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01chevduramax · 01-17-2012, 07:08 PM

I also wanted to show the before just for reference. Not sure why the driver's side was in so much better condition. It only needed a cab corner. This side was TOAST!

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primrrd · 01-21-2012, 01:20 PM

Astronaut
you, sir, are a craftsman!
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Duramax,
Your method should be ok, as far as not cracking out. Just know that the edge will be suseptible to chipping out should any thing hit the edge of the cab there hard, or get closed into the door.
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Nice thread.

Sneaux · 01-21-2012, 01:58 PM

That is a great idea with the welding rod! I am going to have to try that. Thanks for posting the pics.

01chevduramax · 01-23-2012, 03:21 AM

So is everyone else in agreement with 1/4" of filler in a door jamb being OK? Thanks for your reply primrrd!

theastronaut · 01-24-2012, 06:35 PM

As primrrd said, it will stick/adhere ok but if anything bumps the edge you'll have a large chip. Is the truck something you're gunna keep for awhile? If so you may want to try a more permanent repair. Filler has it's place when doing bodywork and is great stuff when used properly but it has it's limits too. It will probably be pretty durable as far as not cracking since it's on a stiff edge that shouldn't flex much but it will be very suceptable to chipping since it's on an edge.

01chevduramax · 01-27-2012, 09:51 PM

I am planning on passing this truck down to my boys when that time comes. So a more permanent fix is definately what I'm looking for. I guess its better to find out now before its all painted.

trout · 02-01-2012, 01:16 PM

wow this is kool idea here

68 TT · 02-03-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 01chevduramax

I also wanted to show the before just for reference. Not sure why the driver's side was in so much better condition. It only needed a cab corner. This side was TOAST!

I had one like that too. The way it was parked in the PO's driveway put that side facing the front of their house and it got watered all the time by the sprinkler system.

**kev2809** · 02-12-2012, 11:43 AM

i have a question...can you take a picture of the back side so i can see what it looks like after welded up?

i started welding my door up last night and was wondering what you guys are doing on the back side after its all welded up..

flips72 · 02-14-2012, 10:35 PM

thanks for the info, i just did my driver door and it turned out ok for a rookie, thanks again theastronaut.

theastronaut · 02-15-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

i have a question...can you take a picture of the back side so i can see what it looks like after welded up?

i started welding my door up last night and was wondering what you guys are doing on the back side after its all welded up..

I didn't take any pics of the backside when I was taking pics for this write-up, but I don't fully weld up the backside to minimize the amount of heat from welding. The gap on the back looks just like the front does before welding the rod to the door edge. I do like to weld the backside gap every few inches. The gap gets ground out with a 2" sander with a 50 grit disc to roughen up the surface so filler will have a better surface to stick to. The edge is already three layers thick and now has a 1/8 rod welded on, so the edge doesn't flex enough for the filler to crack.

theastronaut · 02-15-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by flips72

thanks for the info, i just did my driver door and it turned out ok for a rookie, thanks again theastronaut.

Looks great!! You'll be amazed at how much neater the finished body and paint work looks with even gaps! Nice job on the BBW conversion too!

flips72 · 02-16-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Looks great!! You'll be amazed at how much neater the finished body and paint work looks with even gaps! Nice job on the BBW conversion too!

thanks for the kind words, and i appreciate the thread, this should be a sticky.

HuggerCST · 02-17-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flips72

thanks for the kind words, and i appreciate the thread, this should be a sticky.

You're right, thanks for the heads up. I added it to the body FAQ thread.

theastronaut · 02-17-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

You're right, thanks for the heads up. I added it to the body FAQ thread.

Oh wow, thanks! Glad to be able to give back to the forum, you guys have helped me a ton since I joined!
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01-17-2012, 07:08 PM	#26
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps I also wanted to show the before just for reference. Not sure why the driver's side was in so much better condition. It only needed a cab corner. This side was TOAST! __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4

01-21-2012, 01:20 PM	#27
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps Astronaut you, sir, are a craftsman! Duramax, Your method should be ok, as far as not cracking out. Just know that the edge will be suseptible to chipping out should any thing hit the edge of the cab there hard, or get closed into the door. Nice thread.

01-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#28
Sneaux Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 53	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps That is a great idea with the welding rod! I am going to have to try that. Thanks for posting the pics.

01-23-2012, 03:21 AM	#29
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps So is everyone else in agreement with 1/4" of filler in a door jamb being OK? Thanks for your reply primrrd! __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4

01-24-2012, 06:35 PM	#30
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,868	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps As primrrd said, it will stick/adhere ok but if anything bumps the edge you'll have a large chip. Is the truck something you're gunna keep for awhile? If so you may want to try a more permanent repair. Filler has it's place when doing bodywork and is great stuff when used properly but it has it's limits too. It will probably be pretty durable as far as not cracking since it's on a stiff edge that shouldn't flex much but it will be very suceptable to chipping since it's on an edge. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

01-27-2012, 09:51 PM	#31
01chevduramax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Knappa, Oregon Posts: 114	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps I am planning on passing this truck down to my boys when that time comes. So a more permanent fix is definately what I'm looking for. I guess its better to find out now before its all painted. __________________ '71 org/wht 3/4 ton 4x4

02-01-2012, 01:16 PM	#32
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps wow this is kool idea here __________________ Edited by staff

02-12-2012, 11:43 AM	#34
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps i have a question...can you take a picture of the back side so i can see what it looks like after welded up? i started welding my door up last night and was wondering what you guys are doing on the back side after its all welded up.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-14-2012, 10:35 PM	#35
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: How To Fix Uneven Panel Gaps thanks for the info, i just did my driver door and it turned out ok for a rookie, thanks again theastronaut. Attached Images __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion



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