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    Cat 777 dump truck rebuild

    This is an old rebuild but while browsing through my D10 dozer blade pics I happened on them and thought some would enjoy seeing some sledge hammer torch and welder body work
    This is how they look when they come in on the trailer
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    parts get hacked off and new ones made from Hardened plate steel mostly ASTM 514 "T1" and schedule 80 pipe
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    ready for sand blasting and paint note the 12 oz beverage can on the bumper
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    after painting they had to look like brand new or I didn't get paid
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    Never try to tell me it can't be done
    When I have to paint I use KBS products

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