Popular Post Willie dog Posted February 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2017 Stripped multiple layers of paint and primer from both doors and what do I find underneath????? NOTHING! No filler, no rust holes whatsoever. Just a small crack where the mirror bracket attached to the door. Oh, and a dent the size of a quarter. I can even see the factory spot welds that hold the door skin to the door frame. I guess this makes up for the tank body that needed a "little work". 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 WOW! I fear what is under the paint on my mixer, something evil I'm sure. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have seen lead in doors & cabs that I was told had to be factory. What have you guys ran into? Willie,YOU are the man! I admire your patience and craftsmenship! Al 2 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 BCR. First, thanks for the compliment. It's not patience, it's a sickness . I have seen factory lead in many of the project cars and trucks over the years. It seems to be in the seams and any imperfections after the bodies are put together. So in other words, lead found in a vehicle can,and usually is original. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hmmm, I've got a set of factory bare NOS door shells. I have wondered what they filled the spot welds with? Just paint? Or some kind of filler? I've never got them painted and put on my truck, yet. Too nice actually for my rust bucket. I have one nice extra passenger door that I was going to strip and use instead at some point. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6v71 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Ha! I remember that company. I grew up in Hanover PA. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 That's a clean door! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Freightrain said: Hmmm, I've got a set of factory bare NOS door shells. I have wondered what they filled the spot welds with? Just paint? Or some kind of filler? I've never got them painted and put on my truck, yet. Too nice actually for my rust bucket. I have one nice extra passenger door that I was going to strip and use instead at some point. There was nothing filling the spot weldd at all.....just primer and paint. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 1 hour ago, 6v71 said: Ha! I remember that company. I grew up in Hanover PA. It was originally sold to The Kelly Company according to the factory build sheet in 1958. I was able to see some of the original lettering on the tank as I was stripping the paint off. I tried to get some info from both companies about the truck.....maybe an old picture or something. No response yet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) the spot welds weren't filled and they weren't from the front. they were spot welded around the inside. the dots you see are from rust pulling at the seams. overallan excellent door tho. skim coat of icing on those dots and some primer and good to go. when I usually do a B model door as dumb as it sounds, I usually pour a little oil or fluid film inside the door before I put the door panel on. Edited February 17, 2017 by Maddog13407 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My new doors have a very noticeable dimple, like Willies. That is why I was asking what they used from the factory. It would take a decent primer coat to fill them level. I agree on the Fluid film. Keeps moisture from tearing into the seams. I do my daily drivers twice a year with Fluid film. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6v71 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 2/16/2017 at 9:46 AM, Willie dog said: It was originally sold to The Kelly Company according to the factory build sheet in 1958. I was able to see some of the original lettering on the tank as I was stripping the paint off. I tried to get some info from both companies about the truck.....maybe an old picture or something. No response yet. I think they used to deliver heating oil to our house in the late 70's. I'll ask my folks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 When we restored our B61 we had to put new skins on the doors, to much filler to mess with. Yours looks great so far 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I had my superliner cab media blasted and had a ton of body work to fix the ripples in the cowl where some jerk held the door open while backing up and jammed it into something punched in from top hinge to bottom hinge. Lots of holes from putting screws into the metal and using them to pull out the metal the top jamb of the door on the cab was punched in a half inch from the door coming up and smashing it they filled it with bondo which was all cracked I had to weld in a plate to bring it up enough for a leveling course of bondo to make it look right. A real nice rust free cab from California but lots of repairs caused by careless drivers but now I have it all ready for paint. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 ranchhopper how did the blazer move work out? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 3 hours ago, carlotpilot said: ranchhopper how did the blazer move work out? Well we got it to Joes macks house and my plan was to flat tow it home with a military tow bar but the truck I was going to tow it with had problems so I'm back to trying to find someone to transport it here. I'm glad we got it where it sits now because its in a place where I'm not rushed to get it out of there and it can be picked up anytime. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 35 minutes ago, ranchhopper said: Well we got it to Joes macks house and my plan was to flat tow it home with a military tow bar but the truck I was going to tow it with had problems so I'm back to trying to find someone to transport it here. I'm glad we got it where it sits now because its in a place where I'm not rushed to get it out of there and it can be picked up anytime. pm me the location it has to come to i will see if i can get it moved for something reasonable don`t know at the moment how soon that could be though 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-361992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 ^Truckers helping truckers.......that's what it's all about!^ Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-362048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 No question the auto manufacturers used lead to fill imperfections at least til the 50s.My dad owned an auto salvage yard from 46 to 66, and we used to burn our car bodies before we scrapped them (before the EPA ) there were little piles of lead on the ground under the body seams! I used to collect the lead in a bucket and the old man would give me a couple of bucks for it! I was about 8! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-362050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 On 2/15/2017 at 10:15 PM, Willie dog said: Stripped multiple layers of paint and primer from both doors and what do I find underneath????? NOTHING! No filler, no rust holes whatsoever. Just a small crack where the mirror bracket attached to the door. Oh, and a dent the size of a quarter. I can even see the factory spot welds that hold the door skin to the door frame. I guess this makes up for the tank body that needed a "little work". I wasn't as lucky 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-362053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Excellent....Lucky you.... I got real lucky my myself when I got my DM both doors rough found 2 clean doors 5 miles from here 150 a piece...... Always nice to find clean old steel . Like .. Shitten in tall.cotton.....Lol..bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48771-sometimes-you-get-lucky/#findComment-362062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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