COMET CENTRAL

Weld thru primer is a little tricky with MIG ,, simplest way I've found for my own novice bodywork thin steel panel patches was clamping slightly larger piece than hole, cutting with angle grinder or saw, fastening 'welding clamp's', and 'Easy Grind" MIG wire while using a copper weld backer. The '...

I know this is sorta the wrong way to do a patch (instead of butt welding it flat), but I wanted to try something on the car. I primed both sides with weldable primer so it's sealed and started tacking it in. Any tips for patching like this if I need to on other parts? I noticed it was a lot more sp...

Joe Travers wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:13 pm

The edge of the pan above the emergency brake lever, to the right is looking good.
Keep on truckin'.

Joe

Thank you Joe. Just want to confirm guys, 60-63 falcon and comet inner chassis parts (frame and such) can interchange to my knowledge correct?

Time for angle grinder, Zoot. Clean and shiny will hold the welds. Used to stick weld a bit when I was young and as Jim said, prep is everything. Joe Yup. I used an angle grinder to get that far with wire wheels. I'll keep going to see where it can get me. I suppose it really only needs cleaned tho...

I've been given a few pieces of advice: white vinegar to neutralize the rust and/or a rust encapsulator. Can that be welded to?

Slow rust repair. Figuring this out. Getting quite a few recommendations for white vinegar, then more wire wheel and it should weld alright I suppose?

So after some major pitfalls with the car's rust issue, which is far worse than initially thought, I've been working on the floor. The tunnel part is quite pitted, but it is strong as I can tell. If I made sure to get more of the rust out (unsure how yet, maybe chemically?), could it be welded to? N...

Finally got around to fitting this

Hi I'm in Ohio and looking for a 60-62 (or 63?) subframe to replace my rotten one. I'm willing to travel out of state or ship if necessary.

Paul

Cool 8) I like your tool chest. You gave me a good idea :D JT Haha. I refinish vintage furniture for a living so I got a lot of it next to it! I paid $230+- for all 4 tires so they weren't expensive. The wider whites are much pricier. As for the rust, I just got done 14g steel for the frame. The dr...

Started to put the whitewalls on

They're good. I was just doing a rolling stop at that sign

Another view, from friend's perspective.

https://youtu.be/G_9mZLW28J8

Hey guys! First drive on the road in this thing since 1997! Here's a video!

https://youtu.be/gPPuingLVUM

This should work.

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And how-to:
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Good luck. If you need help, PM me. I've done this.