914-6 conversion/ rusturation GT style, EFI is done Options

[mb911]

Now note that thr other side had nothing like this so was it driver side only?

Here's a pic of my pass side. I'm assuming this looked the same as the driver's originally.

Interesting.. My car had zero evidence of that on the passenger side.. I will sleep on it but I may omit that as it screams a bad idea..

[mb911]

I put the other sail on today. Gotta finish weld but fit was perfect.. Great parts..

[Dion]

Your not pestering at all.. I am set at the number 2 tap on my Hobart handler with about 75 on wirespeed.. This allows the penetration side to have good fusion as it will be ground flush..
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Ben, interpreting this as “low heat” and a faster wire speed for
this gauge of metal. I’ve been playing with settings.
Sometimes it seems appropriate and some not so.
It may very well be my technique and moving too quickly.
Just taking it all in. Thanks.

[mb911]

[quote name='Dion' date='Feb 21 2018, 07:23 AM' post='2581631']
Your not pestering at all.. I am set at the number 2 tap on my Hobart handler with about 75 on wirespeed.. This allows the penetration side to have good fusion as it will be ground flush..
[/quote]


Ben, interpreting this as “low heat” and a faster wire speed for
this gauge of metal. I’ve been playing with settings.
Sometimes it seems appropriate and some not so.
It may very well be my technique and moving too quickly.
Just taking it all in. Thanks.
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Wire speed is = to amps= heat .

Voltage is potential amps.

They work together much like a gear selection in the car.. Gas pedal is equal to the wire speed..

Hope that makes a bit more sense.

[mb911]

Was able to finish the welding on the sale today.. Now to hammer and dolly then grind flush. Also hung the door quickly. Gaps are pretty good. The front though is a bit far and from memory I remember it big so I need to address that..

[mb911]

[GeorgeRud]

It looks like there won’t be much original metal left when you’re done! Should be nice and solid however with good metal everywhere. Keep going!

[mb911]

It looks like there won’t be much original metal left when you’re done! Should be nice and solid however with good metal everywhere. Keep going!

That is for sure..

[mb911]

Well nothing done this weekend as at an ice fishing derby and didn't catch a thing.. The plan for this week though is to try to do some more grinding and pin hole filling.. Gotta get this thing in primer..

[Cairo94507]

Hey Ben - the angle of that photo makes it look (to me) like the door is "stretched" about 6" longer than stock. I know it is not BTW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[mepstein]

Hey Ben - the angle of that photo makes it look (to me) like the door is "stretched" about 6" longer than stock. I know it is not BTW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Ben is building the 2+2 version.

[mb911]

Hey Ben - the angle of that photo makes it look (to me) like the door is "stretched" about 6" longer than stock. I know it is not BTW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Lol.. Funny isn't it..


Yes 2+2

[mb911]

I spent some time today cleaning up as I was vehicle less as the spray in bedliner was going on today. Did do a little hammering on tje2 welds to reshape.. Then brazed the top of door jamb as what the factory had done on my car both sides.. Pretty easy .. Tomorrow morning schedule is grinding.. Really running out of things to weld..

Gotta do the antenna hole and a small repair on driver side fender and then back to the passenger side..

Soon I have to figure out if a small portable sand blaster will clean up a few areas that I have not figured out how to get at yet..

Anyone have experience with the small units?

[restore2seater]

Anyone have experience with the small units?

Really? Your asking that question in this forum? Let the jokes begin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[mepstein]

We use the ~$80 harbour freight pressure blaster quite a bit. It’s needs a good bit of compressor behind it. You should do it outside. Use a hood and good respirator. #00 sand.

[mb911]

I have access to a small 5 gallon sized blaster.. Might try that.. I have a decent sized compressor that should work for the areas I need done..

[mb911]

This morning finished removing all of the braces and ground/blended/sanded. Still need to do more but if you see how I operate I try to do it in stages as to take my time.. I will next hammer straight the weld areas so I can further blend

[mbseto]

Can you talk more about hammering the welds? I know this is standard practice, but just guessing as to why. Sinking the metal down so that not as much needs to be ground off to make it flush?

[mb911]

Can you talk more about hammering the welds? I know this is standard practice, but just guessing as to why. Sinking the metal down so that not as much needs to be ground off to make it flush?

Basically what you are doing is stress relieving the heat affected zone allowing the parent material to be shaped as it should be then grind the high spots of the weld so a good blend can happen.. My concern always with a blend is that the parent material can get really thin very easily and possibly crack later this is why I typically don't go flush and will use a small amount of filler..

[bbrock]

I have access to a small 5 gallon sized blaster.. Might try that.. I have a decent sized compressor that should work for the areas I need done..

I have the HF 40 lb. blaster and it works well. I'm using crushed glass for media. My only problem is finding a hood that doesn't cost a fortune and doesn't fog up. I just bought one on Amazon that got good reviews but I haven't tested.