A little bit of Ben’s Monday
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Well I started the day off taking the doors apart on the 2500 (for blending). Then I finished getting the front end together. This is the first GM that I have had the front completely apart on. It didn’t line up worth $hit, these things just have too much adjustment. After moving the rad support over I was able to get it all lined up well. The painter got it prepped and was spraying the clear when I left…
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs071.snc6/168125_10150139356915033_723495032_8212082_1380350_n.jpg[/img]Then I did a tear down on a 2005 Trailblazer. Needs a hood, fender and possibly the door (looks like the crash beam is bent).
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fitting the new fender
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs757.ash1/164822_10150139356335033_723495032_8212072_3226227_n.jpg[/img]RCMP truck, torn down. Needs front bumper, grille, condenser, rad etc. The rear needs a bumper and I did a small repair on the box
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs043.snc6/167370_10150139356875033_723495032_8212081_1956395_n.jpg[/img]Bondos no the only one with Deer hits. I think we’ll bake this for a while and have Deer jerky in the morning. :rofl It came in assigned to us. Don’t know when we will get approval or parts, so it can sit for now.
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1388.snc4/164062_10150139356230033_723495032_8212070_6258275_n.jpg[/img]looks like you got some nice jobs going there. even with all the adjustment in those gm’s they still have to be better than working on any chrysler product. 😉
Now if you were bondo you would have mudded up the hood, door and fender on that trialblazer :roflmust be heaven working there compared to the last place, and a nice natural lighted shop. gmc looks like its coming along well and the other jobs look like a lot of fun to work on.
[quote=”MoCoke” post=17299]must be heaven working there compared to the last place, and a nice natural lighted shop. gmc looks like its coming along well and the other jobs look like a lot of fun to work on.[/quote]
Yeah, the jobs aren’t too bad. I haven’t worked on a lot of GMs, so I am still figuring out how they’re all put together and my 13mm socket is getting quite the work out.
The natural light is nice! :rock
youll love the welded hinges more than anything 😛 other then that theyre actually pretty easy to work on and the frames are a bit softer
check the RCMP truck for road flares 😛
those are some nice looking jobs plus thats a nice lookin shop:cheers :cheers
first couple pics look like the floor is gridded up for frame work do they still use that type of system there??
Looks like you’re staying plenty busy at the new place. :cheers
Today was busy with lots of little stuff…I was the only one in the shop :huh:
Just about got the 2500 done. Just waiting for a few small pieces before I finish the bumper and grille.
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[b]And the front with the old bumper…
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[quote=”bondomerchant” post=17334]first couple pics look like the floor is gridded up for frame work do they still use that type of system there??[/quote]
We are using the Wedge Clamp system (like Stone). We use the old grid for holding down the tower. Honestly, I have never seen a grid like that before and can only guess what the old system was like. Would it have been an old Guy Chart floor system??? I dunno, I’m probably young enough to be your Great grandson Bondo, your expertise on antiquated equipment might be useful :rofl
ta be honest id prefer that setup over my pots anyday you can do some serious pulling with a hash up like that;)
things looking good ben. glad your avatar pic matches your attitude towards your new job.
Looks like the old Blackhawk Korek (korak) system,I’m showing my age but I have worked on 6 different ones over the years,more versatile than any other floor system.
[quote=”Jayson M” post=17357]Looks like the old Blackhawk Korek (korak) system,I’m showing my age but I have worked on 6 different ones over the years,more versatile than any other floor system.[/quote]
Found a training video for it on ebay, unfortunately I don’t have a BetaMax player… :rofl
Youtube has a few videos, looks like a neat system. Also explains why the one bay has a big rectangle in the centre (where the lift portion was).
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