The “Welding Blanket” over the engine is a nice tip. Using magnets, tape or whatever, place one on the windshield as well, unless it needs replaced and you don’t care about the “Bug”. Don’t ask how I know to cover the glass during grinding, welding or plasma work, a guy I know did that!
I just started thinking about doing this to my 61 and I traced what would be the bottom of the hood edges on top of the fenders, you end up with a an inside edge and an outside edge. That outside edge you FOR SURE don't wanna go outside of and the inside edge you COULD but then that means your modding the hood to so it will set back down. So my plan is to not have to modify the hood but I'm ok with cutting into the outer fenders if I have to. Ideally I'll max out my wheel/tire size and get the backspace right so everything will work out right. Glad to see someone else modding the stock inners though, I'm not a fan of the big round after market ones for some reason.
No wheel hub clearance issues with those Jeep wheels? I scored some nice brand new ones for my GMT400 trucks but the hubs are too big on mine so they didnt seat right. A shame.
And I'm gonna be air bagging my truck did you use the original stamped control arms or should I buy tubular control arms what do you recommend trying to save money
I’m sure you’ve been asked, but I’ve not found it yet…. Do you like your 3” DA sander, and what brand is it? Asking since I’m too a point of getting one, and have read numerous good and bad reviews, and don’t know who to believe. Really like your detail and demonstration! Thanks I’m advance!
I don't have a 3" DA sander, but all of my air tools are usually whatever was cheapest and on sale at Princess Auto. PA is pretty impressive with their cheap air tools. Electric tools have been whatever was on sale at Canadian Tire, but I've been moving upward on those as there is a "too cheap" price point out there.
Likely my 1/4" angle die grinder with generic 3" roloc discs. I like it a lot, but the abrasives get pricey. In my later videos I have progressed to grind beads down with a 3" cut-off disc (on either a straight or angle 1/4" die grinder) and then smooth it with the 3" rolocs. I've learned a TON over the past year. Still not loving autobody. Tonight the frame got stripped for blasting.
@@GregWellwood glad to know that’s what you were using, and even more so since I’ve already got one of those. You’re very right about the abrasives. I’ve not decided how far down the rabbit hole to go with regard to the frame. Mine lived on a farm and didn’t experience salt on icy roads, and yes, a bit of rust for its 59 years. Thinking of building a large blasting cabinet so I don’t have to do panels outdoors.
@@markrodriguez8464 Correct, but nothing is finalized yet. I will be putting the cab back on the chassis shortly, and finishing details prior to paint (hopefully) next summer.
This is why you never count your hours in your hobby. This is my escape, and doing it puts wind in my sails - THAT alone is worth far more than money (grin).
Hi I like your inner fender work would like to know more about cutting my inner fenders. I own a 65 c10 fleetside I have 22" transport wheels on my truck I have 3" drop spindle 4 drop coils but I would like get lower with air bags if you have some time I would like to discuss some more about my truck to you over the phone if you have some time would greatly appreciate it my name is Mark Rodriguez I can send you my email or if you have Facebook messenger would love to hear thanks
