S30Jay Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 One step at a time, I'm enjoying the progress. 1200s are cool, I've always liked them. Any pics of the patch panels welded in? It's 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 If I found one of these that wasn't a complete pile... I'd probably buy it. It'd be hard not to unload my 2dr 510 shell to make room. Love these cars. 2 Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Any pics of the patch panels welded in? I'm welding the stuff that's mostly hidden with flux-core, so its not terribly pretty. I think this is the only one I have: 2 Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 If I found one of these that wasn't a complete pile... I'd probably buy it. It'd be hard not to unload my 2dr 510 shell to make room. Love these cars. Yeah, it is hard to find a nice 1200. It's equally hard to find any 1200 in Texas. The irony is that I was looking to buy a 69 Dime from the yard I found this and my Son's 610 in. The 510 was spoken for...the 1200 was literally sitting in a swamp in the back 40 of this guy's land. And it is a complete pile...but becoming less of a pile every day, :rofl: This is where it sat from Summer 1986 until last month: Fun day digging her out: 5 Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Another quality solution and cheaper is Zero Rust. looking good though! Got a good deal on the quart of POR15, but yeah I have heard lots of good stuff about ZeroRust. I'll try it when I move to coating the new floors. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I will find one.. one day. Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Installed a quick beer opener...because, well...Beer. Just temporary while the car is in project status. B) 7 Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Got a good deal on the quart of POR15, but yeah I have heard lots of good stuff about ZeroRust. I'll try it when I move to coating the new floors. Read this a while back www.autobodystore.com/forum/showthread.php?11872-Zero-Rust-is-nothing-more-than-a-Rustoleum-type-paint Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Read this a while back www.autobodystore.com/forum/showthread.php?11872-Zero-Rust-is-nothing-more-than-a-Rustoleum-type-paint "There's a reason why Zero Rust sprays on so easy, but will chalk up and has no UV protection." It's not a top coat that's for sure. "After using POR15 for 20 years we came to know the product quite well. It does cling onto rusted surfaces very well and it hardens to a shell-like coating. The problem is that it can chip and moisture gets between the POR and the surface causing problems. Rust Bullet is very similar and neither is anything like Rustoleum and in many ways Rustoleum is better. I've only used Rustoleum a couple times so I can't comment on how it compares to Zero Rust but I can tell you that the Zero Rust works very well, looks good and doesn't cost a lot. I use ZR in almost all of the 10 colors for cars, farm equipment, bird baths, boat parts etc, etc. It holds up great and when it gets damaged it's easy to repair." Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Read this a while back www.autobodystore.com/forum/showthread.php?11872-Zero-Rust-is-nothing-more-than-a-Rustoleum-type-paint After reading the article, I did a quick search for ZR - to see where I could get it, just out of curiosity. Not only does Amazon not sell it, but the places I did find it, it was 46 bucks for a quart. I paid 36 for a quart of POR-15 on Amazon Prime. Can't lie - if it's on Prime, I'm more likely to use it. Plus, the POR seems to be cheaper, unless I'm missing a deal somewhere. It's worked for me in the past, so for now...I'll stick with it...Holy Crap, though...it does not come off of skin! 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Man that thread wandered all over the place. Read it all still not sure of anything except rust bullet has a great reputation... 2 Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks! Those patches look similar to the ones done on my Z awhile back. You're right, underneath they don't have to be pretty...just functional. I'm guessing you are using .030"? In my rig I find the .030" flux core burns a bit hot....tends to burn holes in old thin sheetmetal pretty easy, works better on lap joints. Takes patience. Your making good progress! I'm welding the stuff that's mostly hidden with flux-core, so its not terribly pretty. I think this is the only one I have: Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 After reading the article, I did a quick search for ZR - to see where I could get it, just out of curiosity. Not only does Amazon not sell it, but the places I did find it, it was 46 bucks for a quart. I paid 36 for a quart of POR-15 on Amazon Prime. Can't lie - if it's on Prime, I'm more likely to use it. Plus, the POR seems to be cheaper, unless I'm missing a deal somewhere. It's worked for me in the past, so for now...I'll stick with it...Holy Crap, though...it does not come off of skin! $36 bux!! That's pretty good. It's seems to be the opposite here. Zero Rust is like $30 and POR is $45+ Prime is where it's at! Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks! Those patches look similar to the ones done on my Z awhile back. You're right, underneath they don't have to be pretty...just functional. I'm guessing you are using .030"? In my rig I find the .030" flux core burns a bit hot....tends to burn holes in old thin sheetmetal pretty easy, works better on lap joints. Takes patience. Your making good progress! Yup. Using the .030 wire... it so easily pops holes in this attenuated sheet metal. I am constantly filling holes. When the body repairs begin (rockers, tail panel and lower quarters), I'll bite the bullet and get gas. My welder is set up for it, I just taught myself to weld without gas out of pure laziness :geek: 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 This is where it sat from Summer 1986 until last month: Now that I know you bought it with those wheels already on it, somehow I like them a lot more... :rofl: 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 But now I am curious. If it sat there since '86, those wheels must have been dang near brand new when they went on... ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 But now I am curious. If it sat there since '86, those wheels must have been dang near brand new when they went on... ^_^ The story on the wheels - about 10 years ago, some Cat came sniffing around looking to buy the car, but first wanted to try the wheels from the nearby S12. They "fit" but would not spin due the the bulbous sidewalls. The guy changed his mind. I'm sure glad he did. Plus I got super-retro Sesquicentennial Plates in the deal. :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Now that I know you bought it with those wheels already on it, somehow I like them a lot more... :rofl: Truth be told - the look of the car with the wheels sold me on it. The fact that it was sunk to the rims in mud made it look all the lower and sparked ideas of what might be. 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Switch to .023 welding wire. It is shocking how much of a difference it makes 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Switch to .023 welding wire. It is shocking how much of a difference it makes I think I need to try this... :rofl: Less blowing through the sheet metal with the thinner wire? Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Switch to .023 welding wire. It is shocking how much of a difference it makes Thanks for the guidance. I didn't know .023 was available in flux-core...probably because I never looked for it. I'll pick up a spool and give it a whirl. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 It takes less heat to get the wire to melt I think. It doesn't transfer as much in to the sheet. I was blowing holes on a floor pan butt weld at my lowest settings on my mig. I bitched about it to a friend who suggested the .023 to me. After switching, my welds improved 10 fold. I was able to control the weld much better. I am welding at about 25% power instead of 0%, not blowing through, and almost achieving decent looking welds. This took place 3 weeks ago, so I'm still impressed with the change. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 It might not be in flux core.. I didn't really think about that. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 It might not be in flux core.. I didn't really think about that. So you're using argon? Quote Link to comment
Coda Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 It might not be in flux core.. I didn't really think about that. I need to man-up and get my gas rig together anyway. Quote Link to comment
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