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Title: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 21, 2016, 15:04:18 pm Well where do I start. Been into VW's for the last 6 years and I have a always fancied doing a Cal Look project (sharing a unit with one beauty for 4 years) So a mate was selling a 1970 1300 beetle which was in my price range and look like the perfect starting block.
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4183_zpskd7q6mjh.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4183_zpskd7q6mjh.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4181_zpsoah2mkbp.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4181_zpsoah2mkbp.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4180_zpsdyhhdcqn.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4180_zpsdyhhdcqn.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4187_zps4ta3webl.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4187_zps4ta3webl.jpg.html) So I knew that I had some welding to do (heater channels) but after stripping her apart I knew that the was more to be done. So the decision was made to do it once and do it properly (well as properly as I could manage myself) ;) So started to strip down the interior so I could get to see more of the body and floor... Passengers (Left) side foot well (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160220_16_57_27_Pro_zps2uxwg2w5.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160220_16_57_27_Pro_zps2uxwg2w5.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4191_zpsmwdqrpht.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4191_zpsmwdqrpht.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160220_12_43_47_Pro_zpsvepdaxbx.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160220_12_43_47_Pro_zpsvepdaxbx.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4188_zpswkqaopyp.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4188_zpswkqaopyp.jpg.html) A post (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_4192_zpszpdhqpu7.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_4192_zpszpdhqpu7.jpg.html) Heater channel toast..!! ::) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_16_07_52_Pro_zpswr5n1ocm.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_16_07_52_Pro_zpswr5n1ocm.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_16_07_37_Pro_zpsg28rlsqu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_16_07_37_Pro_zpsg28rlsqu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_14_32_58_Pro_zpsmviju11t.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_14_32_58_Pro_zpsmviju11t.jpg.html) So I could see that it would be a full heater channel panel needed so I started to brace it up before going any further..!! ;) Door off which was a swine @#*...!! Had to use an impact screw driver to loosen and then to drill out lower inner A post screw as that was rusted in.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_11_51_32_Pro_zpso44qlhji.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_11_51_32_Pro_zpso44qlhji.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_14_32_19_Pro_zpsirrqilo3.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_14_32_19_Pro_zpsirrqilo3.jpg.html) These picture were taken over the last few months and more to follow (playing catch up on loading) so more to follow if you want..!!?? ;) :D :) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: vwhelmot on March 21, 2016, 16:41:39 pm Keep going. What's the overall look going to be? Big or small motor?
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 21, 2016, 17:25:42 pm Original motor tidied up and back in but looking to build a bigger motor along they way, all depends on time scale, money of build..!!?? :D
This is the Beauty Unit that has inspired me. 8) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/1276774_10201956592294706_610519760_o_zpssix8xhdk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/1276774_10201956592294706_610519760_o_zpssix8xhdk.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: AngelzDD on March 21, 2016, 20:04:34 pm I hope you return to the original 1970 style !
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Neil Davies on March 21, 2016, 21:44:42 pm Good choice on inspiration! As you've probably noticed, we're not embarrassed by late models here, in fact quite the opposite! I'd go back to late panels but 1200-spec ones, just to be a little closer to Stoo's car. Use the same colour, the Lucas L488 indicators and the same lack of un-necessary chrome, just on a later car. Wheels are where it gets tricky - you need something a bit obscure but cool. Rivieras? Cosmics? Keep it 4 bolt!
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 21, 2016, 22:16:54 pm I hope you return to the original 1970 style ! Still undecided yet as need to replace front clip Good choice on inspiration! As you've probably noticed, we're not embarrassed by late models here, in fact quite the opposite! I'd go back to late panels but 1200-spec ones, just to be a little closer to Stoo's car. Use the same colour, the Lucas L488 indicators and the same lack of un-necessary chrome, just on a later car. Wheels are where it gets tricky - you need something a bit obscure but cool. Rivieras? Cosmics? Keep it 4 bolt! Cheers :) Yeah Stoo's car is ace but inspiration only not colour. My bug looks like it's Chinchilla grey on the dash so thinking of going along that colour route ;) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 21, 2016, 22:26:50 pm So started to attack the heater channel/floor bolts. Some came straight out but others just spun round in the rotten channel so had to cut holes and angle cut bolts out...
