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02-22-2011 06:14 PM #16
Man wish I could go -
I welded heavy metal for years - 25 years ago. Now I'm re-learning sheet metal MIG butt welding as I replace my Nova quarters and tail panel.
I only get ONE shot at it - one is done - one to go. Having issues with a tight enough fit and enough heat to have the weld lay down correctly. So on the first panel welds were cold and lots of grinding. But its stuck :-). Just now as much back side penetration as I know there should be.
All said and done - its coming together . . .
I'm thinking about spacing the quarter 1/16 low at the inner wheel well when I doing the cutoff wheel fit. Then fit it tight, to elininate the gap. All the gap is on the top edge, except for where it fits vertically at the door pilar.
I'm also running into some factory lead work (and brass braze tacks) on the corners where the tail panel ties in. Thats a whole other issue to tackle later.There is no limit to what a man can do . . . if he doesn't mind who gets the credit. (Ronald Reagan)
The first model car I built was a 32 Ford roadster by Revell in the mid 50's.
How did you get hooked on cars?