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My First Patch Panel From Start to Finish

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hotrodladycrusr, Jan 16, 2005.

  1. hotrodladycrusr
    Joined: Sep 20, 2002
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    Well as some know I learned to weld about a year ago and have been practicing whenever/whereever I've gotten the chance. Up to this point it was never on Big Olds. [​IMG]

    This isn't an earth-shattering tech post BUT because it was my first, I'm kinda proud and I wanted to share this with my buds here. I kinda thought that maybe there might be a person reading this that in the past has thought to themselves that they really wanna try this or that but haven't really gotten motivated. Well I wanna tell you guys that if this old chick can do it, so can you.

    Also, I would like to publicly thank both Earl Schieb and Roadstar for taking the time to show me stuff. They both are very patient and always take the time to explain in detail. I'm very, very lucky to have such great guys as mentors. Without further ado here are a few shots that were taken thruout the process.

    This was a usless access panel that I wanted covered so I cleaned up the area preparing to weld in a piece of sheet metal that I cut out and bent to the correct shape without kinking it.
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    Tacking it in place
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    Went slow and skipped around
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    I am expecting my welding to be critiqued by Sean AKA: BFTWCS. [​IMG]
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    after welding I always have to grind.... I know, I know, where is my protective eyewear. Rest ***ured that was the last time I'll be grinding without the proper equipment. I did learn from you guys's "misfortunes"
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    Since it was in the high 70's, stuff was put back on Big Olds and he was taken for a spin for lunch.
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    Once back from lunch my photographer decided it was time for a nap so there are no photos of me mixing my first batch of filler, spreading it on and sanding, but rest ***ured the process was done. [​IMG]

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    WaaaaLaaa [​IMG]
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    Backside
     
  2. bobx
    Joined: Apr 17, 2004
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    from Indiana

    nice job..

    got a pic of it after it was primed/painted??

     
  3. hotrodladycrusr
    Joined: Sep 20, 2002
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    Thanks
    Primed yes, see above; painted....well your going to have to wait aleast one more month for those photos [​IMG]
     
  4. Bob K
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    from Antigo Wi.


    Don't see any rounded hood corners yet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    B [​IMG] B
     
  5. lulabelle
    Joined: Aug 25, 2002
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    I'd like to try that new cheeseburger!......Oh,sorry [​IMG]Lookin' good.How far do you have to travel to work on him?
     
  6. Thirdyfivepickup
    Joined: Nov 5, 2002
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    MMMMMMMMm... smokey supersonic cheeseburger...

    looking good!

    Noticed the decklid has some work to it too. [​IMG]

    Nice!
     
  7. Fat Hack
    Joined: Nov 30, 2002
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    Fat Hack
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    from Detroit

    Nice work, Denise! [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]

    (I got a whole CAR fulla holes you can practice on if ya like! [​IMG])

     
  8. joeycarpunk
    Joined: Jun 21, 2004
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    from MN,USA

    Denise, looks good nice job!
     
  9. jangleguy
    Joined: Dec 26, 2004
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    God help us - there's no stopping her now...Congrats, Denise - you're doin' it! The next Barris...Grinned when I saw your proud smile - savor it - you deserve it...Always good to have one more skill to choose from in your bag of tricks, eh?
    BTW, not a shabby shop in those pix - I'm cryin'...
     
  10. hotrodladycrusr
    Joined: Sep 20, 2002
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    Thanks everyone for the kudos!

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    Don't see any rounded hood corners yet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    B [​IMG] B

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    B [​IMG]B, Sounds to me like you have a rounded hood corner fedish bud! [​IMG]


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    How far do you have to travel to work on him?

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    JT, Big Olds is 550 long miles, ONE WAY, away from me [​IMG]

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    Noticed the decklid has some work to it too. [​IMG]

    Nice!

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    Yes, the decklid was the first bod mod that was done over the Thanksgiving weekend.
     
  11. shoebox72
    Joined: Jan 24, 2003
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    Nice work Denise. It's a nice feeling knowing you can do it yourself. Keep up the good work.

