What are you using to grind down your welds?
They look great.
I've been using an abrasive wheel followed by a flapper disc, but it takes me forever to get the welds cleaned up.
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QUOTE(bobhasissues @ Jul 26 2010, 08:31 AM) 
What are you using to grind down your welds?
They look great.
I've been using an abrasive wheel followed by a flapper disc, but it takes me forever to get the welds cleaned up.
I use a 4 1/2" grinder with 60 grit to knock down the high stuff. I then use a 3" 3M 80 grit sanding disk on a high speed grinder. To finish it off I use one of those abrasive sponge pads on my drill motor.
I've finally got lights in my garage. That and the slacker thread gave me some motivation to start working on the car again. Unfortunately, I'm just in time to have winter freeze me out of there again. 
I'm installing a 22mm bar that came out of a car I cut up.
I still need to weld the plates in and replace the bushings. Eric, GPR and Pelican didn't have them. The operator at Pelican gave me a number to call to get them from the manufacturer. They're about $5 a piece. Unfortunately after shipping it was like $22 bucks. 
Welded in and waiting on bushings..
Front suspension bits coming together.
Cool, glad to see work has started again on this project. Hope you get lots of work done before winter sets in.
Thanks Jamie. I'm vowing to brave the cold until my parts stash runs out. I bought a bunch of stuff from Eric that has been sitting in boxes for months. Paint will have to wait until it warms up though. I debated waiting to bolt stuff on until I painted it but figured I'd be more motivated if I saw some progress. Worse case is I take stuff back apart or just tape and mask the shiney bits.
Installing turbo tie rods. Couldn't find the universal inner tie rod tool at any flaps. I ended up buying a cheap 1 1/4" wrench and grinding it thinner.
Great thread John. You're making good progress even though you started back in 08 like me. I find it's always an exercise in focus.
Keep it up.
Keep it up.
great work!!!
did you use the shrinking disc on wrinkled flare ?
did you use the shrinking disc on wrinkled flare ?
Thanks guys. I wish it was just focus holding me back. It's mostly the lack of spare cash and time. I haven't tried the disk yet. I plan to after a bunch of practice.
I haven't touched it in a few weeks. Its pheasant and deer season now.
I haven't touched it in a few weeks. Its pheasant and deer season now.
more intestersted thread !!!!
good good job !!!!!
good good job !!!!!
Winter froze me out of the garage but I'm starting to get some more parts together. Eric hooked me up with a set of rebuilt S calipers and I picked up a Bosch dizzy for my 2.4 off of ebay.
Any recommendations for a place to send the dizzy for a rebuild?
Any recommendations for a place to send the dizzy for a rebuild?
QUOTE(jmill @ Jul 18 2010, 05:00 PM)
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jul 18 2010, 07:42 PM)
That butt welded seam came out so nice I bet you hated to have to cut it out!
Your not joking. I had to do so serious soul searching on that one. I sat in the garage for a 1/2 hour trying to figure out if I really wanted to do the flares. I came up with the fact that it was a bent up 1.7 destined to be cut up for parts. I saved it from that fate. The fact that this one is going to be on the road is a bonus. I went with the flares.
I tried to weld the flares on as careful as I butt welded the stock fender. I bought those Intergrips from Eastwood. I don't like them. The gap was too big and they didn't line up the panels flush. I tossed them over my shoulder. Any place that the two panels lined up perfect I spot welded. I then used deep throat vice grips, a dolly block and a hammer to line up the rest of the seam. I'm hoping when I grind off the weld it'll look as nice as the stock fender.
I can't see how guys weld flares on in a day. It took me several hours just to get one lined up right and tacked. I guess it gets easier with practice.
I am surprised that the intergrips didn't work out. Have not tried them, but looks like it would even the metal out well for a good butt weld.
It must have been pretty difficult to cut out that fender after all that work.
Dave
QUOTE(arkitect @ Mar 7 2012, 10:34 PM)
I am surprised that the intergrips didn't work out. Have not tried them, but looks like it would even the metal out well for a good butt weld.
It must have been pretty difficult to cut out that fender after all that work.
Dave
The intergrips hold the material straight directly under the clamp. The problem is you can't weld there. I found it better to use deep vice grips and spot right next to the jaws. Vice grips hold the material much tighter. The little wing nut on the intergrip cant apply the same clamping force.
Finallly have two headlight buckets in. I also repaired the front driver side panel and hood seal area. Once I finish up the front flare install I'll paint the front of the car.
Progress!
Saw a 2.2T on Pelican and decided to buy it. It arrived today. I needed a bunch of stuff for my 2.4 . This fit the bill and the price was right.
That's golden! Love the small 6.
Love that motor! so much fun!
I have a 2.2 in mine and love it! It's a blast to drive. 
QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Apr 3 2012, 09:58 AM)
Love that motor! so much fun!
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Apr 3 2012, 10:07 AM)
I have a 2.2 in mine and love it! It's a blast to drive.
Are you guys running the T,E or S?
I love the 2.4 with E cams and S crank. Very fun to drive on the street without the temperment of the S cams, IMHO
QUOTE(stuttgart46 @ Apr 3 2012, 04:00 PM)
I love the 2.4 with E cams and S crank. Very fun to drive on the street without the temperment of the S cams, IMHO
The S & E cranks are counter weighted on the 2.2 unlike the T but I believe you mean S pistons and cylinders.
This is how my engine was built by Jeff(sixnotfour)
2.2L E cam motor. S spec: Heads, intake, pistons, & Zenith carbs.
2.2L E cam motor. S spec: Heads, intake, pistons, & Zenith carbs.
Gonna be a smoke'n car John! 
