Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Raj
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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drivers side lower firewall section

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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Looking good!!!
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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You're becoming an expert at organ transplants. Keep up the forward motion!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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took a day off from work bc I have been in overdrive for a while.

Spent the bulk of the day in the garage to finish the rear fitment and welding
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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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That's what I'm talking about!! Get your Weld on, thanks for posting
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something about this is so very RIGHT.
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Glad one of us has been productive lately- Keep going!
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Nice. Spread a little filler you should be ready for paint right when it warms up outside.

I see a trophy in your future!

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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Glenn A wrote: I see a trophy in your future!
Thanks GA... but keep in mind i have tons of trophies, and will continue to have more as long as no more than 2 other cars show up in my class.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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progress is slow..... but sundays are far and few between.

Old rot on DS B post
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straight cut on top
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cut out the bottom on top of factory flange
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only using OG thing metal ( donor door)
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inner brace reinforcement
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welded in
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tried an alternate approach with adding metal behind the patch
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addressing the thin spot on the top side with metal from behind
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tacked in
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grinded smooth, I'll clean this up as time permits
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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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This is dedication to a cause. Time & materials added up over the course of the project, might it be cheaper to buy a pristine thing? Maybe, but where's the sense of accomplishment in that? THIS is priceless, and not everyone gets it.

Keep hitting it!
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Looking real good Raj....
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Raj wrote:
Glenn A wrote: I see a trophy in your future!
Thanks GA... but keep in mind i have tons of trophies, and will continue to have more as long as no more than 2 other cars show up in my class.
Well maybe they won't be offended when you park near them now.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Glenn A wrote:
Raj wrote:
Glenn A wrote: I see a trophy in your future!
Thanks GA... but keep in mind i have tons of trophies, and will continue to have more as long as no more than 2 other cars show up in my class.
Well maybe they won't be offended when you park near them now.

lol.... remember that?
that was awesome.... what a DB!
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Big_kid wrote:This is dedication to a cause. Time & materials added up over the course of the project, might it be cheaper to buy a pristine thing? Maybe, but where's the sense of accomplishment in that? THIS is priceless, and not everyone gets it.

Keep hitting it!


Right on Charlie! There's a certain sense of enjoying the fruits of your labors... and it ranges all facets of your life. Its starts in academia with getting good grades in school; professionally as you slowly move up the ladder; at home when your sheetrock is pin straight; with your family, as your kid says 'please' and ' thank you'; all the way to recreationally with this hobby, as you sip a frosty beverage in your driveway as you wash down your baby in the summer sun, or simply take an early morning cruise to OBI at 6am on a sunday morning with a tall cup o' joe.
Its the little things Charile. Knowing your hard work got you to where you are.... as you said, priceless.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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This is what is all about guys!
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Thats why I love this place.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Nice finishing touch!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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I made a patch panel for the rotted area in front of the Drivers Side Door

this is the 'problem area'
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grinded down - I made a L bracket here to reconnect the two interesection section, but no pics... sorry.
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donor door used for many of the repairs
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new patch
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tacked in
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Maintaining the stock looking seam was critical.
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tada. looks decent. Nothing a little filler can't fix.
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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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filler is your freind
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Paging Doctor Bondo, Doctor Bondo please report to Raj's garage. We have an emergency.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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mannys66 wrote:Paging Doctor Bondo, Doctor Bondo please report to Raj's garage. We have an emergency.
Lol

' the doctor will see you now'.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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That piece that hugs the wheel well finished it off nice. Such finesse!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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I've been brushing up on my bodywork/ paint skills lately, as I havent painted a car since the baja about 12 years ago. For those who are interested here's a good summary link.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_li ... yWork.html
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

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Raj you are doing a splendid job on this ride. It should look tight when it is done. I'm pretty sure you have a raised beam in stock. Any plans to put that in this car?
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