Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear
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The floor took about 2/3 of a quart.How much POR15 did that take...asking for a friend.
Also prep was red scotch brite and wax/grease remover?
I sanded the real rough areas with 80 grit and a DA. Red scotchbrite for the rest.
After I blew it out I wax and grease removed.
I think I've asked this question before and you've answered it: what do you use for wax and grease removal?
Wax and grease remover.
Dave!!! Mike like synecism in your answers..that deserves a thumb up.
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Dave, I think you went right past perfectionist and straight to Scott-level OCD!! I never thought I would say floorpans look beautiful but.....those floorpans look BEAUTIFUL!!So I broke out my little compressor and my 3" DA and some 80 grit sandpaper and went to sanding. Predominantly the rocker panels, but also the rusted areas on the lower firewall where it meets up to the floorpan.
I also used red scotchbrites to scuff the other areas I intended to coat, including the whole floorpan.
I took some wax and grease remover and cleaned everything up after I blew most of the dust out.
Then I got out the POR15 and a little 4" foam roller and the cheapest paint brush I could buy and went to town.
That's it for the day. I did clean the weld areas on the undercarriage too.
Tomorrow I'll stop by our local welding supply store and get a new can of argon so I can get the cross brace.
Lol, thanks Craig.Dave, I think you went right past perfectionist and straight to Scott-level OCD!! I never thought I would say floorpans look beautiful but.....those floorpans look BEAUTIFUL!!
Scott level, I don’t think so. His build makes me want to do things to my car, I’ll admit that.
Looking good! Football's kicking off, so cooler weather is on the way. Hang in there @Davedacarpainter
I had to dig these out, something I bought a couple years ago when I started this. The seat brace seat studs.
I'll be needing them later today. You see, the OU Sooners are playing right now. Me and @CarMichael Angelo can't be bothered with common stuff while college football is on!
I will get back after Booger today though. You'll get to see a rare sight today, I'll have you know. Both front seats have to go in to line up the seat crossmember. It's been awhile since they've been in there.
I'll be needing them later today. You see, the OU Sooners are playing right now. Me and @CarMichael Angelo can't be bothered with common stuff while college football is on!
I will get back after Booger today though. You'll get to see a rare sight today, I'll have you know. Both front seats have to go in to line up the seat crossmember. It's been awhile since they've been in there.
BTW, when i bought those studs I also bought the rear bolts.
I won't be needing those now with the MM sfc's in place. If anyone needs them, pm me.
I won't be needing those now with the MM sfc's in place. If anyone needs them, pm me.
Ok, a lot of pictures for a small piece today.
To start off with, I've decided I need to sell my hole puncher to help me pay for all the drill bits I keep buying because I forget to bring my hole puncher home. I'm such a retard. Bright side is I got this nice little drill bit. It works better than any I've used up in the past. I really like the pilot point it has.
I started by putting the studs in the crossmember (cm).
Then I bolted the seats down to be sure the cm gets welded in the proper location.
I used a marker to mark the correct location.
To start off with, I've decided I need to sell my hole puncher to help me pay for all the drill bits I keep buying because I forget to bring my hole puncher home. I'm such a retard. Bright side is I got this nice little drill bit. It works better than any I've used up in the past. I really like the pilot point it has.
I started by putting the studs in the crossmember (cm).
Then I bolted the seats down to be sure the cm gets welded in the proper location.
I used a marker to mark the correct location.
Then I marked the cm for holes to drill for welds. I put it in to be sure I would be hitting the right areas.
So I drilled out 77 mores holes (yes I count them, I can't help myself). Then I dressed the areas to be welded both top and bottom.
After that I put it back in the car again and marked everywhere I would need to clean the floorpan for welds. Pulled it back out and cleaned the weld spots.
Then back in again to be sure the metal was clean wherever I will weld.
So, I'm ready to weld it in now. The mosquitoes are out and in charge at the moment though. So welding will commence in the morning.
So I drilled out 77 mores holes (yes I count them, I can't help myself). Then I dressed the areas to be welded both top and bottom.
After that I put it back in the car again and marked everywhere I would need to clean the floorpan for welds. Pulled it back out and cleaned the weld spots.
Then back in again to be sure the metal was clean wherever I will weld.
So, I'm ready to weld it in now. The mosquitoes are out and in charge at the moment though. So welding will commence in the morning.
I'm getting ready to go out to the garage and get the cm welded in, just doing a little prep work first.
Anyone else doing something car related?
BTW, I'm moving soon. Hopefully less than 30 days from now. That might throw a wrench into the Booger's life for a couple weeks.
The bright side is that this could mean I get rid of the storage unit and Booger will be with me full time. This'll allow me to start on the bodywork over the winter while I save up for the next round of purchases (suspension).
Anyone else doing something car related?
BTW, I'm moving soon. Hopefully less than 30 days from now. That might throw a wrench into the Booger's life for a couple weeks.
The bright side is that this could mean I get rid of the storage unit and Booger will be with me full time. This'll allow me to start on the bodywork over the winter while I save up for the next round of purchases (suspension).
Nope! Gotta get some bird food and then get back to some yard work.
i do have to fix the sunroof latch on the exxon valdez,
My prep work.
i do have to fix the sunroof latch on the exxon valdez,
My prep work.
Thinking about heading to the shooting range on this crisp 53℉ morning.
No Mustang related stuff for now, still saving for parts for the new engine and transmission. Stock stuff sure is nice sometimes, so is having a car I don't have to work on. I do need to get my MM subframe connectors in though. They've only been in my garage for 1.5 years. I did insure it through Hagerty recently.
No Mustang related stuff for now, still saving for parts for the new engine and transmission. Stock stuff sure is nice sometimes, so is having a car I don't have to work on. I do need to get my MM subframe connectors in though. They've only been in my garage for 1.5 years. I did insure it through Hagerty recently.
about to go mow, then ill (hopefully) be putting the motor back in the car for the last time before it fires up. man i need to update that thread...
I just got up about half an hour ago. Wife and kids are out of town for the weekend and I stayed behind to do a major house project that’s technically car-related. Almost done.
I probably won’t have anything to do tomorrow. The shooting range sounds like a great idea except that it’s been in the 80s every morning around here lately.
I probably won’t have anything to do tomorrow. The shooting range sounds like a great idea except that it’s been in the 80s every morning around here lately.
@Davedacarpainter Hopefully you get a garagemahall out of the move for Booger! Your floor plan and crossmember are better prepped and looking than the paint on my car!!!!!!
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