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Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 05-04-2009, 08:13 AM
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Posted By dieseldan44
Good question... Two reasons: 1.) On...

Good question...

Two reasons:

1.) On this project I went back and forth between welding and grinding frquently. It was nice just to flip my mask up and grind (I wear safety glasses and a...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-24-2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Update

Well its been awhile ... but the welding is done and now I am POR-15ing the area.

What I did was use 1/8" TIG rods as filler material where the gaps were over 1/8". Other than that I just went...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-03-2008, 12:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Update with pics

Okay, as promised here re a couple pics of the donor piece #1. There is a second portion of the donor piece not pictured here, Ill take some pics the next day I have in the garage.
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Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-03-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Mike, Thank you for the advice. I am using...

Mike,

Thank you for the advice. I am using .030 wire, with standard 75/25 Ar/CO2 gas. Just curious, how does decreasing gas flow affect the weld? I will be able to access a good deal of the...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-02-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Update

Spent the weekend going through and fitting in the piece I go from Joey. I had to split it into two pieces, I just couldn't get it to fit other wise.

Of course this post would be much more...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-24-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
bob, Sorry - didnt see your drawings until...

bob,

Sorry - didnt see your drawings until now. they look great! I like that methodology.

o you are saying leave the jack point itself along, right? Just cut the sheet metal around it and...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-21-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
thanks bob - interested to see your drawings. i...

thanks bob - interested to see your drawings. i cant tell how much of the A pillar you are suggesting to cut into and where. it seems if I want to replace the jack point i have to cut high.

i...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-20-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
thanks bob - I look forward to it!

thanks bob - I look forward to it!
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-19-2008, 12:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Exclamation now i really really need help :-)

Okay, here are some pics. I dont really know where to cut and how much to replace. How should I deal with the rusty jack point - cut the whole thing out?

First a couple shots of the cleaned up...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-18-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Joey - Yes it did, thank you! It's great - I now...

Joey - Yes it did, thank you! It's great - I now have a piece I can weld in. I am jealous that a car that has zero rust could be in a junkyard FL. Unless it was an accident car, its still driving...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-13-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Maybe with any luck I can keep my 'no salt' car...

Maybe with any luck I can keep my 'no salt' car on the road until I finish this. No salt on the roads here yet. But if I get stuck Ill use my sister's 2001 Corolla that is dormant while she is at...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-12-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Bob -I have read through your blog. Thanks for...

Bob -I have read through your blog. Thanks for documenting things so clearly. I wish I had the time to publicly document my work like that. All I have for now is thousands of pictures and greasy...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-10-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Update

Well I took the plunge and got a MIG setup (Lincoln Electric Pro 140) to fix it right. I have some 16 and 22 gauge to weld in there.

(thanks for the offer to get a whole piece to weld in there,...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-07-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Thanks Chas. The cars purpose is as a winter...

Thanks Chas.

The cars purpose is as a winter beater and summer backup car for hopefully several winters. Ironically, there are no other major rust spots like this one. The undercarriage is fine....
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-07-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Thanks for the advice guys. I have never...

Thanks for the advice guys.

I have never welded before, so this may be the time to learn. I can't see completing everything by welding, I will probably need an eclectic mix of techniques for...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-06-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Update - help....

Removed lots of the rust today. Its bad.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp227/slopslop_2008/lance001.jpg


http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp227/slopslop_2008/lance002.jpg


As I...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-31-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
you sir, are a rust warrior...my goodness thats a...

you sir, are a rust warrior...my goodness thats a lot of work and a labor of love. I hope the engine runs well :-)

The jack point itself is not ruster through, just the rocker panel around it.
...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-30-2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,074
Posted By dieseldan44
Question W123 - Advice needed on jack point rust

bodywork experts,

I just got winter beater 85 300D, and I am getting it ready to go. I poked around at the one major rust area, the front jack point / rocker panel.

I discovered quite a bit of...
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