Ram Body work
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Legend
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As you are just getting into body work you might wish to get one of these, they are a great help when doing body work. Copy the curve off a good panel then make a sheet metal peace to use as a applicator for your mud.
http://vansantent.com/welding_access...ur_gauges.html
http://vansantent.com/welding_access...ur_gauges.html
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Your Welcome Sir, they are great. There is also one for round pipe work.
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Legend
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So I did a little work the last couple of days to get the contour correct on the rear door. Finally got it. Cut a piece of plastic for pattern that fit undamaged area and used it to measure depth and radius. Finally got it right. (good thing I don't charge me by the hour!)
Also picked up hitch assembly for truck to be installed. Will have brake controller and tail light relays installed as I complete body work. Another cold and wet weekend coming up, so wiring and hitch work will let me get something accomplished - looks like it won't be paint again this weekend.
Also received the non aerosol sprayer (far right of photo) from Summit Racing this week. Brake cleaner keeps eating plastic spray bottles. Thought I would give this a shot. I figured by the time you buy two or three gallos of Brake Cleaner and the cost of numerous plastic sprayers, thie should pay for itself.
Also picked up hitch assembly for truck to be installed. Will have brake controller and tail light relays installed as I complete body work. Another cold and wet weekend coming up, so wiring and hitch work will let me get something accomplished - looks like it won't be paint again this weekend.
Also received the non aerosol sprayer (far right of photo) from Summit Racing this week. Brake cleaner keeps eating plastic spray bottles. Thought I would give this a shot. I figured by the time you buy two or three gallos of Brake Cleaner and the cost of numerous plastic sprayers, thie should pay for itself.
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Legend
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Thanks.
It's in the 20's and 2" snow on the ground. Should clear out by end of week - but I will be traveling for work by end of week..............ggrrrrrrrr........I want to see paint on my truck..............SInce it has been a while between starts, i put a batterry trickle charger/maintainer on it to keep it from draining.
It's in the 20's and 2" snow on the ground. Should clear out by end of week - but I will be traveling for work by end of week..............ggrrrrrrrr........I want to see paint on my truck..............SInce it has been a while between starts, i put a batterry trickle charger/maintainer on it to keep it from draining.
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After way too long a delay due to crappy wwather and business trips, and havinbg to work on Yota a little last weekend, I finally did a little more on the Ram today (after working on lawnmower and launching an assault on the weeds in the yard).
Got the groove in the rear door on passenger side "almost" perfect. Still have a little more to go to get radius correct, but almost there.
Also went to Oklahoma to pick up my Super Beetle. It's been in my dad's pasture for about 7 years.
Also changing the headlights in Yota. I picked up a rock chip in one. Thougth I would try these (under $10) and if I like them, may look for a set similar for Ram. Haven't decided yet.
Got the groove in the rear door on passenger side "almost" perfect. Still have a little more to go to get radius correct, but almost there.
Also went to Oklahoma to pick up my Super Beetle. It's been in my dad's pasture for about 7 years.
Also changing the headlights in Yota. I picked up a rock chip in one. Thougth I would try these (under $10) and if I like them, may look for a set similar for Ram. Haven't decided yet.
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Legend
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The black ones look great in daytime - but suck at night. Won't even see through truck shadow in front as I pass a street light. They are coming out. The clear ones were great. Lens has higher magnification. I finally found the same seller on e-bay digging through receipts. Had them on over 2 years (thought it was about a year) but picked up a rock chip on one of them. New set ordered and should arrive this week.
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Weather is decent and I cannot think of a better way to use President’s Day than to start painting!
Before washing and masking:left side:
Left side staring today:
Starting to mask:
Left side of bed with etching primer:
Rear panel behind bumper and front of bed rail were primed:
Inside of bed will get bedliner applied at some point.
Will spray on 2K primer after the etching primer cures out – hopefully this afternoon! Feels good to finally make some progress again!
Before washing and masking:left side:
Left side staring today:
Starting to mask:
Left side of bed with etching primer:
Rear panel behind bumper and front of bed rail were primed:
Inside of bed will get bedliner applied at some point.
Will spray on 2K primer after the etching primer cures out – hopefully this afternoon! Feels good to finally make some progress again!
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First coat of 2K primer.......
After 2 coats of primer, I noticed a little "Oh Crap!"
Can I lightly sand and fill this or do I need to take it down to metal? That is at tail light and welded seam.
After 2 coats of primer, I noticed a little "Oh Crap!"
Can I lightly sand and fill this or do I need to take it down to metal? That is at tail light and welded seam.
Last edited by gdstock; Feb 20, 2012 at 05:20 PM. Reason: adde "oh crap!"