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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ My Next Project is my 76

Posted by: 76-914 Mar 22 2015, 08:49 AM

So I guess my next project is sitting in my garage. I want to do another conversion but that isn't going to happen right now so I thought why not go back into my 76 and change a few things. It was 5 years ago and I didn't have a MIG or the experience but I felt comfortable working with glass + I wanted to get this thing on the road so I cut out the little rust area, treated it and EGlassed it. 5 times stronger than steel, 280F and impervious to batt acid. Although I feel this repair was better than a metal repair it is far from proper. I've been honing my welding skills and feel like it is time to bring Whitey back into the fold, so to speak.

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Even the batt box was made to resist the acic. The straw is a drain which channeled the acid to the ground and away from the steel

And to properly repair these channels. About 4-5 small areas need attention. and I will have an excuse to purchase a metal shrink/stretch tool.

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While in there I plan to R&R the windshield which is chipped and to re-install the OEM aluminum window trim. I liked the Cal look on my Ghia but not so much on Whitey. While doing all of this I suppose I shall seek out the reason for low compression on #3. Hoping for a TOH only but I'll need to do a leak down test first.
I believe I'll wait until after Rt66 & WCR before the (2nd) tear down begins. I have a bad habit of placing myself "under the gun" but this time I'll have no excuse to rush. I have a nice running 6 in Kugel so I will take my time and do it "by the book" this time. Be back in a couple on month's.

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Posted by: Chris H. Mar 23 2015, 01:50 PM

popcorn[1].gif Yes! Can't wait for this one!

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 24 2015, 09:12 AM

Mig welding with gas is pretty easy so go for it!