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| nigolusa |
 Mar 15 2009, 06:48 PM
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nigolusa  Group: Retired Members Posts: 157 Joined: 10-November 08 From: los angeles Member No.: 9,737 Region Association: Southern California  |
Is welding the hinge the only method of securing it?
Does anybody know how to secure it without welding? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| southernmost914 |
Mar 15 2009, 07:10 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States 
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Awfull close to the rear window glass and track to thru bolt it.I think you will need to weld. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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| dflesburg |
Mar 15 2009, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
All 914's should come with a Mig Welder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| Wilhelm |
Mar 15 2009, 08:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
Sand both parts and JB-Weld (epoxy) it!!!!! Let us know the results.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Mar 15 2009, 08:15 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Where are the JB Weld fans when you need them?
The Cap'n |
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| Wilhelm |
Mar 15 2009, 08:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
Cap'n, I beat you by 60 seconds!!!!!! I am the asshattiest!
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| r_towle |
Mar 15 2009, 08:32 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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remove the back pad and window...then weld it.
Rich |
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| dlo914 |
Mar 16 2009, 12:26 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
Where in LA are ya? If you're nearby during the week, you could drop by and i could weld it on for ya. I'll probably be working on the 914 sometime this week.
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| bperry |
Mar 17 2009, 11:57 PM
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Lurker Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 |
Ok, So this photo is actually from my car.
This was done by the PO. I have always meant to fix this properly and now that the engine is out and I am doing some hell hole and firewall repair, I'll finally weld this and repair it properly. Now anybody that thinks this won't last, I bought this car in 1983. Yep, those screws have held that hinge bracket in place for more than 25 years. --- bill  |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Mar 18 2009, 12:09 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE Ok, So this photo is actually from my car. This was done by the PO. I have always meant to fix this properly and now that the engine is out and I am doing some hell hole and firewall repair, I'll finally weld this and repair it properly. Now anybody that thinks this won't last, I bought this car in 1983. Yep, those screws have held that hinge bracket in place for more than 25 years. The PO did this to my old teener and the screws allowed water to rust the fire wall!! Watch out and repair it properly! |
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| Wilhelm |
Mar 18 2009, 12:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
If you tig or mig welded right through the center of each screw hole you could essentially spot weld each hole and seal the firewall. This could potentially be a clean fix for this. Alternatively you could force JB-Weld through the screw holes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) to bond the part and seal the holes, however, epoxy used in that applications has low shear strength.
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| Wilhelm |
Mar 18 2009, 12:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
Edit: Double posted.
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| bperry |
Mar 18 2009, 01:21 PM
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Lurker Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 |
QUOTE(Wilhelm @ Mar 18 2009, 01:34 AM)  If you tig or mig welded right through the center of each screw hole you could essentially spot weld each hole and seal the firewall. This could potentially be a clean fix for this. Alternatively you could force JB-Weld through the screw holes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) to bond the part and seal the holes, however, epoxy used in that applications has low shear strength. No JB-Weld or epoxy for me since I have my own MIG welder. As part of my ongoing "rustoration" that is currently progress, I'll be welding it properly. Its a very simple/easy job. Screws will be removed and holes will be MIG welded shut. Once done, it should be undetectable that there were ever holes there. I only showed the photo for an example of what "could" be done, not that I recommend it all. BTW, the firewall is double walled where these screws are. It is doubled walled all along the bottom edge of the window opening so the screws do not go through to the interior of the cabin. They terminate into the air space between the two walls. --- bill |
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