mowerman Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 Just had to walk 5K ladies breast cancer charity Sunday yes it’s always something. What’s the weather changes like we’re saying there’s always something that takes you away from any kind of project. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted May 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 18 well here we go fellas....first of the repairs,hadda come up with another genious bracket to hold these 2 parts flush...bob 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Like I was saying, doesn't have to be pretty, just needs to keep things lined up so you can repair it and get some structural integrity back into it. Nice work! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post mowerman Posted May 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 18 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 well here it is first of the fiberglass i was gonna close the nose and move the truck back to its parking spot but i decided to let it set up over night first,,,,and now i gotta listen to wife crying she cant get her explorer in with out a hassle... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 was in the mood to go a little further but im going to stick to one section at a time,,,my god,id forgotten how messy this stuff is,,bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted May 18 Popular Post Share Posted May 18 I'm proud of you Bob. Glad to see you are working on the DM.. jojo 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 after all that hard yard work..yesterday..nice to be doing something i like,,,,think ill hit it again tomorrow for another round of pleasure,,,id rather make damn sure the glass is set up up before i continue with the area,,,otherwise ill just start doing some more gringe work on the passenger side,,,,so its all prepaired there when i get to it,,,thanks for the good cheers fellas 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-551983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I dunno bugger all about fiber glass But it looks the goods to my untrained eye Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Ooooooooooooohhhhhhh man it needs a lot more work than i thought but it will all get done I am pretty good with bodywork and fiberglass. No that I got started. I am all jacked up to continue second second application tomorrow morning after some more grinding I will post photos. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Of course I still have yardwork. Finish up wife’s l rose garden weeding. Also lawnmower and edging you see there’s always something. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted May 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted May 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19 well pretty impressed with first application,,,,everything aligned nice so far,,,,sanded everything a bit,and got ready for another dose,,,,waited to long,sun was too high already,,,,ill wait till it starts to drop a bit,,,dont feel comfortable laying wet fiberglass in direct sun light,,, didnt wanna move it into the garage yet long story,,,,but too much shit in the way right now,,,,bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Looks Awesome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted May 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 thanks duck,,,,so far so good,,,,,new addition,,,wife bought me this banner long time ago,,i forgot i had it just came across it looking for something ,,,and yes i realize not all of you are going to like it......how do you like that,,,,,changing my own subject again 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 5 minutes ago, mowerman said: thanks duck,,,,so far so good,,,,,new addition,,,wife bought me this banner long time ago,,i forgot i had it just came across it looking for something ,,,and yes i realize not all of you are going to like it......how do you like that,,,,,changing my own subject again You're welcome Sir... The Banner looks Awesome I love the old Baseball team banners Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Thanks it’s canvas and real thick and looks it looks it looks retro. till waiting for sun to drop a bit I’m have tempted to move some stuff around and pull the truck into the garage as I mentioned . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Wife says she got it for me like 20 years ago for Christmas 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Thanks it’s canvas and real thick and looks it looks it looks retro. till waiting for sun to drop a bit I’m have tempted to move some stuff around and pull the truck into the garage as I mentioned . Well once you've got the truck in the garage it'll be smooth Sailing...And while you're feeling it may as well GIT it done 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted May 19 Popular Post Share Posted May 19 3 hours ago, mowerman said: under the mona lisa is a rough canvas . your way ahead of the project, still holding the plane ticket for a trip west to see up close the finished project. don't slack I'm not getting any younger !!LOL 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Just went out and did second layer fiberglass not sure if it’s looking worse or better 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/27/#findComment-552076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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