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Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:46 pm
by red lehr
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Got a question... this is the front end of my outer rocker panel. You can see the pitting and there is a small hole. I have an inside and outside pic. What would be the way to patch this problem ??
Thanks !!

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:15 am
by Doright
Cut out or cut off Pitted metal weld on good piece. :rotfl:

Now where do you get that piece?
Hopefully you can find an original or Aftermarket or as I like to try to do make your own.

I am out of here driving out to go get a Desoto Bumper I have been looking for for over 12 years for my 57 Chrysler.

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:43 am
by Doright
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What my Chrysler bumper looks like
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Look I am going for, Hood is going to be a Trick that's a one off home made piece.
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Parts for these cars are really hard to find as most were parted out for there 392 Hemi engines for Drag racing prior to the 426 hitting the street in 65-66

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:59 pm
by Doright
OMG I couldn't have picked a worse day to drive out to Riverside Ca. and back.
When I came back through Baker Ca coming home the Big thermometer said 128 degrees! OMG HOT! and No AC in my truck! I am never doing that again!

But I got the Dam Bumper almost died BUT I got the dam bumper.

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:43 am
by red lehr
Doright wrote:OMG I couldn't have picked a worse day to drive out to Riverside Ca. and back.
When I came back through Baker Ca coming home the Big thermometer said 128 degrees! OMG HOT! and No AC in my truck! I am never doing that again!

But I got the Dam Bumper almost died BUT I got the dam bumper.

Glad you got your bumper Dennis and I'm glad you didn't melt in the process ! :goodjob:
Have you got a place out there that can re press the bumper and re chrome it ??

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:45 pm
by Doright
It doesn't need to be pressed just re chromed.

I may go with one of the Members here has a Chrome paint system that uses real Silver in it.
Stuff looks like a Mirror when done correctly and its supposed to be really Tuff stuff once applied correctly.

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:59 am
by Doright
Where you been we need an update

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:22 pm
by red lehr
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Doright wrote:Where you been we need an update

Sorry for the sabbatical....It's been a busy fall/Winter at work.
Here is a little update on the build.

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:32 pm
by red lehr
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Here is a pair of engine perches I fabricated out of 1/4 inch and 3/16 inch steel.

Re: Metal warped after cutting out rusted panel

PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:43 pm
by red lehr
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the engine is going to be close !

Now the mocking up starts. I am replacing the entire firewall with a recessed area. I'm just getting an idea where the floors are going to be.