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Another 6 Emerging from the Black Hole Slowly coming back to Earth, Now made it to Spain the journey continues |
Cairo94507 |
Sep 12 2021, 07:16 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,173 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Well, not in SoCal but in Oakland there is a Celette bench at Moal Coach builders. They just had a 914-6 on it. Just a thought- it's 6 hours north of you and maybe an option.
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KELTY360 |
Sep 12 2021, 08:53 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,102 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice work Rick. I remember Juergen's car when it was prowling the PNW. I hesitate to ask what happened to that -6 you got in SoCal after it was centered on a post. I have it. Sourcing parts. It's on the Celette. Good to hear it’s still in the queue. Interesting car that deserved to be saved. |
rick 918-S |
Sep 14 2022, 06:31 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,840 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Photo for 914 day. If all goes as planned paint very soon... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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rgalla9146 |
Sep 14 2022, 06:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,676 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Beautiful ! Great work. |
Cairo94507 |
Sep 14 2022, 06:42 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,173 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Terrific work. Can't wait to see it in color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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ConeDodger |
Sep 14 2022, 07:26 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,877 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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rick 918-S |
Sep 14 2022, 09:05 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,840 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Root_Werks |
Sep 14 2022, 09:25 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,539 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Dang that's a lot of work to this point. Cool update pic on 9-14!
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rick 918-S |
Feb 4 2023, 09:18 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,840 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I received a door that was delivered from the tail of a comet. Early observations sent streaming thru to me by email showed promise. Bill Brunner was very helpful in getting this candidate to Area 51 Werks. The door was as stated and shown in the photos and the price was fair. Once it arrived it hit the operating table. Here is the process of preping for a new life.
Several layers of foriegn matter were removed to expose what was suspected had occurred at the hands of early space pioneers with skills and abliity to pilot a ship but no working knowledge of repairing astroid damage. The California Rivets hanging through the back side of the skin were exposed and welded closed. The dent was pulled by tacking tig rod to the surface and using light pressure while tapping on the surface to lift the dents. Several hours were spent with a shrinking disc and other tools to work out the damage. The horizontal marks are low spots and the vertical marks are high spots. There were a couple reasons the inner frame was removed. As you can see there was a big chunk hacked out of the door for some strange addition for the reproduction of sound as well as cracks from metal fatigue. Once this section was removed access to the outer skin repair were made much easier. This repair section came from the original door that came with the car. This is the test fit and trim ready to tig back in. There is still work to be completed to clean up the inside of the door to accept epoxy but were are finally nearing the end. I have 5 left doors here and this is the best one. |
Cairo94507 |
Feb 4 2023, 09:22 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,173 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Outstanding workmanship and a great door for the project now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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rick 918-S |
Feb 4 2023, 09:30 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,840 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Outstanding workmanship and a great door for the project now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yes thanks to Bill for offering it up. It is very rust free. |
76-914 |
Feb 4 2023, 10:03 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,654 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Very nice work Metal Master. Was the advantage of welding TIG rods to the skin as opposed to using standard spot weld studs about more control when pulling and massaging the metal? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I'd love to see a video from you using a shrink disc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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rick 918-S |
Feb 4 2023, 10:20 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,840 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Very nice work Metal Master. Was the advantage of welding TIG rods to the skin as opposed to using standard spot weld studs about more control when pulling and massaging the metal? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I'd love to see a video from you using a shrink disc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I have a stud gun but never use it. The tip is spring loaded which requires you to use down force to set the pin. Often the pin creates a crater and sinks the panel. Also you see guys using a slide hammer to jerk the damage out. This to me, is counter productive. I just use a lever (visegrip and verious blocks) an tap the outer edge of the damage to raise the low metal. |
930cabman |
Feb 4 2023, 10:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,834 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Very nice work Metal Master. Was the advantage of welding TIG rods to the skin as opposed to using standard spot weld studs about more control when pulling and massaging the metal? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I'd love to see a video from you using a shrink disc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I have a stud gun but never use it. The tip is spring loaded which requires you to use down force to set the pin. Often the pin creates a crater and sinks the panel. Also you see guys using a slide hammer to jerk the damage out. This to me, is counter productive. I just use a lever (visegrip and verious blocks) an tap the outer edge of the damage to raise the low metal. Doesn't matter how/what it's called, the technique you are using is working great. Thank you for the tip. Moving metal is an art, much of the old arts are going, going, .... |
mb911 |
Feb 4 2023, 03:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,422 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That’s a great tip. Never ever thought of that. A great idea.
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Daiberl |
Feb 6 2023, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 574 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 10,497 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Outstanding work and I can't wait to get the car back and to start putting everything back together!
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Front yard mechanic |
Feb 6 2023, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Top notch work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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KELTY360 |
Feb 6 2023, 08:14 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,102 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Outstanding work and I can't wait to get the car back and to start putting everything back together! Hi Juergen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) You've put your car in great hands. Bet you're glad to see the progress. |
rick 918-S |
Feb 18 2023, 02:42 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,840 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Blasted the shell. Treated the inner shell with rust disolver three times. Used an encapsulator primer on the inner as well as the seal channel made sure the encapsulator coated the reinforcement where I was unable to clean. You know that place these doors rust from the inside out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Welded up the places where the inner structure cracks over time. Welded the inner structure back in. Attached image(s) |
rhodyguy |
Feb 18 2023, 10:51 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,207 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
WOW!
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