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My Next Project is my 76, again |
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Mar 22 2015, 08:49 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
So I guess my next project is sitting in my garage. I want to do another conversion but that isn't going to happen right now so I thought why not go back into my 76 and change a few things. It was 5 years ago and I didn't have a MIG or the experience but I felt comfortable working with glass + I wanted to get this thing on the road so I cut out the little rust area, treated it and EGlassed it. 5 times stronger than steel, 280F and impervious to batt acid. Although I feel this repair was better than a metal repair it is far from proper. I've been honing my welding skills and feel like it is time to bring Whitey back into the fold, so to speak.
Even the batt box was made to resist the acic. The straw is a drain which channeled the acid to the ground and away from the steel And to properly repair these channels. About 4-5 small areas need attention. and I will have an excuse to purchase a metal shrink/stretch tool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) While in there I plan to R&R the windshield which is chipped and to re-install the OEM aluminum window trim. I liked the Cal look on my Ghia but not so much on Whitey. While doing all of this I suppose I shall seek out the reason for low compression on #3. Hoping for a TOH only but I'll need to do a leak down test first. I believe I'll wait until after Rt66 & WCR before the (2nd) tear down begins. I have a bad habit of placing myself "under the gun" but this time I'll have no excuse to rush. I have a nice running 6 in Kugel so I will take my time and do it "by the book" this time. Be back in a couple on month's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached image(s) |
Chris H. |
Mar 23 2015, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Yes! Can't wait for this one!
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Bleyseng |
Mar 24 2015, 09:12 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Mig welding with gas is pretty easy so go for it!
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