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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:06 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

jimmyhoffa wrote:
Hey just in case you are still thinking about IRS bolt lockers I made a pretty sweet version of that bolt-and-tab kit that you definitely have the skills to replicate or outdo me. Those welds look good.

I took a 17mm Allen key and cut it up and made those tabs, so not only is it stouter in general, you can get a spanner on the hex part to bump them into alignment.

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I bought a set from Kar Tek that tobiism suggested. Those are some nice ones you built yourself !! I like how you have them mounted nicely up out of the way. I'll be sure to mount mine like that.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:28 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Not quite an update, more like "what I did to the baja today".

I bought new reproduction backing plates for the front.

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I bought an M10 x 1.5 tap to chase the mounting holes in the spindle.

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I bought M10 x 1.5 x 25 mm bolts and hardened washers.

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I installed the backing plate and torqued the bolts to 36 ft/lbs.

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Although a baby step, it's one more bite out of the elephant. Anxious
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:08 am    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Unfortunately, just ignoring a problem won't make it go away. The final rust spot (that I'm aware of) is on the passenger side wheel well.

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I actually found this rust quite a while ago when I was sanding the paint off the interior.

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I sanded the rust away to see how much good metal was left.

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I believe the culprit of this rust issue is dirt and debri accumulated in the area behind the lower door hinge. The rubber seal between the body and hood is missing allowing water to drain right into that area. The water is soaked up like a sponge and just works its magic on the metal. It did take 49 years to get this way though.

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"Like sands through the hourglass so are the Days of our Lives". Anxious
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:00 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

After cutting some metal away, I found rusty dirt that was packed against the wheelwell.

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A cleared the dirt out using a screwdriver and a pick.

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I opened up a couple more rust holes while poking around with the screwdriver and pick ...

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... and a few more as I cleaned up the heater channel for welding. Rolling Eyes

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I cut a piece of sheetmetal, bent it , drilled a hole, and slid some tie wire through it with a knot on the end.

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That allowed me to fish the piece through the large hole on the bottom and pull it up into place.

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Then it was just a matter of piling some tacks up.

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I used this method a few more times then sanded everything down fairly smooth.

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I made a patch out of sheet metal and welded it in place. I sanded it down fairly smooth.

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That leaves the inside left to finish.

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I used poster board to make templates to cut sheetmetal to weld in place.

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I put patches behind the door pillar holes, welded them up, and sanded them down.

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Since some of the repairs will be hidden under carpet, I didn't go crazy sanding them down.

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At last ... I think I'm done welding tin foil. Dancing
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:44 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

This '69 project should be relabeled, how to not buy a rusted out '69 bug Laughing Laughing Laughing

Dude, you have completely rebuilt the entire lower portion of your car. ..I'm giving you shit cuz I wanted to say a job well done! ...have a beer on me Laughing Laughing

FYI...next time you go to buy a car, all you need is a small screwdriver Rolling Eyes Think
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:10 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

veeweeman wrote:
This '69 project should be relabeled, how to not buy a rusted out '69 bug Laughing Laughing Laughing

Dude, you have completely rebuilt the entire lower portion of your car. ..I'm giving you shit cuz I wanted to say a job well done! ...have a beer on me Laughing Laughing

FYI...next time you go to buy a car, all you need is a small screwdriver Rolling Eyes Think


Thanks veeweeman !! The good thing is ... I fixed all the rust I found ... and I'm not looking very hard for any more either. Anxious
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:39 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Awhile ago I decided to sand the paint off the interior so I could paint it the color I want.

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One of the previous owners made vertical cuts in the radio opening.

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I straightened the metal the best I could, welded up the cuts, applied some body filler and sanded it fairly smooth.

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I bough some self etching primer.

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I primed the dash area.

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I'll prime the rest of the interior a section at a time.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:15 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Dark Earth wrote:

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That is a satisfying picture.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:48 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Buggeee wrote:
That is a satisfying picture.


It really is !! I've been on so many tangents since I first removed the windshield it's nice to just have some primer down.
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PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2018 3:01 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Nice work on the rust repair, I like the comment about not looking for more.. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2018 4:30 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

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Nice work on the rust repair, I like the comment about not looking for more.. Smile


Ha ha Thanks Bock !!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:19 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

I don't have much of an update as I'm still working on painting the interior. I decided to paint the door jambs the same color as the interior. Since I'm painting the door jambs, I probably should sand and primer the exterior quarter panels also. Rolling Eyes Talk about the snow ball effect. Anxious

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:37 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

A snow ball rolling down a hill that is. Really picking up momentum. Its all going to come together with a pop.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:31 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Buggeee wrote:
A snow ball rolling down a hill that is. Really picking up momentum. Its all going to come together with a pop.


Ha ha that's awesome Buggeee !!!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:32 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

In this episode of "As the paint dries" ...

I bought some primer that's lighter than the self etching primer I applied before. The lighter color helps me see areas I miss.

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Here's the rear window and roof side rails.

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Rattle can painting takes a lot longer, but I'll get there sooner or later during these dog days of summer.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:55 am    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Back in December 2016 ...
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While I'm at it, I'm going to sand the dash and paint it (and the interior area where the windshield seats) the color I want before installing the new windshield.

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Well, I finally got a coat of paint on the dash Dancing.

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Seeing pictures of dustymojave's baja, mr bill's class 11, and Outatime's baja helped me decide the color.

I'm nowhere near done rattle can painting, but I'm getting closer every day. Anxious
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:43 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

In that photo, yours looks a lot like the pale gray in my Baja. Mine was supposed to be closer to battleship gray and I had the paint custom mixed by an auto paint supply. Then the project got pushed aside for a while, and when I came back to it and finally sprayed the paint, it was WAAYYY lighter than intended. The guy at the shop said "It will darken as it cures." It actually got lighter as it cured. But by the time I was done spraying it, I had grown to like it. I couldn't exactly take the paint back either. So it stayed. I still like a medium gray for a Baja Bug. Maybe next paint job on it. It's been 10 years now.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:42 am    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

dustymojave wrote:
In that photo, yours looks a lot like the pale gray in my Baja. Mine was supposed to be closer to battleship gray and I had the paint custom mixed by an auto paint supply. Then the project got pushed aside for a while, and when I came back to it and finally sprayed the paint, it was WAAYYY lighter than intended. The guy at the shop said "It will darken as it cures." It actually got lighter as it cured. But by the time I was done spraying it, I had grown to like it. I couldn't exactly take the paint back either. So it stayed. I still like a medium gray for a Baja Bug. Maybe next paint job on it. It's been 10 years now.

Ha ha, all this time I thought your car was white inside and out. Confused

I'm using this white paint for the interior.

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I still need to paint under the dash, the front firewall, the front wheel wells, and the heater channels.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:09 am    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

Most people, even in person, think it's white. Until you park it next to something that IS white. THEN it really stands out as NOT being white.

For the roll cage and bumpers in mine I used Rustoleum Sail Blue. Bought it in quart cans from the local hardware store. Shot it with my Harbor Freight touch-up gun. Mixed the paint 1:1 with mineral spirits thinner. Sprayed beautifully and cured nicely too. It actually cured about 2x as fast as out of the spray can and with a very high gloss too. Lots better flow, self leveling, and less orange peel. Better run resistance too. Spray can touch ups tend to have runs and orange peel though.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:06 pm    Post subject: Re: '69 Baja - Dark Earth Version Reply with quote

dustymojave wrote:
Most people, even in person, think it's white. Until you park it next to something that IS white. THEN it really stands out as NOT being white.

It's like the paper test for those 3D whitening strips. Laughing
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