The Wanderers build
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superbuickguy
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I've used it under bedliner in my FJ40, it's in my Corvette. Stuff works.... best of all, it's not tar based
superbuickguy
Explorer
time to spend a minute on this...
fun fact, the 73-79 trans cover is not in any way the same as the 80 up.
guess that means I need to buy an older one too
the offending holes
the patch
mark to cut out the space...
fitting
fun fact, the 73-79 trans cover is not in any way the same as the 80 up.
guess that means I need to buy an older one too
the offending holes
the patch
mark to cut out the space...
fitting
superbuickguy
Explorer
nothin' left but the doin'
nice part about welding from the back - finishing is dead easy
welded
and with the holes cut
next issue... doors
define your contours
it did take some doing to get the piece ready to be a donor
cut the filler
then more fitting
and there we go
and the other side
weld tomorrow.... I hesitated because I haven't decided how nice I want it. It's likely this will be behind a carpet panel but it needs to be sealed (the why I'm doing this).... hopefully by the end of Christmas I'll have the bolt on parts at the powder coating shop to epoxy primer it. Sorry Cap, no pre-rusting for me.
and where we are in the process.... coat the inside, undercoat, finish the body work and then paint.
nice part about welding from the back - finishing is dead easy
welded
and with the holes cut
next issue... doors
define your contours
it did take some doing to get the piece ready to be a donor
cut the filler
then more fitting
and there we go
and the other side
weld tomorrow.... I hesitated because I haven't decided how nice I want it. It's likely this will be behind a carpet panel but it needs to be sealed (the why I'm doing this).... hopefully by the end of Christmas I'll have the bolt on parts at the powder coating shop to epoxy primer it. Sorry Cap, no pre-rusting for me.
and where we are in the process.... coat the inside, undercoat, finish the body work and then paint.
superbuickguy
Explorer
didn't get as far as I wanted - the coating on the inside of the doors are bloody hell to weld... ah well
passenger door welded
got smart on the second door - put in backing pieces to weld to
driver's side is close
basically, weld then let cool - and work on the Corvette....
passenger door welded
got smart on the second door - put in backing pieces to weld to
driver's side is close
basically, weld then let cool - and work on the Corvette....
superbuickguy
Explorer
onward to the last holes
did I mention there is a bunch of dents, too? good thing this isn't reproduced....
more waves then a parade
would you look at that, a fender for donation purposes
before our northern, salty neighbors get concerned... the fender is sprung (it curves front to back)
and the hole
and look at that, right bend and everything
Merry Christmas y'all
did I mention there is a bunch of dents, too? good thing this isn't reproduced....
more waves then a parade
would you look at that, a fender for donation purposes
before our northern, salty neighbors get concerned... the fender is sprung (it curves front to back)
and the hole
and look at that, right bend and everything
Merry Christmas y'all
superbuickguy
Explorer
And ADD on full display... thought you might be interested
Langmuir cnc plasma
I bought this years ago (2015 ish) never really used it because I rarely copy parts.... and it is kind of time consuming for one-offs. With that said, it also didn't have a Z-axis control - which leads to a challenge getting parts to look good as the plasma varies in height over the material. ... my wife has some parts that need to be cut out, so it was a good 'excuse' to get it updated.... so here we go.....
mostly it's been a computer stand
out with the old
but given how 'old' it is, they sent an entire, new computer... which also means I have an x/y axis control (read mill) that is now homeless
as with anything else, break every warranty... this time, the Z-axis parts need to be installed in the new controller
as an aside, it's amazing how close I got to making one from scratch.... all the parts inside I know and know what they do....
you can tell that it's replaced because it's less dusty
need to run it in, but ready to go
Langmuir cnc plasma
I bought this years ago (2015 ish) never really used it because I rarely copy parts.... and it is kind of time consuming for one-offs. With that said, it also didn't have a Z-axis control - which leads to a challenge getting parts to look good as the plasma varies in height over the material. ... my wife has some parts that need to be cut out, so it was a good 'excuse' to get it updated.... so here we go.....
mostly it's been a computer stand
out with the old
but given how 'old' it is, they sent an entire, new computer... which also means I have an x/y axis control (read mill) that is now homeless
as with anything else, break every warranty... this time, the Z-axis parts need to be installed in the new controller
as an aside, it's amazing how close I got to making one from scratch.... all the parts inside I know and know what they do....
you can tell that it's replaced because it's less dusty
need to run it in, but ready to go
superbuickguy
Explorer
While I'm waiting for parts for the other projects (including for the plasma table)... time to straighten up the rear flares
cut more
and realize there's probably a lot of bondo behind this point... so now I feel just fine about chopping it up
straightened up
I still haven't decided on the gas door - whether I'll just notch it or put a different style door on it...
so I just removed it
cut more
and realize there's probably a lot of bondo behind this point... so now I feel just fine about chopping it up
straightened up
I still haven't decided on the gas door - whether I'll just notch it or put a different style door on it...
so I just removed it
Kingsize24
Well-known member
Notch the door, keep the piece and add it to the original panel, blend it and call it done. Progress looks great!
superbuickguy
Explorer
that probably is the avenue I'm going to take... it also costs the least
so took lots of pictures today of the Blazer... for whatever reason the camera said 'no'.... I did get a nice picture of the rolling parts stand I built..
pictures later, but pulled the right fender off then welded on the exhaust. I have a couple leaks that need fixing.... so fender off is easier.. once that's done, then inner fender goes in for permanent and I'll strengthen the cut outs then get them powder coated.
superbuickguy
Explorer
got my ps pump today. I loathe having to buy parts when the reason I need to buy them is because I dropped the last one....
the bent pump is draining so it should only be half full on Sunday when I change it.
hopefully this week, I can figure out the fuel leak.... once that's done, I can focus on interior and rough in the exterior fixes.... I may drive it a bit before I paint it.... or I should say paint the exterior.
the bent pump is draining so it should only be half full on Sunday when I change it.
hopefully this week, I can figure out the fuel leak.... once that's done, I can focus on interior and rough in the exterior fixes.... I may drive it a bit before I paint it.... or I should say paint the exterior.
superbuickguy
Explorer
Really appreciate Team Plus - did a zoom call with him to figure out some programming issues. Zoom call with someone in Australia.
so once the programming was done, clean spots to glue the sensors in place...
test
then not use those spots... and run the power wire inside.
pretty sure I'll glue them in place then seal the holes... I could make them removeable but putting a screw on top of a tire just seems dumb
then envisioning for the reservoir
not a lot of spare room. I still have to put a breather in place
in other news, I'm still waiting for several parts - and Sunday will be quite booked
so once the programming was done, clean spots to glue the sensors in place...
test
then not use those spots... and run the power wire inside.
pretty sure I'll glue them in place then seal the holes... I could make them removeable but putting a screw on top of a tire just seems dumb
then envisioning for the reservoir
not a lot of spare room. I still have to put a breather in place
in other news, I'm still waiting for several parts - and Sunday will be quite booked
ITTOG
Well-known member
Any real mechanic has been there. It does suck. I dropped a transmission once and broke the bell housing. It wasn't a removable one.
Kingsize24
Well-known member
Lol... I've done that! Powerglide, and I still have it. Luckily when it's needed I can cut off the bell housing and they make bolt on SFI housings I can put in its place.
ITTOG
Well-known member
Too long ago but I think mine was either a TH400 or 700R4.