. Jeremy, what's yer plan of attack on this thing?
How are YOU .....wanting to go about it?
What kinda of stages?
I'm taking it......that you've already started the process in some form. Sounds like your going to tackle the 78 Cab first.
How can I help?
marshmonster ~:~slugs down the MGD and looks toward the fridge........I've worked cheaper..i recon~:~
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D . snipped-for-privacy@l-c-s-1.n-e-t (Jeremy=A0Chavers) packed the fridge with MGD beer....and and answered Marsh when he told him......
Let me know when yer ready fer the next step, and we'll work on that tranny tunnel problem.
jeremy replied.... =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- already working on it. If needbe, I'll reuse the one from the '79 cab, but this being Texas, I'm sure I can find a rolled 4x4 or stick truck somewhere. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D (marshmonster gave Jeremy a shopping list)
-------answers and comments behind dashes were provided by -------Jeremy
[[comments in brackets provided by Marsh]] ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~
Jeremy, =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0yer balls are big........yer talent is yet to be proven.
Tools you will need.... (pneumatic....unless otherwise specified)
80 gallon, 2 phase air compressor =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- 26 gallon single pumper, but for the hardcore body work, can borrow a 2 stage, if really needed - mine is still under warranty. I burn it up, I get a new one. :-)
water seperator (for air compressor) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- got it
air dryer (for air supply line) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- got it
grinder =A0=A0=A0=A0---- 4" pnuematic Ingersol Rand
orbital disc sander (aka....da sander) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- got it
in line sander (aka....long board sander) =A0 ---- It's with the 2 stage compressor
8 inch disc sander (aka....bondo hog) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- Nope. [[bummer....we'll make do without it]]
sand blaster (portable works good) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- Can buy cheaply or borrow
8 inch electric disc grinder =A0=A0=A0=A0---- ditto as sand blaster
4 inch disc grinder =A0=A0=A0=A0---- wasn't this already listed?
die grinder =A0=A0=A0=A0---- angle (have) or straight (don't)?
paint gun (for primer coats)
paint gun (for sealer coats)
paint gun (for color coats)
paint gun (for clear coats) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Have one HVLP gravity feed, can borrow Devilbiss siphon if needed. Will purchase additional lacquer thinner for cleaning.
[[ just make sure you clean it really well.... i don't like using the same gun. A little snot in some primer can be fixed easy. A little snot in a base coat can't ]]
buffer =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- will worry about that when needed (can borrow)
misc tools.... (other than wrenches,sockets,screwdrivers)
acetelene torches (no.1 and no.2 brazing tips) =A0 ---- can borrow
cutting head for torch =A0=A0=A0=A0---- can borrow
mig welder (optional...but preferable) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- Have (and yes, it's gas shield)
plasma cutter (again...optional) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- don't have.
scraper...razor blade type =A0=A0=A0=A0---- have
box of razor blades =A0=A0=A0=A0---- have
bondo rasp (aka...tater grater) =A0=A0=A0=A0---- Can get when needed
pocket knife ( I'm fond of "old timers") =A0 ---- have
2 inch putty knife =A0=A0=A0=A0---- cheap
tape measure =A0=A0=A0=A0---- have
cheap 4 inch paint brush
cheap 2 inch paint brush
2.5 gallon bug sprayer..pump up type =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- What's this for? [[ spraying the Ospho....works like a charm]]
2 guitar strings ( high E..aka..no.1) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- My glass is held in with 2 piece rubber seals - won't be needing this.
1 book of matches
a cheap pack of sewing needles (man....I hope we don't need those..) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- huh? [ for when you smash yer booger fanger.... heat it up red hot....and stick it through the fanger nail to get the blood out....works great and....."~~it only hurts fer a little while~" ]
radio ...with good speakers =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- I'll just listen to the voices in my head.
beer cooler (for bondo dust) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Don't plan on generating that much dust - I'm going to be replacing anything that's questionable.
