I am not up on all the new ideas so forgive me for my not knowing. I am thinking a stock car not modified.
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Sometimes less is more when referring to structural welding. I have to admit we are splitting hairs with these old mopars.
Food for thought. A good plug weld is stronger than a weld that is not a plug weld. Heat effected zones can become brittle.
If you lap weld or butt weld, always relieve the finishing edge of the weld with a grinder of some sort to reduce the chance of an incipient crack. Frame connectors can do more for these ideas than a few poor welds will ever manifest.
That's how I was thought BP.
Morning guys 1 more day till turkey time.
Going to shoot me a turkey in the frozen food section at Wal Mart today.
Going to shoot me a turkey in the frozen food section at Wal Mart today.
Mark Wainwright
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Bet that was the best thing you ever did. I've been up for an instructional flight years ago. It was great I admit but even not keen on the big planes either. When you look at the info on the screen ahead of you and see it's -55F at 30,000 feet...that's a long way down. Safer than driving they say but at least I'm in control if something does go wrong.
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Thanks for covering our pensions Biff.Morning men happy Tuesday (so you guys know what pill window to open ) have a great day off to participate at work yippie
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Morning Jeff...hope you all have a great day. Got the turkey thawing in the fridge? Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends tomorrow and be safe if you're traveling.
Heading to work so I can pay for my car. have a great day guys.
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Love pecan pie but my diabetes doesn't. I'm borderline but have to watch the sugars just the same. Never had a bird done in the deep fryer but I hear it's very good. Lots of work for a the one day but you also have leftovers for the next few days.
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Have a good one Fred.
JeffisOld
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Thanks BP, I appreciate the advice from all you guys that have been doing this longer than me. I always clean up my welds with at least a scotch pad on a grinder. Many times I have to simply to have an acceptable appearing finished weld. It's been several months since I have touched a welder so I will have to get the feel again next week!
I have frame connectors in the car also and I would guess that unibody construction would not be as strong anyways. The spotwelded seam along the front of the floor is a place I can actually see daylight between the welds in some places. I plan to clamp and tack areas like that also. i wouldn't have known that had I not peeled off all the seam sealer.
Fred I’m along way but stroker 408 small block my buddy’s trying to talk me into blow through turbo But I like simple ,like me ...
Your welcome, I’m worried about the melinels behind me they don’t respect there elders like we do !
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Hopefully we can get them to work Biff.
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My buddy has a 69 Dart with a 408 with the Holley Fuel-injection. When he built it it dynoed at 500 Hp and 500 Ft torgue. That was with a holley Carb. Since he has changed the roller cam with solids and the HP power rose up and but the torque levels have gone way up. It sure hauls the mail. Maybe Canada Post should get some too. Hope this stupid strike is over soon. There is apparently over 1.5 million parcels and letters waiting to be sorted and delivered. That estimate was a couple of days ago so probably 2 million by now. They have proved a point though...we only need 3 day delivery a week and they can all go on part time LOL
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It will turn out great Jeff.
Same here Biff simple, but you know more about engines than me and it will be great no matter how you set it up because it's a mopar.
I think Mark that it would be good if us retired guys went out and kicked a few kids in the back side to get them going. lol
JeffisOld
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Good evening guys, I told Fred I would show him the repair pieces I am using for the trunk gutter.
The first 2 images are of the repair pieces I started to install before I had back surgery. As you can see the panel looks like swiss cheese from cutting all the spot welds out and making room for the repair piece. The pieces are like a U channel that makes the shape continuous.
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After welding, grinding and a skim coat of filler this is what it looks like
Thoughts?
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The first 2 images are of the repair pieces I started to install before I had back surgery. As you can see the panel looks like swiss cheese from cutting all the spot welds out and making room for the repair piece. The pieces are like a U channel that makes the shape continuous.
After welding, grinding and a skim coat of filler this is what it looks like
Thoughts?
Don't be polite, be honest!
Having Thanksgiving on Saturday and having everyone make a home made dip for chips. Prizes will be given out for the best dip to the worst dip. I am in charge of making stupid prizes.
I need a little help guys, any ideas?
I need a little help guys, any ideas?
Ok my honest opinion and holding nothing back. IT LOOKS GREAT JEFF. I am impressed, Fit the deck lid and your good to go.
Was worried about you just using bondo and getting all the painting done and shutting the deck lid and having it fall off. lol
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