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Rust Repair on Front Trunk Channel |
Nacho |
Apr 16 2017, 03:24 PM
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mgphoto |
Apr 16 2017, 08:19 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
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Nacho |
Apr 16 2017, 10:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
Thanks! I figured that would be an option but was looking for a smaller repair option. The rest of the front face is in good shape. I was thinking of buying some square tubing of the same size and slicing it to size. I just haven't built the confidence in me to tackle this yet. Nacho |
billium01 |
Apr 16 2017, 10:38 PM
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mepstein |
Apr 17 2017, 04:26 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think restoration design sellls the channel. Ask them.
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914dave |
Apr 17 2017, 06:43 AM
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914 Addict Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 19-October 03 From: Willow Grove Pa. Member No.: 1,262 Region Association: North East States |
Mine were rusty too. I cut off the old and bent up new channel. Then I used an Eastwood shrinker/stretcher to form the radii. Turned out pretty good. Can't tell they were replaced. Don't have pics on my phone. Can get some tonightnoff turbo/c if you'd like.
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Nacho |
Apr 17 2017, 08:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
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Nacho |
Apr 17 2017, 08:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
Mine were rusty too. I cut off the old and bent up new channel. Then I used an Eastwood shrinker/stretcher to form the radii. Turned out pretty good. Can't tell they were replaced. Don't have pics on my phone. Can get some tonightnoff turbo/c if you'd like. That would be awesome! Thanks Nacho |
IronHillRestorations |
Apr 17 2017, 10:08 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,718 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
I've been working on this too. Just remember there is a forward/aft radius as well as a horizontal radius. All you've got to do is look at the hood to see there's a curve that needs to be considered
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aggiezig |
Apr 17 2017, 06:09 PM
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Porsche Wannabe Group: Members Posts: 319 Joined: 13-January 16 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 19,557 Region Association: Southern California |
I replaced pieces of mine with patches I created. You could definitely make that front piece with a brake, shrinker and stretcher.
This youtube video documents that exact repair: https://youtu.be/y3Y_-ug5c3s I also wouldn't pass up a donor section from a parts car. You could probably post a WTB in the classifieds. If I still had my 72 donor, I'd cut it off for you for shipping only. |
mgphoto |
Apr 17 2017, 06:55 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
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Nacho |
Apr 17 2017, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
I replaced pieces of mine with patches I created. You could definitely make that front piece with a brake, shrinker and stretcher. This youtube video documents that exact repair: https://youtu.be/y3Y_-ug5c3s I also wouldn't pass up a donor section from a parts car. You could probably post a WTB in the classifieds. If I still had my 72 donor, I'd cut it off for you for shipping only. Thanks for your generosity! I also wish you still had your 72 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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