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_14_32_51_Pro_zpsajvnjae3.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_14_32_51_Pro_zpsajvnjae3.jpg.html) Removing piece by piece.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160227_16_51_36_Pro_zpsopfhgh8d.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160227_16_51_36_Pro_zpsopfhgh8d.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160228_16_27_59_Pro_zpspphnd9tq.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160228_16_27_59_Pro_zpspphnd9tq.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_14_19_10_Pro_zpszsq1fn8o.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_14_19_10_Pro_zpszsq1fn8o.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160228_16_28_11_Pro_zpsvwihnydz.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160228_16_28_11_Pro_zpsvwihnydz.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_15_40_06_Pro_zpsqkzeadsm.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_15_40_06_Pro_zpsqkzeadsm.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 22, 2016, 14:56:11 pm Getting rid of the old heater channel...
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_15_40_25_Pro_zps0gwuovwg.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_15_40_25_Pro_zps0gwuovwg.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_15_55_03_Pro_zps0g3pscli.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_15_55_03_Pro_zps0g3pscli.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_15_54_54_Pro_zps5qxzjf8g.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_15_54_54_Pro_zps5qxzjf8g.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_15_40_59_Pro_zps8e2k3yak.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_15_40_59_Pro_zps8e2k3yak.jpg.html) Rear corner is shot so will get new cross members. Patch's on Patch here..!! :o (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_16_49_09_Pro_zpslyumyrik.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_16_49_09_Pro_zpslyumyrik.jpg.html) Front foot well... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_17_15_30_Pro_zpsagxxvjwe.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_17_15_30_Pro_zpsagxxvjwe.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_17_15_15_Pro_zpslehaj6a5.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_17_15_15_Pro_zpslehaj6a5.jpg.html) Front Outer.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160305_17_05_28_Pro_zpsvm9uqnka.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160305_17_05_28_Pro_zpsvm9uqnka.jpg.html) So cut it out to see more.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160306_16_01_26_Pro_zps8hnzkdrg.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160306_16_01_26_Pro_zps8hnzkdrg.jpg.html) So made the decision that it would have to be body off to get to it all..!! (Not done this before..!!) ??? :o So wings off, Bonnet and deck lid, other door...!!! ;) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160311_15_56_24_Pro_zps2xai8ysu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160311_15_56_24_Pro_zps2xai8ysu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160311_15_57_27_Pro_zpss3kgmn80.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160311_15_57_27_Pro_zpss3kgmn80.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160311_15_57_27_Pro_zpss3kgmn80.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160311_15_57_27_Pro_zpss3kgmn80.jpg.html) So undid all floor bolts were I could and cut out those I couldn't...!! And with a mates help we build a frame and separated the two....!!!! :) ;D (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12527853_10154031071426052_383008001_n_zpsokotjzxt.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12527853_10154031071426052_383008001_n_zpsokotjzxt.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12833194_10154031071241052_1324164811_n_zpsunakjzso.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12833194_10154031071241052_1324164811_n_zpsunakjzso.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12092639_10154031071211052_1162927839_n_zpsfpdfxm56.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12092639_10154031071211052_1162927839_n_zpsfpdfxm56.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_18_13_24_Pro_zpsiresrfmz.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_18_13_24_Pro_zpsiresrfmz.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_18_13_34_Pro_zpsxilnuqgf.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_18_13_34_Pro_zpsxilnuqgf.jpg.html) Extra bracing to be sure was put in before separation... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_18_13_49_Pro_zpsy6f4x72l.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_18_13_49_Pro_zpsy6f4x72l.jpg.html) Bought some new metal. Not happy with the front lower member as it is a different style so now trying to source the correct one..!!?? ??? (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160316_17_09_00_Pro_zpsourj1wuc.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160316_17_09_00_Pro_zpsourj1wuc.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_17_47_54_Pro_zpsw48qvdom.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_17_47_54_Pro_zpsw48qvdom.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_17_47_31_Pro_zpsajz1qqbo.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_17_47_31_Pro_zpsajz1qqbo.jpg.html) Now this is up to date so pictures will be slowly added... Cheers for now ;D Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: 56BLITZ on March 22, 2016, 23:49:09 pm (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_17_47_31_Pro_zpsajz1qqbo.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_17_47_31_Pro_zpsajz1qqbo.jpg.html) That front cross-member looked unfamiliar to me . . . until I went out to look at my '70 . . . it's the same! FWIW . . . I'm with the other guys . . . go with '70 wings/panels! All the best on yer project! Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 26, 2016, 21:45:18 pm Engine off.......
