I'd better send him an e-mail re teaching you some welding! You'd better come to Nambucca and have an extended holiday for term 4 so you can go to Coff's TAFE!
DH
1500S Custom Title Time!
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Welding alternatives
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Having a fibreglass buggy body is soooo tempting right now, hehe.
I know i shouldn't think like that. Hehe (soz jace)
I know i shouldn't think like that. Hehe (soz jace)
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
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I don't have a drinking problem! I can stop anytime i want! .........................*empties smirnoff*........ see! I stopped!............*opens another*................:P11CAB wrote:Find a mate who has a MIG welder and a drinking problem......a few cartons of Beer should get all your welding done......:thumb
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
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lol, how many cartons u want boozer? hehe 😂
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Seriously Chris, that is not too bad.
At least you have most of the vehicle there. Imagine if whole sections of pillar were gone, outside, inside, upper and lower.
There are some resto's being done at the place I am working now, where they will put up to 150 rust panels into one Austin Healey. That includes almost every single panel or bracket that makes up a convertable vehicle that you could possibly imagine.
At least you have most of the vehicle there. Imagine if whole sections of pillar were gone, outside, inside, upper and lower.
There are some resto's being done at the place I am working now, where they will put up to 150 rust panels into one Austin Healey. That includes almost every single panel or bracket that makes up a convertable vehicle that you could possibly imagine.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
ouch :o Yeah, its not too bad, just too much to get away without using a welder, hehe.
I will defeat it, in time.
i got the panels for teh a pillars, the heater channel bottom just needs flat sheet metal to keep me happy, the outside could be some sheet metal too i guess. and around the fender bolts, rust convertor or sanding would do me. Just need that welder! Lol.
unless anyone in SE QLD willing to give me a hand. name a price, whether it be money, food, parts, or alcohol.
I will defeat it, in time.
i got the panels for teh a pillars, the heater channel bottom just needs flat sheet metal to keep me happy, the outside could be some sheet metal too i guess. and around the fender bolts, rust convertor or sanding would do me. Just need that welder! Lol.
unless anyone in SE QLD willing to give me a hand. name a price, whether it be money, food, parts, or alcohol.
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
i feel sorry for u helbus, lol, that is a hell of a lot of panels. u do see projects that start with simply a piece of scrap metal, (should get some pics/info booklets I got scanned). It makes anything look possible to rebuild form any little bit of metal left.
I'm sure ur a pro at ur work though, fixing a car like that would be an easy task u do every day i would assume. Its ur day job Lol.
I'm sure ur a pro at ur work though, fixing a car like that would be an easy task u do every day i would assume. Its ur day job Lol.
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
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Anything IS possible Chris.
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Seriously. If I posted pics of some of the car bodies, there is no sane person who could think they could be restored. I am thinking now that I am not sane.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
well helbus, if u succeed it in, then ur not insane 😀
As said in james bond with elliot carter in the news publishing company, "the only difference between insanity and genius, is only a measure of success"
As said in james bond with elliot carter in the news publishing company, "the only difference between insanity and genius, is only a measure of success"
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Speaking of James Bond
We have an Aston Martin DB2 at work undergoing a full resto. It is a rare race version of which there are only 2 in Aus
http://www.astonmartins.com/feltham/db2.htm
We have an Aston Martin DB2 at work undergoing a full resto. It is a rare race version of which there are only 2 in Aus
http://www.astonmartins.com/feltham/db2.htm
sinecure Want another... :(
1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Is it unfair for me to hate you 😵?
Maybe straight envy would be more appropriate.
Maybe straight envy would be more appropriate.
A POSSE AD ESSE.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Not unfair to hate, but unfair to indicate which 'you' you mean???
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sinecure wrote:Is it unfair for me to hate you 😵?
Maybe straight envy would be more appropriate.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
IT would be an honor to work on that automobile.
wouldn't be able to help myself but start using sean Connery accents within the garage, lol.
wouldn't be able to help myself but start using sean Connery accents within the garage, lol.
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
It is funny how many people associate it with James Bond, however he came a bit later with the 1964 DB5.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
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pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day
4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
i know how you feel chris ,have similar rust in the 69 i`m doing now ,but i have a welder,whats even worse is when your boss knows you know how to do rust work and gets you to do the passenger side of his volvo tip truck cab which isnt remotely connected with our workplace just one of his weekend interests during work hours for rego,then tells you will bring it back in six months to do the other side, if i was closer i would give you a hand 🙂
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sinecure Want another... :(
1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
By 'you' I mean, well you!:kissHelbus wrote:Not unfair to hate, but unfair to indicate which 'you' you mean???
😂
sinecure wrote:Is it unfair for me to hate you 😵?
Maybe straight envy would be more appropriate.
