What did you do to your pig today?

[scrapdaddy]

I did. Used a non hardening body sealant, which I don't care for. Had the pieces painted separate and then put together. NicP filled the seam after putting together with body filler and then final painted (I believe) and it turned out better. You can see the black caulk on mine.

 

[NikP]

Here is what I did on fender/apron sealing. Starting around post #195. I haven't been on the road so not sure how it will perform but it seems to be a good tight seal.

My New Project

 

[riderjgs]

Thanks...using panel bond is one of the options we're looking at. Originally used the same hardening sealer we used for the rain gutters.
Any other ideas out there?

 

[J Mack]

using panel bond is one of the options we're looking at

That’s what I used to glue the two halves together on mine. Most of the high strength panel bond I looked at wasn’t paintable so I wiped out the seam on the outer edge before it cured and added a two part paintable seam sealer. Still going strong and I’ve banged these fenders more than once on big bushes and small trees.

 

[riderjgs]

Not worried as much about strength, given all the bolts on both panels, but more about keeping moisture out and rust along the seam at bay.
I'm sure my body/paint guy knows about painting issues but I'll double check.
Thanks...
Jim

 

[scrapdaddy]

Hey Jim,

You might have already checked, but while the doors are off check for cracks at the hinge mounts. Now would be a good time to get it done.

 

[riderjgs]

Hey Jim,

You might have already checked, but while the doors are off check for cracks at the hinge mounts. Now would be a good time to get it done.

Thanks for the reminder Ron, will do. Cleaned up a couple of very minor cracks when we did the original restomod nearly seven years ago but probably should make sure nothing's reappeared.

 

[riderjgs]

Day 2 update...surgery underway.

 

[scrapdaddy]

It always freaks me out to see how they rust from the inside out. What product are you using to treat the rusted areas?

 

[bobm]

Seal the Rocker at A pillar where it sweeps up. Just beside bottom door hinge, that's where all the water goes in rocker. Leave holes in bottom of rocker point to.

 

[riderjgs]

Bob...notice there are a couple of drain holes in the bottoms of each or your rockers. More drainage than that? Also wondering about coating the inside of the rockers with something but seems that'd burn off or cause other issues while welding.

 

[J Mack]

Also wondering about coating the inside of the rockers with something but seems that'd burn off or cause other issues while welding.

I used a product made by Valugard (VG-101) to rust proof after welding, the application gun has a 4’ long ¼” tube that sprays in a 360° pattern.

For some reason I’m having an issue with the interwebs and can’t find much info but this is a picture on the bottle.



The web site sucks but at least the contact info is there. Home - ValuGard

 

[bobm]

Should be 3 drain holes in each rocker. I would use J Mack recommendation. AND seal the top of that rocker where A pillar slides in.

 

[J Mack]

This may be more help.

 

[NikP]

I was going to use a 3M cavity wax that applies similar to the product JMack posted. Planning to drill a few holes to insert the flexible tubing and get a 360 degree spray. I plan to do all pillars, rockers, door interiors and around the top of the roof where it all comes together. I also plan on leaving open holes in the bottom of rockers to let water out. I doubt there's much worry about what will get in.

 

[bobm]

You already have holes from factory in rockers. They have a rubber plug in them.

 

[Toyo_Judson]

Took pictures to post piggy for sale...

 

[Megadoomer]

Took pictures to post piggy for sale...

Im using my executive powers to veto that decision.

 

[Toyo_Judson]

Im using my executive powers to veto that decision.

Came to the conclusion I'm in over my head and kind of "lost" with it... I'm not much of a welder and this piggy could use some hot metal love...

 

[abqcruiser]

I did use the pig today, so I think it qualifies.

Just added to the family. Technically it's my wife's, seeing that she wanted it.

Don't call the bezel police. I'll fix it tomorrow.