Bumps on my 78’s rear tub/fenders?

[vk7ybi]

I recently did the same repair to my 40, I just got a sheet metal shop to roll a 150mm radius and I did the rest.. Same method as yours.. Worked well for me..

IH8MUD.com - View Single Post - So I got a bit excited repairing some trail damage and now have questions

 

[twoturtlesracing]

Hey Gus,

We need some more pictures of the work you've completed! I'm following your thread religiously and hope that what I do turns out half as good as yours. I really like the fact that you are doing it piece by piece with out buying whole panels, and am eager to see how it turns out- especially since it seems that you are going somewhat against the status quo...

 

[Gusb]

am eager to see how it turns out...

You and me both - don't hold your breath. I'm not only slow but also my garage time is limited these days

 

[twoturtlesracing]

Boy, I understand that all to well! I'll be patient, no worries!

 

[Gusb]

Few more hours in the garage - a little more steel going back on the 40.

 

[miker]

Looking good!

 

[twoturtlesracing]

Lookin good!

 

[1Fine40]

So GusB, do you weld spots in between the spots on your patch panels eventually? I would assume you then grind it all down smooth, fill with a little body filler, prime and paint? It looks really great, and I am going to undertake some similar work soon on my 78'.

Cheers!

 

[KY Longhunter]

GusB

Your welds are purdy. You may have already answered this, but what kind of welder do you use?

110volt MIG ?

AR

 

[mattcamp]

Very crafty, looks time consuming and tedious, but will be rust free, cheers! It took me a little while to figure out that most of my tub is two layers of steel, but it is sturdy and very solid. I haven't ever pulled the body but it's gotta be really heavy too.

 

[Gusb]

GusB

Your welds are purdy. You may have already answered this, but what kind of welder do you use?

110volt MIG ?

AR

Thanks - check post #79 for welder.

 

[Gusb]

So GusB, do you weld spots in between the spots on your patch panels eventually? I would assume you then grind it all down smooth, fill with a little body filler, prime and paint? It looks really great, and I am going to undertake some similar work soon on my 78'.

Cheers!

Thanks - who knows how good things will turn out but filler will be involved for sure - I just need to teach myself body work at some point. Once everything is solid (welding wise) I may drive it to a local restoration guy and get some opinions/advice on the final finish work. I've got some "oil-canning" going on in a few places, etc. so some "shrinking" etc. is in order at some point.

See post #85 for what I try to do between the spots...

 

[Coastline]

keep welding between the spots until they are all connected. Might take a day or two but the steal will be a solid sheet. And, I would say that you are indeed learning body work.

Good work.

 

[Gusb]

Getting ready to lock down the tub to sill with new body mounts before I do any more cutting around the front bed support area.

Got these from Toyota - they seem to be a good match on dims but are missing the radius the original (I'm guessing) mounts had.

They look like they'll work to replace the mounts (2) at the front bed area too so I'll try to order more at some point.

 

[Gusb]

With the sill area now locked down - getting ready to weld up the front bed area.

Rough cut and rough fit. I'm thinking I'll weld the support and cover piece together first and then weld the whole structure in to place. Still thinking about the clamping process - may drill a few .250 holes to get clamps in place.

 

[Gusb]

Going to try to use the old heat-shield brackets on the new replacement channel.

Body mount areas/frame seem to be in good shape.

 

[wombat]

Gusb what guage of sheet metal are you using on the rear side panels in post #126 I am doing a similar repair right now and am using 16GA on the tub floor and wheel wells and i am just going to start on outside side panels. Was wondering if i should switch to 18GA for that?

 

[Gusb]

Gusb what guage of sheet metal are you using on the rear side panels in post #126 I am doing a similar repair right now and am using 16GA on the tub floor and wheel wells and i am just going to start on outside side panels. Was wondering if i should switch to 18GA for that?

I'm just trying to match stock or go a little thicker (never thinner).

Using 18GA (post #126) on most, 16GA on floor and 14GA on the sill sub-structure and floor "body mount" support (front area of floor).

 

[Gusb]

Floor support sandwich welded together and then welded into the tub.

Lots of finish work to do - thinking of picking up a die-grinder to try to help the process.

But with the lights/muffler back on it could be on the road again at this point.

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Wow...impressive work man!


I envy your skills.


Thats gonna be a great looking ride when you're done.






-Ed