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post Apr 26 2020, 09:07 PM
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Anyway, I kept working the lid edge and got things a bit better before quitting.


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post Apr 26 2020, 09:08 PM
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Looks good enough for a 10 foot car, but I want better.


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post Apr 26 2020, 09:59 PM
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Great pic here Bob.
Well...spend a bit more time tweaking the trailing edge of your rear "bonnet" and I think you'll be very satisfied with the result.

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Man....a ton of body work is coming your way, eh Mate?


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Anyway, I kept working the lid edge and got things a bit better before quitting.
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post Apr 27 2020, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Apr 26 2020, 09:59 PM) *

Great pic here Bob.
Well...spend a bit more time tweaking the trailing edge of your rear "bonnet" and I think you'll be very satisfied with the result.

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Man....a ton of body work is coming your way, eh Mate?


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Anyway, I kept working the lid edge and got things a bit better before quitting.



Yep, I consider bodywork the next phase, or two. First, I want to work the metal to get it as good as I can, and then later need only some thin filler.
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post Apr 27 2020, 08:22 PM
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I decided to take a break from the rear, and work on the front left fender. To get enough flex in the outer curve next to the turn signal hole, I had to cut slots in the flange. Once I got the profile correct, I welded the flange. Things got rigid again and held the correct curve.


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post Apr 27 2020, 08:24 PM
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Next, I welded all the puller holes from the PO repair. And, I committed to my first mod: shaving off the warts, and filled those holes as well.

Sorry, I should have told purists to look away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Apr 27 2020, 08:29 PM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Apr 27 2020, 08:24 PM) *

Next, I welded all the puller holes from the PO repair. And, I committed to my first mod: shaving off the warts, and filled those holes as well.

Sorry, I should have told purists to look away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Dude. I've discovered I'm much more of a purist than I thought, but even I couldn't bear to put those ugly warts back on my car. It looks so much nicer without them.

Watching your work is really awe inspiring. I know you said this isn't your first rodeo, but just how many rodeos have you had? Watching your work is inspiring and - a little annoying. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Apr 27 2020, 08:30 PM
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After grinding the welds, I got the fender shape about 90% right.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:16 PM
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To get the next 5% I am going beyond where I stopped in the past (and where I would use thicker filler to get the final profile).

So I am trying to learn new tools and techniques. Like using a template gauge, and taking profiles from an unmolested fender to guide my work on the victim fender.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:17 PM
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Take the curve from here...


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:18 PM
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And use it to judge the work here. Gaps still need work.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:19 PM
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Getting closer to 95%.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:20 PM
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And after some additional work by eye and feel. I have another new technique to try for even more refinement.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:21 PM
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But meanwhile, plugging the wart holes on the right side.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:22 PM
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This fender also needs some shaping, especially along the front and lower corner.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:23 PM
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Working through the welding list.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:24 PM
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And getting started on the shaping list.


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post Apr 28 2020, 08:45 PM
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This man knows no fear.....go get 'em Bob.
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post Apr 29 2020, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Apr 28 2020, 08:45 PM) *

This man knows no fear.....go get 'em Bob.


Maybe too dumb to know any better--but still happy!
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post Apr 29 2020, 07:47 PM
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I only had about 30 minutes in the garage today. I spend most of the day listening to and grading student presentations (senior thesis projects), and then did a stint of yard work to keep the boss happy.

I did have time to mark reference lines on the right front fender, check the profiles, and do a bit of banging.


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