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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Michigan Build, Garland, Never ending project, 8/2023 reinstalling headlamp housings
JoeDees
post Oct 21 2015, 07:01 PM
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I'm looking at bumper hole filling in my future too, was the chrome already off of yours? Or did you remove it? If you removed it, how did you do it? Thanks.
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post Oct 21 2015, 08:49 PM
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This was never chromed, was steel painted black when new.
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post Nov 29 2015, 07:59 PM
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Welded the rear fenders on, and the left front fender patch.
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Getting cold in Michigan.

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When lining up the fenders I start at the bottom of the fender and line up the bottom edge to the same height as the stock fender.

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Cutting a wedge and angling out the valance mount channel.

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Im learning as I go.

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And did the right side.

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The left front fender patched in.

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Now Ill move on to the fronts and the valances as I move forward.


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post Nov 29 2015, 08:31 PM
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Did you purposefully make a notch in your front patch for your clamp?

Your work so far looks very good!
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post Nov 29 2015, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Nov 29 2015, 09:31 PM) *

Did you purposefully make a notch in your front patch for your clamp?

Your work so far looks very good!


Thank you

Yes, and the notch will be gone when I add the flare.
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post Dec 31 2015, 08:01 PM
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i finished up the front fenders, and the 3 of the 4 valances. Lots of time with the hammer on the fenders to keep the welds flat.

Heres the fenders, and the change to the bottom before installing.
( for some of you, yes I still have and use my Mid-west cup)
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post Dec 31 2015, 08:09 PM
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Nice Work!
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post Dec 31 2015, 08:18 PM
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The side valance has to be more then bent to fit. Just bending would cause it to move down also. So I start with a cut, and a wedge.

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Then out come the close up lens for slightly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) improving my vision.

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Hammering the curve to reach a bit of a curve.

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Need to change the angle of the lip on all , due to the wedge added change. I want these to line up correctly with the fenders.

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post Dec 31 2015, 08:31 PM
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Done with the side's. I feel that they will work out fine, with out having to do to much fabricating. I wanted to keep it simple, with a little flare! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

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I was sure to think 10 times, measure twice, and cut once.
I could have cut paper templets, and built it all up first, but in the end I find
you always custom fit and work each corner for a good fit.




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post Dec 31 2015, 08:55 PM
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Nice Work, looking very good.
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post Dec 31 2015, 09:45 PM
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Now for the rear. I have a snow plow/scoop and have all ready modified it to a duel port. So same as with the side valances, need to use a wedge shape.

The rear valance.

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Had to check fit to the car, many times.

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Clean up the first weld.

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And the second weld.

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Working the edge to fit the curve of the fender.

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post Dec 31 2015, 09:46 PM
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And the last adjustment and fit.

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3 done:



Just arrived 2 weeks ago, and center caps at Christmas.

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Now onto the 5 lug conversion.

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And seeing if my calculations were correct, on these I just got mounted up. I know I should have gotten the rims and tires first, but went on with carful measuring and fitting when installing the fenders. I think I got it correct based on this.

5" 13/16s inside clearance on the factory Fuchs
6" On the Euromiester


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about 1/4" more on the inside. The 9" wheel, (Stock 5.5) that leaves 3 1/4 outside. Flares should add 2", Stock clearance is around 1" and I can work the lip for the last 1/4. Thats the plan…..at least for the rear.

The front may require a spacer or a slight rework, to fit the also 9" rims up there.
going with 9's, for the 1st time, on all 4.


Happy New Year! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post Dec 31 2015, 10:29 PM
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All 3 done, now to change to 5 lug. And Turbo tie rod ends. I'll do the front valance when I attract the headlamps.

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post Jan 1 2016, 10:40 AM
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Great metal work there! That looks very well done!
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post Jan 1 2016, 11:36 AM
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Nice work, looks like quick progress!
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post Jan 8 2016, 05:46 PM
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Looks good, can't wait to see the finished product. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 11 2016, 01:21 PM
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Hey, Nice exhaust. give me the serial number off the left flange (TW OOO) and I can give you some history on that... dave @ triad
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Looks good, can't wait to see the finished product. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Jan 11 2016, 05:17 PM
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I like how you didn't complain about the original disappointment with the car. Didn't bullshit around and just dealt with the restoration and build. Good onya.
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post Jan 11 2016, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(Triaddave @ Jan 11 2016, 02:21 PM) *

Hey, Nice exhaust. give me the serial number off the left flange (TW OOO) and I can give you some history on that... dave @ triad


Dave,

I'll have to one up you on that. I purchased this from you back around 03. As I recall you had lived in Michigan and we're coming for a visit during the dream cruise.
I talk up my Traid every time, it's sound great, and it is a fantastic quality build.

Not sure on the build date, but it was around 03. Thing is, don't think it will ever ware out. Any other history on this one would be appreciated. It a 2.0 used with 2.0 headers, on a 1.7 engine, fits beautiful.

Thanks,
John

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