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diggin into hell, Rustoration: You have to be strong |
michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
Hi guys,
look what i found under the fender. The PO did some very fine work to repair the hell hole (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) Attached image(s) |
michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
another
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michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
The sheet metal was riveted to the longitudinal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
Took me the last Weekend to remove all the rustetd crap. This wekend i cleand up the area an fabricated new piece to close that realy big hole. Attached image(s) |
michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
ger
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michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
ger
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michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
ger
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michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
here you can see the new metal. Think next weekend is welding ti (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) me
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michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
Some advice to keep the door gap stable?
I made a bar from the safty belt mounting point to the door hinge. hope that helps. Attached image(s) |
michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 03:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
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JoeSharpOld |
Sep 5 2004, 03:59 AM
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Does it seem cold to you Group: Members Posts: 361 Joined: 29-April 04 From: Camping in Neverland Member No.: 2,001 |
Reminds me of one of my ex's, so pretty outside so rotten inside. But thats love. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) It's so nice that you can fix her, for I could not. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
Please keep updated up on your work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Joe |
redshift |
Sep 5 2004, 05:21 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Oh my god dood, you went waaaaaaaaay too far!
That redish stuff is the color of the metal on a 914! M |
Jeroen |
Sep 5 2004, 07:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hey Michael, good job!
The only thing worse than rust are PO repairs. Where are you getting the replacement sheetmetal? (or are you gonna fab it all yourself) Keep us posted of your progress cheers, Jeroen |
michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
Hi Jeroen,
got that nice piece of metal on US Ebay. I think it is from Autoatlanta. The other parts i have to make myself. That piece in the picture above was not so hard to fabricate and it fits realy good. Just can´t wait to do the welding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) . The cutting out and cleaning the rusted parts is a little frustrating. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) Attached image(s) |
Brad Roberts |
Sep 5 2004, 09:24 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
WOW !!. That is crazy.
You did a great job with the brace. We normally use a larger/stronger "tube" with adjustable ends similiar to what you made. Put some preload in your adjuster. Make the car spread apart a few mm's more than a stocker. When you weld the car it will shrink when it cools. HOPEFULLY you will receive your parts from AA in a timely fashion. Next time you order anything from anyone stateside ASK THE CLUB first. The maker of that piece that supplies everyone is a member of this forum. B |
Brad Roberts |
Sep 5 2004, 09:25 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
You should also look in our Vendors area for the new stiff kit that was recently released. It goes on the inside of the frame rail inside the car under the carpet and wraps all the way around the passenger compartment.
B |
michelko |
Sep 5 2004, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
Hi Brad,
received the part with no problems. The transaction was closed in only 2 weeks. Can´t tell anything bad about them, till now! I am also looking for the engine shelf, made yesterday an inquiry to restoration design for the shipping fee. What do you think how much more mm for the spreading? 638mm is the target. The brace is of solid steel 25*10mm, and it feels very strong. Think it would hold the car together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) |
SpecialK |
Sep 5 2004, 11:39 AM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Sep 5 2004, 07:24 AM) The maker of that piece that supplies everyone is a member of this forum. B Really? So we could get AA sheetmetal repair parts, without going through AA? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
michelko |
Sep 9 2004, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
Hi guys,
did some welding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) on the inner long. took the longest time to clean up that rusty mess. welding was done in half an hour. I am realy happy about the progress. I think in an week or so the car can stand on his own feet again. Attached image(s) |
michelko |
Sep 9 2004, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Germany, Lambsheim Member No.: 1,404 Region Association: None |
Just some grinding and forming the second layer, a little (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) an this part is ready. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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Root_Werks |
Sep 9 2004, 02:21 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,492 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Very cool! You are doing a great job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
One of my customers came in for a windshield leak. I spent about 2 hours welding little holes up and cleaning up rust in the lower corners before I could put the windshield back in. I am no body man, I tell people that and they have seen my car. I say this is as good as I can do, they still say looks good to them. I am with you though, I love to weld. Dam, sometimes I wonder around the garage wondering what I can weld together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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