    Billy
     
  12. Crosley
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    from Aridzona

  13. Michigan Rick
    Joined: Mar 21, 2002
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    Michigan Rick
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    from Owosso Mi.

    Nice job Denise!!! I've seen your patch job on your wooden living room chairs. You have the talent............now just another medium.. [​IMG]
     
  14. Good job hotrodladycrusr.....Looks good. Its really not as hard as it looks is it? I thought it was gonna be a pain in the *** my first time too, but really it just takes patients. Say, I noticed you are wearin' a "Poor Boys" shirt. Are you in the club? Those guys are cool. The Greazys too....maybe someday I can be worthy of a car club..
    Anyway, Good work and whats next? [​IMG]
     
  15. Nice job for a girl [​IMG]

    Actually guys she can weld better than some guys I know that think they know what they are doing. She has a natural talent for it.
     
  16. JSM56
    Joined: Nov 25, 2003
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    whered ya get that nifty t shirt? maybe you need one that says "poor lady"??
     
  17. Sport N Woode
    Joined: Jun 16, 2004
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    Sport N Woode
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    from Middle TN

    That's the best looking shirt of the bunch. Looks good on ya! I'm thinking maybe I need to come hang out at the Garagemahal and learn a trick or two. The Rustosaurous has many holes to be welded up. [​IMG]

    GREAT WORK!!!! for a girl! [​IMG]


    Butcher
     
  18. Looks great Denise!

    But I would add ear protection as well as the eye protection.
     
  19. Rolf
    Joined: Jul 23, 2002
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    Looks great, Denise...

    Tman is right, protect your ears too !

    Aren't we just a bunch of caring old farts [​IMG]



     
  20. Levis Classic
    Joined: Oct 7, 2003
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    About time you did some welding on that OLDS!

    What no Denny's for lunch [​IMG]

     
  21. Dirk35
    Joined: Mar 8, 2001
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    Looks good Denise! You deffinitly should put safety gl***es over the regular gl***es. Do you remember reading the I got metal in my eye (whatever it was ***led) post about a year ago?

    Far as the ear plugs, I only use them when the pannel I work on ressonates the sound or when working inside the cab, so Im not one to talk there. Couse, I have quite a few different sets of ear-plugs from military duty, so its not like I have to go outta my way on that part.
     
  22. whodaky
    Joined: Dec 6, 2003
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    from Aust

    Just another one of lifes memoreable car moments. Hey wait! actually my life has really been all about memoreable car moments and I sure your's has been to Denise. Nice work you are truly an inspiration around here! Geoff aka Whodaky
     
  23. jalopy43
    Joined: Jan 12, 2002
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    YEEEHAAH! Great job Denise! You do the Poor Boys' proud. Yes guys, she's a member. Bring the OL'Big to Frosty!! We'll seeya there. Sparkles(the garage clown) [​IMG]
     

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  24. fuel pump
    Joined: Nov 4, 2001
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    fuel pump
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    from Caro,MI


    We are all real proud of ya Denise. Great job. Keep us posted on Big Olds' progress.
     
  25. homebrew
    Joined: Feb 11, 2003
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    Looking good. The patch job also. Keep up the good work. Were's the cookies.
     
  26. moondisc
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
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    Not bad...For a gurl! [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  27. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
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    from Zoar, Ohio

    Looks great ! Good job Denise.
    Boy you must be on extended vacation, I wanna go down south and play too!
    You know, I don't think I would ever get a new project done with good weather all year round. Usually during the summer the only work getting done is just keeping them on the road. PJ
     
  28. Welding, grinding, mud work. You looking for a job? [​IMG]
    Nice job Denise, I love to see people that are not afraid to learn.
     
  29. Very cool, Denise! Nice job.

    Joel [​IMG]
     
  30. snortonnorton
    Joined: Sep 18, 2004
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    snortonnorton
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    from Florida

    damn, good job denise. I'm impressed you can weld with those bulky gloves on. My dexterity ****s when those are on so i can't wear em... If i'm Tig Welding i'll put one glove on the hand that holds the Wand.

    rock on Denise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     

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