Rob Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 On 4/26/2018 at 8:12 PM, 66dc75 said: That one has been sitting in a drawer for 20 years waiting for the right spot for it I have two of them from an old school bus also been saving at least that long. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted April 29, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2018 Fenders done and on the truck, might have to repaint the right one again but I would say it's all downhill from here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Love the tail lights beautiful job ...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Would really look good with a set of chrome 5" curved top straight stacks behind the cab on the outside of the bed. Like dodge had on the lil' red express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 😉 No more ideas, I'm too close to the finish line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 hours ago, 66dc75 said: 😉 No more ideas, I'm too close to the finish line Didn't you learn yet? A trucks "to do list" is just like a woman's "honey do list". It never ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 we had a '78 when I was a kid. My mom, dad, sister, and me would all sit in the cab and pull a camper trl from central pa to ocean city, md every year on vacation. It was a really neat truck. http://m.dodgeconnection.com/LilRedInfo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I had one of them and a 79 Warlock. Both pretty nice trucks but both were just cleaned up and sold. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2018 So moving right along with this thing. I ordered a little Trajan metal chop saw. This saw really works, it went right through channel iron, square tube and 1" steel rod. Capped the ends of a piece of 6" square tube for a back bumper, welded up the taillight mounts an started in on cutting material for the tailgate. Now that the weather finally broke I have a lot more ambition to stay after work a couple of hours a day and get something done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Mmmmm... carbide chopper. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I bought a saw similar a few years ago from "Northern Tool". It was their brand and I really like it. Much better then the abrasive style chop saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 66, you do some nice work! If the Trajan doesn't use an abrasive wheel, what type of wheel does it use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 If its what I'm thinking its carbide like mine. Here's a link to the newer version of mine. https://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200641810_200641810?adv=false my blades missing a few teeth and should be replaced but still works good. It throws metal chips just Iike a wood saw. I can cut through something and pick it up without burning my hand, and its much faster compared to the abrasive saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have a new "SteelCat" in the box and blades are expensive, but do work well. Go easy on your entrance cut and you'll not break the teeth out of them. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 6 hours ago, h67st said: 66, you do some nice work! If the Trajan doesn't use an abrasive wheel, what type of wheel does it use? Thanks, Its a carbide chip blade. I've had other ones before but this little one works the best. They said replacements are about $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Is the saw different or can you put those blades on an abrasive wheel saw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 57 minutes ago, keg1 said: Is the saw different or can you put those blades on an abrasive wheel saw? Never put those blades on an abrasive saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 6 hours ago, keg1 said: Is the saw different or can you put those blades on an abrasive wheel saw? I think It Is a slower rpm then an abrasive chop saw. I'll look tomorrow to see for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 It's only a 7" blade and it definitely runs slower than my abrasive saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Tailgate frame pieces cut up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 21 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said: Never put those blades on an abrasive saw. Thanks that's what I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 My 14" blade is only rated at 1700rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2018 Bumper brakets welded to tube and bolted to frame, got the tailgate frame positioned so hinge mounting holes can be drilled and tapped. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2018 I dunno, but holesawing the back fender for the fuel filler made me nervous but everything turned out good. Not really major progress but I was procrastinating about this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Measure once, drill twice..... Hmmmm..... nevermind. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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