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06-02-2022, 01:46 AM
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Even if there was no vapor trapped inside that tank, fixing one which ends up being damaged while welding or grinding on its surrounds is a major PITA
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06-16-2022, 01:05 AM
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Started the long process of stripping the paint to see what is under it. As expected, I'm finding Bondo where I didn't know there was any. I will be stripping paint with the Eastwood SCT for many sessions to come. I want to make sure that I am not welding to something that I would have wanted to replace afterward, plus I need to be sure I'm welding to good metal to get a good bond. If nothing else it will build up my arm strength this summer!
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06-17-2022, 09:33 PM
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If nothing else it will build up my arm strength this summer!
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Might be more expensive than going to the gym, but seems like you could see an actual improvement there  |
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06-19-2022, 05:13 PM
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Today's progress. Happy Fathers' Day!
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06-19-2022, 07:12 PM
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This is what we did with our 67 Firebird back in 1977.
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06-19-2022, 07:58 PM
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This is what we did with our 67 Firebird back in 1977.
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To each their own I guess.
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06-19-2022, 10:22 PM
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07-02-2022, 07:29 PM
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The good thing about teaching a 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) class is that I get to use the system for my own parts too. Shown is the new design steering column support that corrects some placement issues with the old one I designed. I currently have it out to be quoted.
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07-31-2022, 09:30 PM
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Wishing progress would be faster, but real life has a way of taking priority.
Looks like I'll need to make some fancy mounting brackets for where the traction battery will be going. I needed to mark it out so that I would know where to strip off the paint and insulation.
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