Like I said in my last post I wanted to finish up the sheetmetal in a week or so. I have gotten most of it wrapped up. Its taken me a week to post more pics but I did get it done over the last long weekend. I got a Meco midget torch from my wife for Xmas last year and have been playing around with it a bit. I have welded all of the sheetmetal on the 56 with it (except areas I can't reach with a dolly). I have all of the panels done now. They all need a little dolly work yet. You can see just above the wheel opening that I used mig welding and how it sucked in a bit. The inner fender doesn't give any room for hammer welding so I wire welded it there. I am not opposed to using some filler in those areas. Overall though it is pretty straight. I'm getting the hang of the O/A welding and hammering. All of the O/A welds used little to no filler rod and hammered straight pretty quick Its a little tough going at it teaching myself but I think I'm catching on. On to the Air ride....
Jeeesh... Had to pop the glass as well???? Typical Wisconsin body work.... in California that would've been crushed years ago...! Keep up the Good Work... Showem what a Wisconsin builder CAN do...!
How much easier is it to make those beads with that torch VS a regular harris or victor with a 0 tip? They look a lot smaller than the best I can do and, though I'm sure a lot of it is technique, I assume SOME is due to the small, precise flame...
Thanks guys! It is a bit of a challenge. I'm no pro nor claim to be. I dig figuring this stuff out as I go. I have found the Meco to be A LOT more maneuverable than a Harris. The tip assortment allows for welding some very thin material. The best part is they are about 35% the cost of a Henrob. They do not however have cutting ability.http://www.tinmantech.com/html/meco_midget_torch.php Pulling the glass makes all of the paint work a bit more finished looking. Besides, the windshield was pitted and the rubber was dryed up. I'm a sucker for a project.
been too long since i attended a drinking...i mean teaching session. looks good tho my man. sunday? ill bring some pabst for cryin out loud. (no offense, spence!)
I'd love to on Sunday....gotta work all weekend. Damn, making a living to pay for the fun stuff sucks.
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