But, I still had a slight problem, That little filler "bit" was just not perfectly centered with the back...
JTR70
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Last Activity: 05-31-2020, 09:27 PM
Joined: 06-18-2012
Location: Las Vegas NV. USA
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Side spear reestablished.
But, I still had a slight problem, That little filler "bit" was just not perfectly centered with the back...Last edited by JTR70; 05-31-2020, 09:25 PM. -
First work coat and side spears:
Blocked this side down about as far as I could go so the surface was put behind another pass of sealer and a work...Leave a comment:
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Beginnings of exhaust header fabrication:
Just purchased pre mandrel bent Stainless Steel exhaust tube sections to fabricate a header set from....Last edited by JTR70; 05-31-2020, 08:04 PM.Leave a comment:
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Thank you Roy! It was a lot of work and deep hole I had to dig myself back out of but I had no choice, just had to clean it up and correct it as best... -
Its really easy and much like the old platform the site was on:
Once you have your photos loaded into the system its just like the old platform....Leave a comment:
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Wasn't familiar with this 22 line and didn't realize it was a single stage system. The car looks really nice John! I was made aware a few weeks ago...Leave a comment:
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I think the plastic barrier is a great addition. Looks just like what I found under my Honda and Toyota door panels; Keeps the door panels curling up... -
Nice job on the seal installation. -
Best thing you can do is to take swatch of your interior into your local paint store and have them custom match a color that's closest to it. 1958 models... -
A gallon is usually enough to paint all of the body and all the underside surfaces and jambs. The only problem I could see as far as coverage issues...Leave a comment:
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Back to body work.
First coat of sealer and ready for its first skim coat of putty.
First pass being applied and will do this initial...Leave a comment:
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As much as I fought doing this mock up I was so glad I didn't leave it to chance. The peace of mind it provided was well worth the effort.
Breaking...Leave a comment:
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Door hardware mock up:
I had a serious cloud of doubt on my mind as to how much this door had changed and its potential effect on the door...Last edited by JTR70; 05-19-2020, 07:40 AM.Leave a comment:
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Right side door redo complete.
initial top side gap. A little tight in spots but good enough for now.
Heat shrinking a few stubborn high...Leave a comment:
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Final loose ends of this right side door redo:
Door bottom modification at long last all welded up and dressed. This correction was particularly...Leave a comment:
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This is one of those evolutionary changes Steve:
Early T1's had the free needle bearing cages with a separate race pressed into...Leave a comment:
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Mind blowing Electrical fabrication going into this field coil unit. I'd bet you have the skill to convert a generator to an alternator. Keep up the... -
Forward edge complete:
Little trickier along the hard turn so I had to map it out in tape so I could set the form accurately while off the car....Last edited by JTR70; 05-11-2020, 07:17 AM.Leave a comment:
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lead solder:
Surface lead wiped in tinning acid and now ready for the solder.
Decided to apply the solder flat this time for quicker and...Last edited by JTR70; 05-11-2020, 07:17 AM.Leave a comment:
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Hi Tom , great to see you back and glad to hear that everything is okay.
Its been a while since I installed mine but if I remember correctly if...Leave a comment:
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