While it’s in this state, are you going to add some bracing or weld some of the seams to get the body more rigid and flex-resistant?
Maybe if i have the underbody soda-blasted, I will then, However, I think I am putting a 10 point+ cage in her for rigidity…
Mr. Newman. When you finished tacking in your patch panels to the floor do you have to run a bead all the way around before the seam sealer or will it hold up by itself from moisture?
Nice progress BTW.
you guys need to work on your reading skills. 
Well dere ya go raht dere. 
Ha! I meant
a) Tack + Seam Sealer = Good Enough
b) Tack + Weld Bead + Seam Sealer = Better
Who sayz i dunt reed goud?
yea, but i think he should seal the seams first.
i hate you guys.
<3
yesterday, tonight, and tomorrow all look like they will be spent grinding rust and welding. Not a lot to report on that front.
However…
2 sets one for mockup/jig one for the final product.
1/4 Mild steel
1/2" 304SS
Compliments of Derrick Corporation. Holla.
why half inch SS?? that is one hell of a thick flange
by the time it’s welded, then machined, it will probably be around 3/8. It’s already bowed just from the laser. Note no holes in the SS, it’s too thick to get a good laser hole, so i had etch lines burned in where i need to drill the holes on the mill.
Ok, here’s some body shots…
Before:
After:
A few blow holes, nothing that won’t be taken care of with seam sealer, but all in all a good solid repair.
The last shot is a good comparison for everyone who thinks the shell is beat… See the rust at the bottom? That’s one day of surface rust on 100% new metal… The camera REALLY makes it apparent… It’s almost invisible to the naked eye… Same goes for a lot of the “rust” on the car…
that’s probably a good idea. have you considered rust inhibiting paint? :lol:
seriously, it is coming along great. i can’t wait to see it when it’s done.
trying to get it done for spring/carlisle/winged warriors… I’m busting my ass on it… we’ll see…