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45acp’s DIVORCED build!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by 45acp, Jan 15, 2012.

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  1. Apr 1, 2014 at 2:21 PM
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    NwiTACO

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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    And now progress goes backwards :D
     
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  2. Apr 1, 2014 at 2:29 PM
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    nagorb

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    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Where else would you expect it to go silly?

    As a smart rabbit once said "don't be backwards in going forwards"
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2014 at 2:29 PM
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  4. Apr 1, 2014 at 2:57 PM
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    45acp

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    45acp [OP] Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    These are basically the first welds I did when I started the swap. Didn't help that the engine was in the way most of the time. :rolleyes:

    [​IMG]

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    I cringe at the thought of posting these, but I rest my case.:p
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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    NwiTACO

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  6. Apr 1, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    OY!!! lol Those welds remind me of portions of the leaf spring hangers on the green dragon. :rolleyes: Good idea, for sure..... :p
     
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    Glad to hear your starting over on the welds, no offense but its for the better and I'm not saying I can do better but I know you can.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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  9. Apr 3, 2014 at 7:59 AM
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    Dude I love you're new sig pic… It's pretty awesomely sums up all builds at some point. Your truck keeps looking better.
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2014 at 8:55 AM
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    45acp

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    45acp [OP] Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Thanks man, yeah it seems like something is actually beginning to come together.:eek:

    To make up for the pics of my ultra-crappy welds, seems like they're improving a little.

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    Bloody hell... seems as if my upside-down welds look 100x better than the rest. :annoyed:

    [​IMG]

    Blue Torch Fab 14B diff cover and D60 ring! :woot:

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2014 at 12:50 PM
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    so pretty much just the frame, cab shell and motor are whats left of the taco
     
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    FIFY :p haha
     
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  13. Apr 3, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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  14. Apr 3, 2014 at 4:36 PM
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    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Lol exactly what I was thinking.
     
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  15. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:37 AM
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    45acp

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    45acp [OP] Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Don't forget the hood, fenders, bedsides, dash, steering wheel, head/tail lights, transfer case and parts of the driveshafts.

    Looks like a Taco. Runs like a Taco. Registered as a Taco. Is a Taco.

    So, there. :p



    :D
     
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  16. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:44 AM
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    oh please. We all know the bed sides won't go back on..

    the fenders probably won't either

    cause...40s..haha
     
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  17. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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    45acp

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    45acp [OP] Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    We shall see. :p

    Serious question time...

    Paint.

    What to do?? I'd like to paint the cab before it goes back on.

    Main points

    -I'd like to keep the Lunar Mist if possible.
    -I know Napa can get the color match in rattle cans.
    -I'd like something that is 'single application' for future repair/repaint purposes.

    Do I really have to strip all the old paint/clear coat off first?? Or can I just clean it well and paint over the clear coat? Most of the OEM paint is in good shape, right now most of the repaint is needed around the windshield and welded areas.
     
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  18. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:49 AM
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    rockgecko03

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    aren't you going to be welding parts of the skin to the cage? If so, I wouldn't paint it before you put it back on and finish the welding.

    also... just how purdy of a paint job do you want?
     
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  19. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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    45acp

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    45acp [OP] Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Yeah I'll be welding some areas, but it'll be a lot easier if I can get most of it beforehand and do some easy touch-ups afterwards. Another reason I'd want a single application kinda paint.

    Not looking for something super glossy/showy, just something that will hold up and not look like a blotchy uneven paint job when it needs touch-ups.
     
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  20. Apr 4, 2014 at 11:34 AM
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    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    If you're going to be welding to the cab I would suggest painting the inside before you weld and the outside after, unless you know what you're doing touching up never really looks good.

    Would it be possible to use fasteners to attach the body and cage? You could beef up the area with FB or sheet so they wont rip out.
     
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