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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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That turned out really nice.....
 
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Old Aug 4, 2018 | 07:11 PM
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I like it. Typically I test fit everything and get it all aligned perfectly - then tear it down again and paint. This time I just bought stuff from all over the place and painted it, then installed all the stuff. So the panel gaps aren't perfect, but good enough for a work truck. The rust is gone! And the wasps aren't building nests in the holes in the fender anymore :-)

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Old Aug 5, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fj5gtx
I like it. Typically I test fit everything and get it all aligned perfectly - then tear it down again and paint. This time I just bought stuff from all over the place and painted it, then installed all the stuff. So the panel gaps aren't perfect, but good enough for a work truck. The rust is gone! And the wasps aren't building nests in the holes in the fender anymore :-)

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I have that problem too...... It's annoying. Of course, my dog LOVES eating wasps..... (for some reason....) she will sit next to the truck and eat them as they go by. You can see that she frequently gets stung, but, that does NOT deter her. She just goes after the next one......
 
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Old Aug 5, 2018 | 05:04 PM
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I have that problem too...... It's annoying. Of course, my dog LOVES eating wasps..... (for some reason....) she will sit next to the truck and eat them as they go by. You can see that she frequently gets stung, but, that does NOT deter her. She just goes after the next one......
They MUST be tasty, but I'm not trying them...
 
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Old Aug 5, 2018 | 06:53 PM
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They MUST be tasty, but I'm not trying them...
Yeah, me neither. She can have ALL of them.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2018 | 08:19 AM
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Looks like you did a good job with your truck!

No wasps, but my cat will occasionally kill a bee and eat part of it...
 
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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 09:05 PM
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I know it's old but did you use seam sealer on both the top and bottom or just one? I did just the bottom pinch seam but it's rusting again.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
I know it's old but did you use seam sealer on both the top and bottom or just one? I did just the bottom pinch seam but it's rusting again.
I seam seal the floor to rocker, on the inside. Talking about the area where the door gasket slips over. I also spray inside the rocker with fluid film after it is painted. Have pictures of your job?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 09:37 AM
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I seam seal the floor to rocker, on the inside. Talking about the area where the door gasket slips over. I also spray inside the rocker with fluid film after it is painted. Have pictures of your job?
Nope lol did it months ago in under two days. I am thinking maybe the sealer didn't work after I welded near it. I'm not sure
 
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
Nope lol did it months ago in under two days. I am thinking maybe the sealer didn't work after I welded near it. I'm not sure
There is NO EXCUSE for NO PICTURES !!! 8-( Boooooo
 
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