*Project 2.4* • Dion’s endeavor • Six conversion, Rustoration & transformation Options

[Dion]

Well I've started the process of preparing for
my 2056 GT to 2.4L six "rallye tribute" auto.
Tearing into the interior I discovered some rust mites have been eating for a while.
Doesn't look too extensive but will be probing some more. The exterior left long was
patched a long time ago, albeit incorrectly. This was done by shop
that wasn't fully up to speed on these cars and I was still a novice, well
still am. I'll be doing some exploratory surgery on this left side inside and out. So I'll get this addressed before any engine install takes place. Would like to
have it buttoned up for Hershey 2017. Wish me luck.
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[theleschyouknow]

keep up the good work

somebody I think in the 2016 build off had an alternate method of drilling out the spot welds using regular bits
sorry can't remember who it was or the details like bit sizes but basically it involved drilling just thru the first layer with a larger bit and 'exposing' the weld then drilling a thru hole large enough to remove most if not all of the weld then, if necessary, he reported it was easy to pry/pop the panels apart
kinda sounds like 2 steps to do 1 to me but he seemed to like the results

looks like you have your hands full but also that it is in good hands, have fun!

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cjl

[JoeDees]

keep up the good work

somebody I think in the 2016 build off had an alternate method of drilling out the spot welds using regular bits
sorry can't remember who it was or the details like bit sizes but basically it involved drilling just thru the first layer with a larger bit and 'exposing' the weld then drilling a thru hole large enough to remove most if not all of the weld then, if necessary, he reported it was easy to pry/pop the panels apart
kinda sounds like 2 steps to do 1 to me but he seemed to like the results

looks like you have your hands full but also that it is in good hands, have fun!

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cjl

Doesn't sound exactly like my technique, but I use a cut off (so it only sticks out about 1/4" from the chuck to prevent breaking bits) 1/8" bit to start a pilot hole (aids a big bit's bite), then use something like a 3/8" bit to only go through that top layer before carefully using a seam buster tool to separate. The technique allowed for welding separate panels back together.

Then again, you could be talking about somebody different...