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Figured out how to get pics on right. Now more sanding, more sanding , more sanding.
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Didnt take you long to figure that one out lol I have a couple of Migs I dont like using them on thin sheet metal at all!!!! I like Using Gas welders I have a very small Gas rig By Meco with a Gas shut off valve and Pilot light works very nice and I also use Tig Welders both work much better better than any Mig Cleaner nicer welds and the Bead can be metal worked by Hammer and Dolley unlike a Mig weld bead which is rock hard and cant be metal worked easily. This is an extremely small Torch very light smaller than pack of smokes fits in Palm of your hand makes Tig weld precision welds only with Gas. https://www.tinmantech.com/products/wel ... -torch.php https://www.tinmantech.com/products/wel ... cessories/ This is really cool part The Economizer !!!!!!! This lets you weld stop hang up torch which shuts off gas Oxy and and acetylene flow but keeps a Pilot light going! to pick it back up relight torch. This is Great for Hammer welding. https://www.tinmantech.com/products/wel ... mizers.php This is the right way to weld Thin sheet metal on body panels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv5bKXJ3kEM Dennis B.
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Going to repair the trunk lid, some shots of my attempt at it. Pic look worse than it is. Coming out not to bad. Doing it in sections so I can keep the contour right. New welder works great. Will show some more pics later.
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Trunklid coming along.
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Some pics of the front end parts. left side is ready to go with all new parts needed. Torque box and shock tower repaired. Right side is in great condition. Just need some cleanup and new parts. Kind of jumping around fixing it but when I get tired of doing one thing I do something else. Took apart the heater box and found this.
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I would add only that you photo document everything before you disassemble it.
When taking a car apart I take pictures of each item paying attention to how it was installed, where the wires were run, shims, length of bolts and placement. Then I bag and tag it all. My method is heavy duty zip lock bags and a piece of paper inside with the necessary details. I also keep an inventory list on a spreadsheet and note whether an item needs to be refurbished or replaced. 1968 Coronet R/T
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That's what works for me too. I also, keep a disassembly journal and write down what I did each day/date I work on it. I store the parts from that day in totes and label the totes with that days date. That way, when I need to find a part, all I have to do is find the tote for that day and the part will be inside. |
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Heater boxes are known for surprises.
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I have to get more organized at this myself all to often I Find myself asking myself OK Were did this go? or where the heck is? I like assembly manuals when available they give you the info they used on the assembly line, All to often things have been redone by some on in the past and it wasn't done right when you tore it apart! or they used the wrong hardware to put it back together. For instance on my Pontiac the "Assembly manual" tells you what "color" and "size" clips to use to hold the fuel lines and Brake lines where under the car. My 70 Pontiac has seen 50 years of road service The color of the clips that hold these lines has long since faded away but I can Glass bead them re-Plate in Zinc and Paint them the correct color and reinstall the correct size and color in the correct locations for a factory correct look by referencing the Assembly manual. A factory Assembly manual is an invaluable tool, although sometimes lacking in detail pictures of taking things apart is just as invaluable as the book itself. Dennis B.
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Repair of seat support. Both sides needed new ones. Since they make parts for it I think everyone is rusted.
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