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post Nov 26 2019, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(Charles Freeborn @ Nov 26 2019, 08:52 AM) *

Yowzer. Big project.
Maybe I can see it some time.
BTW, I've got some engine questions for you. Considering building a spare 4 for the race car.


Your smiling face is always invited ..............
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post Nov 26 2019, 08:48 PM
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Here is a couple shots of my door gap checking rod.
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On this project I'm going to try and work around not completely cutting
the backbone on the long.

1. Door braces
2. Not removing the roof
3. Using the digital level in multiple locations
4. Multiple floor screw jacks (6)

I think we'll create a roof type frame to install on the chassis when a car is stripped
and on the rotisserie and or frame bench.
Frame bench fixtures are next after the engine drop/run stand.
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post Nov 26 2019, 10:23 PM
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A couple missing shots of the trimming inside the engine bay.
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post Nov 28 2019, 09:23 PM
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Here's a few shots of my door braces.

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post Nov 28 2019, 10:47 PM
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Subscribed to watch Cary work his magic on another one... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Nov 28 2019, 11:41 PM
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Be careful with the axe Eugene.....err Cary.
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post Nov 29 2019, 10:57 AM
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Thx for the door brace shots Cary. Just what I needed.
Cheers--Jesse
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post Nov 30 2019, 06:01 PM
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Off came the jack point without cutting into the door jamb.
I have some specially made tools that allow me to do that. It comes off without ripping
any holes under any of the spot welds on upper lip.
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Here's one of the tools. 18" 3m belt sander. Allows me to dig out the upper spot welds.
Then peel them back with multiple chisels and spot weld removers.
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Might be adding a 25" 3m sander to the tool chest. Longer and perfect fit for the lip.
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post Nov 30 2019, 06:07 PM
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Did a test peel back on the outer wheel house. I can see the stiffener is gone, but maybe, just maybe, the rest of the skin can be saved.
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Not .................
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Good portion of the outer wheelhouse will need to be replaced.
Now we wait for the sheet metal.
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post Nov 30 2019, 06:58 PM
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It seems to me I'd be bored with "another hell hole/long repair..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

But NO!
Cary, you do such a great job of detailing your work; and what also comes through clearly is your careful thinking through of the repair BEFORE you start cutting.
Really informative, impressive and educational.
Thanks for all that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Nov 30 2019, 07:17 PM
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Sad to see a car that has great outside appearance could be so rotten underneath,mind you someone mentioned these cars rusted from the inside out...no different than any car built in this era really.
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post Nov 30 2019, 11:08 PM
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I turned down another one just as nice, but worse. Stunning, it too silver. But starting hole was twice as large. No way I would attempt that one without the frame bench.
This one is borderline .... It's all about keeping the backbone tied together.
Now we wait for sheet metal.

Chris,
I kinda feel bad for the "noodling" time. But its all about the "plan".
Next step is determining my working height and moving in the 4 screw jacks. From there
nothing moves.

I'll feel much better when I'm here ......................
But a whole lot more car attached together

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post Dec 1 2019, 12:27 AM
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Question do you adjust for cold shrinkage??..
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post Dec 1 2019, 12:51 AM
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Not really. When I start welding I go slow. Don't go to the next weld until its spot is cooled to 120 degrees. Plus I constantly check the door gap as I go. The "H" dimension.
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post Dec 9 2019, 07:58 PM
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Watching with great interest....if you were a little closer to Boise I would apply to get my car in line for this repair at Middle Motors.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Dec 10 2019, 08:39 AM
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Boise isn't that far.
I have 2 in line with him now so not sure what his schedule is but I know there is a backlog of work. If you need the work done and want it right, he's probably your closest solution.
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post Dec 11 2019, 02:45 PM
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I plan on working on the projects list this afternoon.

Yes, I does seem to get bit longer every month. Just when I think about "retiring" from Rothsport and working at MiddleMotors full time. Jeff brings me another rally/Baja car to help build .................. 90 day build schedule. Then a Tuthill G body car after that. The G body might be built at the new shop space at MiddleMotors.
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