Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 11:38 am

slow and steady

volksbugusa · Post by **volksbugusa** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:15 pm

Raj
Looks like a winner to me. The process is a slow one,but at least when you go to spot weld things back together it will move a lot quicker as long as both sheet metal panels are tight against each also you will have less blow out holes...Matt

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:53 pm

volksbugusa wrote: The process is a slow one,

that is is.....

volksbugusa wrote:... you will have less blow out holes.

I just hope the adjacent panels will have some metal to weld too! lol

Big_kid · Post by **Big_kid** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:40 pm

Raj, you've got some kind of skills going there. I don't know that I'd tackle something like that without professional help. You make it look easy.

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:49 pm

Big_kid wrote:Raj, you've got some kind of skills going there. I don't know that I'd tackle something like that without professional help. You make it look easy.

Its funny you say that. My wife often says I need some professional help. But I dont think she's talking about my VW's

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:54 pm

You always seem to figure out a way to make it work. Keep it going!

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:47 pm

its a very slow process..... but its going

donor piece taking shape

dry run test fit, not too shabby

Big_kid · Post by **Big_kid** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:45 pm

Seeing all that metal work makes me glad mine's fiberglass. Can't wait to see it done!

volksbugusa · Post by **volksbugusa** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:31 pm

Looking real good Raj...Are you going to push the metal edges in with a screwdriver and then weld or are you going to use set screws?
Use real thin guage wire...
Matt

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:57 pm

volksbugusa wrote:Looking real good Raj...Are you going to push the metal edges in with a screwdriver and then weld or are you use set screws?
Use real thin guage wire...
Matt

Good question Matt. I was thinking the same question for the areas that I cant grab with some large clamps. I'll try all options and see what works. The goal here to build a nice looking driver while I hone my currently sub par welding/ metal working skills.
Luckily I have some very talented fabricators on staff, that can quickly access the situation and come up with solutions on the fly, without soiling themselves too badly. They work for only food and shelter so the price is right. Here they in action a few months ago

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:11 pm

NOS side panel arrived last week.

Will replace this side damage done somewhere along its travels.

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:43 pm

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Luckily I have some very talented fabricators on staff, that can quickly access the situation and come up with solutions on the fly, without soiling themselves too badly. They work for only food and shelter so the price is right. Here they in action a few months ago

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I need some welding done if they can travel!

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:57 pm

pulled the other side inside panel off today. And grabbed the shelves off the donor clip

volksbugusa · Post by **volksbugusa** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:03 pm

Raj
Looks great...that is a lot of work you did there...lots of have never given the process a try...Are you going to clean the metal first before you tack weld...
I would use soda to blast the metal clean..also the areas that you are going to tack too...you can treat everything after with etch primer and pur 15 where needed...
Super job...Matt

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:19 pm

volksbugusa wrote:...Are you going to clean the metal first before you tack weld...
I would use soda to blast the metal clean..

Thanks Matt, I'll clean the metal with the whizzer wheel before welding it all in. I have plenty of prep to do before I get to that point, but Ill keep you posted.

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:33 pm

Onward and upward. Slicing and dicing.

Brown · Post by **Brown** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:51 pm

Nice work Raj! Way to keep the momentum!!

leo · Post by **leo** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:50 pm

Keep up the great work and keep those pics coming.

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:58 pm

Thanks Ken and Leo...... !

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:32 pm

Had to come inside for a bit to defrost, continue the pulled pork slow cooker experiment, and Spackle liam's room

Some progress today. I;m trying to the get the back side buttoned up before I weld in the new panels

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:18 pm

Raj wrote:Had to come inside for a bit to defrost, continue the pulled pork slow cooker experiment, and Spackle liam's room.

The vw work is a great and a good way to work up an appetite. Love pulled pork. What time you serving during the game?

Post by **Glenn** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:26 pm

AoT wrote:The vw work is a great and a good way to work up an appetite. Love pulled pork. What time you serving during the game?

Smokin' Al's is having their Giants special again. Order between $200 and $550 worth of food and if the Giants win the Super Bowl, Al will refund the amount.

AoT · Post by **AoT** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:28 pm

Going solo for the game.so.don't think I could meet the challenge. You got your appetite back yet?

Post by **Glenn** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:33 pm

AoT wrote:Going solo for the game.so.don't think I could meet the challenge. You got your appetite back yet?

Not totally.

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:22 pm

Still plugging away as time permits

Rotted fire wall where wire loom passes through

donor section rough fit in

tacked

grinded

Das Volks Vintage Volkswagen Gruppe

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