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[sibhs]

One of the doors on this car is an LJ version so it needs the ash tray deleted and the stainless trim holes counter sunk.

 

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To counter sink I heated the holes up with oxy and knocked them down with punch. Then the holes needed welding up and redrilling to make a smaller hole for genuine screws, not wood screws.

 

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Marty

 

ps Thanks Dazm, I'll keep that as a back-up plan.

[Indy Orange]

Wouldn't have bothered with the LJ ashtray aperture , the LCGTR front door card will cover that , good job though.

Edited by Indy Orange, 13 April 2020 - 09:47 PM.

[sibhs]

Evening,

The drivers side chassis mount had rusted out so it was time to chop it out and see what's required.

Firstly I had to cut the support off from my car stand to access it.

There wasn't much left inside so it was a full rebuild of crush tube and its supports. I made one of these on the LJ using 3 pieces of steel, this time I've made it from one piece, so a lot less welding.

I had cut the floor pan out so once this piece was welded in I treated it internally with KBS.

 

Marty

 

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[claysummers]

Bottom of the a pillar, Achilles heel of the earlies. Well certainly FE to EK and early Torana by the looks too.

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[sibhs]

The floor pans had been replaced and didn't look in too bad condition so I was going to cut the over lap off and butt weld them in. As I was cutting it I decided to remove the floor pan and I'm glad I did. There was heaps of crap in there.

The bit below had been smashed up and needed the layers peeling back and new steel fitted.

 

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Cleaned the threads while here.

 

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[claysummers]

Seek and yea shall find

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[Ice]

I think i just found my panel beater

[Indy Orange]

WOW ! Awesome work!

[madtoranajzedded]

Wow Marty/sally.now i know why you wont sell me any
mojo 😂its all right here for me to see..a big job you
have taken on and your flying making it look easy.
I admire your dedication 100% ..so many things i can
learn from you..im in for the ride.love your work

Cheers Maz

[sibhs]

This car is pushing me into areas I haven't done before, such as guards off, pillars remade and inner sills replaced or fixed.

The passenger innersill is rooted and at first I was going to make one. But after much thought I decided to buy the Patch Maker copy. I felt this is an important part that connects the floor to the sill and is crucial to be correct. Also hard to copy something that has rusted away.

First I had to repair the drivers inner sill so I used the one i'd bought as a guide and made up a patch fix.

 

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Paint brush on a pole to get into the sill end.

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Thanks to Clay, Gene, Paul and Maz for replies.  

I'll be free in two years Gene.

 

Marty

[claysummers]

You’ve never had guards off or repaired sills and pillars?? You are a fast learner.


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[jd lj]

Any LC or LJ getting restored should have the guards removed to be done properly. You'd be surprised what you'd miss if you don't, even on a goid body.

Great work as usual Marty.

[sibhs]

You’ve never had guards off or repaired sills and pillars?? You are a fast learner.


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First time Guards off is this car and I've only done outer sills and patched the pillars before.

 

Any LC or LJ getting restored should have the guards removed to be done properly. You'd be surprised what you'd miss if you don't, even on a goid body.

Great work as usual Marty.

Too right James, I don't think anyone can say their GTR is rust free unless every panel has been disassembled. When this is finished it'll be 98% rust free.

 

Marty

[sibhs]

While the floor is up I noticed a few dents in the chassis. I had to cut back a little more to gain access then it was heated up with oxy and knocked back into place.

 

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Next the rail was prepped and KBS applied.

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Test fitting the floor and trimming to suit a butt join. It's very easy to over trim and be left with a gap.

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I have since fully welded the two sides and it feels rock solid now and I'lll clean up welds when the car is on rotisserie.

 

Cheers

 

Marty

[Mitchyboy]

Killing it Marty
How good is Torana Virus haha

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[bat 53]

great work marty 

if we stay locked down for a couple of more months it could be finnished

[u1 71]

You've got serious talent Marty

[lctriples]

Hey Marty, how are you going to attach spark plug leads after outer sill has been welded up (last photo 16/04/20) Seriously you are doing an awesome job and an inspiration to us all!

Edited by lctriples, 18 April 2020 - 06:38 PM.

[S pack]

Marty, I seem to remember Sally saying one of the things that attracted her to you was how damn you are good with your hands.

Keep up the high standards of craftsmanship.

And stay safe mate.

 

Cheers

Dave

[sibhs]

Killing it Marty
How good is Torana Virus haha

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Hey Mitchyboy, I'm so glad I have this car to keep me busy. This lock-down could shave a year off the build time.

Cheers

Marty

 

great work marty 

if we stay locked down for a couple of more months it could be finnished

Thanks Bat, as I said above, this will really help get it finished.

 

You've got serious talent Marty

Thanks u1 71

 

Hey Marty, how are you going to attach spark plug leads after outer sill has been welded up (last photo 16/04/20) Seriously you are doing an awesome job and an inspiration to us all!

Hi Paul, Geez, I was wondering what you were on about but then noticed the tec screws looked like six spark plug ends.

Thanks mate.

 

Marty, I seem to remember Sally saying one of the things that attracted her to you was how damn you are good with your hands.

Keep up the high standards of craftsmanship.

And stay safe mate.

 

Cheers

Dave

Hi Dave,  HahaHa.  Sally and I are well here in the west thanks. 

I hope you and your family are well and safe.

 

Update time!

Now that I've finished using the left hand inner sill as a template it's time to fit it. This is a Patch Maker rust replacement panel which is a very professional looking bit of metal work. I did find a couple of things that I had to modify to get it to fit. Firstly the angles of the bends top and bottom required extra bending and the drain hole was in the wrong position. 

 

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Marty

[Ice]

I reckon you need a couple more grinders ✌️

[sibhs]

I reckon you need a couple more grinders ✌️

Like they say, I'm a grinder not a welder.  

I got sick of changing between, cutting, grinding and nylon scuff so I bought a grinder for each. 

 

 

Marty

[madtoranajzedded]

I have the same welder Marty 😃.what are your spot and
Plug weld settings..best tool ive ever me bought thinks

Is that copper weld through your using..

Cheers maz..

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[claysummers]

Got the same unit. Lincoln 180C. $1000 three years ago. Adelaide Tools.


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[sibhs]

Hi Maz,

Yeah great welder.  Plug welding I set it to around your markings, butt welding old metal to new is about half that.

UPol copper weld through primer. I still like to drill out hole where primer is to get fresh metal for plug weld.  I soon learnt that you may think you've done a good plug weld but it pops apart. Theres a few tips in doing good strong ones i've worked out.

 

Hi Clay, I was looking at the same price $1000 7 years ago when I found this one second hand with helmet, trolley gloves, apron, magnets etc for $600 and it had only been used to build a bench. 

 

 

Marty

Edited by sibhs, 18 April 2020 - 11:15 PM.