Quote from: Satellite smithy on June 01, 2015, 05:08:24 PM
I very much appreciate the input Nate-I don't actually know what I'm doing.


I won't let that stop me, though. 

I never let it stop me either.

Figure a way to lay the new panel over the top of what you have left...fasten it with rivets...you can weld up the holes later.

I don't know how fine a cut you can make with a plasma cutter...I always used cut off wheels with masking tape as a guide.

Quote from: ducpainter on June 01, 2015, 05:14:55 PM
I never let it stop me either.

Figure a way to lay the new panel over the top of what you have left...fasten it with rivets...you can weld up the holes later.

I don't know how fine a cut you can make with a plasma cutter...I always used cut off wheels with masking tape as a guide.

I like this method. I think you would have finer control with the c/o wheel than a plasma.

If you're intent on the plasma I would suggest a test cut to prove it will do what you want before you take it to your car.

Great job BTW!

3+ for the cut-off wheel.

The kerf on the plasma will be too wide.

This is the wheel you want Dave...

http://3mcollision.com/products/abrasives/cut-off-wheels/3m-green-corps-cut-off-wheel-01989.html

Quote from: Monsterlover on June 02, 2015, 04:09:25 AM
I like this method. I think you would have finer control with the c/o wheel than a plasma.

If you're intent on the plasma I would suggest a test cut to prove it will do what you want before you take it to your car.

Great job BTW!

It's how I did the first side. I left a little extra and trimmed to fit with a wheel.

So due to the frame rot on the '61 Chrysler and the fact that on that car, the front frame unbolts, we figured a swap might be the most straightforward repair.

Doubly so as I was too lazy to sell the parts car (see mom? Laziness can totally pay off).










I should have the front frame tomorrow. I like the seats I pulled out of this thing so I may put 'em in mine-they're nicer in every way.

Bing.



Bang.



Boom.



Smart people would've backed the car in to make getting the frame out easier.

Do you have a forklift or skid steer or something?

How're you planning on moving the parts car now?

You could always bolt the sub-frame from the other car to and have four tires back on the ground.

Or you could cobble up a trailer tongue to bolt on in place of the sub-frame.

With the car being driven in, it would add a little difficulty to hooking up and pulling it out of the garage though.

Quote from: Rameses on June 08, 2015, 08:50:05 AM

Do you have a forklift or skid steer or something?

How're you planning on moving the parts car now?

You could always bolt the sub-frame from the other car to and have four tires back on the ground.

Or you could cobble up a trailer tongue to bolt on in place of the sub-frame.

With the car being driven in, it would add a little difficulty to hooking up and pulling it out of the garage though.

Allow me to direct you to my avatar. 

Quote from: Satellite smithy on June 08, 2015, 09:54:50 AM
Allow me to direct you to my avatar. 

There isn't anything left on it that you might need?

Quote from: Rameses on June 08, 2015, 11:47:20 AM

There isn't anything left on it that you might need?

He has a welder.

A bonfire has to start somewhere. 

*Ahem*

The sawzall solves all







Couple more cuts and it'll be out of the way.

Yup, it's official. Yer nuts.

I would've solved that Gordian knot.