 my financial mistake... Corolla, Opportunity to learn Metal shaping.. |
 Sep 22, 2017 - 2:36 AM
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well i bought this car, thinking it was the best for me. Turns out, came with a lot of problems..
Bondo, i hate it, it hides the bad stuff, which is good for the looks of the car, but common. an inch of it is ridiculous... So when i saw the car online, i needed to have it, when i saw it in person i tought i needed to have it.. When I got home, rude awakening... So many things i have going, keeps my RA24 project to the side... lol some carnage pics...   so much bondo removed, revealed rust... grinder and few regrets later...     after a few videos, and trial and error...   all done by hand with basic tools, lol.  Did not take pics of the bending process. but hey not bad for a begginer. Of course bondo will be used, but not to the 1 inch thickness... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Nov 16, 2017 - 8:47 AM
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GO! GO! GO! GO!
I need to live vicariously through you! The baby has killed all car activites for me for the forseeable future.... -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Nov 16, 2017 - 9:21 AM
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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Nov 16, 2017 - 9:47 AM)  The baby has killed all car activites for me for the forseeable future.... Haha! It's so true... I don't see myself getting anything fun or starting anything fun for 3-4+ years... Edit: Then I'll be f'd again, because we'll probably have another... Damn our fertility! This post has been edited by narly_charley: Nov 16, 2017 - 9:22 AM --------------------  2000 GT-S 6 SPD... SOLD! |
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njccmd2002 my financial mistake... Corolla Sep 22, 2017 - 2:36 AM
njccmd2002 actually took a few of the transfer processs...
... Sep 22, 2017 - 2:40 AM Bitter Just skip the bondo and get some lead bars. Sep 22, 2017 - 6:46 AM bloodMoney "Came out alright...."
You're gett... Sep 22, 2017 - 8:07 AM jordisonjr Looks good to me! Sep 22, 2017 - 8:34 AM cheela WOW! and I thought my RA24 was bad.
as you alr... Sep 22, 2017 - 9:37 AM njccmd2002 thanks guys, but when you buy a car and cant even ... Sep 22, 2017 - 11:24 AM Box This is why you get cars made of plastic, no rust. Sep 22, 2017 - 12:20 PM
njccmd2002 QUOTE (Box @ Sep 22, 2017 - 12:20 PM... Sep 22, 2017 - 1:16 PM Box QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Sep 22, 2017 - 1... Sep 22, 2017 - 3:35 PM Bitter QUOTE (Box @ Sep 22, 2017 - 3:35 PM)... Sep 22, 2017 - 9:38 PM Bitter QUOTE (Box @ Sep 22, 2017 - 3:35 PM)... Sep 22, 2017 - 9:45 PM narly_charley Cancer (rust) repair SUCKS. It's a great skill... Sep 22, 2017 - 2:11 PM njccmd2002 more disaster pictures...
rear windshield angle..... Sep 22, 2017 - 10:31 PM cheela wow! so have you found ANY part of the car tha... Sep 23, 2017 - 12:51 AM Box Bondo is the devil. Sep 23, 2017 - 9:16 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (cheela @ Sep 23, 2017 - 12:51... Sep 23, 2017 - 11:33 PM njccmd2002 on a glory day, this car was like new. Sep 23, 2017 - 11:44 PM Box My car doesn't need Bondo, it's made of pl... Sep 23, 2017 - 11:49 PM njccmd2002 another day to work in this car, and more things t... Sep 27, 2017 - 7:47 PM Box I feel sorry for you. At least on old American ca... Sep 27, 2017 - 11:02 PM njccmd2002 dont be, i enjoy working on it, and its a challeng... Sep 28, 2017 - 11:58 AM cheela I feel the same about my RA24. It's pretty rus... Sep 28, 2017 - 1:33 PM njccmd2002 more work in past couple days...
windshield edg... Oct 4, 2017 - 10:00 PM rave2n Damn Sir, you weren't lying!
Thats a hel... Oct 15, 2017 - 8:58 AM njccmd2002 yes i know. its hard, but i keep doing Oct 17, 2017 - 7:26 PM njccmd2002 more updates to this thread...
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... Oct 18, 2017 - 1:45 PM Box You should get POR-15 to sponsor you. Oct 18, 2017 - 8:16 PM njccmd2002 lol, por15 is so cheap. Oct 18, 2017 - 8:24 PM njccmd2002 oo, great news, found a complete parts car. stay t... Oct 24, 2017 - 10:46 PM cheela RE: my financial mistake... Corolla Oct 26, 2017 - 10:53 AM bloodMoney Bahahahaha Oct 27, 2017 - 9:44 AM njccmd2002 lol. you guys are maniacs Oct 27, 2017 - 3:45 PM Box They just don't realize you have four project ... Oct 27, 2017 - 4:43 PM cheela QUOTE (Box @ Oct 27, 2017 - 4:43 PM)... Oct 27, 2017 - 10:41 PM njccmd2002 well i was able to finish the power steering parts... Oct 27, 2017 - 8:50 PM Bitter What did you plate them with? Oct 27, 2017 - 9:51 PM Box Need an electroplating machine and the chemical so... Oct 27, 2017 - 10:40 PM njccmd2002 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread....-Nuts... Oct 27, 2017 - 10:51 PM cheela and Noberto...
