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> Smoggy is getting done!, It's about time..
markhoward
post Jan 4 2022, 11:16 AM
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Posting this pic of a nose section I picked up from another member so that I can link it to the vin database. Got it for the passenger side cross panel corner and possibly the headlight bucket. If anyone can use other sections or has feedback on sections that should be retained for future use, let me know.

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post Jan 4 2022, 11:47 AM
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I watch threads like this in Awe. I can't do that type of metal work, so I am always impressed with what I see.

Honestly, I think that if we gave these guys a VIN plate and tag set, they could build a 914 tub under it in all new metal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Mar 12 2022, 07:53 PM
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Today's weather report said it was going to be SMOGGY! And boy, was it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Mark and I made some serious progress getting the new inner and outer fire wall sheet metal installed.

It was a great opportunity to break out the spot welder. Here are a couple videos you fellow tool whores may enjoy:


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post Mar 12 2022, 07:56 PM
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And a few other pics of the general progress. Note that in Smoggy's case, the main fire wall panel was too narrow at the very ends. Extensions were fabbed, the ends of the Restoration Design panel were sliced off so the extensions could be fit. Here they are being final trimmed ahead of welding.


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post Mar 12 2022, 07:57 PM
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A couple shots of the final look of those spot welds! I have to say, it's sooooo much nicer than drilling and plug welding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Mar 12 2022, 07:59 PM
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As mentioned earlier, you have to cut the main fire wall panel into two pieces in order to get it over the heater tubes. Here's the seam weld that makes them one again. And you get another view of those wonderful spot welds. Pretty factory looking, IMO.


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post Mar 12 2022, 08:01 PM
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The money shot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

OK, OK, so there's still some welding to do but, come on, don't it look GREAT? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Big "ATTABOY" to Mark. He's doing a REALLY good job on his car. Plus, he's just a great guy to hang out with! What a wonderful day...


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post Mar 12 2022, 09:39 PM
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Definitely a work of art. Congratulations and keep up the great work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 12 2022, 11:50 PM
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Smoggy got some serious love! Major milestone achieved today and @tygaboy pretty much said it all. Chris, I can’t thank you enough for all the guidance and craftsmanship along the way. Your generosity is appreciated and runs rampant through our community.
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post Mar 13 2022, 02:16 AM
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Incredible work. You accomplished so much really quickly and it looks so good!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Mar 13 2022, 08:30 PM
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Seems that the weather is still SMOGGY! Today, I pretty much finished all the welding to call the inner and outer firewall installed. I still have to complete the seam where the left and right halves meet. After seeing Chris in action yesterday, I felt it was best to practice stitch welds before attempting myself. Next up is brazing in the parking brake, heater cable tubes and all the rest at the back of the firewall. I plan on doing this at the same time as brazing in a new clutch tube on Foggy. After that, the floor can go on.
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post Mar 13 2022, 10:22 PM
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Wow, that looks awesome Mark! You have to feel pretty dang good!
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post Mar 13 2022, 10:33 PM
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post May 10 2022, 09:29 AM
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Just a quick Smoggy update as she rests in the shadows of Foggy. No progress has been made other than bouncing around thoughts of what to do long term now that I have two project 914’s and barely time for one. I am going to keep chipping away at least to the point where she is a roller sporting all that fresh metal. Have not figured things out past that and the rational part of me is saying to find someone wanting to take over. Food for thought..
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post Jul 21 2022, 04:02 PM
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We should all learn giving is just as good as getting from Tyga - while I'm on my out of 914's (but I do have half of one left - long story) for the moment to concentrate on Classic Mini's & helping out the new kids a la Chris, the Mini community has one named Andy

Thx for all the support Chris!
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post Jul 21 2022, 04:35 PM
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Wow, look at all the progress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Jul 21 2022, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(ssuperflyoldguy @ Jul 21 2022, 03:02 PM) *

We should all learn giving is just as good as getting from Tyga - while I'm on my out of 914's (but I do have half of one left - long story) for the moment to concentrate on Classic Mini's & helping out the new kids a la Chris, the Mini community has one named Andy

Thx for all the support Chris!


Well said. Chris has helped so many here. I am honored to know him..
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post Jul 22 2022, 06:14 AM
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Great work guys
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