pics of step by step custom flushmount tails - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:22 AM

check and re-check the fit

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:23 AM

weld screws on back

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:26 AM

start with cold tacks to make sure it fits. (clecos fasteners can be used, or even magnets, but this was a flat piece so it wasnt that hard)

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:29 AM

start tacking. you want a gap that is about the size of the wire you are using (.23 in this case) my gap is a little tight, but it worked out ok.

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:31 AM

tack, be sure to go slllloooowww and keep it cool. dont blow air or use water to cool, that just shocks the metal into the position that it is stretched into.

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:33 AM

after its all tacked in start grinding. the top is a little rough

>X< · 03-26-2005, 01:36 AM

almost done, i just need a few more tacks in some rough spots.

pros please add to or correct me if you see any mistakes or know any tricks or tips

03-26-2005, 01:22 AM	#1
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	check and re-check the fit Attached Images __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-26-2005, 01:23 AM	#2
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	weld screws on back Attached Images __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-26-2005, 01:26 AM	#3
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	start with cold tacks to make sure it fits. (clecos fasteners can be used, or even magnets, but this was a flat piece so it wasnt that hard) Attached Images __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-26-2005, 01:29 AM	#4
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	start tacking. you want a gap that is about the size of the wire you are using (.23 in this case) my gap is a little tight, but it worked out ok. __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-26-2005, 01:31 AM	#5
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	tack, be sure to go slllloooowww and keep it cool. dont blow air or use water to cool, that just shocks the metal into the position that it is stretched into. Attached Images __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-26-2005, 01:33 AM	#6
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	after its all tacked in start grinding. the top is a little rough Attached Images __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

03-26-2005, 01:36 AM	#7
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	almost done, i just need a few more tacks in some rough spots. pros please add to or correct me if you see any mistakes or know any tricks or tips Attached Images __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.