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Old 10-01-2013, 09:17 PM   #101
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thanks guys... its weld through primer brian... just coated whole thing to prevent it from surface rusting untill its done and i can etch prime and paint it. you that weld primer on pieces that your welding to that wont be accessible after you weld to help prevent rust.
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Old 10-02-2013, 07:12 AM   #102
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Old 10-02-2013, 07:49 AM   #103
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thanks guys... its weld through primer brian... just coated whole thing to prevent it from surface rusting untill its done and i can etch prime and paint it. you that weld primer on pieces that your welding to that wont be accessible after you weld to help prevent rust.
Is the copper weld thru primer better than the aluminum?

I use Bloxide and while it does the job just fine, it takes FOREVER to dry.
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Old 10-02-2013, 04:41 PM   #104
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iv had better luck with the copper. getting less spatter and cleaner welds. this stuff is u-pol brand takes probably 5 to 10 mins to dry depending on how warm it is where you are. SEM brand also makes a decent one that works about the same. any spray on is easier to work with then brush on though. thats just a fact.
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Old 10-02-2013, 08:02 PM   #105
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Pretty cool Beckster, gonna be set for cruising this spring?
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Old 10-03-2013, 07:40 PM   #106
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hopfully... looking at heaters for my garage now so i can work through the winter, but dont wanna rush it either cause there is alot of little things i wanna do to the car that adds up to alot of extra work so its gonna take some time but id like to have it for next spring summer cause i i really missed driving it this summer
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Old 10-03-2013, 07:41 PM   #107
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From the looks of it so far, it will be worth the wait.
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Old 10-19-2013, 07:38 AM   #108
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so just quick update... left side is now completely welding in. have few spots to grind and clean up, but next step now is to get the seats down and fit all that and figure out how i have to make them work. waiting for new set of control arms to come in. ended up having spohn make me them because im so far behind on this project its one less thing for me to worry about. once i get seats fit and tires fit for good then i can add some strength where i have room to and i can seam seal everything and prime and paint it.
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Old 10-19-2013, 08:14 AM   #109
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Pics? Progress is good!
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Old 10-26-2013, 10:00 AM   #110
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so took seats down from attic last night for test fit and they just about fit. but they are snug. wont be able to use the stock latching mechanism for the seat back because doesnt fit between the tubs, and will have to make new brackets to mount the bottom of the seat because shape of stock ones dont work. So shouldnt be to bad. bigger issue is going to be cutting out the sail trim panel to fit the tubs because those are way off and its going to be tricky to get a nice clean cut around the tub so going to have to figure that out...

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Old 10-26-2013, 11:26 AM   #111
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IMO, the hard part is just beginning, lol. Nice work man
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Old 10-26-2013, 02:59 PM   #112
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The inner fenders, they comfort me. Looks cozy! Nice work buddy.
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Old 10-26-2013, 05:19 PM   #113
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Seriously. Upholster the tubs and add some arm rests on them, live like a king back there!
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Old 10-26-2013, 07:12 PM   #114
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Old 10-26-2013, 07:54 PM   #115
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hahaha well thats the plan is to carpet the exposed tub that shows. Its deff a little claustrophobic back there lol but seats are more for show than anything else. with where the ride height is going to be set i doubt ill be able to run any weight in the rear like that anyhow.
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Old 11-20-2013, 08:02 PM   #116
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so think interior is done for now. will have to pick up some carpet that matches factory carpet to cover the exposed tubs. but other than that seats and trim is mounted. came out "ok" probably could have come out better but never did this before so having alot of "firsts" with this project. next step is going to be to seal up the tubs and paint them. then i can final fit wheels and suspension and need to weld exhaust back up then put tank back in and start body work and clean up engine bay a little.





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Old 11-20-2013, 08:04 PM   #117
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Looks pretty good from here. Nice work!
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Nice man, too bad I never came down to see....
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Old 11-21-2013, 05:38 PM   #119
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I've really enjoyed following this. I think it's coming along great and really excited to see the final product, man! Keep posting as you go please
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Old 11-21-2013, 06:40 PM   #120
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thanks alot guys... yea ill keep posting as i go. I try and work on it a few nights a week. so far im happy with the way its comming out. trying to take my time.

yea adam iv just accepted the fact that you either just dont wanna help, i live to far, think blue firebirds are lame, that no pecan pie was provided, rainbow unicorns are more important, any of the above are satisfactory excuses feel free to pick from one provided
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Old 11-22-2013, 05:37 AM   #122
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hahahahahah excellent
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Old 11-22-2013, 12:01 PM   #123
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Nice work man. Maybe you can help me with my IRS conversion, lol
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Old 12-19-2013, 07:46 PM   #124
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so got tubs all seam sealed inside and out and painted the inside. outside will get painted and spray seam sealed (for chip resistance, sound deadening, and corosion protection) and then undercoated black. that will come later. next step is exhaust.. heres couple pics...





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Old 12-19-2013, 08:17 PM   #125
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Very nice. So when those are done, what's next?
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