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> *Project 2.4* • Dion’s endeavor • Six conversion, Rustoration & transformation
Dion
post Sep 9 2016, 10:27 AM
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Well I've started the process of preparing for
my 2056 GT to 2.4L six "rallye tribute" auto.
Tearing into the interior I discovered some rust mites have been eating for a while.
Doesn't look too extensive but will be probing some more. The exterior left long was
patched a long time ago, albeit incorrectly. This was done by shop
that wasn't fully up to speed on these cars and I was still a novice, well
still am. I'll be doing some exploratory surgery on this left side inside and out. So I'll get this addressed before any engine install takes place. Would like to
have it buttoned up for Hershey 2017. Wish me luck.
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post Sep 18 2019, 08:41 PM
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Thanks for the detail on the fog light mount and modification.
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post Oct 29 2019, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Sep 18 2019, 06:41 PM) *

Thanks for the detail on the fog light mount and modification.


Glad to be of some help Stephen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 29 2019, 06:24 PM
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Still tackling the little but absolutely necessary jobs.
With the help of the HF press I removed the rear hubs from the old trailing arms.
As previously mentioned I have a nice new set to place the rear hubs in.
Hope to do that job in the coming days.
So here’s a few pics of progress...
The press, without this I can’t imagine the task!


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post Oct 29 2019, 06:27 PM
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So first removed the hub. Destroying bearing in the process.
Then to get the race off that is left behind on the hub. I followed PMB excellent and entertaining vids to make life easier. Thanks Mr. Shea!
Applied a little MAP gas to heat the hub race and cold chisel it off.


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post Oct 29 2019, 06:28 PM
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Destroyed bearing


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post Oct 29 2019, 06:29 PM
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post Oct 29 2019, 06:30 PM
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Movement of race...


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post Oct 29 2019, 06:32 PM
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Ready for new bearings.


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post Jan 5 2020, 08:30 AM
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Managed to tackle some chassis work. My bud Dave came by the other day and helped out on the difficult task. When he removed the formed chassis piece from the buck/form
found out real quick on of my welds wasn’t up to the task. Cracked immediately after
due to stresses of the flex. So I cut another straight edge pie cut in that area to be re welded.


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post Jan 5 2020, 08:36 AM
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While Dave set up my welders setting found out that maybe one of the reasons the weld didn’t hold (newbie mistakes) the gas flow wasn’t sufficient.
He took to the task of welding up the crack. I went ahead and trimmed up some more of the long to help orient the new piece.


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post Jan 5 2020, 08:37 AM
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post Jan 5 2020, 08:38 AM
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post Jan 5 2020, 08:41 AM
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Mock up of two pieces together that will form the new “long” kick up.


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post Jan 5 2020, 08:43 AM
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post Jan 5 2020, 08:47 AM
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Will need more trimming. Getting there.
Progress is progress. Not the most glamorous. More metal needs to be added to this piece. Goal to make sure there will be NO FLEX here. More to come....


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post Jan 5 2020, 09:00 AM
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Happy New Year Dion! Great documentation and helpful pointers.

You may have mentioned it in an earlier post so apologies if I missed it but I'm assuming you have plans to make sleeves where these pieces will be fit to the chassis?
I found Jeff Hail's post about this topic super helpful and ended up copying his approach when I did a similar repair to my car.

See post # 43 here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...76791&st=40

Again, sorry if you already had this covered.

Keep up the great work and you'll be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) in 2020!
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post Jan 5 2020, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jan 5 2020, 10:00 AM) *

Keep up the great work and you'll be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) in 2020!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Nice job, Dion!
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@Tygaboy Happy New Year Chris & thank you for all your encouragement.
Yes do plan on a “sleeve” for this area. No apologies ever needed.

Jeff does have some awesome documentation, as do you buddy!

Thanks @BeatNavy ,

Cheers
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That there is a monumental piece to tackle. Well done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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