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> Interior Long/Firewall reinforcement, Necessity is the mother of invention
Engman
post Mar 9 2004, 05:37 PM
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Well, I have begun the work on the 74LE. I have to repair the interior longs and firewall. Front trunk work (major) will be later when it is warmer and I find the needed parts. Here are a couple of shots....


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post Mar 9 2004, 05:38 PM
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The fix part 1


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post Mar 9 2004, 05:39 PM
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post Mar 9 2004, 05:40 PM
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post Mar 9 2004, 05:41 PM
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Drivers side


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post Mar 9 2004, 05:42 PM
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Last one - holes will be put in to tack it to the long and rear


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post Mar 9 2004, 07:48 PM
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Man....good luck. I did one years ago that was at least that bad if not worse. On the east coast that's as common as an oil change! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Nice patch fabrication. Good to see another one being saved!
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post Mar 9 2004, 08:40 PM
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Looks like a great start. Good to see that your finding the time to work on the LE. Did any of the leads on front end parts work out?
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post Mar 9 2004, 09:20 PM
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Thanks! No leads on the front yet, but I am very patient.

Actually these are laser cut templates. These were the first set for test fit. Brad got me to thinking about a kit to reinforce the interior. I plan on adding holes for tack welding, couple of minor fit tweaks and reliefs for hand forming. Then If there is enough interest I may offer sets for sale. These are 16g.

I am hoping Brad will chime in with suggestions on improvements.

Brad?


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post Mar 9 2004, 10:11 PM
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16gauge, that pretty heavy. Is it really rusted thru? I haven't seen the before pics.


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post Mar 9 2004, 10:17 PM
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Hey Mark.. great job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) This is exactly what I envisioned "laser cut". I actually brought this up with a local company to have them make it for me.. it looks like I will stop and just have you do them now. I think these things will FLY off the shelf. MUCH MUCH more effective than the outside versions and much easier to install (and cover.)

It will need the "rosette" holes for welding. HUm.. now we need some advertising.


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post Mar 10 2004, 08:06 AM
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Yep the rosette holes are soon to be added. I have a couple of tiny adjustments to make to the fit and they will be done. I will send you a set so you can test fit and comment. Ship to HPH?


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post Mar 10 2004, 08:37 AM
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That set does look nice, any idea on cost for the set?
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post Mar 10 2004, 12:04 PM
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No firm pricing yet as the holes need to be added to get an accurate time for the laser. Ballpark pricing is going to be in the $100.00 range. BTW - steel prices have DOUBLED in the last two months - many places are on allocation - indicators show a lot of places will be in a real crunch in the May- June timeframe. Think of what this means to the automakers! It is real funny that this has not been in the mainstream media.


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post Mar 10 2004, 12:10 PM
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Mark, Are you going to cut openings to correspond to those in the sides of the longitudinals, like at the front near the warm air tube exit?

What's the deal with steel prices. Is this an international situation?

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post Mar 10 2004, 12:18 PM
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It is funny you should mention steel prices. Stelco in Hamilton, Ontario is a big producer of steel sheet for the auto industry and it just went into bankrupcy protection. Go figure. With steel prices doubling you would think that profits would be pretty good. I wonder, is it just that steel prices have recovered to profitable levels from a bankrupting slump? Too often we forget that a big jump in prices or profits only means that the situation is returning to normal from a bad situation. What I mean is, if a companies profit doubles from 1% ROI to 2% ROI they are not gouging the comsumer but instead are still doing very badly.
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post Mar 10 2004, 12:21 PM
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steel prices have DOUBLED in the last two months - many places are on allocation



I was talking to Tony C and a co-worker of mine about this, everyone is seeing higher prices, I'm afraid what it's going to do for my bearing kit's. I'm pretty much all out of stock and started the re-order process......

From what I understand, the price increase can be blamed on China, they are sucking up raw materials and finished metals at an alarming rate. Its going to put some places out of business I am afraid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Mar 10 2004, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(maf914 @ Mar 10 2004, 10:10 AM)
Mark, Are you going to cut openings to correspond to those in the sides of the longitudinals, like at the front near the warm air tube exit?

What's the deal with steel prices. Is this an international situation?

Mike

Good question!!! I can do that but what is th list opinion? I know theae acces holes are there, but what good are they. BTW - in final form these will be painted (cathodic e-coat).

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post Mar 10 2004, 12:25 PM
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There are several resons steel prices have gone sky-high (Ihave never seen it this high) - coke supplier has a fire in one of the mines, China has been buying literally all of our steel scrap (steel scrap prices have doubled as a result), Answan Dam is consuming about 5% of all steel produced worldwide and the economy for steel goods has picked up due to low mortgage rates.


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post Mar 10 2004, 12:40 PM
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Here's a take on how I fixed mine several years back.Pic is about 4 years old.
Ya can see how much a piece of shit I started with.So who could make it any worse.Right.
Made my longs from 12GA.
As for steel price.I work as an estimator here in a fab/machine shop.Right now I buying steel sheet and plate at about 42-45cents/lb.
2-3 months ago I was buying it at 25-27cents/lb.
Do the math
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