bugger box rebuild

[Plymouthy Adams]

the Suburban has these cubby boxes on either side of the rear seat..had some damaged metal so tonight I fabricated my new metal and fitted it for welding..used my shrinking tool to form the curves..love them clamps..makes welding this stuff so easy..once welded..little sandblast prime and paint..

[randroid]

Tim,

To do all of that in one night demonstrates your creativity and craftsmanship, not to mention your ability to use a handful of spiffy little clamps. Nice work!

-Randy

[Flatie46]

Never seen clamps like that, but I don't get out much. Looks like you done a fine job on the radius.

[Plymouthy Adams]

thanks..I have been trying to get at least one or two evening out in the shop..I actually got to play out there yesterday also....I had picked up a sheet of tempered hardboard and cut my new interior trim panels for the rear compartment. After cutting test fit, drilling of the mounting screw holes I clearcoated them with couple coats of polyurethane..had to do some measuring as the lower edges were real rough in places due to water damage..turned out rather nice...also got the rear speakers cut in while I was at it....these will get some sort of fabric covering..not yet decided on just what yet...

[mackster]

love those clamps too Tim! I got a six packer from harbor freight. they are great! i rarely catch myself on fire ever since i got these!

[RobertKB]

the Suburban has these cubby boxes on either side of the rear seat..had some damaged metal so tonight I fabricated my new metal and fitted it for welding..used my shrinking tool to form the curves..love them clamps..makes welding this stuff so easy..once welded..little sandblast prime and paint..

That is a great looking job, Tim. It was certainly time the old ones went to scrapyard heaven.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Flatie..these clamps are excellent for butt end welds...allow you to do curved areas as you can see. Weld right up next to them stop..remove the clamp through the slot..finish your weld.. Some high end companies sell these about 5 bucks apiece..they are 8 for 4.99 at Harbor Freight..I highly recommend them and yes they are now stocking these items again..they were sold out at one time not long back. That is the first time I have used my metal shrinking tool..I have the metal stretcher also but I have not done any work with it yet...this is the fun stuff I talk about..what this hobby is all about to me..hands on..it can be very relaxing for the most part..and if not relaxing..at least rewarding..

Edited May 25, 2010 by Tim Adams

[Flatie46]

I bought some pipe clamps at Harbor Freight at a good deal, can't ever have too many clamps. I know what you mean about the satisfaction you get from working on the old Plyms. I really enjoy doing anything to my 46. I love going to junkyards, swaping parts or anything to improve it. I don't look at it as a chore or actual work. My son and I put a body lift in his 99 Dodge truck yesterday, now that seemed like more like work than tinkering with the Plym. He had the nerve to ask why my cars taking so long. I said keeping your crap up takes time away from the more important crap!

[PatS....]

Looking good, Tim.

I like the panels...very appropriate for a suburban I think.

What are those little welding clamps called?? Haven't seen any up here.

[greg g]

I see the trailer hooked to the van in the background. You fixing to pick up another woe begotten orphan????

Nice work by the way. Is this the car with the 3.9 set up?

Edited May 25, 2010 by greg g

[Plymouthy Adams]

I'm slated to get another car..not sure when I will be able to make a run to get it though..right now the trailer is "occupied"