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Well, did some more of my volunteer free labor on the '70 Chev C-10... Got the patches all welded in the cab floor, then seam sealed, primed, and rolled on some Herculiner bed liner. Never have tried the bed liner on a floor before, I usually paint them but seeing as how this truck is going to be a driver, thought it should have something durable on the bottom of the cab. We'll use the same process on the box floor, it just needs a few small patches where something has ripped it. The tin work went quite well and the owner is very happy with the results. Should make a very durable finish for the bottom of the cab, had to try it after some of you here on CHR said in another thread how well it worked..... Here's a couple pictures of the cab bottom...

Nice looking floor Dave.

Thanks Pro. You making signs or working on the 'Maro this weekend???

Bob, what an attitude change a chop makes on these A's. You really should be proud, you dug in and are getting it done.

Keep posting as you go, because lots of guys will be watching and learning.

Don

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Thanks Pro. You making signs or working on the 'Maro this weekend???

Just layin' around today. Didn't wanna' turn the heat on in the shop today. Windy & 3°f.

Originally Posted by pro70z28

Just layin' around today. Didn't wanna' turn the heat on in the shop today. Windy & 3°f.

A heat wave!!! Today's high was minus 4!!!! Hard to get motivated in this weather. Just went over and helped Bill do the floor in his pickup. Was going to paint the cab on mine, but not sure I could keep the paint booth warm enough, or wanted to pay the heat bill it would take to keep the booth warm enough!!!!

Don thanks spent most of the day setting and tacking it all in . Next is final welding. yeah the 3 inch i think was a perfect look on a Sedan. Well i dont want to see a undone sitting like my stang . I said early on i would hit it hard and stay on it till done. All you here has helped me keep on track also. So Thank You all. The mustang will be soon though i hug it good nite everyday.

pulling and tweaking to line up rib was a challenge allmost went with smoothing it out . Heres pic of it and showing a relief to help bring corner together

Looks like a good days work, keep it up!!!! 3" is just the right amount on a Sedan.

Dave thanks I did want to do a mix but for first time i figured i better stay even. My Lincoln is running cold and hot on low setting giving me fits. Im running 30 flux wire think i'll get some 23 tommorrow and see if it will spot and weld in a little better for me.

could also try back the weld on the inside with a piece of brass... sometimes it helps when you're getting the sections tacked back together. Also, if you have some help, hammer welding a mig weld can be done.....if the guy with the hammer and dolly is really fast!!!!

Dave i did try that but wasnt fast enough. It cools pretty rapidly . Im going to bring home brass tommorrow your right it will stop wire push and blow thru thanks for the reminder.

Dave how far is Madison to Chicago (LOL) i'll buy gas if you drive a 4 banger .

If you can't get a pc. of brass copper works well. I've had a pc. of old bus bar for years it never wears out.

nice job on the chop, gives it a whole new attitude.

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Dave i did try that but wasnt fast enough. It cools pretty rapidly . Im going to bring home brass tommorrow your right it will stop wire push and blow thru thanks for the reminder.

Dave how far is Madison to Chicago (LOL) i'll buy gas if you drive a 4 banger .

You're doing fine, it does go better if you can find a volunteer to help with the welding part...

I had heard something about that copper backing thing, so recently I had to weld up a couple of misdrilled holes in my steering mount. I put pennies behind the weld and migged it shut. However, the copper burned up and turned to white powder. It brushed right off, but sure looked strange when it happened.


Don