Author Topic: Brazing Removal (Read 288 times)

Robs66Coupe · « **on:** July, 07, 2011, 04:06:52 AM »

Hey guys. Almost through the welds on the cowl. Would have had more done this weekend, but spent all day Sunday replacing a sliding glass door that I shattered....

My question is what's the best way to remove the brass brazing at the corners of the cowl? Just a blow torch and a stiff wire brush? Grind it off? Keep in mind that the upper cowl seems to be in OK shape, so I'd like to save it if I can. Any tips? I know Kat recently went through this too but I didn't see anything about the brazing in her build thread...

Kats66Pny · « **Reply #1 on:** July, 07, 2011, 04:13:48 AM »

Since I was removing both parts, I used a cutting tool to cut the excess off, then I grinding it down smooth.

Not sure how one would do it if they are trying to save the top piece.

Ponyman66 · « **Reply #2 on:** July, 07, 2011, 07:22:36 AM »

I've opened two to date and took the tops off intending to re-use them. To remove the brass brazed spots I used a cut off wheel to nibble away the brass. You could use a die grinder with a carbide bit too I guess. You probably won't remove all of it, but you can get it thinned enough that it will pop loose with a chisel, without much distortion. Once off you can them do like Kat said and just clean it all up.