Recent content by Jman95

Dad's '98 Resto

I am excited for you bro, I can't wait to see the finished product!
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- Post #166
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Here is a nice pic of the color, sort of an example of the vision. Will go with color matched flares and bumpers like this too. Not sold on the bronze wheels yet, still kicking the idea around. I won't have to repaint the interior either since it was Neutral stock anyway. If I would have...
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- Post #94
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

They sure are.. The best outcome for sure.. and yes, lots of toys.. However, I am not buying anymore toys until this toy is finished lol. My girl just got a Gladiator Mojave.. I am trying to stay uninterested.. :banghead:
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- Post #93
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

To address the elephant in the room. (I also question my own sanity, so you are not alone.) Yes I changed the color choice. No, it wasn't the best idea to add more work to an already extensive and laborious list of to-do's.. I didn't get a great picture of the flake on this, but you can see it...
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- Post #92
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Back to the "Green Machine".. I already changed my mind from the original blue I was going with, to a darker blue. I have since changed my mind again to "Eruption Green Pearlcoat" it is a Ford color. Growing up this thing was always called the "Green Machine". I have decided that I didn't want...
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- Post #90
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Sorry guys, I have been out of it for a minute.. I never did share my other passion project that I had. (I know it doesnt fit the forum.) I custom ordered this bad boy in April of 2022, Hellraisin Scat Pack Widebody with a 6spd manual transmission. I worked really hard to save up for this...
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- Post #89
- Dec 31, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

There is a ma and pa bolt shop down the street from the garage, I will have to look for the receipt to get you the actual bolt sizes.. I replaced them with grade 8 bolts.
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- Post #88
- Dec 30, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Awesome, I will keep that in mind.. I have seen TIG in some race shops, never had the chance to try it myself.. I am all for learning new tricks though..
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- Post #82
- Oct 21, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Trust me, I’m not in the shop right now lol More updates will be coming soon!
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- Post #80
- Oct 21, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

That welder will definitely not be the limiting factor lol, as hard as it is to admit I’ve had operator issues with mine.. For sheet metal I run .024 wire with the tips, and gold gas. When I’m welding thicker stuff I use .030. The best way to dial in your welder for you would just be to get...
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- Post #78
- Oct 21, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Appreciate the words! As far as buying the Hobart, I have used Millers my whole career. When I was in the market for a welder I wanted a Miller, but the tags were high. I “settled” on the Hobart from Tractor Supply. It was around Black Friday and they had a sale for $499 without the cart. I...
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- Post #76
- Oct 21, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

I also managed to get the fender welded in place, I cut out the backing strips my younger self had started with. Decided to butt weld the sucker on, coated the inner fender with epoxy. Took my time with this one, I got some slight warpage. It wasn’t from the heat, but the patch panel itself...
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- Post #74
- Oct 21, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Here is a few pics after I dressed it some. It went on super straight, it sank a bit towards the door, you can see the low spot left after grinding.. I filled that with some weld, I didn’t get a pic of it after.. The slightest imperfection towards the bottom will able to be fixed with a...
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- Post #73
- Oct 21, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

Good evening peeps, I have an update for ya guys.. I finished the front lower part of the wheel arch, and I’m super happy with how it turned out. The piece is glued on the inner door seam, the wheel well seam and across the bottom. (Drain hole is left open as it was on the factory piece)...
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- Post #72
- Oct 20, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads
My 99 K2500 Suburban

I appreciate the words guys, I needed them.. I will take the advice on celebrating the small feats as well. I will be back with updates asap! The next few steps include: Sealing the weld inside the fender with epoxy as well as the whole inside of the fender. Structural adhesive on the weld...
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- Post #71
- Sep 9, 2023
- Forum: Offroad Build Threads