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dlee6204
post Apr 4 2012, 09:36 PM
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So its been a while since my last update. Lots of work has been going on... I'll add some tonight then more to come soon...


Here is the seam for the rear fender before welding it up
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I had to replace a small section too. Sail panel holes were also welded up.
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post Apr 4 2012, 09:37 PM
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post Apr 4 2012, 09:39 PM
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The driver's side also had some rust

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post Apr 4 2012, 09:42 PM
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Everything welded up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Apr 4 2012, 09:52 PM
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Front fenders also needed to be partially replaced. Passenger side had some damage that was cut out before it came to me.

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Replacement piece tacked on
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post Apr 4 2012, 09:56 PM
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My spot welds came out stealthy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

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Seams finished off, bumper clip welded on, paint stripped. The side marker hole has since been filled too.
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post Apr 4 2012, 10:04 PM
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Driver's side got a similar treatment

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post Apr 4 2012, 10:33 PM
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post Apr 5 2012, 08:34 AM
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Nice work sectioning those fenders.
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post Apr 5 2012, 10:22 AM
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Holy crap, nice work. I thought i had horrible rust. but, your work has shown me a lot. keep it up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 5 2012, 04:02 PM
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Wow...awesome work! Keep it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Apr 5 2012, 05:55 PM
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Man Chris,

Looks like you got the right guy on this...

Doug, any chance random people could stop by and watch you work.

I am stoked to see another NC Teener

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post Apr 5 2012, 06:48 PM
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What are you using to grind those welds?
Good Job!!
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post Apr 5 2012, 08:02 PM
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I use a 36 grit flapper disk to cut back most of it, then follow up with an 80 grit to finish it off.
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post Apr 5 2012, 08:07 PM
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I am stoked to see another NC Teener

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Anybody can literally stop by anytime and shoot the breeze. I'm always up for meeting new people and talking cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Apr 5 2012, 08:20 PM
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Here a few pictures of the front hood. Overall it had about 6 dimples and one bigger goofy dent. A little hammer and dolly work took care of most of it. No filler for this hood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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I should add that after I've gotten done with a repair, I hit it with some rattle can primer so it doesn't rust. All of which will be removed before I hit the areas with epoxy primer.
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post Apr 5 2012, 08:31 PM
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The Pass. rear fender has numerous dents and low spots. Only a couple of them will need hammering out, the rest will smooth over with some sanding and primer.Attached Image

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In case anyone was wondering what happens when you powdercoat the body, the lead filler liquifies.
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And this one has me stumped... There was a spot of lead filler underneath the targa bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


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post Apr 5 2012, 08:52 PM
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And here is my biggest accomplishment so far.

The driver's side rear fender had a really nasty dent in the back. It was my goal to get the dent pulled out and repair it so that it will need no filler. It was a lot of work but mission accomplished. Tools used: hammer, dollies, stud gun and puller, metal files and a big ole shrinking disk.

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After I got the panel into shape, I started filing the top of the area to get it smooth.
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This shows some low spots after I started filing
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More or less finished. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I wish I would have taken better pictures throughout the process.
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post Apr 7 2012, 07:39 PM
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Looks pretty damn amazing from my house Doug! We gonna take first at pebble beach with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 8 2012, 05:03 PM
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I Doug I have a basement you can have! Your a keeper. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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