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PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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What picture do you need of the fender/A pillar bottom? Mine are fully exposed right now.


Thanks I am good for now, I have the correct profile in place and ready to weld very soon.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:56 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
small update today,
took the time during the weekend to cleanup the door pilar section and apply some rust converter.
Happy there is just surface rust. while getting everything open, I also made sure that the door hinges bolt could unscrew. there is just one out of 8 I am going to insist a bit.

I took plenty picture of the area as it is something that will be hidden after welding the patch back in place.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:03 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Great reference pictures..hope I never have to reference them Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:10 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Great reference pictures..hope I never have to reference them Very Happy


Yeah, I did not image I would have to open this stuff.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:24 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
I just decided to remove the antenna hole as the antenna I had in place will be replaced by something different.

Here are the steps to plug the hole and make it invisible:

Before:
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Preping the little patch:
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After weld, highlight of the low a high spots:
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After initial step of file and slapping:
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:40 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
48000 view of my post, help me to get to 50000 view Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:32 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
That looks great! I like those magnets. They remind of Pawns ♟ on a Chess board.

Keep on going, looking great! Really enjoy reading about your progress!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:13 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
I did some garage clean up a month ago which I was able to keep clean just for few days Smile , but wanted to share a bit of my evening and weekend working environment. I built the garage and the work space area from the ground. as it is full isolated I can play easily during cold Canadian winters

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My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
I consider this panel done after several hours of planishing.
Let's now weld the patch back in place.

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My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
some of the work I made in November and just wanted to share here:
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My 60 SO23 westy: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=341539
My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Another step done this evening with the 3 layers of epoxy primer into the pilar / quarter panel section:
I spent more time to prep the area and cleanup the spray gun than applying the 3 coats of epoxy.


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My 56 beetle convertible: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7796259
My 60 SO23 westy: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=341539
My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
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PostPosted: Yesterday 11:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
I finally started to tack weld the patch.
I am really taking my time on this one as I do not want to mess anything.

will continue with the weld on outer face during coming evenings.


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My 59 low light ghia: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=452128
My 56 beetle convertible: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7796259
My 60 SO23 westy: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=341539
My oldspeed 36hp autotechnik express build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=670827
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