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« on: March 26, 2007, 07:16:10 PM » |
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It has been 5 months since I started it. It is taking as long as expected.....i guess. I figured a couple years to do it. Started the back window rust a couple weeks ago....yeah I am a slow joe. Had a setback over the weekend. A piece of metal flew in my goggles while grinding Sat. I thought I got it out but Sun morning my eye was swelled shut. I went to the hospital and the used a small drill to extract the sliver which was lodged in pretty good. Didn't miss work today though (should have with all the sick leave I have accumulated) Should be back on it tomorrow eve after work since I might be able to maybe see ok then. I started my resto on the 1970chargerregistry. If anyone here cares here is the link from page 3 of 4 cause thats where most the work pics are. If anyone notices how much login time it is because most of it is when I am out in the garage I usually am logged on and when the carple tunnel or the ole back kicks in I bug you guys  http://1970chargerregistry.com/70messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=3917&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30Here also is what the rear window looked and looks like now. Hopefully when done with that soon I think it will be blasted and primed. Thanks guys for all the good feedback on some of my stupid questions  |
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2007, 07:40:19 PM » |
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its coming alone nicely
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks  1968 silver/black/red striped R/T Like the tiger, you can see his stripes but you know he's clean... 2001 Ram 2500 CTD 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE 1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2007, 08:38:10 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2007, 09:06:14 PM » |
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looks great, don't lose momentum! |
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« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2007, 06:07:08 AM » |
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Keep up the good work!
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona clone 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1973 Charger Rallye (WannaBee) 440/727
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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2007, 06:12:04 AM » |
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keep up the great work , it will be worth it!
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'69 Daytona clone in-progress .....526ci. Hemi 4 speed Dana60 3.54..White with red wing and stripe...black interior.
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber. right now all it burns is money and welding supplies!
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« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2007, 06:32:24 AM » |
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Sorry to hear about your eye....eye protection is a must. Wear a full face shield if ya have to!
Did you fabricate that piece of patch metal or is that avail somewhere?
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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2007, 06:33:46 AM » |
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looks great, don't lose momentum! Without a doubt! |
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2007, 06:52:24 AM » |
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First off, sorry to hear about your eye... not good. Second, I wish I had the some iota of the fabricating talent that you have... my hat is off to you.
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2007, 08:23:09 AM » |
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looks good.  gotta take care of them eyes! |
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2007, 08:54:17 AM » |
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Nice work, are you a bodyman by trade?
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2987097if you can't fix it with a hammer, you got yourself an electrical problem. "For those who fight for it, Freedom has a flavour the protected will never know"
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2007, 09:02:44 AM » |
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Thanks guys. Nice work, are you a bodyman by trade?
Not hardly....thx. I just do what i can do and have the finish work done by someone else. I have did somee finish work on ones I sold or ones i wasn't too picky on....i want this one better if i can afford it. First off, sorry to hear about your eye... not good. Second, I wish I had the some iota of the fabricating talent that you have... my hat is off to you.
Thanks. It helps to work at a school and have access to some helpfull equip. Sorry to hear about your eye....eye protection is a must. Wear a full face shield if ya have to!
Did you fabricate that piece of patch metal or is that avail somewhere?
The top piece was aftermarket. But after cutting the curves off to make it fit I could have made it myself. The bottom & corners I had to make. I had to go to a couple places just to find some snug goggles. The guy at home depot said saftey glasses will work.....i said they did till now. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2007, 09:12:20 AM » |
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Your fab work looks great! I'm sure glad your eye is OK! I had a friend break a drill bit sending it right into his eye. Needless to say I do nothing without my glasses  . Steve |
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« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2007, 10:15:59 AM » |
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That looks so great to see the rusty parts fixed right, wish I could do that kind of body work, done right. I am afraid to look under the chrome around the back window on my car Glad your eye is ok now, a friend of mine from around w seattle, 27 year roofing trade and salesman for that company, had a bungy chord snap on ladder on roof rack, snaps and hit him in the eye, three operations over maybe six months, with a small hope of fixing it, and now they just had to remove his eye, can't believe this happened to him, I need to wear safety glasses/goggles myself more when I am power washing stuff, or with the cleaner on battery post and small lead pieces are flying, got paint in my eye once, and wet cement once , hurt bad, had to have someone get the paint and cement out, |
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« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2007, 10:29:49 AM » |
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What a strange place to have rusted out so badly! Looks a heck of a lot better now!
And on another, but related topic....
Had a sliver of metal fly into my eye a few years ago. Didn't even realize it had happened, but for a slight stinging sensation.
Later, at a optometrist, I was informed there was a .25" shard embedded in my retina. Fortunately for me, it's in the process of dissolving on it's own.
Lesson learned though. I always wear safety glasses no matter what I do in the shop.
PS: I always wear a full welding shield now when I weld too. Can you guess why?
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The70RT
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« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2007, 11:41:15 AM » |
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Thanks guys. What a strange place to have rusted out so badly! Looks a heck of a lot better now!
And on another, but related topic....
Had a sliver of metal fly into my eye a few years ago. Didn't even realize it had happened, but for a slight stinging sensation.
Later, at a optometrist, I was informed there was a .25" shard embedded in my retina. Fortunately for me, it's in the process of dissolving on it's own.
Lesson learned though. I always wear safety glasses no matter what I do in the shop.
PS: I always wear a full welding sheild now when I weld too. Can you guess why?
Sounds kinda scary. Hope it all gets dissolved. That looks so great to see the rusty parts fixed right, wish I could do that kind of body work, done right. I am afraid to look under the chrome around the back window on my car Glad your eye is ok now, a friend of mine from around w seattle, 27 year roofing trade and salesman for that company, had a bungy chord snap on ladder on roof rack, snaps and hit him in the eye, three operations over maybe six months, with a small hope of fixing it, and now they just had to remove his eye, can't believe this happened to him, I need to wear safety glasses/goggles myself more when I am power washing stuff, or with the cleaner on battery post and small lead pieces are flying, got paint in my eye once, and wet cement once , hurt bad, had to have someone get the paint and cement out, You better check under the trim....it will only get worse if you see any at all. I just seen some bubbles under my roof and when I removed the top and trim  . Sorry to hear about your friend. That's terrible. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2007, 07:34:39 PM » |
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What a strange place to have rusted out so badly! Looks a heck of a lot better now! Vynal top |
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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2007, 09:25:09 PM » |
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I bet my top looks pretty darn close to that, or worse. I know there are rust bubbles in that area. That patch looks great, nice job!  Glad the eye injury wasn't worse.  |
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The70RT
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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2007, 09:02:07 PM » |
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Finished the rear widow rust work today. I haven't used any filler yet. Where the top channel and roof meets will need some though and some smaller imperfections here and there. Just primered it for now I will do that later.
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« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2007, 09:42:37 AM » |
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just be sure to continuously test fit the trim as you go!! it will save alot of grief later
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