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Apr 3 2012, 05:16 PM)
Gonna be a smoke'n car John!
Thanks Eric. Hopefully it gets done in my lifetime.
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Apr 3 2012, 04:59 PM)
This is how my engine was built by Jeff(sixnotfour)
2.2L E cam motor. S spec: Heads, intake, pistons, & Zenith carbs.
That's a nice engine. My plan is 2.2 S pistons, S heads, 2.4 CW crank, Solex cams and Weber carbs. Unfortunately, I don't have the cash for the p&c's at the moment so I'll do a rebuild on the T motor while I save up for parts. If I use my 2.4 CW crank straight out of the shoot I won't have to split the case to change to the S p&c's.
QUOTE(jmill @ Apr 3 2012, 07:36 PM)
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Apr 3 2012, 04:59 PM)
This is how my engine was built by Jeff(sixnotfour)
2.2L E cam motor. S spec: Heads, intake, pistons, & Zenith carbs.
That's a nice engine. My plan is 2.2 S pistons, S heads, 2.4 CW crank, Solex cams and Weber carbs. Unfortunately, I don't have the cash for the p&c's at the moment so I'll do a rebuild on the T motor while I save up for parts. If I use my 2.4 CW crank straight out of the shoot I won't have to split the case to change to the S p&c's.
Thanks! Sounds like you're going to be building a great engine too! I would to eventually upgrade to Webers but as long as my Zenith's keep working and I can find parts for them than their is no reason to change. That is why I PM'ed you about the Zenith's on the engine you bought. It's been hard enough for me to find some one with one part and even harder to find them complete.
I'm liking your work and this thread!
QUOTE(seanery @ May 27 2012, 08:29 PM)
I'm liking your work and this thread!
Thanks. I needed that to help get me motivated again.
I haven't had much time to work on it lately. Spring soccer season has me in a holding pattern. I did buy paint and almost finished up the passenger side flare. Not a whole lot of visual progress, though. I'm hoping to get the bodywork and paint done before winter sets in.
Time for a little 
Slacker! 
Slacker!
I had planned on painting the car before I put it together. Plans change. I need to get this thing rolling. After 2 years without progress I need some motivation. Driving it down the road is what I need.
Cleaned up the 911 hubs with oven cleaner. Didn't get them perfect but close enough for the girls I run with. Installed new bearings. What a total PITA. Even after baking hubs at 250 and using a 20 ton press they were difficult. Not looking forward to doing that again. Installed new rotors and S calipers (thanks Eric). A day or two more on the front's and I'll move to the rear.
Cleaned up the 911 hubs with oven cleaner. Didn't get them perfect but close enough for the girls I run with. Installed new bearings. What a total PITA. Even after baking hubs at 250 and using a 20 ton press they were difficult. Not looking forward to doing that again. Installed new rotors and S calipers (thanks Eric). A day or two more on the front's and I'll move to the rear.
I saw you front hub post but the wifi where I'm staying went down so I couldn't comment. 
Keep after it!
Keep after it!
I couldn't help but bump this thread. Life has a way of taking over project time. You have a great start on nice car John. Pick a small project and your one step closer. 
Thanks for the bump Rick. This project has been stalled long enough. I was looking it over last week and started to get the itch to work on it again. Next thing you know I was logged onto the World. I then found Ben just down the road from me looking to make everything I need to finish it. I also just happened to have parts that he needs for his project. Sometimes timing is everything.
Great work and an awesome thread!
Just read your thread John. Awesome work! Keep at it.
QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Dec 22 2015, 01:23 AM)
Great work and an awesome thread!
QUOTE(Dion @ Dec 27 2015, 04:54 PM)
Just read your thread John. Awesome work! Keep at it.
Thanks guys, I'm trying. Unfortunately, my weekends are booked for a bit. I made the mistake of buying a bunch of Christmas presents I need to install or build. So it's an alarm and stereo install for my sons car and making bedroom furniture for my daughter. When do kids usually move out?
QUOTE(jmill @ Dec 27 2015, 07:42 PM)
QUOTE(lonewolfe @ Dec 22 2015, 01:23 AM)
Great work and an awesome thread!
QUOTE(Dion @ Dec 27 2015, 04:54 PM)
Just read your thread John. Awesome work! Keep at it.
Thanks guys, I'm trying. Unfortunately, my weekends are booked for a bit. I made the mistake of buying a bunch of Christmas presents I need to install or build. So it's an alarm and stereo install for my sons car and making bedroom furniture for my daughter. When do kids usually move out?
They don't. Well sometimes they do. But sometimes they come back.
QUOTE(jmill @ Dec 27 2015, 06:42 PM)
Thanks guys, I'm trying. Unfortunately, my weekends are booked for a bit. I made the mistake of buying a bunch of Christmas presents I need to install or build. So it's an alarm and stereo install for my sons car and making bedroom furniture for my daughter. When do kids usually move out?
Ditto, they don't! It's either getting tougher for them - or we're just getting softer.
John, when we gonna see those new 17" wheels/tires on? Keep at it.
QUOTE(3d914 @ Feb 7 2017, 01:44 PM)
Ditto, they don't! It's either getting tougher for them - or we're just getting softer.
John, when we gonna see those new 17" wheels/tires on? Keep at it.
Thanks for the bump Gerard. It seems my fun money takes a hit every time I turn around. Ben (mb911) keeps me motivated and has talked me off the ledge a few times. I'm hoping to have it on the wheels by the end of March. It may only be there for a picture or I may cruise it with the 1.7 for a bit. Then it will go back on jack stands for the 6 install.
Keeping my fingers crossed that the fun money holds out long enough.
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