Rust. Bad. Thoughts? (Warning, not for the squeamish)
#91
Pinky- I think you have a good challenge in front of you but I'm totally rooting for you! I only thought I had rust. And I do- just not like that. Good luck and keep us posted.
Slang- Thank's for the vid! Really inspirational.
Danny- those sheetmetal links to Ebay- sweet. I need to root around in there. Is there a section that handles the hole when you open the rear pass door, that hole in the corner? Thank you.
PTSchram- Nice work!- insert giant grin smiley face here.
Slang- Thank's for the vid! Really inspirational.
Danny- those sheetmetal links to Ebay- sweet. I need to root around in there. Is there a section that handles the hole when you open the rear pass door, that hole in the corner? Thank you.
PTSchram- Nice work!- insert giant grin smiley face here.
Last edited by black sheep; 04-12-2012 at 10:38 PM.
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Where are you located?
If it seems to be more than you can deal with initially, you can always get either some plate or even some thick plywood and cover the entire area temporarily while you do figure out how to proceed.
#94
Automated slip-form submerged arc welding, friction stir welding, explosion welding, and robotic welding would be considered "non-manual" to use your term. None of them would really be useful, affordable, or feasible for your situation. Some of them would be really fun though.
#95
When I cut rust pieces out should I use an angle grinder with a cutting disc, or sheetmetal scissors?
Or use whichever seems best suited for a particular piece?
#96
Yes. Or a plasma cutter. If using tin snips, be sure you have a good quality set with both left (green handle) and right (red handle) snips. That way you can always leave a clean edge on the side you want to keep. I'm guessing there will be some angle-grinder action too.
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The frame is surprisingly in half decent shape. Much of what is there (that I can see) is surface rust. The worst is on one of the rear suspension A frame mounts, but even that, fingers crossed, seems like it only got to the layer just under the paint coating.
The front is very good cause of all the oil and ATF (power steering) all over it. There is a cirucular patch on the frame under the passenger front shock mount on the side facing the engine (its under another mouse chill spot). Its a hard spot to test for rigidity, but hopefully that is mostly surface too.
The front is very good cause of all the oil and ATF (power steering) all over it. There is a cirucular patch on the frame under the passenger front shock mount on the side facing the engine (its under another mouse chill spot). Its a hard spot to test for rigidity, but hopefully that is mostly surface too.
Don't you own a hammer?
As far as the opinion on the seat, it should be fine as long as no one sits in it and you do not drive it.
Seriously, if you were in it and heaven forbid, you hit something, the force of impact could rip that seat totally loose!
THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHY YOU SHOULD LOOK CLOSELY BEFORE BUYING ONE OF THESE BEFORE BUYING IT, NOT A SURPRISE FIND AFTER THE PURCHASE.
How much did you pay for this thing? Is it your daily driver?
#99
yeah, but its in a tight spot
Is it that dangerous/weak with only 1 compromised mount?
I think Ive given this info earlier in the thread, but...
- Not the DD.
- $1100. Which was an ok deal, had the replacement fuel pump that the seller gave me been AEL. As it is, it wasnt the best deal, but wasnt the worst either.
As far as the opinion on the seat, it should be fine as long as no one sits in it and you do not drive it.
Seriously, if you were in it and heaven forbid, you hit something, the force of impact could rip that seat totally loose!
Seriously, if you were in it and heaven forbid, you hit something, the force of impact could rip that seat totally loose!
THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHY YOU SHOULD LOOK CLOSELY BEFORE BUYING ONE OF THESE BEFORE BUYING IT, NOT A SURPRISE FIND AFTER THE PURCHASE.
How much did you pay for this thing? Is it your daily driver?
How much did you pay for this thing? Is it your daily driver?
- Not the DD.
- $1100. Which was an ok deal, had the replacement fuel pump that the seller gave me been AEL. As it is, it wasnt the best deal, but wasnt the worst either.
#100
I should also add that I have:
- replaced the fuel pump and filter
- checked oil and fuel pressure
- changed the oil in the engine, diff, and x-fer case
- greased the driveshafts
- put in a suspension lift
- replaced a brake line and bled the brakes
- disassembled the gear selector to get my shift button unstuck
- taken most of the interior out and prepped the rusted areas
Given that this is only the second automobile I have ever worked on in my life, the experience and confidence Ive gained in the 3 months of ownership have been invaluable.
Assuming I dont get killed from the drivers seat falling off, I really cant complain.
- replaced the fuel pump and filter
- checked oil and fuel pressure
- changed the oil in the engine, diff, and x-fer case
- greased the driveshafts
- put in a suspension lift
- replaced a brake line and bled the brakes
- disassembled the gear selector to get my shift button unstuck
- taken most of the interior out and prepped the rusted areas
Given that this is only the second automobile I have ever worked on in my life, the experience and confidence Ive gained in the 3 months of ownership have been invaluable.
Assuming I dont get killed from the drivers seat falling off, I really cant complain.