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TravisNeff
post Jun 15 2018, 04:57 PM
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Got it, thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 15 2018, 05:34 PM
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Btw I like the project. Looks like a great start.
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post Jun 15 2018, 05:43 PM
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I see you took the /4 mounts out, I left mine in. I felt that they strengthen and square up the chassis at that critical point.

I know /6s don't have them, but I ran my oil lines through the driver's side one, just so it could make itself useful.
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post Jun 15 2018, 09:17 PM
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Looking Good!
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post Jun 15 2018, 10:20 PM
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Cool! You're going to love that motor when its done! Carb'd flat sixes are amazing!
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post Jun 16 2018, 06:22 AM
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When removing my 4 mounts I made 14 gauge over lay reinforcements.. I will see if I can dig up a picture.. oops just found one. Attached Image
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post Jun 16 2018, 11:11 AM
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I thought about leaving the mounts in when I had them halfway out. I was getting frustrated that I might not be able to get them out without a huge leftover mess!

I like the overlays and am thinking about something similar. Ollie's 914-6 blog has something like that as well. I will decide once I get the longs all fixed up.

I took Ben's critique on my mounts and while I didn't really like to hear it, I needed to. And I am thankful to get the feedback. So I went out and did some practicing and fooling around with the controls. I am going to try to practice a little bit each day before I start doing any more weld in work. Also on plug & butt welds. It's easy to rush to get something done vs. trying the best you can and slow down a bit.


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post Jun 16 2018, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Jun 16 2018, 09:11 AM) *

I thought about leaving the mounts in when I had them halfway out. I was getting frustrated that I might not be able to get them out without a huge leftover mess!

I like the overlays and am thinking about something similar. Ollie's 914-6 blog has something like that as well. I will decide once I get the longs all fixed up.

I took Ben's critique on my mounts and while I didn't really like to hear it, I needed to. And I am thankful to get the feedback. So I went out and did some practicing and fooling around with the controls. I am going to try to practice a little bit each day before I start doing any more weld in work. Also on plug & butt welds. It's easy to rush to get something done vs. trying the best you can and slow down a bit.



Looks very good.. Big improvement. Remember I have done it professionally for 25 years plus. It takes a while to be able to weld like this.Attached Image
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post Jun 16 2018, 11:23 AM
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Beautiful! Obviously not done with a metal glue gun.
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post Jun 16 2018, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Jun 16 2018, 09:23 AM) *

Beautiful! Obviously not done with a metal glue gun.



Your getting there.. Just all about practice.
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post Jun 16 2018, 03:26 PM
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More practice today. I won't keep boring you with all this, but I am happy about the improvement and wanted to share.

I found that doing the plug welds, I got the best penetration by starting the puddle in the middle and pull out to the side of the hole, then do the same in 3, 6, 9, 12 & follow up with filling the hole. Where I filled the hole in one shot, amazingly I had the least penetration.

For the welds on the top, I redialed in my auto-darkening helmet so I could see better as i go. I did about 2" at a time and still need more practice were I start a weld next to the old weld (hope that makes sense). Also need to focus on using all the real estate on the side of the flat stock.

This is new metal to new metal, so no blowing holes. I practiced on some old sheet metal I cut out of the car and that was much more tricky to not blow holes.Attached Image


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post Jun 18 2018, 06:57 AM
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Keep it up.. Now your up to the job. Carry on..
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post Jun 18 2018, 03:59 PM
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Let's pucker up and start to cut..


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post Jun 18 2018, 04:13 PM
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Btdt.. Oh what fun.
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post Jun 18 2018, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Jun 18 2018, 03:59 PM) *

Let's pucker up and start to cut..


I know that feeling! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) You are doing great work. Fun to watch.
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post Jun 18 2018, 04:26 PM
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A bunch more cotton and mouse trash fell out of the hollow section of the lower firewall. Those little bastards can get everywhere!

Now to figure out where to start patching. I have the huge urge to cut out the jack point area, but knowing my luck the car will collapse in half. I'll need to patch what I cut (and a few more cuts, like the inside corner of the passenger compartment), then move onto the next spot.
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post Jun 18 2018, 04:51 PM
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I think I will cut these 2 parts next. I will need to figure out how to bend the replacement long pieces to make that smooth, rounded corner. Anyone have any insight on this? I have a cheap-o 30 inch HF brake. I guess finding some conduit or something to help make the shape.


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post Jun 18 2018, 05:00 PM
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I have the same cheapo HF bending brake and bending the radius on those inner longs is actually pretty easy. I welded a piece of 3/8" solid round stock to a piece of plate that I bent the patch around. Matches the radius very well. You can see it about half way down on this post: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2516927
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post Jun 18 2018, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jun 18 2018, 04:00 PM) *

I have the same cheapo HF bending brake and bending the radius on those inner longs is actually pretty easy. I welded a piece of 3/8" solid round stock to a piece of plate that I bent the patch around. Matches the radius very well. You can see it about half way down on this post: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2516927


Giddyup! That will save me a whole day trying a bunch of different things. Thank you Brent.
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post Jun 18 2018, 06:38 PM
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A little more cancer cuts


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