Re: Newbie 1969 torino gt Cobra Jet
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:10 pm
Figured out how to get pics on right. Now more sanding, more sanding , more sanding.
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Wabigoon wrote:Just my opinion on welders. Like most people just starting, bought a welder form Harbour Fright, and watched all the videos on YouTube. Most of the time you see someone make two or three spot welds on a thicker plate and then say just fill in the rest. These machines are not designed to weld thin sheet metal. We borrowed a friends welder (230 volt Hobart with gas and .24 wire.) Even this machine is at it's limits welding sheet metal that is probably 19 gauge or less after cleaning and sanding. Trade welders may be able to make them work but your average hobbyist would have hard time pulling off 200 stich welds to complete a job.
'68 Coronet R/T wrote: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.
'68 Coronet R/T wrote: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.