Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread (7 Viewers)

[buckroseau]

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[mallred]

Very Excellent Matt !!!!

I to the last of the new parts down to the guy who is going to be doing my metal work on the 45.

There is going to be a fair amount of metal replaced but nothing incomparision to your project, Keep up the good work.

Myrle

 

[Mikesta]

That last pic matt... Those bolts are the SHIZAZ... I havent started torquing on mine yet (actually just a little)... but they are soaking in goo.... Is it real tough to get those plates out? and when the new plate is in ... are you going to fab your own screws or do you have a source?

LOOKING FREEKING AWESOME!!!

Mikesta

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Dipping a body would be the only way to insure all thes rust is gone, even then I would be suspect the joints.

Looking real good....................

 

[buckroseau]

That last pic matt... Those bolts are the SHIZAZ... I havent started torquing on mine yet (actually just a little)... but they are soaking in goo.... Is it real tough to get those plates out? and when the new plate is in ... are you going to fab your own screws or do you have a source?



Mikesta

Getting the plates out of those boxes or holders is fairly easy. Getting those complete boxes/holders for the plate assemblys out is fairly hard. You have to get into the rear end in that complete boxed in area. For me because that are was SOOOO....bent up anyway, I had to cut it out and I was able to get in there. If your rear end is not bent up and ful of rust, I would highly doubt you will be tearing that apart. If they don't want to come, drill the heads off, drill through the bolt with a 1/8" bit first then a 17/64, then tap with a 8mm x 1.25.

I haven't looked for those phillips head bolts yet in that dia. and pitch, but someone must make them.

Matt

 

[buckroseau]

Dipping a body would be the only way to insure all thes rust is gone, even then I would be suspect the joints.

Looking real good....................

I've read a little bit on dipping them. What I've heard, you maybe don't have to worry about the rust leaching through over time. But you have to worry about the acid leaching through the paint. I guess that's what I've heard, but never actually spoke to anyone who's done it?

I guess either way has there pro's and con's.

Matt

 

[phishtaco]

I've read a little bit on dipping them. What I've heard, you maybe don't have to worry about the rust leaching through over time. But you have to worry about the acid leaching through the paint. I guess that's what I've heard, but never actually spoke to anyone who's done it?

I guess either way has there pro's and con's.

Matt

My Dad had his Speedster dipped when it was restored, I wonder if thats why he has some paint bubbling in spots. Or if his painter just didn't do so well. I'll ask him this weekend.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

I've read a little bit on dipping them. What I've heard, you maybe don't have to worry about the rust leaching through over time. But you have to worry about the acid leaching through the paint. I guess that's what I've heard, but never actually spoke to anyone who's done it?

I guess either way has there pro's and con's.

Matt

Heard the same thing, the dippers now pressure wash for quite some time after dipping to insure the acid is out of the joints with some kind of treated water which will not rust the metal.

They claim to have this acid leaching under control now??

Rob

 

[buckroseau]

Got a couple more hours out in the shop tonight. A bunch of little stuff I had to touch up with the welder, grind down and prime. Doesn't look like much, but took some time.

I also fabbed up a new part for those hinge boxes that are inside the rear sill. I blasted the remaining parts I was going to re-use and primed them all. So next time I'm out there I can start welding those back together, shouldn't take more than an hour.

I plan on taking the entire day off of work tomorrow to work on the LV. I would love to fab those 2 remaining sill pieces and get everything primed and welded in. We'll see I guess?

Only thing that might stop me is that I've been waiting about a year now for the concrete guys to come out and pour my apron in front of my garages. I had spoke to the main dude a couple days ago and he said possibly this week. If that happens, I'm sure I'll be out there all day........

Matt

 

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Took the day off, it's amazing how much I can get done with no one bothering me. Solid 9 hours today on the lv and got exactly what I wanted to get done.

Basicly got all those rear sill pieces fabbed and welded in, ground down and primed. They all had there little issues with the curves and bends, but I just took my time and got everything bent up real nice and welded in.

I don't know how much I will get done this weekend, if any. I kinda have to start tearing into the rear quarters now and am still hoping my body man buddy comes through to give me a hand on those?

Matt

 

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