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160325_12_26_32_Pro_zpsjkr3pozi.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160325_12_26_32_Pro_zpsjkr3pozi.jpg.html) And little bit of investigation on the rear crossmember today..... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160325_12_26_48_Pro_zpsqohub2zn.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160325_12_26_48_Pro_zpsqohub2zn.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160325_12_26_53_Pro_zpsdbcnhfwk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160325_12_26_53_Pro_zpsdbcnhfwk.jpg.html) Lets see whats under patch number 1.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160325_12_27_03_Pro_zpsjqblj4dh.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160325_12_27_03_Pro_zpsjqblj4dh.jpg.html) It's like picking at a scab..!!?? You know you shouldn't but you can't help to..!! LoL ;D Nothing found under there then..!! ::) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160325_13_01_25_Pro_zpsdyopoal9.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160325_13_01_25_Pro_zpsdyopoal9.jpg.html) Lets see what i can find tomorrow.... Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: vwhelmot on March 27, 2016, 11:09:45 am Lots of work there. :)
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 29, 2016, 14:08:17 pm Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 29, 2016, 14:11:56 pm (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160319_17_47_31_Pro_zpsajz1qqbo.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160319_17_47_31_Pro_zpsajz1qqbo.jpg.html) That front cross-member looked unfamiliar to me . . . until I went out to look at my '70 . . . it's the same! FWIW . . . I'm with the other guys . . . go with '70 wings/panels! All the best on yer project! Cheers :) Full bulkhead Panel sorted from VW Heritage 8) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 29, 2016, 14:40:21 pm Well had a look at the Hooky's A pillar repair post (which looks top quality) and using the alignment tool (works a treat) I mocked up how it would go...
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_47_43_Pro_zps7hrmzicl.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_47_43_Pro_zps7hrmzicl.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_48_01_Pro_zpstx9lk2uv.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_48_01_Pro_zpstx9lk2uv.jpg.html) Then cut out the rot.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_18_57_31_Pro_zpsvfklivkj.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_18_57_31_Pro_zpsvfklivkj.jpg.html) And trial fit again... Just want to see how it went it, got a bit low cutting stuff out so wanted to see how it would look with something in place (if only as a mock)..!!?? :) :) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_48_24_Pro_zpstue758za.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_48_24_Pro_zpstue758za.jpg.html) So then went back to cutting out the rot on the rear cross member.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_48_32_Pro_zps2ae8mmot.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_48_32_Pro_zps2ae8mmot.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_48_51_Pro_zps8gyu8ra6.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_48_51_Pro_zps8gyu8ra6.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_49_01_Pro_zpsfzzxvspa.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_49_01_Pro_zpsfzzxvspa.jpg.html) Going to see if I can find some body cuts of these areas..!!?? Left and Right sides.. ??? ::) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_49_31_Pro_zpscmnrpr3r.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_49_31_Pro_zpscmnrpr3r.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/20114d0c-da83-4665-ad22-6bdff082eec8_zpsnwgsdqxz.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/20114d0c-da83-4665-ad22-6bdff082eec8_zpsnwgsdqxz.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_16_49_14_Pro_zpssi93hyye.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_16_49_14_Pro_zpssi93hyye.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/ce175747-92fd-4ce6-a912-575f1b6c376b_zps04mxsrl5.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/ce175747-92fd-4ce6-a912-575f1b6c376b_zps04mxsrl5.jpg.html) And a rear luggage panel small cut to replace this gash..!! (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160327_19_23_35_Pro_zpsbg0jol9t.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160327_19_23_35_Pro_zpsbg0jol9t.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 29, 2016, 14:43:30 pm Attack the birds nest wire in the boot.....
