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> OFFICIAL GRASSHOPPER "RUSTORATION" THREAD, lots-o-rust
michelko
post Oct 16 2005, 12:19 AM
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Hi Barry,
here is the answer to the PM (don´t know how to append pic´s to pm´s, so i go this way).

I drilled out the spotwelds with a special drill. Surely you can find one at your flaps (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) .

These are availlable in 6 and 8mm. I used the 6mm one. Worked fine for me. Be carefull not to go to deep. You dont´t want to drill the metal below the console.


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post Oct 16 2005, 12:27 AM
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here is a shot of the console drilled out. you can nicely use the holes for welding in the console again.


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michelko
post Oct 16 2005, 12:37 AM
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good advice is: bracing the tub to keep the door gap in spec.

i used an bar that mounted between the safetybelt mount and the doorhinge mount.

You should also built a frame to reproduce the position of the console.
I use the engine mounts as fix points and did some additional measurement. Worked fine for me.


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post Oct 16 2005, 12:41 AM
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follow the link:

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If you need more (pic ore information) feel free to ask.

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post Oct 16 2005, 08:14 AM
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wow!! Thanks soooo much michelko. That will help me soo much. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Oct 22 2005, 09:30 AM
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ok, i got a question about the door vents... can i just remove them all together???? i found some nice sized rust holes around them on both sides..... heres a pic, thanks!!!


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post Oct 22 2005, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE (grasshopper @ Oct 22 2005, 08:30 AM)
ok, i got a question about the door vents... can i just remove them all together???? i found some nice sized rust holes around them on both sides..... heres a pic, thanks!!!

Yeah, but you'll lose the venting to the outside.. really only matters when you want to defrost the windows in the rain. Air won't have any way to get out, and if you open a window you'll get wet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Is that an 8N in the background? My grandfather had an 8N on his farm in South Dakota.. He used to give me rides on it (I was a city boy, so tractors were cool).
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post Oct 22 2005, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE (bondo @ Oct 22 2005, 08:13 AM)
QUOTE (grasshopper @ Oct 22 2005, 08:30 AM)
ok, i got a question about the door vents... can i just remove them all together???? i found some nice sized rust holes around them on both sides.....  heres a pic, thanks!!!

Yeah, but you'll lose the venting to the outside.. really only matters when you want to defrost the windows in the rain. Air won't have any way to get out, and if you open a window you'll get wet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Apparently you didn't see the rust holes Royce. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Those make nice vents.

Couldn't he just vent the cabin into the rear fender?
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post Oct 22 2005, 12:16 PM
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QUOTE (McMark @ Oct 22 2005, 11:07 AM)

Apparently you didn't see the rust holes Royce. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Those make nice vents.

Couldn't he just vent the cabin into the rear fender?

Hehe. Good point.. I wonder why the factory didn't do that. Road noise perhaps? It is pretty close to your ear. I guess there could also be water intrusion from water spinning off the tire.
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post Oct 22 2005, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE (bondo @ Oct 22 2005, 08:13 AM)
QUOTE (grasshopper @ Oct 22 2005, 08:30 AM)
ok, i got a question about the door vents... can i just remove them all together???? i found some nice sized rust holes around them on both sides.....  heres a pic, thanks!!!

Yeah, but you'll lose the venting to the outside.. really only matters when you want to defrost the windows in the rain. Air won't have any way to get out, and if you open a window you'll get wet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)


how does that allow much air out anyway?? its covered with the interior padding.... and yes, that is an 8N in the background... my dad has restored a couple tractors now...
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post Oct 24 2005, 08:00 AM
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Barry-
they are also used to vent the interior when you close the doors.. (unless you keep the holes, you could potentially pop a window if you slam the door closed!)

oh and good luck! you're doing an awesome job!
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post Oct 24 2005, 11:11 AM
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hhhmmm... i guess i'll keep them then (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 28 2005, 09:58 AM
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well, i've got most of my metal, but now that i begin to pick, i've decided that i'll also need the inner bottom firewall.... i could fabricate little patches, but i dont want to sacrifice any strength, and concidering this is going to be a completer resoration, i want it to be as close to stock as possible.....here all the new metal...still need alot more pieces though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


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post Nov 7 2005, 05:47 PM
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going pretty slow lately... still trying to get the 75 running again.... i get my learners license in less than a month (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) i removed the drivers door sill... looks pretty good actually.... it was all solid from the jack post forward.... except for one spot....


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post Nov 7 2005, 05:48 PM
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the rusted spot cut out


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post Nov 7 2005, 05:49 PM
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i also rebuild my pedal assembly. Pretty simple.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)


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post Nov 7 2005, 05:53 PM
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i have also made my decision about suspension.... i'm going to go five lug... for the rear, im going to get eric shea's kit, and use bilsteins, and keep the stock brakes. for the front im going SC suspension, turbo tie rods, and bilsteins again. here's erics kit


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post Nov 7 2005, 10:31 PM
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Grasshopper,

I sent you a PM yesterday on possibly buying a part from you.

Did you get it?
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post Nov 8 2005, 06:24 AM
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nope,i never got it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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post Nov 8 2005, 07:08 AM
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What's involved in rebuilding the pedal assembly?
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