Had some me time

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 6, 2022

• #101

OK. Found some time to work on my 67 fastback project.
I had mooked up the entire front of the fastback on my workbench. See previous pics.
So yesterday I checked all measurement and began to dissamble that front assembly.
First thing to do is to weld the front frame rails to the front floor supports.
Don't mind the welds as I am not a professionel welder. But they hold.
It takes quite some time to drill and weld all those holes. 72



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B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 6, 2022

• #102

Finished......for today.

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B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 7, 2022

• #103

I think I have good penetration. [emoji2957]



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B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 7, 2022

• #104

Put the frames on the bench. Now I am figuring out the proper sequence to weld all component and keeping it level, square, plump, and whatever is neccesarry to have a proper front end.



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janschutz

Corn Hauler

• Jul 7, 2022

• #105

Nice Fabrication work!

 

KBMWRS

History learn from it

Donator

• Jul 7, 2022

• #106

When Bruno tears down a car....HE TEARS DOWN A CAR!

 

Midlife

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• Jul 7, 2022

• #107

Yes, but can he build a car up? We will soon witness this amazing feat!

 

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 8, 2022

• #108

Midlife said:

Yes, but can he build a car up? We will soon witness this amazing feat!

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Well...I am not an expert in finishing projects. At least hobby wise.
In my professionel live I always finished my work to a higher standart as requested. Same when people bring their cars to my place.
When it comes to projects in our home....it can take longer but eventually it will be finished.
But when it comes to my hobby (mustang) , I can jump from one thing to another.
The main thing for me is , when practicing my hobby, to have fun !!
No pressure of finishing things.
I nearly have driven my fastback the last years. Last time was to the Euro Nascar Series at Zolder Race Circuit in 2019.
So...The hobby is not to drive the mustang but to work on....as far as my wallet will alow.
But I try ...

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KBMWRS

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• Jul 8, 2022

• #109

Fun must be always.

 

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 13, 2022

• #110

Tip came loose. Threads are worn. Ordered a complete new torch.


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Aussie67

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• Jul 13, 2022

• #111

Looks like you got your moneys worth from the old one

 

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 13, 2022

• #112

The mig welder is a light industrial machine. 3x380v 160amps and about 25y old.
Changed out the rectifier a couple of years ago. All copper winds.
Overall a decent machine.

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B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 26, 2022

• #113

OK. Found some time to work on the front end. Welded the shock towers to the frame.
Not all weld are super nice but they will hold everything in place.
Also welded in the front floor support.



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B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 27, 2022

• #114

Made some progress. Bolted , clamped, pressed this piece into place. Welds aren't nice but I have put enough heat into it. More grinding to do.

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B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 28, 2022

• #115

Found some new energy !! Grinded the welds of the motormount supports. Drilled spotweld openings in the radiator support.
Checked the front assembly ...again. Within specs to my acknowledge.



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Aussie67

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• Jul 28, 2022

• #116

Looking good Bruno

 

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 28, 2022

• #117

Well , I am very glad all went smoothly together. I am a bit of a perfectionist not saying that all what I am doing is perfect !!! But I am trying !!
This afternoon I mounted the front approns together with the radiator support and must say...perfect.
Tomorrow I shoot some pics.

 

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 29, 2022

• #118

Its tomorrow [emoji1]. Welded rad support. And checked with a induscoop if penetration was ok ! [emoji12][emoji12].


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Aussie67

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• Jul 29, 2022

• #119

Now you're showing off

 

B67FSTB

The NorCal dude from Belgium

• Jul 29, 2022

• #120

[emoji6]
Took the front aprons, punched and drilled out holes. And fitted them to the front end.



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