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bcaschera
post Feb 3 2010, 05:38 PM
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The turn signal pods are just begging to be stuffed with some nice HID lamps. I found some high/low HID's from PIAA and i believe they would fit nicely. The only problem being the cover and the price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) . This project looks great by the way... I wish i had half the tools and 1/8 the skills you have. Keep it up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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post Feb 3 2010, 06:24 PM
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The recent copy of Exellence provided a few extreme ideas.
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post Feb 15 2010, 10:46 PM
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The Redhead has me stirred up!!!


Need to take it out on some 16 gauge steel.

Ok,
Fabricate the closing plate at the rear of the left outer long (rocker to us body guys)

Start with a big flat piece of 16 gauge steel. A little bending in the brake. Some trimming and there you go.


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post Feb 21 2010, 10:45 PM
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The Red Head has me really stirred up! And she probably still has the link I sent her 8 months ago. I do care about her.

Left inner long has been repaired. Last will see of it. Should have signed my initials on the inside before I closed it up.

Next: Prepare the new outer long. Fit and add a sleeve for the infamous Hail butt weld. Sleeves make the joint twice as strong and provide a solid joint to burn in without blowing holes. A tight fitting backer is the key to a good structural joint. Really not a butt weld but a modified butt/ lap... kind of.


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post Feb 21 2010, 10:48 PM
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Test fit of the Left Outer Long. Check for level and top and bottom flanges.
Clamp in place.

Punch the requisite holes and grind the flanges as appropriate.


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post Feb 21 2010, 10:49 PM
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Lets burn some metal. Alchemy!!

Grinding the plugs is next. BTW.. the upper flange was welded on the inside as I pre-drilled the holes on the inner long. Makes for a better cleaner finished product on the outside.


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post Feb 21 2010, 11:09 PM
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I removed the brace just above the inner long before I welded the outer together.
The door gap stayed perfect.

Lot of talk lately on the site about twisted chassis when welding in roll cages and long reinforcements.

The only conclusion is "Occums Razor".. aka welding to fast. I burned the outer long in about 45 minutes while piping in air flow with an air nozzle laying inside the long. Just a bleed of air flow to cool the metal as I plugged along.

I would say I generated the same amount of heat welding the outer long as installing an Engman reinforcement. Weld slowly! Take your time.


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post Feb 27 2010, 03:38 PM
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Did ya notice the hinges? Weight Watchers for Fat Girls style.


Jeff, What method did you use to get the support bar out of the hinge?

(nevermind...upon further inspection, it looks to still be in place.)
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post Feb 28 2010, 02:56 AM
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Hi Eric
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post Feb 28 2010, 02:58 AM
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A few mnutes to play...

Final fitting of the rear outer rocker closing plate. Burn it in! I will grind all the welds down tomorrow.


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post Feb 28 2010, 03:06 AM
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Ok shit that hurts. Anyone who works with sheetmetal is gonna get a "hurts donut" inevitably. Got this one when the vise grip slipped and banged my knuckle on the edge where the qtr panel is cut off for access. Yep it went to the bone and was a bleeder. Probably should have gotten 3-4 stitches. No time but cyanoacrylate closed it right up.


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post Feb 28 2010, 08:05 AM
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Nice work Jeff! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) REAlly nice gash! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 28 2010, 09:07 AM
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A little lemon and salt on there and I bet the vodka would go down really fast! Nice thread Jeff, lots of great info for peeps of all levels here. Thanks for all the extra time spent on pics and documentation. It takes enough time just getting the work done.
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post Feb 28 2010, 09:25 AM
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Wow; Jeff you are one talented man. Any chance you might move to Alamo California anytime soon? I would love to have your skill set.
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post Feb 28 2010, 10:40 AM
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I WAS married to a red head!! Say no more I fully understand!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 28 2010, 11:14 AM
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One way to get some "gash" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 1 2010, 11:55 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Feb 28 2010, 09:14 AM) *

One way to get some "gash" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


It was the Nurse's recommendation to apply (cyanoacrylate) to my wound. Reminded me about the movie :What About Mary... "its a bleeder"! Ha!

I said what? She responded "its just Crazy Glue". I said I know but... she said "shut up and do it or your going to the ER"... ER holy crap? Not me...its just a flesh wound. The Nurse said its not a just a flesh wound... its serious because its been bleeding for seven minutes. I responded soooooooo. She said "you're such a typical male".. I responded with yep!

I laughed. I actually know how to install sutures...Ive done it in an emergency situation. Butterfly sutures to be exact. The ER Surgeon was impressed with my sewing capabilities. "He said he would have lost the leg". I responded "Singer would be proud".

Ok! Crazy Glue it is. Made my eyes water. The glue not the Nurse! It's hot... The Nurse not the glue.

The Red Head is still upset with me! Why me?
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post Mar 2 2010, 12:06 AM
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Grinding of the welds done.
Well maybe not! Ok almost. My knuckle hurts like a mother... " ....

Close enough. I little touchup with the Mig and its done. (unprimed area)

I'm going to bed! Between the Redhead and the Nurse I've just had enough...I'm done for now!


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post Mar 2 2010, 10:03 AM
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Looking great! Very clean repair. Keep it up!
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post Mar 2 2010, 10:38 AM
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I just found this thread, been looking through and learning quite a bit. Thanks for all the pics, they're helping a newbie learn some tricks.

BTW... Redheads are crazy.......I mean SCARY crazy................I mean kill-you-in-your-sleep CRAZY!!! I'm just sayin. It's the freckles that pull us in.
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