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Jack Post Repair Question |
saigon71 |
May 6 2011, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I welded a new jack tube on to the replacement wheelhouse section from Restoration Design today, aligning it perfectly with the square hole that came pre-punched in the new panel. When I started fitting the jack post brace, I had to adjust the bends on it by about 1/8" to get it to fit right. I am having a hard time getting accurate measurements from the old chunk of long I have because it is a disaster.
The question is, how reliable is the pre-punched guide hole? Should I just roll with it? Anyone else run into something similar? Thanks in advance. Pics: |
TargaToy |
May 6 2011, 07:48 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Everything "reproduction" I ever buy requires some kind of customizing and fiddling with to get it to fit right. Is the bottom picture to show that the post is NOT fitting well? I think you're going to be fine. Once you drill it for the plug welds and get the first one done, you can use a drift to snug down the gap before each subsequent weld. I actually think that looks pretty good.
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saigon71 |
May 6 2011, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Everything "reproduction" I ever buy requires some kind of customizing and fiddling with to get it to fit right. Is the bottom picture to show that the post is NOT fitting well? I think you're going to be fine. Once you drill it for the plug welds and get the first one done, you can use a drift to snug down the gap before each subsequent weld. I actually think that looks pretty good. The bottom pic was to show what things were looking like after adjusting the bends on the support piece. My main concern was that I had to "move" both bends on the support piece up about 1/8" to make it fit right. Thanks for the info...I thought I may be splitting hairs...just didn't want to end up realizing that the jack post was to high when I go to put the outer fiberglass rocker on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
rhcb914 |
May 7 2011, 07:03 AM
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member Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 3-February 04 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 1,626 |
Moving the bends 1/8 of an inch is NOTHING! These are repro parts. Some assembly required. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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tomeric914 |
May 7 2011, 07:25 AM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States |
I don't think your getting good weld penetration judging from the pictures. Looks kinda "boogery". Are you using a MIG with or without gas?
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Spoke |
May 7 2011, 07:46 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
When I replaced the jack point on the passenger side, I had to sink the jack tube into the long. I was told that production longs had an indentation behind the jack tube.
My jack tube does not stick out that far from the support plate. You may have to sink the tube into the replacement long. Check the back of the original long piece to see if it is recessed. |
saigon71 |
May 7 2011, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don't think your getting good weld penetration judging from the pictures. Looks kinda "boogery". Are you using a MIG with or without gas? MIG with gas. I agree, it was not my best welding. The problem I had was that I burned through the thinner sheet metal at first and had to turn down the heat setting a bit. |
914itis |
May 7 2011, 12:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
Nice , I have to do one of mine soon.
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draganc |
May 7 2011, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
I don't think your getting good weld penetration judging from the pictures. Looks kinda "boogery". Are you using a MIG with or without gas? MIG with gas. I agree, it was not my best welding. The problem I had was that I burned through the thinner sheet metal at first and had to turn down the heat setting a bit. Start your weld and the thicker part and then let it "walk" over to the thinner sheetmetal. it happened to me as well. i had the open up as well the post cover. d |
TargaToy |
May 7 2011, 07:00 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey, by the way. Did you know that wheelhouse section is supposed to be 2 ply? If you didn't get the inner part when you got the new steel, shoot Mike at Resto Design a note and he can get it for you.
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scotty b |
May 7 2011, 08:36 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
i normally put the long on then fit the jack post to it using the hole in the outer rocker as my guide. That way I KNOW it is where it should be. Which BTW is usually NOT where the hole is punched but is very close. I then mark that spot, take everything off and cut the tube down to the proper depth,then weld it all together
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saigon71 |
May 7 2011, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey, by the way. Did you know that wheelhouse section is supposed to be 2 ply? If you didn't get the inner part when you got the new steel, shoot Mike at Resto Design a note and he can get it for you. Thanks for the heads up...I only have one ply. I will check with Resto Design. |
scotty b |
May 7 2011, 08:56 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
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saigon71 |
May 7 2011, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i normally put the long on then fit the jack post to it using the hole in the outer rocker as my guide. That way I KNOW it is where it should be. Which BTW is usually NOT where the hole is punched but is very close. I then mark that spot, take everything off and cut the tube down to the proper depth,then weld it all together Thanks Scotty B. The punched hole seemed a bit off to me. With your method in mind, I will clamp everything in place and make sure the outer rocker fits properly BEFORE welding the adjusted jack post support in place. It will be a PITA to get that post off the wheelhouse, but I would rather know now. |
avidfanjpl |
May 7 2011, 09:05 PM
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914 Hemophiliac Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Bear, Delaware Member No.: 11,566 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I recommend ONLY Restoration Design from Canada's parts. It wasn't even close as to the quality of the other repro items out there.
I did both and had a pro weld the tube in using the plate as the guide. He even succeeded in getting the TOP of the plate welded without cutting the quarter panel. He had it directly overhead and used a Mig or Tig something and was able to get both sides done. The jack plate was placed on measurements before the old plate was wheeled out. Not easy, but my car will never have need for a repair on either side. I even got to take pics of the longs with a mirror on the inside. No rust at all. But, not every car is the same challenge. I returned the red plate version to the company I bought it from. Resto Design stuff is killer. Absolutely no fitting of any kind was needed. John |
saigon71 |
May 8 2011, 06:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Checked the fit of the outer fiberglass long with the the outer wheelhouse clamped in place. Everything looks pretty good...so I welded the jack post support on today. I made out a little better welding the tube to the plate using the "walk" method mentioned in this thread. Overall, I am pleased with the results...but ended up grinding quite a bit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
Thanks to everyone for their advice. Test fitting the outer long: Weld thru primer/rust encapsulator applied: Finished product: |
jaxdream |
May 8 2011, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
I welded a new jack tube on to the replacement wheelhouse section from Restoration Design today, aligning it perfectly with the square hole that came pre-punched in the new panel. When I started fitting the jack post brace, I had to adjust the bends on it by about 1/8" to get it to fit right. I am having a hard time getting accurate measurements from the old chunk of long I have because it is a disaster. The question is, how reliable is the pre-punched guide hole? Should I just roll with it? Anyone else run into something similar? Thanks in advance. Pics: That hole that is in the jack post tube needs to be filled in / covered up , else wise water and such will get into the long area defeating what you are replacing. Good luck... Jack / Jaxdream |
saigon71 |
May 9 2011, 02:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey, by the way. Did you know that wheelhouse section is supposed to be 2 ply? If you didn't get the inner part when you got the new steel, shoot Mike at Resto Design a note and he can get it for you. Thanks for the heads up...I only have one ply. I will check with Resto Design. Got a response from Mike at Restoration Design...they are shipping the part right away. Thanks for this info! |
saigon71 |
May 9 2011, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,998 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I welded a new jack tube on to the replacement wheelhouse section from Restoration Design today, aligning it perfectly with the square hole that came pre-punched in the new panel. When I started fitting the jack post brace, I had to adjust the bends on it by about 1/8" to get it to fit right. I am having a hard time getting accurate measurements from the old chunk of long I have because it is a disaster. The question is, how reliable is the pre-punched guide hole? Should I just roll with it? Anyone else run into something similar? Thanks in advance. Pics: That hole that is in the jack post tube needs to be filled in / covered up , else wise water and such will get into the long area defeating what you are replacing. Good luck... Jack / Jaxdream Gonna wait & see if the 2nd ply addresses this, if not, I will make a cover and weld it in. Thanks for the tip! |
TargaToy |
May 9 2011, 04:32 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Here's what the two pieces from RD look like.
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