GT fenders:"If I had it to do over again, I'd....", For those of you who have put them on. |
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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: 388 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) |
r_towle |
Feb 26 2009, 11:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I feel that ScottyB did the best write up on how to put them on not only fast, put very cost effective.
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Todd Enlund |
Feb 26 2009, 11:23 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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