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Posted by: bbrock Nov 21 2018, 12:12 AM

This was inspired by @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17068 's http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=330153&view=findpost&p=2667324 about letting the battle scars show. These scars do have a beauty and I've often thought it would be cool to do an extensive rustoration and leave the welds raw without grinding or dressing. I thought it might be fun for people to show their Dr. Frankenstein work. Here are a few favorites from my build that I almost hated to see disappear.

Posted by: mgphoto Nov 21 2018, 11:43 AM

I call her “Mikenstein” 7 parts cars have contributed to the cause.

Posted by: TravisNeff Nov 21 2018, 12:31 PM

If I could make my welds look good I would be leaving more to see.

Japanese do this "perfection in imperfection" as Wabi Sabi. When a dish or something is broken they glue it back together with a gold colored glue.


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Posted by: TravisNeff Nov 21 2018, 03:08 PM

Uno mas


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Posted by: 914forme Nov 21 2018, 03:53 PM

You could do that by brazing panels back together.



You can use a silicone bronze wire in your Mig or Tig for that matter, picture from https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/silicon-bronze-mig-brazing-basics

Posted by: preach Nov 21 2018, 04:11 PM

That could be kind of neat for a well done car.

A more cool Pink Pig. FrankenPig.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 21 2018, 04:15 PM

When in doubt, grind ...

Posted by: TravisNeff Nov 21 2018, 09:37 PM

I'be been having nothing but doubts LOL




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Posted by: jtprettyman Nov 21 2018, 10:00 PM

My welding skills are best compared to my drywalling skills - apply 5 gallons of mud, sand off 4.

Posted by: bbrock Nov 21 2018, 11:48 PM

That turned out nice!

Posted by: Dion Nov 22 2018, 08:34 AM

Ha! My whole build thread is gnarly!

Posted by: orangecrate Nov 23 2018, 10:16 PM

Seeing this thread makes me feel sooooo much better.!!!!!!