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_11_11_36_Pro_zpsj4ntv8qu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_11_11_36_Pro_zpsj4ntv8qu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_13_44_17_Pro_zpsmxwow1ap.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_13_44_17_Pro_zpsmxwow1ap.jpg.html) Looking a lot tidier..!! LoL ;D Going to re-loom it with fresh.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_11_35_48_Pro_zpsqt93i4sh.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_11_35_48_Pro_zpsqt93i4sh.jpg.html) And then thought, why stop there so out came everything..!!! (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_13_44_33_Pro_zpsitgvhsm3.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_13_44_33_Pro_zpsitgvhsm3.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_19_01_22_Pro_zpsxybdotcw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_19_01_22_Pro_zpsxybdotcw.jpg.html) Then decided to replace the whole front bulk head as there were patches on patch's here to..!! ::) So spot weld drilling done and a bit of persuading out it came... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_19_01_28_Pro_zpsnfmrj8mz.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_19_01_28_Pro_zpsnfmrj8mz.jpg.html) Plenty of hidden rust in between panels (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_22_42_Pro_zpsor4e9fh6.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_22_42_Pro_zpsor4e9fh6.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_22_56_Pro_zpsqxyklueu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_22_56_Pro_zpsqxyklueu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_23_02_Pro_zpsu9d6ldla.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_23_02_Pro_zpsu9d6ldla.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_23_38_Pro_zpshrepz2zn.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_23_38_Pro_zpshrepz2zn.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_23_27_Pro_zpslz7uknpr.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_23_27_Pro_zpslz7uknpr.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_23_58_Pro_zpsg61l7pnw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_23_58_Pro_zpsg61l7pnw.jpg.html) And out it came, you can see the patch's clearly here..!!! ::) ::) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160328_18_24_09_Pro_zpszfk57uvx.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160328_18_24_09_Pro_zpszfk57uvx.jpg.html) So that's a full Easter weekend taken up.....!!!! ;D ;D ;D Volksworld next weekend so that's your fill of pictures for now..!! ;) ;) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Nico86 on March 30, 2016, 19:29:07 pm Great work! Can't wait to see more (:
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 31, 2016, 16:12:11 pm Great work! Can't wait to see more (: Thanks :) A lot more to come..!! ;) ;D Packaged arrive today...... ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12593565_10208915148574264_8873980016077094176_o_zpsqqglpypy.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12593565_10208915148574264_8873980016077094176_o_zpsqqglpypy.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12377809_10208915151374334_3666725585183402056_o_zpsdbhcj1wj.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12377809_10208915151374334_3666725585183402056_o_zpsdbhcj1wj.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12440740_10208915149854296_39519598453183047_o_zpsnrhyfery.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12440740_10208915149854296_39519598453183047_o_zpsnrhyfery.jpg.html) Not sure why there are screws coming through..!!?? ??? ::) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/12916181_10208915203055626_6564543361282808546_o_zpsz2aw4ixc.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/12916181_10208915203055626_6564543361282808546_o_zpsz2aw4ixc.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: 56BLITZ on March 31, 2016, 18:31:41 pm WOW . . . looks O.E.M.! 8)
Was it made in Mexico? Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 05, 2016, 09:39:43 am WOW . . . looks O.E.M.! 8) Was it made in Mexico? It's a genuine part but not sure where it was made?? Very good quality, heavy and solid..!! :) 8) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Neil Davies on April 05, 2016, 10:14:37 am Looks like the VW Mexico part that I fitted to my car many years ago. Not strictly correct for a 60s beetle but fits so much better than the repro. The threaded studs are for a push fit clip that holds wiring in place - quite common on New cars. Whip them off with the grinder!
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 05, 2016, 12:29:31 pm Looks like the VW Mexico part that I fitted to my car many years ago. Not strictly correct for a 60s beetle but fits so much better than the repro. The threaded studs are for a push fit clip that holds wiring in place - quite common on New cars. Whip them off with the grinder! Cheers :) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 11, 2016, 13:56:42 pm Trial fit of the new bulkhead... ;) ;D
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_11_42_14_Pro_zpsas8d7x0i.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_11_42_14_Pro_zpsas8d7x0i.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_11_42_35_Pro_zps4d6fblh4.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_11_42_35_Pro_zps4d6fblh4.jpg.html) Then drilled out spot weld on steering column collar so ready to move to the correct side (Right) ;) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_12_22_22_Pro_zps4mcgmtll.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_12_22_22_Pro_zps4mcgmtll.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_12_22_08_Pro_zpsokfekgcs.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_12_22_08_Pro_zpsokfekgcs.jpg.html) Where there should be a hole.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_12_22_31_Pro_zpskdlhjope.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_12_22_31_Pro_zpskdlhjope.jpg.html) And hole (51mm) cut out.... ;) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160410_17_23_51_Pro_zpsvul2xk20.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160410_17_23_51_Pro_zpsvul2xk20.jpg.html) Also tidied up the front chassis/pan... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_14_35_17_Pro_zpspwmlwoqk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_14_35_17_Pro_zpspwmlwoqk.jpg.html) Pedal assembly removed and brake master cylinder. Also scraped off under seal to make media blasting easier... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160409_16_56_45_Pro_zpsh7lftmb9.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160409_16_56_45_Pro_zpsh7lftmb9.jpg.html) Now just got to wait till I have a compressor set up in the workshop then I can media blast areas around bulkhead before it can go in..... :) ;) ;D Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: jamiep_jamiep on April 13, 2016, 10:00:59 am You have your work cut out for you there... excellent progress though, keep the pictures coming.
