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| Deusexmachina77 |
 Oct 8 2022, 12:16 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I looking to hire a trusted fabricator to weld in a replacement front trunk (air conditioning hole) and a new battery tray. I'm in Chicago but I will travel to NW Indiana or the SW Michigan area.
Happy to learn if someone is willing to teach me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)  |
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| burton73 |
Oct 8 2022, 01:21 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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https://914ltd.com/services/
Brad Meyer (914Lmtd.) Get ahold of Brad I think he can help you or direct you. There is a right way and lots of wrong ways of doing this. These cars are bringing strong money if done right so best to do it right so the next owner or potential owner will not turn it down because of the repair work. Best Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| gms |
Oct 8 2022, 01:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Do you have the floor to weld in?
Is it just the battery tray or is it deeper problem? Are you in Chicago or suburbs? |
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| Deusexmachina77 |
Oct 8 2022, 01:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Thank you! I will reach out to Brad.
QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 8 2022, 02:21 PM)  https://914ltd.com/services/ Brad Meyer (914Lmtd.) Get ahold of Brad I think he can help you or direct you. There is a right way and lots of wrong ways of doing this. These cars are bringing strong money if done right so best to do it right so the next owner or potential owner will not turn it down because of the repair work. Best Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| Deusexmachina77 |
Oct 8 2022, 01:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I have not ordered the floor pan yet. There are two sizes available one is partial, and the other is the whole floor. Auto Atlanta has the parts listed.
As for the battery tray, I believe that is all that is at risk. There might be one more small patch just below the tray. There is a hole in the center of the tray. Below that hole is metal, but it feels soft. The car is in Mount Prospect, IL. QUOTE(gms @ Oct 8 2022, 02:36 PM) Do you have the floor to weld in? Is it just the battery tray or is it deeper problem? Are you in Chicago or suburbs? |
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| burton73 |
Oct 8 2022, 05:00 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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This is what you need for up front or see if one of the guys has one.
https://www.stoddard.com/91450193811-ac.html. $300. Bob B |
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| Deusexmachina77 |
Oct 9 2022, 06:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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@burton73 Thank you that's cheaper than AA.
QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 8 2022, 06:00 PM) This is what you need for up front or see if one of the guys has one. https://www.stoddard.com/91450193811-ac.html. $300. Bob B |
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| 930cabman |
Oct 9 2022, 06:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,063 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Even better yet: https://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP337B
I have used RD for several projects, their products rock Keep us posted with your progress and great looking ride BTW |
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| bbrock |
Oct 9 2022, 09:17 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I'd bet the Stoddard piece comes from Restoration Design. Just buy direct from the source. Excellent products.
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| Deusexmachina77 |
Oct 9 2022, 10:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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@930cabman Thank you!
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| Deusexmachina77 |
Oct 9 2022, 10:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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| Deusexmachina77 |
Oct 9 2022, 03:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 30-March 22 From: Chicago Member No.: 26,426 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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@gms Do you have any additional thoughts for me?
QUOTE(gms @ Oct 8 2022, 02:36 PM) Do you have the floor to weld in? Is it just the battery tray or is it deeper problem? Are you in Chicago or suburbs? |
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| gms |
Oct 9 2022, 05:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Deusexmachina77 @ Oct 9 2022, 04:37 PM) @gms Do you have any additional thoughts for me? QUOTE(gms @ Oct 8 2022, 02:36 PM) Do you have the floor to weld in? Is it just the battery tray or is it deeper problem? Are you in Chicago or suburbs? @Deusexmachina77 I sent you a pm, let's talk about your car |
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