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> Smoggy is getting done!, It's about time..
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post Aug 11 2021, 07:32 AM
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Great job and keep it coming. Before you know it all that metal work will be in the rear view. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 11 2021, 08:15 AM
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That’s some great metal work going on there! Well done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 11 2021, 08:24 AM
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Mark - great job on the prep for the hell hole! Nice looking metal in the under-layer.
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post Oct 29 2021, 06:20 PM
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Looks like life got in the way again but we are back on smoggy. A month or so ago, this cap was put in to address a small section of tin foil like metal at the top of the long. Just to be clear, @tygaboy is not loosing his touch. This is my welding.
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Chris and I have a plan to lay in some more metal tomorrow so what better way to get in the mood than to start today. This is first section I have done unsupervised and I have to say, I'm starting to get the hang of it. The welds are a bit proud but have nice penetration on the back side. Hope to report more progress through the weekend.

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post Oct 29 2021, 10:38 PM
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Looks great, Mark. Nice work!
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post Oct 31 2021, 12:26 PM
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Good progress on Saturday. Aside from some metal dressing, the hell hole is done. Thanks @tygaboy for all the excellent session! We also started in on fitting the new lower firewall. Cut it in half to enable passing over the heater tubes and discovered the hole was too small. Tried to swage it wider with a tailpipe expander but was not able to get it enlarged enough. The plan is to take to my local muffler shop and have them do it in their machine. For the time being, I am starting in on some light patching on top of the left long. Then its back on the firewall. Feels great to be putting fresh metal back in instead of cutting out crap.

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post Oct 31 2021, 03:47 PM
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SMOGGY! Getting there, Mark, getting there.
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post Nov 1 2021, 10:55 AM
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What, 3 days in a row on Smoggy? Yesterday, I removed questionable metal on top of the left long. Was debating on restricting patch to the flat area, leaving intact the original vertical flange. It looked pretty questionable and after thinking about how the right side had lots of corrosion funk sandwiched between where the outer skin and inner structure meet on outer fenderwell side, I decided go for it and include the flange.

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Found similar crud but luckily, no pinholes at the top of the long.

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Cleaned it out pretty well and will be treating with some rust converter. Hope to get this section complete in the next week.

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post Nov 1 2021, 11:20 AM
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Look at that shiny metal... You're going to have these repairs wrapped up in no time!
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post Nov 4 2021, 06:00 PM
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Got the left vertical patch in today. Sunday, we will sealing off the left long and moving on to the firewall install.

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post Nov 4 2021, 06:14 PM
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Super Duper Awesome... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Mark. your welding skills are improving really quickly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 7 2021, 08:15 PM
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Another solid day on Smoggy in the company of @tygaboy . Today, we officially completed the hell hole repair by sealing off the left side long. After that, we moved on to fitting the firewall and planning what is next. Here are a few pics of today's progress including a few glamour shots with the firewall and floor clamped in place. The firewall needs a bit more modification to make fit. Both sides came short on the outermost part that mounts vertically above the long. We are about a 1/4" short on the passenger side and 3/8-1/2" short on the driver's. Chris took home the driver's side so he could make a new corner section to gain the needed length. On the passenger side, we are going to bend the flange flat to gain the material needed to close the gap. Next installment should include some permanent additions to the tub.

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post Nov 7 2021, 08:32 PM
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Amazing progress, Mark!

Can't wait to see this car running!
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post Nov 7 2021, 11:43 PM
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Fantastic! That looks really good!
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post Nov 8 2021, 03:20 AM
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Great progress, thanks for sharing ! Inspirational as I have now to tackle this area!

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post Nov 8 2021, 07:24 AM
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That is coming right along. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 8 2021, 09:18 AM
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Mark's commitment to his cars is something to behold. In the case of the work he's doing now, he pauses after every tack to assess its quality, evaluate his technique and improve the next tack. I'm getting a lesson in patience and stick-to-it-ism from him. And let me say, things are turning out really nicely. Smoggy is going to be one badassmofo! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

But more importantly, can I just add:

There are few things better in life than spending time with a good and trusted friend. Yesterday was a great day.
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post Nov 8 2021, 11:02 AM
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Amen Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 8 2021, 12:05 PM
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Thanks for the kind words Chris! This community is like no other!!
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post Nov 9 2021, 03:34 PM
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WOW, truly inspirational Mark and Chris. I knew you were talented but not THIS talented. My recently discovered rust issues are looking more surmountable after seeing what can be achieved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

The transformation magical!
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