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 13, 2016, 13:57:54 pm You have your work cut out for you there... excellent progress though, keep the pictures coming. Cheers :) "cut out" is quite true..!! ;D ;D Blasted pedal assembly and etch primed... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20160413_13_40_43_Pro_zpstn5pciza.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20160413_13_40_43_Pro_zpstn5pciza.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: mr horsepower on April 13, 2016, 18:31:34 pm Wow man memory lane for me
There is a lot of work to do Reminds me my car that was total crispy I was lucky to find an other verry good body With almost no welding needed But that was 20 years ago You don t find them so easy annymore these days Good luck with the build. Gr Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on November 16, 2016, 15:02:55 pm Finally managed some time up the unit since April..!! ::) ::)
Scraped off the wax oil off the outer front wheel arches to see how it looked underneath. Not to bad so a little vertical patching strip where the bulkhead spot welds to on both arches and then start to look at some local media cleaning and priming before bulkhead goes in. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161112_15_20_51_Pro_zps8tudbp5d.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161112_15_20_51_Pro_zps8tudbp5d.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161112_16_36_11_Pro_zpsbt6zqytv.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161112_16_36_11_Pro_zpsbt6zqytv.jpg.html) Going to be replacing front clip to (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161112_17_30_59_Pro_zpsvfe4iyfo.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161112_17_30_59_Pro_zpsvfe4iyfo.jpg.html) Going to be cutting out previous lower repair panel. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161112_17_31_35_Pro_zpsba4ed5tk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161112_17_31_35_Pro_zpsba4ed5tk.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on December 07, 2016, 12:59:06 pm Well did my first bit of welding for a year..!! :o ;D
Swopped over steering column hole... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_25_27_Pro_zpsuhf1t74d.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_25_27_Pro_zpsuhf1t74d.jpg.html) Made up a blanking plate.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_25_35_Pro_zps58qiscqn.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_25_35_Pro_zps58qiscqn.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_25_40_Pro_zpsjil1psbg.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_25_40_Pro_zpsjil1psbg.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_27_32_Pro_zpsfs4pvi2i.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_27_32_Pro_zpsfs4pvi2i.jpg.html) Not to bad ;D (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_27_58_Pro_zpsz5lvouj2.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_27_58_Pro_zpsz5lvouj2.jpg.html) And ground down.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_56_09_Pro_zpsf0autcvf.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_56_09_Pro_zpsf0autcvf.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/WP_20161203_13_56_13_Pro_zpsr6x4jqik.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/WP_20161203_13_56_13_Pro_zpsr6x4jqik.jpg.html) Media blasted lip to where bulkhead spot welds up under so not trapping any rust and then sprayed weld trough primer. Then started to weld in new metal into inner front arch to where bulkhead sides will spot weld to but then ran out of gas..!! ::) (pic to follow) :) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on January 28, 2017, 20:32:26 pm I was going to weld up the front quarters but as there was so much to repair like wing nut mounts, lips etc so decided to replace whole panel...
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170128_150732_zps3nofkgna.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170128_150732_zps3nofkgna.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170128_150705_zps2gkz8xw2.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170128_150705_zps2gkz8xw2.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170128_150720_zpsu5l7acvw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170128_150720_zpsu5l7acvw.jpg.html) So off with the old :) :) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Neil Davies on January 28, 2017, 22:49:30 pm Sensible move - if they need more than the bumper mount and lower repair its not worth fixing them. Get the genuine quarters tho - the repro ones aren't worth bothering with.
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on January 28, 2017, 23:52:20 pm Sensible move - if they need more than the bumper mount and lower repair its not worth fixing them. Get the genuine quarters tho - the repro ones aren't worth bothering with. Funds may not stretch to genuine?? ::) ::) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Neil Davies on January 29, 2017, 13:38:00 pm Seriously, spend the money. On my car we used one genuine and one repro. Eventually we gave up with the repro after trimming one piece and extending another, hammering it to fit where it didn't meet the original tank support or new genuine bulkhead. We cut it back off and bought another genuine one. On a late car VW Mexico stuff lines up and saves so much time and hassle.