A POSSE AD ESSE.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
:kiss
[ Edited on 19-6-2006 by Helbus ]
[ Edited on 19-6-2006 by Helbus ]
BanoraBus Seriously Crusin Dubber
137 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
That torch is the same as lineys use to heat shrink pvc cables.bajachris88 wrote:Think this could be useful: (pic in bottom). its a torch i found in the garage.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
PVC cables? Lol, omg, don't think it will ahve much use on the car, HAHA!
Thanks anyways Pod, yeah would be great if ya lived closer. I think this is gonna be a good learning experience for me. As annoying as rust is, i refuse to be defeated by the inanimate crap! 😂
Peter, those pics of those rusty relics make me feel better Lol. On the bright side, i'm not in the worst of rust... Thank God. Hmm, My granddad in coffs up at bruxner park has an old vanguard ute in the plantation somewhere. They rekon its rusted beyond repair. Think any replacement panels can salvage it? I got enough rust troubles as it is, Lol, but its a classic. i think...
Thanks anyways Pod, yeah would be great if ya lived closer. I think this is gonna be a good learning experience for me. As annoying as rust is, i refuse to be defeated by the inanimate crap! 😂
Peter, those pics of those rusty relics make me feel better Lol. On the bright side, i'm not in the worst of rust... Thank God. Hmm, My granddad in coffs up at bruxner park has an old vanguard ute in the plantation somewhere. They rekon its rusted beyond repair. Think any replacement panels can salvage it? I got enough rust troubles as it is, Lol, but its a classic. i think...
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
tayloredvw Seriously Crusin Dubber
165 posts · joined May 2006 ·
hey man yeah you definately need to cut out and weld in new bits, im a sheety and i was going to suggest brazing or lead filling but not to sure on the cost of them. But tig would be best but moest expensive, mig most beginner user freindly and than theres stick or arc welding which is the cheapest of all the arc welding, but could be difficult for a beginner. You can pick up real basic arc welders from bunnings for around $1oo.
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
The first time user friendly ways to do rust repairs on a car sheet metal are with
oxy - No. 6 tip using fusion method, wire filler rod. Brazing rust promotes more rust, I recommend against it.
MIG - 130-200Amp unit using 0.6-0.8mm wire with gas.
TIG - basically like using the electricity like a MIG, but filler rod by hand/ fusion method like oxy.
There are thousands of variations and reasons for or against the millions of situations involved here. Ultimatley it comes down to patience. If you have no patience you will have to pay someone else to do it.
oxy - No. 6 tip using fusion method, wire filler rod. Brazing rust promotes more rust, I recommend against it.
MIG - 130-200Amp unit using 0.6-0.8mm wire with gas.
TIG - basically like using the electricity like a MIG, but filler rod by hand/ fusion method like oxy.
There are thousands of variations and reasons for or against the millions of situations involved here. Ultimatley it comes down to patience. If you have no patience you will have to pay someone else to do it.
stevosky Officially Full-On Dubber
232 posts · joined May 2003 ·
That's not bad rust.I had the same bits in mine , just cut out the bad bits with a grinder & files to good metal,get some offcuts from a fabrication shop, cut out to fit in the holes and weld up with a mig.I bought a second hand mig for $350.00.Take your time and don't weld long welds in one place.Do short welds in different places to stop it getting to hot.You will have fun!Get somebody to give you some lessons on how to use a mig.Don't use an arc welder.
Steve
Steve
jonno-t3 Officially Full-On Dubber
289 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
what about sheet metal and pop rivets....beat the rivets in and bog over....lots of rust converter behind.
its really bad i know, but i have done it and it works well...once u beat the rivets into the car a little bit and smear bog over it, you couldn't tell...atleast the guy who bought the datsun didnt know anyway:party
jonno
its really bad i know, but i have done it and it works well...once u beat the rivets into the car a little bit and smear bog over it, you couldn't tell...atleast the guy who bought the datsun didnt know anyway:party
jonno
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Sorry to cut it short and sweet Jonno, but that is hiding rust not fixing it. Very very wrong. That is a fact. :puke
jonno-t3 wrote:what about sheet metal and pop rivets....beat the rivets in and bog over....lots of rust converter behind.
its really bad i know, but i have done it and it works well...once u beat the rivets into the car a little bit and smear bog over it, you couldn't tell...atleast the guy who bought the datsun didnt know anyway:party
jonno
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
tis what it originally had 🙁
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
jonno-t3 Officially Full-On Dubber
289 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
lol...i know...i did say it was bad. but it works
jonno
jonno
"if only everything in life was made like a volkswagen"
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
No it doesn't
jonno-t3 wrote:lol...i know...i did say it was bad. but it works
jonno
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Hey Jonno, just remember you carry that karma with you.....................................................................:jesus
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jonno-t3 wrote:lol...i know...i did say it was bad. but it works
jonno
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