This was inspired by @Larmo63 's post on Travis' build thread about letting the battle scars show. These scars do have a beauty and I've often thought it would be cool to do an extensive rustoration and leave the welds raw without grinding or dressing. I thought it might be fun for people to show their Dr. Frankenstein work. Here are a few favorites from my build that I almost hated to see disappear.

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I call her “Mikenstein” 7 parts cars have contributed to the cause.


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If I could make my welds look good I would be leaving more to see.

Japanese do this "perfection in imperfection" as Wabi Sabi. When a dish or something is broken they glue it back together with a gold colored glue.

Uno mas

You could do that by brazing panels back together.

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You can use a silicone bronze wire in your Mig or Tig for that matter, picture from Miller article

That could be kind of neat for a well done car.

A more cool Pink Pig. FrankenPig.

When in doubt, grind ...

I'be been having nothing but doubts LOL

My welding skills are best compared to my drywalling skills - apply 5 gallons of mud, sand off 4.

That turned out nice!

Ha! My whole build thread is gnarly!

Seeing this thread makes me feel sooooo much better.!!!!!!