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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 17 2009, 08:00 PM

Just finished and painted today. I opened the holes a little to about 1/2 inch. It was easier to weld and I think affords a larger and stronger weld.


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Posted by: proto31 Oct 17 2009, 09:23 PM

Nice work Elliot, didn't know that the black car was going to become such a mean machine! Did you have some supports that mount to the door jambs while you welded... I'm sure you did. Nice job on the welds, and I agree, opening up the holes a bit does make for a stronger weld.

Dan

Posted by: McMark Oct 17 2009, 11:14 PM

Like the larger holes.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 18 2009, 12:00 AM

The black one will get a six (someday) so this is all in anticipation of that happening. I just got delivery of an inner suspension console reinforcement from Tangereen. I'll be welding that in tomorrow. You can't see them but I made supports for the door jambs out of 1" square tubing. I kept compressed air by my side and cooled off the welds right away.

Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: morph Oct 18 2009, 12:28 AM

nice work.Is this the car the carpet goes to?

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 18 2009, 12:36 AM

Affirmative. I needed to replace the $20.00 worth of Home Depot carpet that has been in it for awhile.
This one.


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