kmanxj5050
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Reed City Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
look good. Where did you cut to underneath? Then pinch seam?
look good. Where did you cut to underneath? Then pinch seam?
Project "Constructive Deconstruction"
- Thread starter VAhasnoWAVES
- Start date
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
ya, i had always thought the little lip that hung down was the pinch seam. after a little investigating online and making the first cut i determined this was not the case, it was the seem behind it. the metal isnt as thin as i thought, so i think i may just weld them in, no need for 1" strap or angle iron.
got my bushings today too.
ya, i had always thought the little lip that hung down was the pinch seam. after a little investigating online and making the first cut i determined this was not the case, it was the seem behind it. the metal isnt as thin as i thought, so i think i may just weld them in, no need for 1" strap or angle iron.
got my bushings today too.
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
think again....you definatly want to tie those in to the unibody or the first thing you slam against or come down on will F up your floor. I came down on a rock and it jammed the rocker into the bottom of my doors and could not get them to open. I hammered into a tree on a tight corner hoping to pivot around it....folded up my passenger side floorboard and then screwed up the door fitting correctly. What I am getting at is you want to tie those in more than just a weld on top and bottom and call it good. If you see my Project WTFWIT thread, it has pics of how I tied mine in.
think again....you definatly want to tie those in to the unibody or the first thing you slam against or come down on will F up your floor. I came down on a rock and it jammed the rocker into the bottom of my doors and could not get them to open. I hammered into a tree on a tight corner hoping to pivot around it....folded up my passenger side floorboard and then screwed up the door fitting correctly. What I am getting at is you want to tie those in more than just a weld on top and bottom and call it good. If you see my Project WTFWIT thread, it has pics of how I tied mine in.
- Location
- Michigan
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
biggest difference i see is that you have stiffies, and i do not. any concerns welding these to the unibody?
progress for the day, finished most of the fab:
why the funky shape? well... the metal wasnt long enough to reach my front wheel arch. and in the long run i know i want/need new fenders. no matter what they be, i didnt want to have to modify them to install them. so i stopped where it looks like you did cheeseman. itll protect the fender better than nothing at all. here is the idea:
good idea? bad idea? dumb?
lastly, much better fit:
biggest difference i see is that you have stiffies, and i do not. any concerns welding these to the unibody?
progress for the day, finished most of the fab:
why the funky shape? well... the metal wasnt long enough to reach my front wheel arch. and in the long run i know i want/need new fenders. no matter what they be, i didnt want to have to modify them to install them. so i stopped where it looks like you did cheeseman. itll protect the fender better than nothing at all. here is the idea:
good idea? bad idea? dumb?
lastly, much better fit:
Last edited:
John D
NAXJA Member # 788
- Location
- Rockford, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
You need the stiffies anyway, so if you are going to tie the rockers in wait until the stiffies are done and do it right.
You can just cut off the bottom of the fender and let it hang, it it really bothers you it's easy enough to make a bracket to reattach the fender. Mine have been hanging for several years.
You need the stiffies anyway, so if you are going to tie the rockers in wait until the stiffies are done and do it right.
You can just cut off the bottom of the fender and let it hang, it it really bothers you it's easy enough to make a bracket to reattach the fender. Mine have been hanging for several years.
- Location
- Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
The body gets wider then the "frame", the angle will allow you to keep the sliders following the body and still be tied into the "frame".
The body gets wider then the "frame", the angle will allow you to keep the sliders following the body and still be tied into the "frame".
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
good thinking dan.
your fenders also arent in as bad shape as mine... the seam at the edge of the door is splitting and it already ratles in the wind. id hate to see how bad itd be without it attached at the bottom. they would turn into gull wings.
good thinking dan.