[ you never done nutt'n like this before.... have you?? ]
Materials list.... (there WILL BE more later)
25 sheets...36 or 40 grit "long board" sandpaper 25 sheets...80 grit "long board" sandpaper 20 sheets...180 grit "long board" sandpaper 25 sheets....80 grit 4 inch disc sandpaper 35 sheets....180 grit 4 inch disc sandpaper 50 sheets....240 grit 4 inch disc sandpaper 5 sheets.....40 grit 8 inch disc sandpaper 5 sheets.....80 grit 8 inch disc sandpaper 10 sheets....24 grit 4 inch grinder paper 5 sheets.....24 grit 8 inch grinder paper 20 sheets...220 grit 'wet or dry' sandpaper 20 sheets...320 grit 'wet or dry' sandpaper 10 sheets...400 grit 'wet or dry' sandpaper 10 sheets...1200 grit 'wet or dry' sandpaper 10 sheets....2000 grit 'wet or dry' sandpaper 1 inch wire brush for die grinder
4 inch wire brush for grinder =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Will get as needed. (I run a commercial sales dept - I'll just call one of my body shop accounts for it.)
buffing compound
polishing compound
1 gallon of Ospho =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Any brand recommendation? [ Ospho works well........... ]
1 gallon Red Oxide lacquer primer =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Any brand recommendation? [ I'm kinda fond of Dupont ]
5 gallons lacquer thinner =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Had planned on getting much more than that.
2 gallons epoxy primer (tinted would be nice) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Any brand recommendation? [ I'm kinda of fond of PPG ]
1 tube of glazing putty (aka...claw glaze) =A0 ---- have
40 paint strainers
40 paint wooden paint stirers =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- The guys at the paint store like to give those away
1 gallon of Bondo (that should get us started) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Not planning on bondo'ing this one. It's gonna be done right. [ then you better get the Bondo ]
2 quarts of Dynaglass (unless you lied about the rust..then make it a gallon) =A0 ---- Again, replacing / repairing (with metal) panels that are rusted
[let me ask you something.....what you planning on using fer filler....LEAD!!! ???.....or a brazing rod...or that claw glaze...rotflmao... ]
fiberglass matting
fiberglass "hair"
2 quarts fiberglass resin...with hardener
2...6 inch bondo spreaders
4...4 inch bondo spreaders (I expect you will mess one or two of em up)
6 rolls of 3/4 inch masking tape (3M...3M...3M....3M...3M...you use what you want....me...i'd suggest THREE M..but it's totally up to you) =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- again, body shop hookup
4 bags of ice =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Have a fridge in the shop outside to keep the beer in.
2 CASES IF BEER.....this is not up fer discussion.
all the above should be 3M on the sandpaper and the tape ...trust me on that, and Budwieser is fine with me. =A0=A0=A0=A0---- I drink MGD. Sorry. [ beggers cain't be choosers ...i recon .... but i'm gonna draw the line at the Crown Royal ]=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0
And jest so's there ain't no suprises at the end..... Budweiser will wash down primer dust, bondo dust, and fiberglass dust really well........but Crown Royal is the only thing I have ever come across to get the taste of paint out yer mouth... so keep that in mind when I give you the paint list
The above will get you to the paint stage.... sort of....
with that in mind..... Get the truck to the back yard....and strip it down to the frame......everything comes off.
=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0Build two support stands out of 4x4.... to set the 1979 and 1978 cabs on top of. You'll want them at least waist high at the rocker panel when the cabs are sitting on them. =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0You could build a "roll-over" stand out of 1 inch box steel or aluminum. But that would add about $400 to the ticket.....and you'de need a welder and a torch.....so we will just use 4x4 lumber and save that money fer a high price paint gun.
Take yer time.....don't rush....I'll be here..when yer done.
One more thing......consider painting this thing black.......we'll add some charcoal and pewter scallops to it .....and man....will you have an eye catcher. =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0---- Haven't decided on color yet. Black is an option, but again, this being Texas, I don't want something I can fry eggs on the seat of in the middle of summer.
[use TINT ]
Black......yeah that's the color we gonna use.
Marsh Monster ~:~hopes jeremy has a 2-phase air compressor...cause we gonna burn up that little ole Sears job he's got when we plug in the long-board sander~:~ =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
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