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Monthly Archives: December 2011

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Now For the Dirty Work!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ConradDecember 26, 2011

Well, now we are moving into doing what I call Paint Work. All of the major metal finishing, welding, fabricating work is done. The body and all of it’s various pieces are fitted and aligned. All of the contours are … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Paint Work, Projects | Tagged Filler, Long Block, Sand | Leave a reply

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Something Fun! i.e. Not Body Work!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ConradJanuary 9, 2012

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Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Exterior, Projects | Tagged Plating, Polishing | Leave a reply

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Wrapping Up the Body Work!

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ConradJanuary 18, 2012

Time to finish up the last of the body work and move on to paint work! YES! The Last Two Rust Spots Sometime ago I noticed these rusted areas, and everytime I was repairing rust spots, I kept forgetting these … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Fill, Metal Finish, Repair, Sand, TIG Weld | Leave a reply

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Straightening, Aligning and Fitting the Doors

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ConradDecember 26, 2011

So now the real body work begins… First order of business is to get the doors even with the rest of the body, then adjust the door gaps so that we have an even reveal around the door, then work … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Fill, Fit, Install, Metal Finish, Repair, Weld | Leave a reply

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Fabricating a New Firewall

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ConradDecember 26, 2011

Now seemed like a great time to fill all the holes in the firewall before I did a lot more work on the front end. After removing the stock heater/defroster and fresh air equipment, I was left with some sizeable … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Epoxy, Fabricate, Install, Primer | Leave a reply

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More Rust Repair

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ConradDecember 26, 2011

Time to finish the rest of the rust repair on the body. Same basic proceedure as before. However I did try a some new technology, new to me that is, that was recommended by a good friend of mine who … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Epoxy, Fabricate, Install, Metal Finish, MIG Weld, Primer | Leave a reply

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Filling Holes in the Floor

Posted on December 25, 2011 by ConradDecember 25, 2011

After installing the Durango seats in the wagon, I was left with a bunch of 3/8″ holes in the floor where the stock Dodge seats and seat belts were mounted that needed to be filled. On one of my trips … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Fill, Metal Finish, MIG Weld | Leave a reply

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Coating the Wagon with Epoxy Primer

Posted on December 25, 2011 by ConradDecember 25, 2011

On one of my trips to the valley, I stopped by the Matrix paint store to buy some epoxy and high build 2K primer. The store had a gallon kit of epoxy on sale for around $90 which was a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Epoxy, Paint, Primer | Leave a reply

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Sand Blasting …

Posted on December 25, 2011 by ConradDecember 25, 2011

This was one of those things that could have gone better. Up in Taylor, there was a business that specialized in media blasting and powder coating aluminum panels for helicopters. Early on, I had talked with the owner and reviewed … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Clean, Sand Blast | Leave a reply

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Dealing With Rusted Panels

Posted on December 25, 2011 by ConradDecember 25, 2011

Now we can get down to some fun work. In all of the cases below the procedure was the same for fabricating each patch panel: Identify the extent of the damage Remove damaged area using straight cuts if possible Make … Continue reading →

Posted in 1956 Dodge Sierra Wagon Build, Body Work, Projects | Tagged Fabricate, Fit, MIG Weld, Plasma Cut, Repair | Leave a reply

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