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| | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 79 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 79 | I am contemplating replacing some body panels on my 48 Loadmaster as I can't find a local shop that is willing to do it. If it dosen't involve insurance they have no interest in it. It needs inner/outer cowl panels,floor panels and lower post panel(right side)but I don't know where to start. Which panels should I start with? I reviewed the post where the cab was rebuilt but still am unsure. I know its a slow and tedious job. I don't want to make things worse. Any tips would be welcome>
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Middle Ga | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 46 | jmh, If you do not have the tools and some welding skills,I would suggest you attend some local cruise ins or gatherings and talk to as many people as you can, I am sure someone there will hook you up with an experianced person who will be willing to do you bidding. It's best to get some help from an experianced person if you have never done anything like this before, or you can make a bad situation worse. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 46 | I might just add, that if you choose to tackle this, first you must stableize the cab. Keep it on the frame and level the frame front to back and side to side. Rebuild the door hinges and get the doors to fit as well as possible and brace the inside of the cab so when you remove sheet metal the door opening will remain intact and take your time and do one section at a time. Tack weld,screw or cleco the parts together and NEVER weld it all up untill last. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | jmh,great advice from fubar,plus if you haven't already done so you could do worse than have a look through Czechman's homepage. It'll let you know what you might be getting into,and there's also some great advice. Good luck.
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