Das Volks Vintage Volkswagen Gruppe

slow and steady

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

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

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.

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

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

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




donor piece taking shape



dry run test fit, not too shabby

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

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

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

NOS side panel arrived last week.


Will replace this side damage done somewhere along its travels.

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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!

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

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

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.

Onward and upward. Slicing and dicing.

Nice work Raj! Way to keep the momentum!!

Keep up the great work and keep those pics coming.

Thanks Ken and Leo...... !

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

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?

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.

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

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

Not totally.

Still plugging away as time permits

Rotted fire wall where wire loom passes through


donor section rough fit in


tacked


grinded