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Rebuiding Inside-out |
bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 08:54 PM
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#761
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I want chrome. TBD if I can get these refinished.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 08:55 PM
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#762
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Working on the rear bumper today.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 08:56 PM
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#763
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Here's how the PO filled the towing eye hole, with a sheet metal patch brazed on the inside.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 08:57 PM
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#764
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
After some grinding to clear up the hole. Looks a bit ragged.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 08:58 PM
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#765
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This is a chrome bumper, but the PO attacked it with sandpaper before painting it black.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:01 PM
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#766
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The rear bumper has a few minor dings but is in good shape overall.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:03 PM
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#767
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The front bumper also looked pretty good--at first.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:04 PM
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#768
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The right side has some issues.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:05 PM
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#769
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
How about a custom dog bone--half thickness?
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:06 PM
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#770
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The corner contour looked OK...
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:07 PM
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#771
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
But after a big of work with the wire wheel, surprise! That's about 1/2 inch of bondo.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:09 PM
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#772
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The inside also shows how the fender got crimped.
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2020, 09:09 PM
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#773
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
After removing the rest of the bondo, it looks pretty ugly.
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Kansas 914 |
Jun 13 2020, 08:12 AM
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#774
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hi Bob,
I "might" have a set of bumpers for you. They were painted body color when I bought the car - but there is usually a reason they got painted. Let me know if you want to have a look. |
bkrantz |
Jun 13 2020, 09:02 PM
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#775
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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bkrantz |
Jun 13 2020, 09:03 PM
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#776
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Today, I remember to strip the engine lid (torsion bars, latch peg)--and also made sure it had no surprises.
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bkrantz |
Jun 14 2020, 07:14 PM
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#777
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Spent a few frustrating hours working on the front bumper end today.
Here is how much the end profile is off, compared to the other side. Attached thumbnail(s) |
bkrantz |
Jun 14 2020, 07:15 PM
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#778
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The inside view shows the severe crimping.
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bkrantz |
Jun 14 2020, 07:16 PM
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#779
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I used my press to try to unfold some of the damage, with partial success.
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bkrantz |
Jun 14 2020, 07:17 PM
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#780
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I got the profile a bit better, but still off.
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