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
well. everything is in its final resting place... i ended up using the 1" strap. its securely plug welded to the door seam. which is also heavily tacked to it on the outside. im using gasless flux core so its a little tricky welding to such thin metal. ive got to go through and litterally TACK it, and keep the heat down or else it just eats it away. ive got to go through and finish this before i can grind it, flap disk it, and paint it. the entire length of the strip has been stitch welded to the 2x6. the angle iron is securely plugged to the body with a few beads on the top and sides. the angle is also tacked to the bottom of that. just got to finish welding that up as well.
i think im going to take the rear doors off, to make the finishing touches (tacking, grinding, flap disking, and adding body filler before priming and painting) easier. its just a PITA to work around the rear door and id rather do it all with a machine than hand tools. i leave for school this friday, so little time...
dan, what days are good for you again? ill need to spray like i mentioned. lol.
well. everything is in its final resting place... i ended up using the 1" strap. its securely plug welded to the door seam. which is also heavily tacked to it on the outside. im using gasless flux core so its a little tricky welding to such thin metal. ive got to go through and litterally TACK it, and keep the heat down or else it just eats it away. ive got to go through and finish this before i can grind it, flap disk it, and paint it. the entire length of the strip has been stitch welded to the 2x6. the angle iron is securely plugged to the body with a few beads on the top and sides. the angle is also tacked to the bottom of that. just got to finish welding that up as well.
i think im going to take the rear doors off, to make the finishing touches (tacking, grinding, flap disking, and adding body filler before priming and painting) easier. its just a PITA to work around the rear door and id rather do it all with a machine than hand tools. i leave for school this friday, so little time...
dan, what days are good for you again? ill need to spray like i mentioned. lol.
- Location
- Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
W, Th, F
W, Th, F
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
friday is your poker day right?
friday is your poker day right?
- Location
- Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
Yes sir, this wednesday I'm taking my daughter to gr for an mri.
When u thinkin?
Yes sir, this wednesday I'm taking my daughter to gr for an mri.
When u thinkin?
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
24, 25, 26th... Somewhere around then ok? I'll need to replace my CA bushings then too. I'm jobless now, so whenever between class (12 to 5 window) works. Let me know.
Everything is welded in, it's time to make things look pretty now.
24, 25, 26th... Somewhere around then ok? I'll need to replace my CA bushings then too. I'm jobless now, so whenever between class (12 to 5 window) works. Let me know.
Everything is welded in, it's time to make things look pretty now.
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
progress pic. its a little misleading, it doesnt really sit out that far with the doors on. id say 2 inches at the most. i think i measured a little less.
oh ya, all 4 doors are removable now. lol. the rears were a LOT easier and lighter than the front.
i need bigger tires. :dunce:
progress pic. its a little misleading, it doesnt really sit out that far with the doors on. id say 2 inches at the most. i think i measured a little less.
oh ya, all 4 doors are removable now. lol. the rears were a LOT easier and lighter than the front.
i need bigger tires. :dunce:
- Location
- Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
those dates should work for me. wednesdays and thursdays are better, friday is poker night.
Rock rockers looks nice, where's the pics from underneath? and close ups?
those dates should work for me. wednesdays and thursdays are better, friday is poker night.
Rock rockers looks nice, where's the pics from underneath? and close ups?
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
DONE...
not 100% perfect. but i am just so over working on it. the wet paint makes it look off. but...
DONE...
not 100% perfect. but i am just so over working on it. the wet paint makes it look off. but...
kmanxj5050
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Reed City Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
Looks good. Now come do mine!
Looks good. Now come do mine!
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
10 cutting wheels, fresh grinding disk, fresh flap disk, little over 1 spool of flux core wire... thats all it took me. would be less on the cutting wheels if you dont do the "horn" like i did. could have it burnt in, in one solid days work. itd take a lot of convincing for me to do so though.
10 cutting wheels, fresh grinding disk, fresh flap disk, little over 1 spool of flux core wire... thats all it took me. would be less on the cutting wheels if you dont do the "horn" like i did. could have it burnt in, in one solid days work. itd take a lot of convincing for me to do so though.
kmanxj5050
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Reed City Michigan
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
Haha. Mines still straight for now lol.
Haha. Mines still straight for now lol.
VAhasnoWAVES
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lake City, Mi
Re: Project "Something Awesome"
sliders work then...
i got a pretty good price on the metal. i think dan payed $100 before deciding against it. i had another $50-75 in materials, and if you consider time as money, i had more than that invested. JCR sliders are just over $200 and within driving distance. do something before the rockers need adressing, much easier.
sliders work then...
i got a pretty good price on the metal. i think dan payed $100 before deciding against it. i had another $50-75 in materials, and if you consider time as money, i had more than that invested. JCR sliders are just over $200 and within driving distance. do something before the rockers need adressing, much easier.
