Still going more on Plymouth some more

"Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer" (dash-doorhandle-and-bondo) 08/16/2020 at 17:21 • Filed to: None

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Clang clang sizzle sizzle.

sony1492 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 08/16/2020 at 18:02

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For the curves did you make a few individual then weld them together. How do you deal with the pinholes?

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > sony1492 08/16/2020 at 19:38

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I used the captain caveman method. Took a square bit of steel put in the main curve, screwed it down in a couple places, tack welded it along the curve, then beat it violently and it kind of went into shape.  then remove piece, cut out about 2/3 of the rusty shit and booger weld your patch over top, making sure the door closes nicely over it.    Those pinholes got another patch. 

sony1492 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 08/16/2020 at 20:32

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To be fair they are all booger welds on metal that thin... unless your captain fancy with a Tig

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > sony1492 08/16/2020 at 20:33

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here is a picture of my nice bodywork.

sony1492 > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 08/16/2020 at 20:54

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What would the quality method have been for making that patch?

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > sony1492 08/16/2020 at 20:58

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Probably to cut it out of rust free car, which I had one of, but never the two side by side.  Or really take the time to replicate the piece.  The quality answer is to get a better car and pretend it’s your dad’s old Plymouth.