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« Reply #105 on: June 01, 2015, 04:14:55 PM » |
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I very much appreciate the input Nate-I don't actually know what I'm doing. I won't let that stop me, though.  I never let it stop me either. Figure a way to lay the new panel over the top of what you have left...fasten it with rivets...you can weld up the holes later. I don't know how fine a cut you can make with a plasma cutter...I always used cut off wheels with masking tape as a guide. |
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« Reply #106 on: June 02, 2015, 03:09:25 AM » |
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I never let it stop me either.
Figure a way to lay the new panel over the top of what you have left...fasten it with rivets...you can weld up the holes later.
I don't know how fine a cut you can make with a plasma cutter...I always used cut off wheels with masking tape as a guide.
I like this method. I think you would have finer control with the c/o wheel than a plasma. If you're intent on the plasma I would suggest a test cut to prove it will do what you want before you take it to your car. Great job BTW! |
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« Reply #107 on: June 02, 2015, 04:32:09 AM » |
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3+ for the cut-off wheel.
The kerf on the plasma will be too wide.
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« Reply #108 on: June 02, 2015, 04:48:03 AM » |
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« Reply #109 on: June 02, 2015, 06:20:21 AM » |
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I like this method. I think you would have finer control with the c/o wheel than a plasma.
If you're intent on the plasma I would suggest a test cut to prove it will do what you want before you take it to your car.
Great job BTW!
It's how I did the first side. I left a little extra and trimmed to fit with a wheel. |
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« Reply #110 on: June 06, 2015, 10:46:56 PM » |
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So due to the frame rot on the '61 Chrysler and the fact that on that car, the front frame unbolts, we figured a swap might be the most straightforward repair. Doubly so as I was too lazy to sell the parts car (see mom? Laziness can totally pay off).     I should have the front frame tomorrow. I like the seats I pulled out of this thing so I may put 'em in mine-they're nicer in every way. |
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« Reply #111 on: June 07, 2015, 10:43:34 PM » |
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Bing.  Bang.  Boom.  Smart people would've backed the car in to make getting the frame out easier. |
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« Reply #112 on: June 08, 2015, 07:50:05 AM » |
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Do you have a forklift or skid steer or something?
How're you planning on moving the parts car now?
You could always bolt the sub-frame from the other car to and have four tires back on the ground.
Or you could cobble up a trailer tongue to bolt on in place of the sub-frame.
With the car being driven in, it would add a little difficulty to hooking up and pulling it out of the garage though.
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« Reply #113 on: June 08, 2015, 08:54:50 AM » |
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Do you have a forklift or skid steer or something?
How're you planning on moving the parts car now?
You could always bolt the sub-frame from the other car to and have four tires back on the ground.
Or you could cobble up a trailer tongue to bolt on in place of the sub-frame.
With the car being driven in, it would add a little difficulty to hooking up and pulling it out of the garage though.
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« Reply #114 on: June 08, 2015, 10:47:20 AM » |
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Allow me to direct you to my avatar. There isn't anything left on it that you might need? |
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« Reply #115 on: June 08, 2015, 10:57:32 AM » |
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There isn't anything left on it that you might need?
He has a welder. |
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« Reply #116 on: June 08, 2015, 11:02:34 AM » |
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« Reply #117 on: June 08, 2015, 10:57:19 PM » |
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*Ahem* The sawzall solves all    Couple more cuts and it'll be out of the way. |
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« Reply #118 on: June 09, 2015, 05:08:32 AM » |
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Yup, it's official. Yer nuts. |
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« Reply #119 on: June 09, 2015, 06:24:54 AM » |
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I would've solved that Gordian knot.
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