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Re: [oletrucks] 1955 Chevy pickup

To: Ryan Sain <rsain@gte.net>, mark treutelaar <phoneman@ticon.net>,
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 1955 Chevy pickup
From: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2003 11:36:41 -0800
The archive are at
http://www.escribe.com/automotive/american/chevygmtruck/index.html

wayne


At 08:06 AM 11/4/03 -0800, Ryan Sain wrote:
>Mark,
>
>Welcome to the list. This is a great group of very knowledgeable folks.
>
>As for the cracks
>
>See http://www.wsu.edu/~rsain/apache.html
>
>Click on body work - there is a detailed section on crack repair in there.
>Further - if you look at the archives and use the keyword "cab cracks" you
>will find a discussion on cracks that WERE in the rear of my cab.
>
>Archives located here:
>
>http://www.escribe.com/automotive/american/chevygmtruck/index.html
>
>Summary of how I did mine:
>
>1. Drill out the ends of the cracks with a small bit
>2. Open up the cracks just a bit so the weld will have a place to fill (I
>used a dremel)
>3. Weld and finish
>
>- Ryan
>
>
>On 11/4/03 5:57 AM, "mark treutelaar" <phoneman@ticon.net> wrote:
>
>> I am a new subscriber to the list . This is also my first old truck .
Its a 55
>> Chevy pickup . Im looking for advice on body repair . My hood has 2
cracks on
>> the end right by the grille . Im thinking maybe welding . The hood is good
>> without any other defects otherwise . Whats the best way to repair this
? Any
>> suggestions ? Thanks in advance , Mark
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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