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Old 03-14-2017, 11:11 PM   #26
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Re: 1953 Chevrolet Truck Aka the money pit

Any recent progress?
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Old 06-05-2017, 12:32 AM   #27
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Re: 1953 Chevrolet Truck Aka the money pit

I have been taking the primer off and sanding and sanding and some dremeling and wire wheeling here and there. I was wondering about parts not sure if you had any? Regards Billy
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Old 06-09-2017, 08:31 AM   #28
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Re: 1953 Chevrolet Truck Aka the money pit

Nice looking truck. Any link to your crossmember you bought?
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Old 06-10-2017, 10:34 PM   #29
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That transmission crossmember was built by Epic Rod and Custom out of Calgary, Alberta. I wish the dollar was at par with the U.S. I really need some parts.
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Old 06-11-2017, 01:16 AM   #30
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That transmission crossmember was built by Epic Rod and Custom out of Calgary, Alberta. I wish the dollar was at par with the U.S. I really need some parts.
The exchange rate right now makes it hard to pull the trigger when ordering parts. I waited almost three weeks before I ordered steering u joints and shaft just hoping the loonie would go up, finally just bit the bullet and ordered. Could have waited though, I haven't had any time for the truck lately. Your truck sure looks good layed out.
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Old 06-11-2017, 06:30 PM   #31
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Re: 1953 Chevrolet Truck Aka the money pit

I heard you guys got a glow in the dark toonie!
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Old 06-17-2017, 01:39 PM   #32
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Re: 1953 Chevrolet Truck Aka the money pit

What about the upper bag and control arm brackets. I've never messed with any of the mustang ii stuff.
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Old 06-21-2018, 01:15 AM   #33
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The first pictures of the start of this project. It has been a while since I have been on here hopefully I get to post more.
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Old 06-21-2018, 01:17 AM   #34
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More Pictures. Good old blackberry pictures.
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Old 06-21-2018, 01:46 AM   #35
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I picked up a Eastwood Contour SVT tool last year, just started using it. By far this is the best removal tool I have used besides the little cookie disks which i will be hopefully using soon to do some more fine finishing work, body work is definitely not my strong suit but none the less, I enjoy it.
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Old 06-21-2018, 01:51 AM   #36
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front drivers side cowl removal and some POR15
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Old 06-21-2018, 11:19 PM   #37
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On the Eastwood SCT, did you order extra pads? I heard they wear down somewhat faster than expected. Also how long did it take to strip the cab with it? I was excited when they first launched these a year or two ago.
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Old 06-21-2018, 11:24 PM   #38
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Looking good. I just found your thread. Subscribed.

How did you like the Welder Series stuff? I'm considering their air bag parallel 4 link for my 59. I know what you mean about the Canadian Dollar, makes it tough to order parts.
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Old 06-23-2018, 12:19 AM   #39
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On the Eastwood SCT, did you order extra pads? I heard they wear down somewhat faster than expected. Also how long did it take to strip the cab with it? I was excited when they first launched these a year or two ago.
The pads last quite a while, and they have come down in price as well. I really enjoy this tool you can get instant gratification using it. Im not very good at metal work but this leaves an amazing finish.
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Old 06-23-2018, 12:24 AM   #40
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Looking good. I just found your thread. Subscribed.

How did you like the Welder Series stuff? I'm considering their air bag parallel 4 link for my 59. I know what you mean about the Canadian Dollar, makes it tough to order parts.
Welder Series is great, I have also bought from Horton Hotrod out of Ontario, they have lots of parts and very fast shipping. Your project is looking great, what part do you live in Calgary?
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Old 06-23-2018, 01:10 PM   #41
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Welder Series is great, I have also bought from Horton Hotrod out of Ontario, they have lots of parts and very fast shipping. Your project is looking great, what part do you live in Calgary?
I live just east of the city but I commute in every day for work.
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Old 06-23-2018, 01:31 PM   #42
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Curious to know where you got the trick curved c notch for over the rear. Fab it yourself out of sheet stock, or does welder series carry them?
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Old 11-09-2018, 12:31 PM   #43
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Any update on the truck?
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Old 11-09-2018, 01:44 PM   #44
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Nice work on the truck. I appreciate the update on the Contour as I am considering one.
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Old 05-13-2019, 11:03 PM   #45
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Epic Rod and Custom in Calgary Alberta Canada. Sorry its taken so long to update.
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Old 05-13-2019, 11:27 PM   #46
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I have started back working on my cab, I am not really strong at bodywork but I'm just going to hammer and dolly and use my metal shrinking disc see where I end up.
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Old 05-13-2019, 11:33 PM   #47
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I have a really big dent and I was planning on shaving the gas cap. started working on the dent and got about three hours in, its looking pretty good but I think I have at least another couple of hours left. It's a weird dent, the door was fine not a mark on it. If there are any auto body technicians I am open to constructive criticism.
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Old 05-13-2019, 11:39 PM   #48
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Last week I picked up a bead rolled fire wall from a company out of Edmonton, Alberta Canada. www.lsfab.ca I am very impressed and I can't wait to get the new fire wall in.
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Old 05-14-2019, 11:08 AM   #49
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Nice work. The firewall piece is going to look awesome. I didnt know about lsfab here in Edmonton. I'll have to check them out.
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Old 05-14-2019, 04:35 PM   #50
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on the gas filler dent, you may have to build some sort of tool to fit into the back side to push it out. then hammer and dolly to get the shape you want. when you get close look into metal shrinking, there is a stainless disc that you install on the disc grinder and it basically heats up the high spots, then you cool then quickly with a wet cold rag. you can get the same effect using a clothes iron as well from what I have heard. hammer off dolly will also bring the high spots down. I have a wray schellin disc (see website for video on how it works) and I have used it for finishing some ripply high spots when the metal has been expanded in the wrong places like that.
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