Monkeythree
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Drill a couple of holes through both panels and use self tappers to pull them tight together before doing the seam weld. A dot of weld will fill the holes back in again after you've finished.
M3
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Drill a couple of holes through both panels and use self tappers to pull them tight together before doing the seam weld. A dot of weld will fill the holes back in again after you've finished.
M3
Monkeythree
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Slightly O/T but an update on OE sill panel availability:
I went into my local OPC to order both sides for mine. Drivers side available from central stock in 2 days time @ £175 inc VAT.
Passenger side not available until "the end of 2013". The part number is showing in their system but the parts guy was not even able to order it for me.
Cheers,
M3
I went into my local OPC to order both sides for mine. Drivers side available from central stock in 2 days time @ £175 inc VAT.
Passenger side not available until "the end of 2013". The part number is showing in their system but the parts guy was not even able to order it for me.
Cheers,
M3
uk66fastback
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You're doing a very good and neat job there mate. Had to do a lot of fettling getting my fastback rear three quarter to fit - there's always quite a bit to do when you've got a lot of angles going on.
Of course you can't stick at just the one side - you'll be doing the other one before the year is out ...
Of course you can't stick at just the one side - you'll be doing the other one before the year is out ...
Got a lot to do on one side before moving over to the other! Not just the front wing and sill either! The inner arch is rusted (all the way around, hidden under the underseal) and there is a bubble on the roof panel as well. All this on a car that looked really very good on the outside...
It's funny Rob when you think about it,how many supposedly immaculate 944's are running around with their owners thinking they are in perfect condition. But in reality they are nothing more than 5 mm of under seal and 5 mm of inner seam sealer with no metal in between. I know from experience that these cars can hide a lot of rot and look and feel absolutely solid.
Anyway keep going it looks great and your doing a grand job.
Anyway keep going it looks great and your doing a grand job.
J.C944TurboMan
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Hi Rob, Love all the work you have done mate ! You said the metal was a little proud ? I have know body work repair people to slightly tap it in and then just apply a little filler over the top to get a nice smooth seamless finish ?
regarding the ABS pump ? That bracket that holds the ABS pump on ? Can be unscrewed leaving the ABS pump plumed in ? This way you can clean the bracket up and refit it without having to undo any of the brake pipes .
Keep up the very good work mate !
Best regards J
regarding the ABS pump ? That bracket that holds the ABS pump on ? Can be unscrewed leaving the ABS pump plumed in ? This way you can clean the bracket up and refit it without having to undo any of the brake pipes .
Keep up the very good work mate !
Best regards J
I went for 6.5mm holes in the end! I have a punch thst does 5mm but was too small, so I drill them out. Any tips for lining everything up? I was planning to tack the sill on then refit the door to check.
Good call on the abs pump the bracket should separate.
So much faff but oh so satisfying to know there will be no rust at all and thd car structure will be factory.
Good call on the abs pump the bracket should separate.
So much faff but oh so satisfying to know there will be no rust at all and thd car structure will be factory.
jonnyporsche
PCGB Member
Nice work Rob. Shows real commitment to keep our cars on the road. Please keep us informed about the abs pump mine looks the same, thought about removing it last winter but chickened out and just bunged in underseal where I could get it but to do the job properly I need to be behind it.
J.C944TurboMan
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Rob beware of working with galvanized metal ! Some one told me recently that it can make you ill ? Here goes .
Metal fume fever, also known as brass founders' ague, brass shakes,[1] zinc shakes, galvie flu, metal dust fever, or Monday morning fever,[2] is an illness caused primarily by exposure to certain fumes. Workers breathe in fumes from chemicals such as zinc oxide (ZnO) or magnesium oxide (MgO), which are themselves created by heating or welding certain metals, particularly galvanized steel.[3] Chromium[4] is also a hazard, from stainless steel. Cadmium,[5] present in some older silver solder alloys can, in extreme cases, cause loss of consciousness within a matter of minutes. Iron itself, and so most simple steels, does not give rise to
Symptoms
The symptoms are nonspecific but are generally flu-like including fever, chills, nausea, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pains, shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough. A sweet or metallic taste in the mouth may also be reported along with a dry or irritated throat which may lead to hoarseness. [6] Symptoms of a more severe metal toxicity may also include a burning sensation in the body, shock, no urine output, collapse, convulsions, shortness of breath, yellow eyes or yellow skin, rash, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea or low blood pressure, which require prompt medical attention.[7] Flu-like symptoms will normally disappear within 24 to 48 hours. It often takes 4 days to fully recover
So if you think you have the flu ? It might just be working on the 944 ?
Metal fume fever, also known as brass founders' ague, brass shakes,[1] zinc shakes, galvie flu, metal dust fever, or Monday morning fever,[2] is an illness caused primarily by exposure to certain fumes. Workers breathe in fumes from chemicals such as zinc oxide (ZnO) or magnesium oxide (MgO), which are themselves created by heating or welding certain metals, particularly galvanized steel.[3] Chromium[4] is also a hazard, from stainless steel. Cadmium,[5] present in some older silver solder alloys can, in extreme cases, cause loss of consciousness within a matter of minutes. Iron itself, and so most simple steels, does not give rise to
Symptoms
The symptoms are nonspecific but are generally flu-like including fever, chills, nausea, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pains, shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough. A sweet or metallic taste in the mouth may also be reported along with a dry or irritated throat which may lead to hoarseness. [6] Symptoms of a more severe metal toxicity may also include a burning sensation in the body, shock, no urine output, collapse, convulsions, shortness of breath, yellow eyes or yellow skin, rash, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea or low blood pressure, which require prompt medical attention.[7] Flu-like symptoms will normally disappear within 24 to 48 hours. It often takes 4 days to fully recover
So if you think you have the flu ? It might just be working on the 944 ?
I think I'm just mentally ill to spend so much time and effort on a 24 year old car that's not worth very much!
Seriously: I am using zintec because it's the correct material for the car and also it doesn't rust in storage. I generally grind off the layer of zinc before welding and give it a squirt of zinc primer afterwards. I'm also welding in generally short bursts with plenty of ventilation.
Seriously: I am using zintec because it's the correct material for the car and also it doesn't rust in storage. I generally grind off the layer of zinc before welding and give it a squirt of zinc primer afterwards. I'm also welding in generally short bursts with plenty of ventilation.
J.C944TurboMan
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Keep up the great work and stay safe at the same time
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