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on January 29, 2017, 23:08:00 pm Took rest of old quarter off ;)
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170129_155212_zpsmfekommq.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170129_155212_zpsmfekommq.jpg.html) Got the media blaster out and cleaned up the inside behind where front quarter will cover. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170129_155148_zpsrhijazms.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170129_155148_zpsrhijazms.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170129_155306_zps9ytcvpyp.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170129_155306_zps9ytcvpyp.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170129_155339_zpscogqusxk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170129_155339_zpscogqusxk.jpg.html) Then a quick coat of Etch Primer (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170129_160919_zpswdwmapch.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170129_160919_zpswdwmapch.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170129_160935_zpsbaw0ufb7.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170129_160935_zpsbaw0ufb7.jpg.html) ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on February 11, 2017, 21:23:54 pm Finally new metal going on..!!! ;D 8)
Hooky's A pillar Panel going in, used the hooky's fitment collar to set and then tack welded in place. Then removed and tried door on for alignment, Fitted perfectly apart from bottom b pillar but the rear left quarter was hit at some point (will be replacing this panel) so happy with fit. will weld up A pillar tomorrow fully front and back ;) ;D (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170211_153036_zpsnntwcae1.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170211_153036_zpsnntwcae1.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170211_153028_zpsr2q1fzty.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170211_153028_zpsr2q1fzty.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170211_152914_zpscxsrwdwf.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170211_152914_zpscxsrwdwf.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170211_152853_zps7cbryicd.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170211_152853_zps7cbryicd.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: kev d on February 12, 2017, 10:15:12 am Nice work 8)
Been there done that... Agree with Neil about genuine panels though, you'll end up with a far better shell using genuine parts. I've fitted loads of them & it's been worth it every time! Cheers Kev Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on February 12, 2017, 11:46:13 am Nice work 8) Been there done that... Agree with Neil about genuine panels though, you'll end up with a far better shell using genuine parts. I've fitted loads of them & it's been worth it every time! Cheers Kev Cheers keV 😁😎 Yes I'm trying to source genuine quarter panels now so hopefully I will find some soon 😉😁 Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: kev d on February 12, 2017, 16:19:06 pm Good call!
CSP are a good source if the normal suspects in the UK can't help. Cheers Kev Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on February 12, 2017, 21:31:40 pm Well a little more done today. My welding is getting better but still learning... ;) ;D 8)
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_122449_zpsv5ie0mzl.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_122449_zpsv5ie0mzl.jpg.html) More spot welds to fix in place... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_122452_zpsq0zti3wu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_122452_zpsq0zti3wu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_123056_zpscdmvqsrk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_123056_zpscdmvqsrk.jpg.html) Only one tack here as going to weld once new front quarter is in. Also not sure if this flange is seam welded or spot on wider end? (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_123110_zpscstkpvsi.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_123110_zpscstkpvsi.jpg.html) Vertical flange is slightly wider coming off the hooky's panel.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_123625_zpsz71jef0j.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_123625_zpsz71jef0j.jpg.html) Welds cleaned up... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_143652_zps2iloxleu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_143652_zps2iloxleu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_143710_zps96yoa77t.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_143710_zps96yoa77t.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_143719_zpsmwzr1zh4.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_143719_zpsmwzr1zh4.jpg.html) Gap between rear panel off hooky to body (i cut it wrong) so going to join... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_154619_zpsehb1vw9m.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_154619_zpsehb1vw9m.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_160554_zpscqofm77v.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_160554_zpscqofm77v.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_162904_zpsebtaeame.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_162904_zpsebtaeame.jpg.html) Primer... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_164346_zps3lfkios1.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_164346_zps3lfkios1.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_164406_zpsisotcjwu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_164406_zpsisotcjwu.jpg.html) Flange levelled up... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170212_164441_zpsy3gqosip.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170212_164441_zpsy3gqosip.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: baz on February 12, 2017, 22:05:23 pm Good work and fair play for getting stuck in yourself.
Here's a factory welded seam on those A pillars (http://i.imgur.com/vL60ko4.jpg) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on February 12, 2017, 22:37:22 pm Good work and fair play for getting stuck in yourself. Here's a factory welded seam on those A pillars Baz that's a great info picture, thank you :) :) :) 8) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 01, 2017, 11:26:19 am Well did a bit more yesterday ;) :)
Rear inner part of the body frame on the left rear is in bad shape. Going to replace outer quarter so thought I'd start here behind on the support frame so I could the then weld onto heater channel. The rot to come out... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_140732_zpsplfgrndw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_140732_zpsplfgrndw.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_140711_zps8xnnbp3d.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_140711_zps8xnnbp3d.jpg.html) The donor vehicle, going to use several parts areas from this.... ;) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_114139_zps8zlgnutd.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_114139_zps8zlgnutd.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_114110_zpscimqcgxo.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_114110_zpscimqcgxo.jpg.html) Area cut out, the part I wanted was Ok. Outer quarter on this donor is too bad to use though so going for OG nos on that ;) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_122817_zpsvuv8gy8k.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_122817_zpsvuv8gy8k.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_122854_zpsvv7dszgx.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_122854_zpsvv7dszgx.jpg.html) Cut off excess metal, drilled out spot welds where I could to make a neater job (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_140600_zpszwt6zzd4.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_140600_zpszwt6zzd4.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_140636_zps3wcsbwku.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_140636_zps3wcsbwku.jpg.html) Cut out rot area on my beetle :o ;D :) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_165612_zpsrdpldv6y.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_165612_zpsrdpldv6y.jpg.html) Offering up.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_150002_zpsepwpq2bk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_150002_zpsepwpq2bk.jpg.html) But decided to replace lip on one area first.. New metal on.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_161622_zpsfco3lmld.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_161622_zpsfco3lmld.jpg.html) Trimmed.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_162209_zpsz04goilb.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_162209_zpsz04goilb.jpg.html) And then clamped in place. Have got excess overhang on both donor piece and original as I will cut through with saw to get a good cut line match. But that will be next weeks job... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_165128_zpsckjr8pqw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_165128_zpsckjr8pqw.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_165212_zpsyf2tqyie.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_165212_zpsyf2tqyie.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170228_165222_zps1kvnwasn.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170228_165222_zps1kvnwasn.jpg.html) Once cut will clean up donor panel part before tacking and welding in... ;) :) That's all for now ;) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: vwhelmot on March 01, 2017, 12:16:17 pm Good stuff, difficult area to repair. Good work.
