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TinCanFab
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I forgot to take pics from before, but the whole body was stripped to bare metal, skim coated, blocked, etch primed and then 2k high build primed. There are some pretty horrendous runs, but after I set up to spray the clouds rolled in and it was about to rain. I've never mixed, filled and sprayed a paint gun so fast in my life.
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They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
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TinCanFab
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downsbs1
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2021 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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Engine parts look horrible!! Ugh. Look, send them to me for my ‘58 ragtop build and I’ll save you the embarrassment of having them. You’re welcome!
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EMPIImp69
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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Body looking good
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TinCanFab
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Chickensoup
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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wow those are some kick ass beads you got going on! makes me not want to give up on tig lol.
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TinCanFab
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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| wow those are some kick ass beads you got going on! makes me not want to give up on tig lol. |
Yeah don’t give up! There’s some awesome guys on YouTube and cool camera technology to see how it’s done. Once you eliminate the stuff you are doing wrong and learning about machine settings, it’s not too hard. Then, you just practice. I converted my torch to water cooled and it makes it much more comfortable. Thing gets damn hot if you are wearing thin gloves. I was told by someone with a lot of experience to make sure you are always welding comfortably, it’s true.
When I first started, I didn’t know you couldn’t pull a bead with TIG. It comes out horrible lol. It’s an impossible skill to learn without a teacher
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Check out my truck brought back from the dead... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420762&highlight=sprayed+blood
They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
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TinCanFab
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TinCanFab
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| Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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I also wanted a stock tailpipe exit, maybe some different tips and extra sound resonators/baffles of some type. I’m using a v band here as well just for fun and to make the tailpipe section removable. It’s cool to be able to clock it anywhere you want. Until I get it on the engine and in the car, I’ll have to wait to do that part.
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Check out my truck brought back from the dead... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420762&highlight=sprayed+blood
They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
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TinCanFab
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| Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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I’m also waiting on some small v bands to do the J pipes. Never really see anyone do those. This is my first time brazing TIG with silicon bronze. It’s a little tricky. Maybe I should clean the metal better next time, it looks kinda scaly. Or try welding on AC mode for better cleaning action? Either way, the car is a driver, so I’m happy with it.
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Check out my truck brought back from the dead... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420762&highlight=sprayed+blood
They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
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TinCanFab
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| Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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I also wanted a stock tailpipe exit, maybe some different tips and extra sound resonators/baffles of some type. I’m using a v band here as well just for fun and to make the tailpipe section removable. It’s cool to be able to clock it anywhere you want. Until I get it on the engine and in the car, I’ll have to wait to do that part. The existing exhaust pipe is going to be like a leaf blower, and a lot louder as it is.
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They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
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TinCanFab
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| Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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I’m back at it after being sick the entire month of August. The engine is 90% complete ATM. My friend is going to machine the piston skirts and I have to finish all the pushrod and rocker assembly. The tins have been getting modified so they fit and then I can paint them. Exhaust needs to be modified and fit to the car/apron, so this is where I’m at now.
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Check out my truck brought back from the dead... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420762&highlight=sprayed+blood
They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=658092 |
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Big Bill
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| Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: They're NEVER really ever finished!... 58 rag build |
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| Very nice, I think your welds look great. I have always thought a removable apron would be awesome on a bug. |
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