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dlee6204
post Jul 19 2016, 06:40 PM
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I cut a replacement panel off a parts car and before to trim it to fit.

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post Jul 19 2016, 06:47 PM
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I haven't made as much progress as I would like as of lately because I have been working on my side project... I have been building myself a media blast cabinet. Cabinet is made out of galvanized steel and is approximately '2x2'x4'. I have a few small items to complete on it before its ready for blasting but so far I am very pleased with how it turned out.

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post Jul 20 2016, 04:59 AM
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Wow nice work on that blast cabinet
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post Jul 20 2016, 08:20 AM
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Really enjoying your resto! I have to replace my rear panel so I'm following closely. Keep it going! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jul 21 2016, 06:15 PM
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I reached a milestone tonight and finished all welding underneath the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) No more molten balls of lava falling on me while I work. I installed the rear jacking triangles and completed the last few areas of welding on the floorpan.

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post Jul 21 2016, 06:22 PM
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Well, now that your out from under it I should tell you HF has leather welders aprons for < $10. Great progress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 24 2016, 06:44 PM
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I had a very productive weekend. I set out to complete the very last structural repair and replace the passenger inner rocker.


After drilling spot welds, the rocker came off quite easily. There was no shortage of nuts and acorns that came out once off. Luckily the entire inner long was solid and I had to do no additional repairs. Just wire wheel, paint, and install the new one.
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post Jul 24 2016, 06:45 PM
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Test fitting the new panels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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post Jul 24 2016, 06:50 PM
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This was the perfect opportunity to try out Eastwood's two part Epoxy in a can. I coated inside the long and the back side of a few parts that I still have to install. Overall its a pretty decent product. It sprayed well and it had more in the can than I thought. It was great for a smaller area. When I paint other areas of the car though, I will use regular spray gun epoxy.

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post Jul 24 2016, 06:58 PM
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Ready for install.
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post Jul 24 2016, 07:02 PM
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Sill plate welded on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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Ground down all my welds up top. Also Removed my door opening brace.
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Removed brace and reinstalled door. Gaps are still perfect! Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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Also installed the battery tray. I coated the backside with epoxy of both pieces before installing.
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post Jul 24 2016, 07:05 PM
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I also gave my blast cabinet a test run. I could only do very small parts because I don't have a big enough compressor (yet). Using aluminum oxide as the media.

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post Jul 24 2016, 07:17 PM
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This build has become a freight train rolling unstopably along! I love it!
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post Jul 25 2016, 07:00 PM
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Looks great Doug!
Glad your blaster is working. If you are able to get a new compressor I would recommend a two stage unit. Quincy has a nice unit. Kinda high, but will give you enough air to run your whole shop, forever.
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post Jul 30 2016, 07:38 PM
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Got the rear trunk, reinforcement, and heat shield welded in. Hopefully the back will go on tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


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post Jul 30 2016, 07:41 PM
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QUOTE(DirtyCossack @ Jul 24 2016, 09:17 PM) *

This build has become a freight train rolling unstopably along! I love it!


Thanks. I'm trying to stay as focused as possible. I'm looking forward to finishing the welding and taking a little break.
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post Jul 30 2016, 08:07 PM
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Doug Dude.....you are a one man wrecking crew....in the best sense of that term.
Well done.
Really making a lot of serious progress on your project.
Keep up the great work and keep those pics coming....
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post Jul 31 2016, 12:58 PM
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Got the rear panel welded in.

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post Jul 31 2016, 01:01 PM
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Also got the driver's side sail panel, door jamb, and rear quarter welded on. Still have some work to do where the door jamb meets the sill. Unfortunately I'm going to run out of welding gas soon so I have to get a new bottle before more progress can be made.

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post Jul 31 2016, 04:43 PM
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Very enjoyable reading,great work appears you aren't dawned by a bit of rust,keep it up and good luck getting to paint stage.
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