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31-03-10, 05:25
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Hello i did my m37 last year, i think the 2 main beam on the cab were a little bit more damaged. But now thay are replaced by two 2x4-1/8 thick. Just need to make a little angle becaus the beam is not straight at the end.
I think your plasma cutter will be yousfull. 
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07-04-10, 20:47
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did more work on the m truck yesterday and this morning, pretty close to start restoring the frame , gt some sanding disc and the primer and paint today, gee that stuff is becoming expensive, oh well if i want a good job i have to get the good stuff i guess
any how here are the pics, enjoy front frame view  rear frame view  some one did a poor welding job on a crack  another crak by the stearing box mount  transfert case crossmember had a hard life  power train awaiting restoration  striped the rear of the frame this morning  mask , tack cloth and filter for the paint  primer with etching primer in it  the paint formula from sherwin william  now it started raining so i stalled for the day
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07-04-10, 20:48
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paint hardener and reducer, note the color, it is exactly the same as the paint on my nos gas cap, the rigth olive drab, cool
 pre marked mixing cup for the paint wich goes 8-4-1, and the primer is 1 to 1 
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08-04-10, 06:00
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I will be interested in how the color comes out, Keep up the good work
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09-04-10, 00:46
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nice day today had some more work done and started restoring the frame
 ouf hard labor but it will be worth it, i found some marking stamped in the frame including a serial number , but the number is to faint to show on the camera, you can also see all kind of tool marks on the frame proving it was bended cold or pressedany how here are the pics enjoy! crack ready to be welded  crak welded  where is the crack?  other crack fixing  original dodge black paint showing under the drab  1/3 sanded down  marking stamped in frame   
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09-04-10, 00:47
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axles waiting restoration
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09-04-10, 02:10
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Welding..
Paul..
That is a nice weld..low splatter..looks like 7018 or 7011.. 7011 would give you a nice base for a deep large weld but not with a frame..but not strong enough for a stand alone,one pass fix,in my estimation..especially for a restoration.... the 7018 is your best choice for price and strength.....70 series means 70,000 pounds tensile strength..more than enough for your frame..if it was a military application I would use 8018 or even 9018 for a 90,000 pound tensile strength weld..the frame would break somewhere else..not the welded area.. Anyway ..by the look of your weld..you don't need any advice from me but it may help others that are doing some welding with out your experience that may have some questions that we could help with..Keep posting..love the pictures and the description..   
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