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Richard Casto |
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Ok, while rebuilding the rotted out passenger longitudinal on my car I came up with an idea. How about a port that can be used for access to the interior of the longitudinal for inspection and other purposes. For example while my passenger side is going to be fine after I reconstruct it, I "think" the driver side is golden, however, I don't know for sure. Even if it is good, I would like to treat the interior of the driver side with some type of rust proofing (Metal Ready and then POR 15 most likely). But how do I get into that section without cutting a hole and then welding it back?
Here is my idea. In the front fender well there is a small area that if it had a port cut in, would allow you to view and/or access the entire length of the longitudinal. Items like the heater tubes and brackets will be somewhat in your way, but otherwise it is a straight shot down the length from here. I was thinking that a hole (maybe 1" in diameter or so) could be cut in the wall. Some type of "bung" (large diameter flat nut) could be welded in place and then a plug could be screwed into the bung. You could seal the threads with your sealent of choice, etc. to keep anything from getting in. An example of using this would be that a wand used to spray Metal Ready or thinned POR 15 should be easily snaked down the length via this. Every few years you could open it up and check to make sure things are OK. I don't like cutting up the car to do custom stuff, but I think this is maybe something I can live with. In the photo below is where I am thinking about doing this. ![]() I have looked at McMaster-Carr and I can't find a flat nut or some other type of weldable nut or bung that is of large enough diameter (1" or so). I think the plug is going to be easier to source than the bung. I would prefer metric threads, but I am thinking if I have any hope it might end up NPT or some other non-metric thread. Any ideas for source of a large diameter bung or how to create my own (i.e. thread 1/4" metal plate to make my own)? Is this a good idea or not? Opinions welcome! |
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I was thinking along the same route. I was planning on welding in a patch when done. But isn't there a bracket in the way that prevents getting towards the back? I was thinking there is a bracket for the sound absorber in the front. I haven't torn one down to see. As far as the patch goes, a good epoxy would work to hold a oversize patch in place. A little heat and it could be removed for later inspection.
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I was thinking along the same route. I was planning on welding in a patch when done. But isn't there a bracket in the way that prevents getting towards the back? I was thinking there is a bracket for the sound absorber in the front. I haven't torn one down to see. As far as the patch goes, a good epoxy would work to hold a oversize patch in place. A little heat and it could be removed for later inspection. There are two brackets that go top to bottom that hold the heater tube metal pipes. But they don't cover the entire width. It's tight, but you should still be able to see the entire length in some places. If I can't find a good source for a large bung and plug (cue Beavis and Butt-head laughter) I may just cut a hole, do my treatment, weld it back up and cross my fingers. |
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