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> The restoration begins!
Cairo94507
post Nov 26 2011, 10:28 PM
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I know nothing about metal but when I looked at that patch I thought "that looks like galvanized metal and it looks really thin". Then I read the next post and went "whew". Someone that has to know more than me saw it too. I am looking forward to seeing this restoration done. I know it will be done right.
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post Nov 27 2011, 06:58 AM
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Please get some mild steel 22/24 gauge sheet metal for your patches. that thin galvinized metel (likely 28 ga.) will not weld very good and will posion you.


The metal I am using is 20 ga. Not the thin stuff. I do need to pick up some regular steel though.
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post Nov 27 2011, 08:02 AM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Nov 26 2011, 11:21 PM) *

QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Nov 26 2011, 10:06 PM) *

And I made up a panel to replace the area. That's all I got done today. Tomorrow I'll do some clean up, weld this piece in, and get some door braces in before I start the longs.




Please get some mild steel 22/24 gauge sheet metal for your patches. that thin galvinized metel (likely 28 ga.) will not weld very good and will posion you.


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I was told a while back on this forum to use 18GA for structural repairs and 20GA for non-structural repairs on these cars.

Keep it going and save that teener!
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post Dec 12 2011, 03:29 PM
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Update: Here is the corner of the firewall welded in. I lightly coated it with a primer to keep it from rusting.

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post Dec 12 2011, 03:37 PM
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I next moved onto the pass. long.

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Top layer of bad stuff cut out...

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I didn't get a picture but I also cut out some of the substructure and welded in a new piece before welding in a new formed piece so everything is doubled-up for strength (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Dec 12 2011, 03:43 PM
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Next came the driver's side long which was not as bad...

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post Dec 12 2011, 03:51 PM
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And for the record, I used 18 gauge steel. I'll be using 20 gauge for non-structural repairs such as the firewall.
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post Dec 12 2011, 04:59 PM
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Wow Doug, looks really good! Can't wait to see more!
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post Dec 16 2011, 10:05 PM
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Got a little more work done today. I finished replacing the entire clutch tube and got the new floorpans fitted and tacked into place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Couldn't find the camera so I snapped two quick shots with the cell phone...

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post Dec 17 2011, 08:09 AM
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You rock Doug.
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post Dec 17 2011, 08:16 AM
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You replaced a lot of metal. Do the doors still fit correctly?
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post Jan 3 2012, 11:08 AM
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You replaced a lot of metal. Do the doors still fit correctly?


Yup. The gaps and body measurements checked out beforehand and I braced the door openings before I started the long work. Everything still measures correctly.
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post Jan 3 2012, 11:16 AM
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The floor is done, the center tunnel welded in, cross-members in, inner lower firewall in, driver's side engine shelf and firewall are repaired, and a new engine lid latch tube is in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jan 3 2012, 11:27 AM
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After... I need to remember to replace the ground stud
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post Jan 3 2012, 11:36 AM
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Patched a small area on the front of the long...
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post Jan 3 2012, 11:41 AM
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I also went ahead and removed the jack points. They will need a little work before new pieces go in.

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post Jan 3 2012, 11:44 AM
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And I started prepping to work on the hell hole... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

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post Jan 3 2012, 11:48 AM
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keep going Doug, you are doing great.
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post Jan 3 2012, 05:57 PM
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keep going Doug, you are doing great.

Thanks Chris


Got all the bad places cut out for today...

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post Jan 3 2012, 06:36 PM
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HOLY CRAP (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
You've been busy (disregard the first half of my email!) Looks great, I may have to start working on cleaning up the suspension parts. You won't be much longer at that rate and I haven't even started getting ready for a rolling chassis.
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