I'm glad the other side was OK.....
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splatterdog
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I'm glad the other side was OK.....
Instead of parting out my new parts car, I decided to drive it until something drastic happens to one of them. I have other rust issues but this was the scariest safety wise. It was fairly sturdy given its rotten status. I don't think it is going anywhere now.
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GTSSportCoupe
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One problem there- No access to the back nut. Should ever it come loose (dunno if anyones had that issue, but I'd imagine it could happen) you're SOL.
Awesome work man. One day my welds wll be that good.
Awesome work man. One day my welds wll be that good.
RIP 10-07- 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
RIP 04-05- 1986 Toyota Tercel SR5 4wd Wagen 6 speed
1st Terc- 1987 Tercel SR5 4wd Wagon 6-speed, Sadly cubed
1985 Tercel Standard 4wd Wagon w/ 3-speed auto, Living a happy life in Boulder last I knew
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splatterdog
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Back nut access
The nut is welded to the plate too, still setting up in the pic. The original caged nut was actually ok but I wasn't taking chances. Control arm bushings are good so I shouldn't have to touch it ever again. I always try to fix things as though I'm going to be the next one working on it. IF I ever need access to it, just be more a little more cutting and welding that's all.
84 sr5 4wd
85 sr5 4wd
91 suburban 4x4
76 F250 crewcab 2wd 460
69 bronco 1/2 way through its 20 year restoration process
85 sr5 4wd
91 suburban 4x4
76 F250 crewcab 2wd 460
69 bronco 1/2 way through its 20 year restoration process
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splatterdog
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Thanks
BTW. Thanks for the compliments. Keep working on your welds. Practice is the key. I was actually a little dissapointed on a couple of spots, but welding on your back against gravity isn't the easiest way to weld. I have the burns to prove it!
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Mickey_D
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Some fine fabricating and welding there, Mike. That was my major concern with the car. I'm pretty sure you get both sides up to the par you've got that one at and you'll have no issues with the car from here on out.
I was originally considering doing pretty much the same thing to the car, but I lost my job at the place that I had access to a really good wire feed Lincoln welder before I could do it.
Heh, fabricate up some fender flares, put in those rocker panel replacements you were talking about, stiffen up the bottom of the doors, and you've probably got a car that's ready for another 100,000 miles there.
I'm jealous. Wanna sell her back?
I'm kidding.... (barely)
I was originally considering doing pretty much the same thing to the car, but I lost my job at the place that I had access to a really good wire feed Lincoln welder before I could do it.
Heh, fabricate up some fender flares, put in those rocker panel replacements you were talking about, stiffen up the bottom of the doors, and you've probably got a car that's ready for another 100,000 miles there.
I'm jealous. Wanna sell her back?
I'm kidding.... (barely)1986 Tercel Wagon 4X4 SR5 (sold to splatterdog).
A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed, "To whom it may concern"!!
A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed, "To whom it may concern"!!