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By way of review, this is the same process I used on the cab corners.

Before:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...7.jpg~original

After:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...9.jpg~original

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Looking Good Hey when your done with that truck you want to get started with mine. lol

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X2 :lol:

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Why do you fix the patchpanels with bondo and screws?
Aren´t they made for welding in?
I´m just curious!
Your paint looks very nice!Red is the way to go!
Volker

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The patch panels are made to be welded in but I wanted to try a panel adhesive, to keep the heat (and subsequent warping) out of the panel and for ease of installation.

The screws are just a temporary measure while the adhesive sets up.

The bondo goes over the top after the adhesive is done... (lol)

K

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what kind of "work" time to you have with the adhesive?

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There are two different styles of adhesive available: a "fast" cure, which provides 10 - 15 minutes work time and sets up in four hours, and a regular adhesive which provides 90 minutes of work time and fully cures in 24 hours.

I used the fast kind, which seems to provide plenty of time.

http://search.eastwood.com/search?w=...&p=Q&ts=custom

Incidently, I should mention that this entire restoration is taking place in the driveway. The garage is full of stored collector cars so there is no room in there to get work done.

This restoration is notable for me for a couple reasons:

a) It's the first time I've ever done a cosmetic restoration on an entire vehicle (I've done lots of pieces, and I've done tractors, but never a whole car/truck)

b) It's the first time I've ever done one while it's functioning as my daily driver at the same time

c) All the work is taking place outside, not in the garage

So far I've got no complaints (...or not very many, anyway)

K

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What! Where are pics of those man? :)

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;)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e.jpg~original

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:jdp: Awesome man! Those are sweet!

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...plus one in the trailer:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...9.jpg~original

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Very nice collection you have there Keith! :thumbs:

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i like the goat! very nice!!

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73 chevelle?

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Thanks guys. The Chevelle is a '74.

K

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I was able to get the body side moldings installed last night.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...1.jpg~original

Here's how I got them straight, and right back in the production location, in case anyone cares:

I left the moldings on the pickup box in place up to this point on purpose, so that I could use them to guide the installation of the new moldings at the rear of the cab. I also marked the location at the front on the old wheel opening moldings. I temporarily re-installed the old wheel opening molding and ran a piece of tape between it and the rear...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...3.jpg~original

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...6.jpg~original

I wiped the side down with rubbing alcohol and then installed the little piece on the front fender (which I warmed in the oven at a little less than 150 degrees for a few minutes to make it more pliable) and then installed the small piece on the cab corner.

The door molding is pretty floppy so I wanted to support it in the middle somehow. At first I thought I could use a 2x4 but there is quite a bit of "bow" in the door. I ended up using this small piece of angle aluminum, with some tape on the back side and a few notches cut so that it could bend slightly in the plan view. I nested it up underneath the two pieces of molding that I just installed, layed the door molding on it and pressed it against the door...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...4.jpg~original

and VIOLA they are all in place. After pressing them on by hand I rolled them a few times using Momma's rolling pin from the kitchen (which I discreetly returned when done) and then installed the new wheel opening moldings.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...7.jpg~original

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...5.jpg~original

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...2.jpg~original

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As an aside, here's my bag o "B96 nails"....

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...8.jpg~original

A friend of mine gave these to me years ago (...I'm serious...) and I think a friend gave them to him. He said he would never use them and wondered if I wanted them.

I have used them for everything, including installing the aluminum trim inside my enclosed car trailer. I just thought it was funny they are finally being used for their intended purpose: holding B96 wheel opening moldings in place!

:lol:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...0.jpg~original

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Man that paint looks great. You can really tell the difference when placed up against the bed.

Good idea on putting the moldings on. That alum angle was a neat little on the fly invention. It's coming along nicely man. Keep up the great work.

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looks great keith! and i need those screws!!:lol:

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Keith-
That red is looking really good. I also like your tact on the repair panels (hiding the seem under the molding). I plan to use the same method when I get to the repair panels on my wood hauler.

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Your truck is coming along very well. I like you ideas and the way you go about them. I also cannot wait to see it all painted, it should look awesome.

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Thanks, guys....

You'd like this picture:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...5.jpg~original


The new GTO is from the GM Heritage Center Collection and was the original car displayed at the SEMA show as a red 2004. It was updated to a 2005 and painted black for the show the following year. This was actually a "dynamic" shot - I was loading my car into the trailer and one of my buddies snapped the pic as I drove by!

I have always liked this photo; 40 years between them!

K

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:metal: Way cool man!!!!

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dang thats awesome!!! they are really great cars! ive had mine for over 2 years now and couldnt be happier concidering i usually trade every 12-18 months. still loving every minute even though he's taking the back burner while silvers being rebuilt...

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i was close on the years lol nice cars i like the sport mirrors more then the dumbos lol;)
is that truck lowered? it looked like it up front kinda