Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

gbrettin · 10-12-2019, 07:34 PM

Cut the tabs on the shock towers, finished removing pinch welds and ALMOST done grinding out the seam filler. Then I'll be ready for stitch welding, full scuff and epoxy primer.

For the record, I wasn't expecting to do all this extra work. This is a random detour but the end result will be welcomed. And WOW! I've spent hours grinding out the seams. This stuff is no joke.

Rusty · 10-12-2019, 08:09 PM

We warn you about the seam filler.

After you get the engine in and everything else. I would seriously look at making a stronger cross brace between the shock towers and back to the firewall.

gbrettin · 10-13-2019, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

We warn you about the seam filler.

After you get the engine in and everything else. I would seriously look at making a stronger cross brace between the shock towers and back to the firewall.

Spoiler alert! I was thinking about making a titanium brace.

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Rusty · 10-13-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Spoiler alert! I was thinking about making a titanium brace.

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Ti is $$$$ I got $30,000 of it in my azz and foot, not counting the labor to install it.

gbrettin · 10-14-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Ti is $$$$ I got $30,000 of it in my azz and foot, not counting the labor to install it.

You and I have that in common. I have about 12 Ti bolts in both legs.

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10-12-2019, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,304 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589452	Cut the tabs on the shock towers, finished removing pinch welds and ALMOST done grinding out the seam filler. Then I'll be ready for stitch welding, full scuff and epoxy primer. For the record, I wasn't expecting to do all this extra work. This is a random detour but the end result will be welcomed. And WOW! I've spent hours grinding out the seams. This stuff is no joke. Last edited by gbrettin; 10-12-2019 at 07:39 PM.

10-12-2019, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,579 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	We warn you about the seam filler. After you get the engine in and everything else. I would seriously look at making a stronger cross brace between the shock towers and back to the firewall. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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