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GT fenders:"If I had it to do over again, I'd....", For those of you who have put them on. |
Zeke |
Jan 10 2009, 04:18 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
I've always thought that the best way to begin a project is to ask those who have been there before.
I have a 914 here and some GT fenders to weld on. Being somewhat of a panel beater and welder, I'm going to use the typical methods, Clecos for mock up, panel clamps for alignment and a MIG welder to tack. The only departure from what I've done in the past is that I'm going to butt weld the fenders using oxy/acetylene with a micro (or aircraft torch) and some ER70S-6 rod, which is very malleable post weld. I will dolly all the welds as I go before any grinding. If necessary, I will shrink as I go as well. From the best info I can find, this is how the factory did things like GT's and some of the 911 factory race cars. I usually go over my welds with a light on the back side looking for pinholes and braze them. As further insurance, I use lead over the seem as needed to finish. However, I know there are a couple of pitfalls to watch for and that's why I'm posting. I've seen some incredibly nice work here. I hope to be that best welds thread for 2009. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Zeke |
Jan 11 2009, 01:47 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
Thanks much for all the replies and help. I think I have enough referrences in this thread. Just one thing, anyone have a GT flared car local to the greater Long Beach CA area? I'd really like to take a close look and maybe pull a soft cloth tape measure here and there.
I'll buy breakfast or whatever. BTW, this should be a metal flared car and a nice job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Please send an email. |
Wes V |
Jan 11 2009, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
Just one thing, anyone have a GT flared car local to the greater Long Beach CA area? Zeke; Define "local". I live in the west end of the San Fernando Valley and I'd have no problem with you coming by to see the current results of my installation. I'm the guy that wrote the "performanceforum" page linked to on the first page. I'm by no means a "pro", but it may be worth while just to get ideas. Wes Vann |
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