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Ol Double ugly Cancer surgery pics (C-dog's build thread)
Here are some pics of the cancer surgery currently in progress. For all the money Im spending on this I could have bought a clean cancer free rig with more than a few upgrades. I'm a complete moron.
Last edited by chukardog; 03-07-08 at 02:15 PM.
Reason: edited to make this my official build thread
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07-08-07, 04:45 PM
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More pics
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That's a commitment right there. What is your budget on this rig?
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Holy sheet! That's some major surgery. Keep us posted on the progress 
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07-08-07, 04:46 PM
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07-08-07, 04:47 PM
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07-08-07, 04:48 PM
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07-08-07, 04:49 PM
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$3K for body work and paint.
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07-08-07, 05:26 PM
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Wow that is some major surgery!! 
You going to keep the wood grain? I vote you should 
Good luck
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07-08-07, 05:39 PM
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Wow, A full Quarter panel replacement. That is the best (and most costly) way to do it. You will be happy with the results.
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07-08-07, 05:50 PM
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2nd replacing wood decals
whoa thats a lot of work!
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07-08-07, 06:40 PM
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3k for all that work is a steal. it does make me feel good to see that a good cruiser was not just junked though.
btw, please keep the wood grain.
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07-08-07, 06:52 PM
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You're doing a great job so far though, or is someone else doing it? Either way it will be great when painted
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07-08-07, 06:57 PM
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Ok, you're a moron, but good work anyway. Great pictures. I wish I had the know-how to do body work.
What kid of shape is the frame in by the rear hangers? I've seen more than one really rusted right there.
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07-08-07, 07:41 PM
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Cancer
The title of the thread sux!! If you know someone dieing from cancer you know what I mean 
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07-08-07, 08:58 PM
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Ive never seen anything like that!
I cant wait to see how it comes out!
3k doesnt seem that high to me for some reason....
Sheet metal work, prep and paint, labor and materials...
Not too bad IMO!
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07-08-07, 09:19 PM
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Great project & not one for the faint of heart. Can you give us any detail on where you got your panels ..new, used, etc ??
Thanks, John
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07-09-07, 04:22 AM
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Quote:
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$3K for body work and paint.
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was that the before work started quote? If you get out of that at $3k, you got a deal.
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07-09-07, 04:54 AM
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Lotta work man...good luck! Lose the wood grain...dealer installed plastic that was meant to imitate a Grand Waggin Ear....barf!
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07-09-07, 09:34 AM
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All replacement parts came from a parts vehicle I bought from another Forum member here. Marc AKA "chichiflys"
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07-09-07, 09:51 AM
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I know exactly what you are going through with this one (fortunately I finished it with my *eep).
Good job!
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07-09-07, 09:52 AM
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Drew,
in terms of rust on the frame thats where its heaviest. Still salvageable though, wire wheel and some POR or rust bullet
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07-09-07, 10:23 AM
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Don't feel too bad. These things never make financial sense, anyway.
Just be glad you are rescuing a legend! Looking good!
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07-09-07, 10:35 AM
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Very cool you are saving another one.
I am too attached to my rig to ever sell it and get a rust free one.
But I did pick up another rust free one to go with it though
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07-09-07, 10:46 AM
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Quote:
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The title of the thread sux!! If you know someone dieing from cancer you know what I mean |
Uh, Mudders are not the most sensitive bunch, but you should know that it is pretty universal to refer to vehicle rust as "cancer". But, sorry to hear that you apparently have a loved one dealing with the "Big C". I wish them (and you) well.
back on point:
I (like Texx) do not like the wood sides. They belong only on a late 70's through early 80's American made station wagon (not on a SUV called a "wagon"). And on the Heep Wagoneer, already mentioned.
I vote to paint that with a nice color instead of the wood decal--as if there was vote called for on this...
And, as for you being a moron, you're in good company. I paid $8,500 for my HJ60 with major rust in the drip rails and on the windshield frame. I bought a sawzall and drove 6 hours to Atlanta to tear the roof off of a FJ62 that was being parted out--for $300. I have NO idea yet what I might have to pay for a good welder to do this roof swap.
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07-16-07, 01:59 PM
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Added Pics!! she's going back together. Couple more weeks and she'll be done.
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07-16-07, 02:00 PM
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That's a staggering amount of work - if it's a good truck - then it's worth it. I've held onto many "Friends" that were good vehicles when I'd been probably better financially served to get a different one.
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07-16-07, 02:44 PM
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this is inspiring me to get started on mine. Keep the pics coming...
nice work (subscribing now)
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