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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Hi guys,
for my '59 1/2T project, I have some door bottom issues and one front fender support issue.
I've seen through "classic parts" that I can buy sections to repair these.
I was just daydreaming at work about these and was wondering if the skins are welded and crimped or just crimped.
I'm trying to get an idea of the tools and skill type required.
Thanks!
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | the door skins are spot welded after crimping ["pinch weld"], the brace behind the rear of the fender 'floats', welded at the top and bottom .... requires metal working skills, good die grinder for cutting and fitting, welder, patience
Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Thanks for the reply, Bill.
Maybe then, I'll just buy the sections I need and find an experienced service to handle the rest.
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | That would be the wise thing to do. You can do some serious damage to a brand new skin folding the edge over if you don't do it right.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 205 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 205 | who sells these door skins, as I will need them also for my 36 Suburban. Does some co. make asteel floor pan for the cab in trucks, my floor is gone..it could be replaced in wood or steel?
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 443 | American Classic Truck Parts Jim Carter Truck Parts My two favorite vendors. Click the links & it will take you right to the door panels. You can only buy a section of the panel. OPS, sorry. I did 55-59 panels, Jim Carter has the outer section, American Classic only has the inner.
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