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Post by Volktales on Oct 11, 2020 17:19:00 GMT -8
The high quality bumper hangers might be a good idea, but you should be able to repair the lower quarter panel on the passenger side with a small piece of metal near the fender mounting. The rear shock mount area in the body is going to be tricky, as is those doors that "someone" messed up a bit...
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 11, 2020 17:58:25 GMT -8
The high quality bumper hangers might be a good idea, but you should be able to repair the lower quarter panel on the passenger side with a small piece of metal near the fender mounting. The rear shock mount area in the body is going to be tricky, as is those doors that "someone" messed up a bit... I got a $45.00 stainless disk that says those doors are going to be no problem. I showed Aaron both sets of doors and he said he would use the originals over the red set so that's what I'm starting with.
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 12, 2020 12:10:27 GMT -8
Short video of fixing some oil canning
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 12, 2020 12:10:44 GMT -8
Short video of fixing some oil canning
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 14, 2020 18:33:35 GMT -8
I added a couple new weapons in my bodywork battle. I made a slapping file from one I bought at the sos thrift store for 1.99. Just heated it up and bent it a bit. This works amazing for raising dents. Just slap the panel with a dolly backing it up around the outside edge of the dents working your way to the centre of the dent. The second tool is a body file. I couldn't believe it when I saw it in the bin with the dollar store screw drivers. It was filled with bondo, obviously the previous owner didn't know how this tool is used. a few minutes with the wire wheel and it was good to go. This file and holder would be pushing 100.00 but the thrift store was much more reasonable at 6.99 the adjustability is pretty nice it sure shows the high spots quickly. Anyway you can find some gems in odd places.
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Post by tony on Oct 14, 2020 19:53:10 GMT -8
Nice finds!😎
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Post by Volktales on Oct 14, 2020 20:24:41 GMT -8
Nice. Looking forward to seeing those tools in action!
Edit: I just watched that video with the shrinking disc. Cool!
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Post by CrazyBrit on Oct 15, 2020 6:46:49 GMT -8
You've definitely got my interest! I've been interested in trying some bodywork for a while, but firstly didn't have time and secondly had no idea where to start. I'll be watching and learning.
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 15, 2020 19:11:57 GMT -8
I am no expert on bodywork, although I'm jumping in head first. I have been amazed at the resources and information avilable now days. I have been doing a lot of research and love watching YouTube on the subject and the vw specific guys especially are helpful. It is a lot of work for minimal satisfaction at this point but I'm keeping my eye on the end prize.
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 18, 2020 21:14:53 GMT -8
Had a little time and put the seamless boots on the axle tubes today. This is the second set I have done and it went pretty smooth. I ordered a some patch panels for the left and right qtrs and bumper mounts today as well. Just need to keep chugging along excited to cut out some rusty bits and weld in some fresh metal.
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Post by Volktales on Oct 18, 2020 22:02:38 GMT -8
I'm excited that your making nice progress. Gonna be great to see that car out cruising around again someday!
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Post by Volktales on Oct 20, 2020 21:07:40 GMT -8
Rob's making me look bad by getting all this work accomplished and quickly. So I actually WORKED on one of my own VWs tonight. Pics later this week!!!
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 22, 2020 17:42:12 GMT -8
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Post by Volktales on Oct 22, 2020 21:11:43 GMT -8
That panel is a real rust trap. VW didn't get any paint between those two panels and they happily rot away. Boo. Glad you are making it better...
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Post by Rob Sannes on Oct 23, 2020 16:03:52 GMT -8
The idea is to try and keep as much of the original Bumper Mount as I can I don't want to drill out all the spot welds and then risk not being able to reposition the bumper correctly that metal behind the bumper bracket has some fairly complex shapes to it my dreams of making these repairs undetectable just aren't realistic.
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