Targa project.... WARNING NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.
03-22-2011, 12:36 AM
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I've got a rear wheel bearing puller, a different type of tierod puller thing, and other stuff. When you need them it would be cool to contribute something to this righteous project.
03-22-2011, 12:58 AM
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03-22-2011, 01:30 AM
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03-22-2011, 11:24 AM
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Ed... I found a local 71' being parted out... I can forward the info and pics if you PM me your email....it has some pretty useful stuff on it.....forgot what year yours is....see anything you need?
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03-22-2011, 01:02 PM
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Too bad you weren't closer. I just threw a bunch of early car stuff in the dumpster last week--things like that pedal box you said you bought, suspension pieces, etc. Took 50+ of those plastic storage crates and got it down to 32 I took to the Petaluma "graveyard" of parts. Now I only have about 70 up there.........
03-22-2011, 01:10 PM
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the front is crunched but not too bad...I have more pics at home....
I just landed a set of rear Koni's for my car this morning, NEW and Paragon has the front sport gas with external adjustment on sale today for $168 ea !! (just ordered those - Boge struts)
I just landed a set of rear Koni's for my car this morning, NEW and Paragon has the front sport gas with external adjustment on sale today for $168 ea !! (just ordered those - Boge struts)
03-23-2011, 01:06 AM
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Too bad you weren't closer. I just threw a bunch of early car stuff in the dumpster last week--things like that pedal box you said you bought, suspension pieces, etc. Took 50+ of those plastic storage crates and got it down to 32 I took to the Petaluma "graveyard" of parts. Now I only have about 70 up there.........
03-23-2011, 01:08 AM
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Exterior door handles. But I see none.
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03-27-2011, 12:18 PM
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wow, this will be a very labor intensive project. but not impossible. my BMW racecar is a shell-up build.
I'd highly recommend getting the shell acid dipped. It will take all that rust off, paint off, and whatever gunk you cannot get to in the corners with a grinder. It's expensive, and not cost-effective, but it's very time-efficient as it will save alot of time grinding out rust, and will make repairs much easier.
Also, for sheetmetal welding....assuming you have a MIG welder, use 0.024 wire as opposed to 0.030. For 16 gauge or thicker you can use 0.030
I'd highly recommend getting the shell acid dipped. It will take all that rust off, paint off, and whatever gunk you cannot get to in the corners with a grinder. It's expensive, and not cost-effective, but it's very time-efficient as it will save alot of time grinding out rust, and will make repairs much easier.
Also, for sheetmetal welding....assuming you have a MIG welder, use 0.024 wire as opposed to 0.030. For 16 gauge or thicker you can use 0.030
03-27-2011, 02:00 PM
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wow, this will be a very labor intensive project. but not impossible. my BMW racecar is a shell-up build.
I'd highly recommend getting the shell acid dipped. It will take all that rust off, paint off, and whatever gunk you cannot get to in the corners with a grinder. It's expensive, and not cost-effective, but it's very time-efficient as it will save alot of time grinding out rust, and will make repairs much easier.
Also, for sheetmetal welding....assuming you have a MIG welder, use 0.024 wire as opposed to 0.030. For 16 gauge or thicker you can use 0.030
I'd highly recommend getting the shell acid dipped. It will take all that rust off, paint off, and whatever gunk you cannot get to in the corners with a grinder. It's expensive, and not cost-effective, but it's very time-efficient as it will save alot of time grinding out rust, and will make repairs much easier.
Also, for sheetmetal welding....assuming you have a MIG welder, use 0.024 wire as opposed to 0.030. For 16 gauge or thicker you can use 0.030
+1 Worked on it yesterday and will do more today. I'll write up what I've done tonight.
03-28-2011, 01:43 AM
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Best of luck with your restoration. I have one that needs a lot of TLC. Sat for 15 years, got it started with very little effort. That says a lot for good old German engineering. 1961 MB 220 straight six.