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 02, 2017, 13:44:16 pm Good stuff, difficult area to repair. Good work. Cheers :) 8) New quarter panel arrived today..!! :) :) ;D ;D 8) 8) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170302_122429_zpsfetuzgog.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170302_122429_zpsfetuzgog.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170302_122444_zpslujtguwg.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170302_122444_zpslujtguwg.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 11, 2017, 22:30:17 pm Well did a bit more today. Used an air body saw and cut through both the new donor strut panel and existing strut.
Strut cut ;) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170311_132852_zpstvxjt60p.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170311_132852_zpstvxjt60p.jpg.html) Then i put a better lip edge into corner on donor... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170311_150652_zpsmphv5xeo.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170311_150652_zpsmphv5xeo.jpg.html) And welded in. Just need to finish cleaning up welds a bit more but happy with result :) :) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170311_183418_zps8owrlhwk.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170311_183418_zps8owrlhwk.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170311_183445_zpskziho2le.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170311_183445_zpskziho2le.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170311_183500_zpsnjzth6xf.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170311_183500_zpsnjzth6xf.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: karl h on March 11, 2017, 22:59:03 pm very nice metal work!
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Andrew on March 12, 2017, 09:46:28 am Real sense of satisfaction in your progress, I'd imagine. Please keep pics coming, inspirational stuff.
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 12, 2017, 23:00:44 pm very nice metal work! Thank you, :-) Means a lot as only been welding stuff for a few years and still learning ;) :) Real sense of satisfaction in your progress, I'd imagine. Please keep pics coming, inspirational stuff. Yes indeed :) Especially now i'm putting metal on rather than cutting out..!! ;) ;D Well finished tidying up the welds from yesterday and then spot welded to heater channel.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170312_140828_zpsciy5lowj.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170312_140828_zpsciy5lowj.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170312_140757_zpsxes7ktxb.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170312_140757_zpsxes7ktxb.jpg.html) Spot welds cleaned and a bit of etch primer sprayed on for protection for now.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170312_150844_zps3x72wfgp.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170312_150844_zps3x72wfgp.jpg.html) shaped opening around heater channel to.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170312_150856_zps6q9ip3yt.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170312_150856_zps6q9ip3yt.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170312_150905_zpsqod0za2a.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170312_150905_zpsqod0za2a.jpg.html) Trial fit of the rear cross member.... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170312_173438_zpsirpp4vlm.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170312_173438_zpsirpp4vlm.jpg.html) very happy with progress this weekend.. :) :) :) 8) 8) 8) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on March 19, 2017, 15:58:49 pm Well did a bit more on the front left "A" pillar. Decided to put spot welds on the larger flange piece then spot on edge for rest (looking at factory welds in Baz's picture)....
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170318_163616_zpsjne8dswl.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170318_163616_zpsjne8dswl.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170318_173638_zpsm9kxertj.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170318_173638_zpsm9kxertj.jpg.html) Welds cleaned and then etched.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170318_174557_zps8pz8yqbx.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170318_174557_zps8pz8yqbx.jpg.html) Not sure I like the look so may just seam weld edge up :-\ :-\ Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 01, 2017, 21:12:00 pm Well got some work done today and welded in bulkhead panel where i could.. ;D ;D
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_124406_zps0wukep3f.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_124406_zps0wukep3f.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_124429_zpswdawaaws.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_124429_zpswdawaaws.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_124437_zpsibyxrpos.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_124437_zpsibyxrpos.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_133330_zpsdicvkyzt.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_133330_zpsdicvkyzt.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_133343_zpsdl8gvps5.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_133343_zpsdl8gvps5.jpg.html) On the inside... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_133614_zps6x6ypxxg.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_133614_zps6x6ypxxg.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_135708_zpsip2177od.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_135708_zpsip2177od.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 01, 2017, 21:14:47 pm Cleaned up welds...
