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1958 Chevy Truck - Volare, Noooooo!

1958 Chevy Truck
The Milwaukee Sawzall may... 
   
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1958 Chevy Truck
The Milwaukee Sawzall may not be as flashy, but it gets the job done.
1958 Chevy Truck
For straightening the channeled... 
   
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For straightening the channeled frame, a tightened crescent wrench works well.
1958 Chevy Truck
Kevin used a putty knife,... 
   
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1958 Chevy Truck
Kevin used a putty knife,...
1958 Chevy Truck
an air grinder, and an air... 
   
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an air grinder, and an air chisel to clean the old frame.
1958 Chevy Truck
He evened out both ends with... 
   
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He evened out both ends with the plasma cutter...
1958 Chevy Truck
...and smoothed the cuts with... 
   
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...and smoothed the cuts with the grinder.
1958 Chevy Truck
A Carbide tip on the die grinder... 
   
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A Carbide tip on the die grinder enabled him to open up the holes in the old framerails for the Rosetta welds.
1958 Chevy Truck
Notice that the plumb bobs... 
   
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Notice that the plumb bobs on the new framerails match the reference points marked on the floor from hanging them on the old framerails.
1958 Chevy Truck
Stock boxing plates serve... 
   
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Stock boxing plates serve as a welding splice or splint between the old 'rails and the new.

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