Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

gbrettin · 10-03-2019, 08:56 AM

Removed most of the false firewall, hacked out the brake lines, coolant and AC lines. I went a little deep on some of the pinch welds because it was my first time grinding a pinch weld. I'll need to go back and fill some of the holes with some welds and grind flat.

The false firewall had to come out because the valve covers were not clearing near the brake and battery compartment. I'm also hoping that there is enough room to reach down the side of the engine to work with spark plugs. I'd prefer not to lift the engine out every time.

On a side note. I'm starting to question my sanity doing all this... I literally took a perfectly working car and made a roller.

I guess it's a good thing I'm crazy.

Rusty · 10-03-2019, 09:34 AM

You may want to add some reinforcing to the frame after fitting the motor in.

gbrettin · 10-03-2019, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You may want to add some reinforcing to the frame after fitting the motor in.

Bryan Settle just messaged me and told me to stitch weld the seams. I'll look into that as an option too.

Rusty · 10-03-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Bryan Settle just messaged me and told me to stitch weld the seams. I'll look into that as an option too.

Before welding. You have to remove the sealant between the metal sheets. Otherwise your welds will have holes in the bead.

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10-03-2019, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,304 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589452	Removed most of the false firewall, hacked out the brake lines, coolant and AC lines. I went a little deep on some of the pinch welds because it was my first time grinding a pinch weld. I'll need to go back and fill some of the holes with some welds and grind flat. The false firewall had to come out because the valve covers were not clearing near the brake and battery compartment. I'm also hoping that there is enough room to reach down the side of the engine to work with spark plugs. I'd prefer not to lift the engine out every time. On a side note. I'm starting to question my sanity doing all this... I literally took a perfectly working car and made a roller. I guess it's a good thing I'm crazy.