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REZARF · 03-25-08, 11:42 PM

Well, I finished up the tailgate tonight. It came out pretty nice. This was my first time I made a pretty good mistake and it will affect my overall fit and finish

First off, I needed to figure out a way to get everything square, but with a few clamps and a level we got pretty close. Then it was time to tack and weld everything together. This is where I had my hiccup, I am not too sure where I went wrong but my tailgate and tub sides are about 3/16" off where the angle starts. I measured lots but that is how it came out. :rant:

After welding it up, it takes about a bazillion hours to smooth out the metal work. I am trying to avoid having to use much body filler to get the panels smooth, but we will see how it goes once it is in primer.

03-25-08, 11:42 PM	#562
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,859	Well, I finished up the tailgate tonight. It came out pretty nice. This was my first time I made a pretty good mistake and it will affect my overall fit and finish First off, I needed to figure out a way to get everything square, but with a few clamps and a level we got pretty close. Then it was time to tack and weld everything together. This is where I had my hiccup, I am not too sure where I went wrong but my tailgate and tub sides are about 3/16" off where the angle starts. I measured lots but that is how it came out. :rant: After welding it up, it takes about a bazillion hours to smooth out the metal work. I am trying to avoid having to use much body filler to get the panels smooth, but we will see how it goes once it is in primer. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.