WHAT IS THIS?
are you TRYING to ... Oct 27, 2017 - 10:56 PM njccmd2002 1 inch there! Oct 27, 2017 - 11:00 PM Box Another thing you can do for nuts and bolts is col... Oct 27, 2017 - 11:09 PM njccmd2002 The electroplating is easy too. I tought about th... Oct 28, 2017 - 7:56 AM Bitter I've copper plated some tools at work without ... Oct 28, 2017 - 8:39 AM njccmd2002 ok, won let this die.....
fix a mistake with anot... Nov 15, 2017 - 8:39 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (narly_charley @ Nov 16, 2017 - 8... Nov 16, 2017 - 1:29 PM richee3 QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Nov 16, 2017 - 1... Nov 16, 2017 - 3:51 PM slavie You got 11 bucks for the engine or the car shell? ... Nov 16, 2017 - 2:32 PM Box This is why I'm never having kids, well passin... Nov 16, 2017 - 6:58 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (slavie @ Nov 16, 2017 - 1:32 ... Nov 16, 2017 - 8:52 PM slavie Hey, that looks like race car wiring - it has to w... Nov 29, 2017 - 8:27 AM Box Not to derail any more, but yes I plan to adopt wh... Nov 16, 2017 - 9:19 PM njccmd2002 the outside skin will be used for mine and will se... Nov 17, 2017 - 7:19 PM Bitter I'm jealous. Nov 17, 2017 - 9:35 PM 3WayStunna I really admire your skill and dedication towards ... Nov 17, 2017 - 10:10 PM njccmd2002 its going to get better....... Nov 17, 2017 - 11:21 PM Bitter I forgot to ask, is the bolt plating going to be f... Nov 17, 2017 - 11:57 PM njccmd2002 its durable. you can scratch it, but its not easy... Nov 18, 2017 - 12:34 AM Box As long as the bolts outlast the car it's hold... Nov 18, 2017 - 1:57 AM njccmd2002 its better than paint them, paint cracks, and rust... Nov 18, 2017 - 6:39 AM Bitter I guess my concern is that tightening a nut onto t... Nov 18, 2017 - 9:51 AM njccmd2002 should polish. Rust, with time maybe, but since ... Nov 18, 2017 - 8:34 PM njccmd2002 the hardest part is choosing, and making a decisio... Nov 26, 2017 - 9:34 PM Box Seems like a truck left their axle in your way. Nov 26, 2017 - 10:28 PM njccmd2002 lol. old cars....
finished pulling the harness..... Nov 26, 2017 - 10:59 PM Box At least it looks like they somewhat labeled thing... Nov 27, 2017 - 12:01 AM njccmd2002 no, i did Nov 27, 2017 - 9:39 AM cheela RE: my financial mistake... Corolla Nov 29, 2017 - 9:42 AM njccmd2002 QUOTE (cheela @ Nov 29, 2017 - 8:42 ... Nov 29, 2017 - 8:40 PM Box QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Nov 29, 2017 - 7... Nov 29, 2017 - 9:54 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (Box @ Nov 29, 2017 - 8:54 PM)... Nov 29, 2017 - 10:43 PM njccmd2002 well i just wanted to give this thread closure. b... Jan 29, 2018 - 10:42 AM bloodMoney Kinda dramatic eh, Noberto?
I like seeing what yo... Jan 29, 2018 - 4:14 PM Box So the new shell ended up being in a lot better sh... Jan 29, 2018 - 5:03 PM njccmd2002 drama is good.
box, the floorboards are gone...... Jan 29, 2018 - 9:24 PM cheela so you're gonna open it up from the bottom, st... Jan 30, 2018 - 8:48 AM njccmd2002 QUOTE (cheela @ Jan 30, 2018 - 7:48 ... Jan 30, 2018 - 10:23 AM Box We see how it is. Jan 30, 2018 - 5:46 PM njccmd2002 I will keep updating box here...
So let me show... Feb 7, 2018 - 7:38 PM Bitter If you have an air hammer get one of these for the... Feb 7, 2018 - 8:33 PM njccmd2002 NO!.....
Thats the worst repair, sure it can ... Feb 7, 2018 - 11:05 PM Box Hopefully you have enough between the two cars to ... Feb 7, 2018 - 11:16 PM Bitter It's meant for heavier parts like frames, engi... Feb 8, 2018 - 8:01 AM cheela whoa! makes your RA24 look in great condition. Feb 8, 2018 - 9:54 AM njccmd2002 in so lazy with the RA.... Feb 8, 2018 - 11:53 PM cheela no, I hear ya. why do we keep picking up new proje... Feb 9, 2018 - 9:52 AM njccmd2002 the hardest part is to prep the donor...
and of... Feb 11, 2018 - 9:17 PM Bitter You'd better get an article on Jalop when this... Feb 11, 2018 - 9:43 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (Bitter @ Feb 11, 2018 - 8:43 ... Feb 13, 2018 - 12:03 PM Box Bed liner fixes everything though. Feb 11, 2018 - 10:52 PM njccmd2002 one step closer, the floor has been separated into... Mar 1, 2018 - 12:30 PM Box You need to invest in a soda blaster, would make s... Mar 1, 2018 - 5:31 PM njccmd2002 QUOTE (Box @ Mar 1, 2018 - 4:31 PM) ... Mar 1, 2018 - 9:29 PM bloodMoney Are you making your own frame rails, or are those ... Mar 5, 2018 - 9:43 AM slavie What bit do you use to drill out the spot welds? Mar 5, 2018 - 11:21 AM Bitter QUOTE (slavie @ Mar 5, 2018 - 10:21 ... Mar 5, 2018 - 8:02 PM njccmd2002 lol, 3/8 spot weld drill from Harbor freight.. Mar 6, 2018 - 10:00 AM njccmd2002 tackling the car, today i had to remove the rear b... Mar 19, 2018 - 9:40 AM |
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