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@0DG Any kind of liner on the roof is susceptible to lifting in the rain gutters, and rust will start. If you park the truck indoors, it might be ok, but every truck I see with bedliner on the roof (of any kind) invariably has issues at the...

Getting rid of the rust is necessary if you want any top coat to last. The most important thing is to follow the tech sheet for whatever product you are going to use. What works for one might not work for another. Timing of application is often...

In my limited experience, the first thing any decent machine shop does is check for cracks. They don't want to waste their time either...

I’m guessing by now you looked it up PRE-1991 “SAPH45 Special Alloy” is POST-1991 “SAPH440 Special Alloy” The standard “Steel Automotive Press Hot” standard looks to have went to three digits and yield strength minimum in MPa still applies but...

You keep calling the Toyota frames "Mild" steel but the manufacture refers to their steel as high strength SAPH440. https://metalzenith.com/blogs/steel-properties/saph440-steel-properties-and-key-applications They talk about welding SAP440...

Just remember she’s right! :rofl: 🍑👈

Yeah, that's me, too. Back to the shop!

wife and i having a difference of opinion

decisions decisions

Hey guys ... sorry, been away for a bit finishing the 67', but now I'm back Update on Piggy, we are about 6 weeks from body and paint being fully done From today .... IMG_9720 by Steve Heck, on Flickr IMG_9714 by Steve Heck, on Flickr...

You might wanna consider a new trpphe case for when Ornch starts making appearances. :)

Utube "trick" was a miserable fail but I got it out anyway. Had to resort to large vice grips and an even larger dead blow (aka BFH). It put some marks in the piston but not on the sealing surface. I grabbed the piston at the very top where...

Tucked up the harness behind the dash so I can start on mounting the ECU, Fuse Box, Relay Box and all the other smaller Relays to the fire wall. Routed the cabled for the indicator stalk, key barrel and accessory buttons. Also remounted the...

https://dl.ojocv.gov.et/admin_/book/Metallurgy%20Of%20Welding%203rd%20Edition%20By%20J%20F%20Lancaster.pdf

Trust me I thought about it. If you read the fine print though, it does emit fumes while it's coming up to full strength. Not sure I want my cornbread tasting like it was made in an organic chemistry class.

Dude, I have so many questions about how you welded your junk…

I think Bobby been hitting that gin and juice!

How is the radiator in this Pig?

With proper technique, the hole will be lubed. You gots to queue up the Barry White! Oh yeah...

So........... Do you go in dry or lube??

If you really want to have some fun, post a thread and ask what sealant (or anti-seize) will do to your torque spec. People will lose their minds. It will be glorious...

As I learned recently build threads are not Q&A they are show and tell and unless the OP specifically ask,,,, you need to keep quiet..

350? Just stick it in the home oven! Your wife won't mind...