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_155131_zpsjkv27o5c.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_155131_zpsjkv27o5c.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_155149_zpsg6j1wbwa.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_155149_zpsg6j1wbwa.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_155156_zpswvifsupj.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_155156_zpswvifsupj.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_155213_zpsnwlaffs3.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_155213_zpsnwlaffs3.jpg.html) Primer spray... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_160820_zpsyti7yf6y.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_160820_zpsyti7yf6y.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_160831_zpsn5kam1aw.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_160831_zpsn5kam1aw.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170401_160850_zpsz95enhot.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170401_160850_zpsz95enhot.jpg.html) 8) 8) 8) ;D Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: leec on April 01, 2017, 21:25:11 pm Very nice work :)
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 09, 2017, 19:01:56 pm Very nice work :) Thanks :) :) Well didn't take as long to cut out the right side heater channel (3 hrs rather 3 Days) ;D ;) ;D (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_160148_zpskcq3fp3s.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_160148_zpskcq3fp3s.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_145451_zpshtvpwmty.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_145451_zpshtvpwmty.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_145520_zpsid9ibgt1.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_145520_zpsid9ibgt1.jpg.html) Rear floor pane shot to..!! ::) ::) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_155107_zpswohf91ci.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_155107_zpswohf91ci.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_155040_zpsa94ly7cu.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_155040_zpsa94ly7cu.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_155058_zpsrpweyerg.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_155058_zpsrpweyerg.jpg.html) A pillar bottom out.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_163921_zpsy1itz8rd.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_163921_zpsy1itz8rd.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_155121_zps2lclmtda.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_155121_zps2lclmtda.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_160205_zpspg0xyl7c.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_160205_zpspg0xyl7c.jpg.html) Rear crusty... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_160156_zpsxpp8mrr7.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_160156_zpsxpp8mrr7.jpg.html) Rear inner support cut out... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_163907_zpsmxv7nij7.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_163907_zpsmxv7nij7.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170408_163936_zpsi00jwfxq.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170408_163936_zpsi00jwfxq.jpg.html) Donor support cut out... (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170402_165626_zpsgwjonyyp.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170402_165626_zpsgwjonyyp.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170402_173900_zpsfyitqkw9.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170402_173900_zpsfyitqkw9.jpg.html) Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Neil Davies on April 09, 2017, 20:31:50 pm Isn't it sickening when the donor car is better than the one you're repairing! Been there, done that! I haven't forgotten about bumper mount pics - now I can actually get to the wheel well!
Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: 56BLITZ on April 13, 2017, 23:48:32 pm Here's a factory welded seam on those A pillars (http://i.imgur.com/vL60ko4.jpg) I took a look at my '70 in order to verify for ya . . . My lower "hinge pillar" DOES have a solid weld bead from the edge under the door all the way to about that carpet nail hole! Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on April 14, 2017, 12:34:21 pm I took a look at my '70 in order to verify for ya . . . My lower "hinge pillar" DOES have a solid weld bead from the edge under the door all the way to about that carpet nail hole! Cheers ;) :) Isn't it sickening when the donor car is better than the one you're repairing! Been there, done that! I haven't forgotten about bumper mount pics - now I can actually get to the wheel well! Yeah donor is rotten in other places luckily and is a '85 Mexican so sacrificed for saving a '70 ;) ;) ;D ;D Title: Re: '70 cal look project Post by: Gwar72 on May 04, 2017, 14:04:19 pm Did a little bit more ready for the Hooky's replacement A pillar to go in. I want to cut it so the inner part of the hookys panel lines up better than I did on the other side. So thought I'd cut some of the front lower quarter off to get better access and see what bodges were done for wing bolt fixes..!! ??? ::) ;D
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170502_204702_zps550obgh7.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170502_204702_zps550obgh7.jpg.html) And surprise, some Dexion re-enforcement..!! :D :D :D (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170502_204813_zps83v0tq9n.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170502_204813_zps83v0tq9n.jpg.html) (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170502_204815_zpsbdsvapzp.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170502_204815_zpsbdsvapzp.jpg.html) Better access for later.. (http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s462/Pip72/IMG_20170502_204830_zpsvgkqyuu0.jpg) (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Pip72/media/IMG_20170502_204830_zpsvgkqyuu0.jpg.html) That's all folks for now..... |