My first 1964 Caliente/Comet project

[Red Lehr]

Thanks a bunch for sharing that tidbit from Lou!

[Lou's Comet]

I have used the 3M 8115 to do exactly what you are doing. It works well. The only thing that may be a problem for you is clamping the pieces. I have a decent selection of the long vise grips and still only did one side at a time. I think it took 3 tubes to do both sides. But I agree with Fred and John and would use adhesive.

Lou

[Red Lehr]

Here are some pics of my preferred method of pulse TIG welding sheet metal.

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[Red Lehr]

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the tubs and tub panels are not attached yet just mocked up but I think they turned out pretty nice.

[SASSY]

BEAUTY!!

[tomb22]

Very nice
Tom

[Red Lehr]

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Instead of welding a flange to the tubs and attaching it to the quarter panel I decided to make and inner panel that will be welded to the wheel tub. Basically the wheel tub will then fit a half an inch or so away from the quarter panel and I won't have to worry about welding or gluing the tub to the quarter panel. I'll be fabricating a brace that will tie in the front part of the tubs together and a brace that will tie in to the rear part of the tubs which will be connected to the lower rear quarter panel and trunk floor much as it was originally.

[SASSY]

Too COOL!

[Lou's Comet]

Very impressed, you do really nice work!!

Lou

[poboyjo65]

Looks great! as always ! all your work looks top notch. I know you racers are always looking to save weight but I would not have cut the holes in those. debris can collect in there now & rust out the quarter around the wheel opening.

[Joe Travers]

debris can collect in there now & rust out the quarter around the wheel opening.

I was thinking the same. Comets are notorious for rusting in that area.

Joe

[Red Lehr]

The reason for the holes was to be able to access the areas needed to attach the stainless trim. However , I could make removable covers for the openings to keep debris out. Thanks guys for the input !
Red

[poboyjo65]

The reason for the holes was to be able to access the areas needed to attach the stainless trim. However , I could make removable covers for the openings to keep debris out. Thanks guys for the input !
Red

Great idea! I didnt see those trim holes the first time I looked ,but both great ideas!!

[Red Lehr]

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Finally found time to do a little work in the trunk area.....

[SASSY]

COOL is the norm on this build!
Thanks for the update.