 Sponsor Member 2015 Sponsor Member Offline It wasn't always green.... Posts: 2338 Location: Boise, idaho Joined: 12/18/12 Gender:	Re: Too rusty to save? Reply #149 - 04/14/13 at 02:20:21	Print Post
	It's a Miller 140 with the Miller Matic feature....sets it's own wire speed according to the heat being used...but I've used it with manual settings also Send the '49 right away.....but I keep what I fix....

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