?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
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Captain Morgan
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Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
To do it properly, you have to pull the headliner, probably the seats too just in case, or at least cover everything with welding blankets, then weld up all the holes, grind, fill, prime, paint. Done.
Im sure there are some other ghetto ways, but having a bunch of plugs or screws in my roof would drive me nuts.
To do it properly, you have to pull the headliner, probably the seats too just in case, or at least cover everything with welding blankets, then weld up all the holes, grind, fill, prime, paint. Done.
Im sure there are some other ghetto ways, but having a bunch of plugs or screws in my roof would drive me nuts.
GEMELLI
The Best of Both Worlds
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
I'm guessing your Ty is a 92, so it really doesn't matter
, but please don't do this...
I'm guessing your Ty is a 92, so it really doesn't matter
, but please don't do this...
Blazerspeed
New member
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
Like Morgan said, there are ways to do it right, and ways to do it wrong. Unfortunately my truck was in the "done wrong" category on a lot of things. this is one of the issues that's in need of correction.
Best option is to weld the holes, grind the excess, sand, filler, sand again, prime, and paint.
to do it right this is not an easy task, and if you suck at body work or welding, don't even bother. Remember, don't half ass the work - people can always spot a quick and dirty job.
EDIT: the picture makes it a bit hard to see, but basically everything for the rack was removed, and filled with body filler. You can see where it's popping out on the center rail and the rail to the immediate left of center. Looks like garbage in person.
Like Morgan said, there are ways to do it right, and ways to do it wrong. Unfortunately my truck was in the "done wrong" category on a lot of things. this is one of the issues that's in need of correction.
Best option is to weld the holes, grind the excess, sand, filler, sand again, prime, and paint.
to do it right this is not an easy task, and if you suck at body work or welding, don't even bother. Remember, don't half ass the work - people can always spot a quick and dirty job.
EDIT: the picture makes it a bit hard to see, but basically everything for the rack was removed, and filled with body filler. You can see where it's popping out on the center rail and the rail to the immediate left of center. Looks like garbage in person.
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Captain Morgan
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Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
my truck is a 93 and had the rack deleted the correct way :tup:
but yes, on 92's, who cares :tup: the ugly roof can match the ugly seats
I'm guessing your Ty is a 92, so it really doesn't matter
my truck is a 93 and had the rack deleted the correct way :tup:
but yes, on 92's, who cares :tup: the ugly roof can match the ugly seats
JSM
Active member
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
The "RIGHT" way would technically be no filler at all. With a little bit of metalshaping skills this isn't as hard to complete as you think.
I do need to do this to my ty still, rack is gone but holes still there, chrome strips still on. Of course it has other things a bit more major wrong at this point.
The "RIGHT" way would technically be no filler at all. With a little bit of metalshaping skills this isn't as hard to complete as you think.
I do need to do this to my ty still, rack is gone but holes still there, chrome strips still on. Of course it has other things a bit more major wrong at this point.
Turbotoyz
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Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
You guys are so cruel to those ugly 92's.
You guys are so cruel to those ugly 92's.
Slyclone
Well-known member
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
Make sure your set up properly for welding.
Take the steps to prevent any wandering sparks from ignition of any fabrics.
( probably GUT interior) (headliner)
Set up for smallest MIG wire you can find. (.023) Low heat. Try to prevent distortion.
Best method is to utilize a piece of copper backing to weld. Either find some flat stock copper or beat a 3/4 pipe flat with a sledge. MIG weld wont stick to copper, Its a great backer, Im almost positive that body guys know this trick of the trade and its been around since we stopped tinning cars. Fastening the copper may be tricky- figure that out. Have a second hand help Maby if you can not clamp it some how get the extra hand with a large cabinet screw driver to hold the copper material on the inside of truck . You can try to plug weld from top.?
Thats How I would do it.
Make sure your set up properly for welding.
Take the steps to prevent any wandering sparks from ignition of any fabrics.
( probably GUT interior) (headliner)
Set up for smallest MIG wire you can find. (.023) Low heat. Try to prevent distortion.
Best method is to utilize a piece of copper backing to weld. Either find some flat stock copper or beat a 3/4 pipe flat with a sledge. MIG weld wont stick to copper, Its a great backer, Im almost positive that body guys know this trick of the trade and its been around since we stopped tinning cars. Fastening the copper may be tricky- figure that out. Have a second hand help Maby if you can not clamp it some how get the extra hand with a large cabinet screw driver to hold the copper material on the inside of truck . You can try to plug weld from top.?
Thats How I would do it.
QWERTYphoon
Motley Driver Award 2009
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
92's tip over easy!
92's tip over easy!
warmpancakes
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Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
Slyclone;989011 Best method is to utilize a piece of copper backing to weld. Either find some flat stock copper or beat a 3/4 pipe flat with a sledge. MIG weld wont stick to copper said:
Adam#0213
This truck is awesome!!
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
Removed all interior panels and headliner.Didn't remove driver seat,center console,and carpet yet.:tup:The only reason taking off lug rack was because under those chrome strips a gasket called a insulator part is no longer available.Insulators wore out .Trying to be pro active on keeping truck dry if having to park outside.Just got this truck last month f--king money pit right now.:rant:
Removed all interior panels and headliner.Didn't remove driver seat,center console,and carpet yet.:tup:The only reason taking off lug rack was because under those chrome strips a gasket called a insulator part is no longer available.Insulators wore out .Trying to be pro active on keeping truck dry if having to park outside.Just got this truck last month f--king money pit right now.:rant:
Turbotoyz
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Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
And you were expecting what exactly from a 20 year old machine that doesn't run correctly from the factory? No really, good luck :tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup:
And you were expecting what exactly from a 20 year old machine that doesn't run correctly from the factory? No really, good luck :tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup::tup:
Turbotoyz
Member
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
If I could just fit that on the license plate.
If I could just fit that on the license plate.
GEMELLI
The Best of Both Worlds
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
I was referring to the OP's truck, but the post was still for you. :lol:
I was referring to the OP's truck, but the post was still for you. :lol:
Gnocide
turbo game burt reynolds
Re: ?how do you fill in holes on roof from lug rack
true DAT
fill it the right way like Morgan said.
with the original screws and chrome.
use dumdum or at least copper anti seize on threads to keep from rusting.
true DAT
fill it the right way like Morgan said.
with the original screws and chrome.
use dumdum or at least copper anti seize on threads to keep from rusting.