20 year rebuild

[V8FJ4078]

I will have to check that online to see if still available, the rings that hold the headlights in are unavailable where the tabs are right for the old lights. I have 2 sets with different part numbers that are identical that I ordered HOPING to find ones that would fit.

Not available for the part numbers I looked up.

 

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update:
Cleaned up stainless pipes to reinstall

cut and turned out to side since new bumper blocked them

 

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Tailgate finished and ready to paint

 

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Hood Repairs

 

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Body set on frame

 

[brian]

why didnt you use fittings instead of gores?

 

[V8FJ4078]

To keep it all stainless, welded instead of other types of joints.
Assuming you are asking about exhaust.

 

[shmukster]

why didnt you use fittings instead of gores?

What are "gores"?

 

[brian]

What are "gores"?

Cutting pipe to make turns

 

[brian]

To keep it all stainless, welded instead of other types of joints.
Assuming you are asking about exhaust.

There are ss weld fittings

 

[V8FJ4078]

Where does one find these fittings, curious to look at.
These pipes were welded up probably 15 years ago and I don't think the frogs in the frog hole noticed the welded pipes before Gary pulled me up and out.

 

[brian]

Where does one find these fittings, curious to look at.
These pipes were welded up probably 15 years ago and I don't think the frogs in the frog hole noticed the welded pipes before Gary pulled me up and out.

Any industrial piping supply house

 

[V8FJ4078]

Any industrial piping supply house

***Will have to check them out the next time!

 

[V8FJ4078]

Painted more parts to day.

 

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Repainted a few items to look better:

 

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The part you want to make sure looks great!

 

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Tail gate and bows, doors

 

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Hinges together:

 

[shmukster]

What are you using for the pivot pins?

 

[V8FJ4078]

Gary, I went with these after getting bushings and them not fitting very good.
Pins
Dad made me bushings for the doors as my door hinges were very worn so they needed a bigger OD than what is being sold.
I purchased bushings and dad turned them to the right size.
The pins fit snug and look good, my son, who is taking precision machining said he could make them. I said make me one out of steel...haven't seen it yet