Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 rust before Matt '72 02/m20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 I miss my home-land... 02MonsterMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 it sure feels good when it's done! I think I welded on every panel on my '69 except the roof! Nice job. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 ...after doing this (and I have not started the pass side yet, although that will be easier..less damage)..I will NEVER EVER do this again. But do I regret it? NOT ONE BIT!!! I learnt a TON. I had never even used a MIG before this, or done any bodywork or metal fabrication at all. It takes 5x longer than you expect. But again, no regrets. Next car I do..I'll get a 'rust free' shell...and I know that any patches I need to do..I will have the experience, and know how to do it RIGHT. So this was almost like a practice car. The experience is/was invaluable. if you don't have the time, don't bother though...good thing I'm single thanks for all the positive feeback!! Matt '72 02/m20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Saved her from the crusher! Anything can be done with a little determination, and a winter's supply of free time. I'm a believer. Praise the welder! Long live the welder. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 First you need to buy a welder, Bill lol Very nice work on that rust though Matt. I might end up tearing apart my rockers to look at some of that crap too eventually but atleast I didnt find holes in my floorboard like that so I think im relatively safe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Anonymous Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Just the repairs you are showing not the motor and all that. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 M20 swap, total rust resto. Paint coming up. What's next? You gotta let me know what kinda vitamins you're taking. Good form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 If you decide to try your hand at it, I can give you some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 you know what..i have no idea, but just a guess, i would say at the very least 100 so far. its the rust removal and fabrication of pieces that takes time. or the really rough stuff like the inner sill sectioning. plus i had never welded before..so i had to redo a lot of stuff. i cut cut that time easily in half now. or less. the passenger side *should* fly by (but you know it won't i was super scared about the rocker..but honestly..if your inner sills are totally solid...a rocker replacement would be almost a cakewalk, i would not hesitate doing that if i KNEW thats all it was. but in reality..there is ALWAYS more than you think. oh yeah, and the rear of the rocker where it dips underneath can be a bit sketchy.. mk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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