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  • #16
    Cool project Tony. Looking forward to watching the story unfold.
    Thanks,
    Tom

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    • #17
      double post
      52 split window
      62 T-6 cab

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      • #18
        Well got a chance to make some "progress" with the '54 got it lightly blasted somedays I look at it and think its not to bad then other days what I'm I thinking... Anyway I have told myself just start at one end and work your way to the other.

        Got the door plates made and got the passenger side door hung. I need to make a descion on the drivers side door I have one that needs work or should I try to find a better door.

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        On the gas tank support panel my thought are to cut and tig it in at the bend. Easier to finish and be seamless. Thoughts?
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        • #19
          Tony,

          Like you said.....focus on the small stuff and keep on plugging away. One day it will be done.

          Can you describe your technique to attach the weld nuts onto the shims? The weld nuts have nubbins that stick out. I ended up MIG'ing mine.

          Thanks.

          John
          jjgpierce@yahoo.com

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          • #20
            John

            I bought a 110v spot welder from harbor frieght. I wasnt expecting much but it actually did a really good job.
            52 split window
            62 T-6 cab

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            • #21
              They don't look like spot welds! Very nicely done. Was there any issue with the 4 nubbins that stick off the bottom?
              jjgpierce@yahoo.com

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              • #22
                These didnt have the raised nubs. They are flat.
                52 split window
                62 T-6 cab

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by 911quest" post=23190
                  On the gas tank support panel my thought are to cut and tig it in at the bend. Easier to finish and be seamless. Thoughts?
                  I have put in several that way. If your car did not have drain holes/tubes in the forward corners, it would be a good idea to add them.
                  Be sure to test fit your gas tank in the recess BEFORE welding it all together. Sometimes the tank won't go all the way down.
                  Jack (analog man from the stone age)

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                  • #24
                    Making some nice progress Tony!
                    You asked about where to make the break on the forward tank floor:
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                    It looks like your new panel has enough lead so I would make the seam right here along the center of those spot-welds.(mid-flange) There is obviously another panel welded under there and this intersection would both reinforce and support your weld joint as well as conceal it from the underside. You'll also be eliminating more of that cancered out metal to the side were the "X's are.
                    Justin
                    Justin Rio

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by JTR70" post=23219
                      Making some nice progress Tony!
                      You asked about where to make the break on the forward tank floor:

                      It looks like your new panel has enough lead so I would make the seam right here along the center of those spot-welds.(mid-flange) There is obviously another panel welded under there and this intersection would both reinforce and support your weld joint as well as conceal it from the underside. You'll also be eliminating more of that cancered out metal to the side were the "X's are.
                      Justin
                      Plus, there is usually more rust than you see and welding thin rusty metal is a pain. Having the extra thickness as Justin mentioned would be a plus.
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                        Took me a few minutes to wrap my head around this issue... the angle bend is going the wrong way.... or the embosed ring is on the wrong side depends on how you want to look at it.
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                        • #27
                          Good catch! That's one of those details that could easily be overlooked until after you've welded it all in.. Simple fix to bend the flanges back the other way.
                          Justin Rio

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                          • #28
                            Need some thoughts on this panel from some experts. Is it available? I think my best bet is to make it. Any help appreciated.

                            Thanks,
                            Tony
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                            • #29
                              We have a patch panel for the bottom section, but the rest will have to be fabricated.

                              Cheers, Alex

                              http://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP103R

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                              • #30
                                Alex

                                Thanks I will give you a call here shortly and get those coming.
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