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Old May 31st, 2016, 03:34 PM
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Here are the caps I had powder coated. Wow, they came out great!
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Old May 31st, 2016, 03:47 PM
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Very nice!
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Old May 31st, 2016, 05:32 PM
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Very nice KC! Can't wait to see them painted up.
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Old November 20th, 2016, 01:11 AM
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Hey all, I haven't given an update in awhile, so here is what I've been doing. I've been cutting out the cancer in the rockers, pillars and floors and replacing with new metal. What a job. Here are a few pics:
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Old November 20th, 2016, 01:21 AM
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Looks like a lot of work. Keep the pictures coming, I will be doing that to my suburban sometime. I would just as soon learn from your mistakes.
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Old November 20th, 2016, 01:21 AM
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Here are some pics of the replacement metal:
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Old November 20th, 2016, 01:25 AM
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I had to modify the rear cab support brace because I just could not get it to fit right for the suburban.
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Old November 20th, 2016, 01:29 AM
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Looks like a lot of work. Keep the pictures coming, I will be doing that to my suburban sometime. I would just as soon learn from your mistakes.
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Old November 20th, 2016, 02:23 AM
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I envy your metal skills. lol
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Old November 20th, 2016, 02:38 AM
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Thanks TJ. Yeah, this is the first time I've ever worked with patch panels. As long as it holds and everything lines up, I'm happy!
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