1966 FJ45LV restoration/buildup project

[a.greenspan]

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[merbesfield]

I'd go with gas problem first. I sometimes forget to adjust my flow on mine and it will splatter and be nasty.
Are your rollers coated with a film? causing it to hop? might try checking the tension on the rollers by the spool that feed the wire thru the gun. then check depending on machine the tension on the actual spool. if all that fails check your leads for something loose. the ground clamp might be loose? or the hot to the gun might be loose. What machine? 125 Lincoln from Home depot or welding shop? It's my understanding the home depot version has plastic rollers and the welding shop has steel.

It is a 125 from a welding supply store years ago when they were good. The only thing I have not done yet is pull the roller wheels to check them. I redid the ground, new liner, new nozzle, adjusted the flow etc. I did look at the rollers and sort of dismissed them, but will go ahead and pull them off and check. Just don't understand why all the sudden it would change bc nothing really did change. I called a repair shop and he said if all else fails it could be a diode, whatever that does. He did say it could be expensive if that is the case. Sucks

 

[merbesfield]

No measurable updates other than the reason's why my attention has been diverted lately. The usual, health, family and other projects. I found a Porsche project, or should I say it found me. Total Barn Find. 1968 912, 3rd owner, original books records, window sticker etc. Same owner for 33 years. Sitting in his garage for over 10 years. Every single option listed on the window sticker is still with the car and it has not been molested. Very rare to find a Porsche that has not been hacked on. The PO was a Porsche mechanic and did things right until he had medial issues and parked the car. Car is actually in really good shape compared to others I have seen. Will require only minimal rust repair, especially compared to my LV. Need floor pans, which will be a simple compared to what I have been doing on the LV. Although, I will not be doing them any time soon. Goal is to get this car back on the road and then tweak it. Very original, almost all parts there. One crappy repaint, but original color. Should be a fun break from the LV. And I certainly needed another project.

Here is the thread I started on Pelican.

Garage/Barn find - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

 

[merbesfield]

Little Progress

There has been no progress, all my time has been spent on the Porsche. But I did finally get the LV registered and tagged. I am very happy with the plate. So now I really have to finish this thing.

 

[landcrusher909]

Nice !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mikesta]

Its been a while since I checked in on this thread. Looks like your doing quite a job on the rear quarters. Cant wait to see the finished product!

 

[a.greenspan]

. I found a Porsche project, or should I say it found me. Total Barn Find. 1968 912, 3rd owner, original books records, window sticker etc. Same owner for 33 years. Sitting in his garage for over 10 years. Every single option listed on the window sticker is still with the car and it has not been molested. Very rare to find a Porsche that has not been hacked on. The PO was a Porsche mechanic and did things right until he had medial issues and parked the car. ....

Here is the thread I started on Pelican.

Garage/Barn find - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

not so bad
will follow your thread from time to time
The Porsche Classic original parts catalogues:
(whished Toyota would help their classic drivers in this way !!!! )
Guys send this information to Mr. Toyoda
so he can see what a real good company do to their clients!
Porsche Classic Original Parts Catalogue - Classic Catalogues - Porsche Classic - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

your car (911/12 1965-1969)
http://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/originalparts/en/E_911-1_KATALOG.pdf

Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

Garage/Barn find - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

Just read ,
would keep the hub cap wheels, more rare than the Fuchs ( all drive Fuchs )
Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

.. I just have never liked them on the 901 body,...

.....
...they look great

Link ( hope it`s new for you )
http://www.912registry.org/home.htm
912 Registry SiteMap :: Porsche (TM) 912 & 912E owners worldwide!

Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

forgotten
on the pic above you see the original fog lamps
see Porsche classic link
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/genuineparts/originalpartscatalogue/
they have them new.
( I searched a little bit yesterday on this site )
Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

reply #751 :
looks good "through the grill fog lights"
#752 :
"my Porsche is #385 of 427 built at the Porsche factory"
#753 :
"How do you know if they actually have the part?"

All the parts on this Original Parts Catalogue
Porsche can deliver that`s the sense of such a catalogue
Search the parts you need , visite your nearest Porsche dealer
or use this dialogue for the questions you have
Dialog - Home - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

..... wished Toyota have such opportunities ....
but think this will remain a dream

Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

Hi Mark (sorry guys again a Porsche )
some new news about a absolut rare Porsche race car
The Rometsch Porsche race car build in Berlin in 1954
05.03.2010 - CARS ON SHOW

"The Rometsch Porsche Spyder is based on a Volkswagen frame as well as on technology of the early Porsche 550 Spyder. It was built in early 1954 by Berlin coachbuilder “Karosserie Friedrich Rometsch” for the ‘Renngemeinschaft Berlin-Halensee’ and scheduled for the 1.100 cc sports car class......"(read more see link)
http://www.prototyp-hamburg.de/new/frame.php?page=41〈=2&id=1140

little movie : Oldtimer TV - Nachrichten über Oldtimer

enjoy ( some pics and discussion from barn find too ...)
TheSamba.com :: View topic - Sensational find! - Rometsch Porsche Race Car

Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

Peter, maybe I looked at a different catalog? The one I thought you referenced was a complete parts catalog. Can you send me that link for the "Original Parts Catalog" you mention?

Yes, I too love the look of the Through the grill fogs.

check out my latest Porsche progress here.

Mark , that´s the link to the original Porsche classic parts catalogue,
I sent it before There are no different catalogues, again
Porsche Classic Original Parts Catalogue - Classic Catalogues - Porsche Classic - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

If you have questions klick the dialog/ newsletter button on the left than contact and information that`s the best you can do.
Porsche North America is in your home town, would vistit them or make a call first.

Call us at 1-800-PORSCHE (1-800-767-7243)
Send us a letter:
Porsche Cars North America
980 Hammond Drive
Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

Just read
Garage/Barn find - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

Your trunk resto is perfect :
Would be nice if you would restore "stereo"
on the left the 45lv on the right the Porsche
Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

nice one
... congrats to this "old schooler " ( like such stories... in the family since a long time)
Cheers
Peter

 

[landcruisnman]

MORE LV PORN PLEASE*********;p

 

[a.greenspan]

... but the Porsche will probably still be going. Though the rust repair and metal work is almost 100% completed. At least something is rust free.

Never thought that this little German baby need such a lot of work, but looks good so far, think you can start the rebuild of your LV in spring , the 45 need a bit more attention
Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

Mark,
don`t know if you are a member of the PCA,
if, you can win a fully restored 911 , Porsche Classic Germany restore it for you
Revive the Passion - Porsche 911 Factory Restoration - Referenzprojekte - Classic Werkstatt & Leistungen - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Have fun with the win.
(delivery date is 08.2011 )
Cheers
Peter

 

[merbesfield]

Generally, a pretty fair amount of chat is overlooked in these forums, but there hasn't been a post on subject in some time now.

No chat bc zero activity. All energy has gone towards the restoration of my '68 912.

Peter, yes I am a PCA memeber. I would love to win the 911T give away. Very cool.

Link to my 912 build

 

[miker]

Did you ever figure out the problem with the Lincoln 125?

I have a old Miller that started to weld poorly all of a sudden like it had very little amperage and the weld puddle looked terrible.
I removed the covers, cleaned things up, and found that a wire to one of the large capacitors had come loose. All I needed to do was tighten it up. It was attached with a small bolt. After that, the welder was back to like new weld quality.

If you do decide to go inside the welder, make sure you have it unplugged. Also, capacitors hold a charge for a long time and can hurt you even after the welder is unplugged.