What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today - Page 176

Quadracer392 · #**1751** 01-30-2014, 09:58 PM

I've decided to finish the chevelle and sell the cutlass I was going to do. So I got started on fixing the damage to the cowl that no one bothered to fix years ago when it was in a wreck before I bought it. (Love finding surprises). I've never replaced welded in panels before but tonight I got the old one cut out and new one fitted.

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caljon88 · #**1752** 01-31-2014, 02:10 AM

Nice, this is one of my next step and I too have NO experience. Did you drill out the spots or actually cut them?

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Quadracer392 · #**1753** 01-31-2014, 05:21 AM

I used a spot weld cutting drill bit on what I could get to and then used an air hammer with a really sharp chisel bit and cut through the rest. Just be careful at the angle and pressure you use with the air hammer because you can blow right through the pieces you are not wanting to cut away.

caljon88 · #**1754** 01-31-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadracer392

I used a spot weld cutting drill bit on what I could get to and then used an air hammer with a really sharp chisel bit and cut through the rest. Just be careful at the angle and pressure you use with the air hammer because you can blow right through the pieces you are not wanting to cut away.

Thanks, can't wait to get it started.

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shadowgray396 · #**1755** 02-01-2014, 01:33 PM

Went to impromptu cruise in at Starbucks this morning. I guess they have it every Saturday, but I just heard about it a few days ago. Had a good time and saw a few nice cars to boot. Also got the car picture taken for a tee shirt.

caljon88 · #**1756** 02-01-2014, 02:13 PM

Shadow Grey is looking good!

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Quadracer392 · #**1757** 02-01-2014, 09:42 PM

Christmas came early this year. Most of the sheetmetal I need for the car showed up yesterday and today. I'd say there is enough to keep me busy for a little while.

shadowgray396 · #**1758** 02-01-2014, 10:16 PM

[QUOTE=Quadracer392;51009]Christmas came early this year. Most of the sheetmetal I need for the car showed up yesterday and today. I'd say there is enough to keep me busy for a little while.

Looks like the fun is about to begin. I lucked out, all my sheet metal only needed minor repair. Keep us posted on your progress.

Quadracer392 · #**1759** 02-02-2014, 09:04 PM

Ray, I wish was lucky enough to find a good solid car but for the price I paid I couldn't expect to much. I just wish I wasn't on such a short time frame, but I'm just making this a nice driver so the small details aren't a big deal.

shadowgray396 · #**1760** 02-05-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadracer392

Ray, I wish was lucky enough to find a good solid car but for the price I paid I couldn't expect to much. I just wish I wasn't on such a short time frame, but I'm just making this a nice driver so the small details aren't a big deal.

So whats the short time frame all about?