The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER - Page 20

snonbos · 10-25-2013, 07:19 PM

Looks sweet!

nat_ster · 10-25-2013, 09:06 PM

Nat

Tango · 10-26-2013, 12:20 AM

Pre-heating with a torch will help a lot. Even with something like a little propane shop unit.

wmkbailey · 10-26-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tango

Pre-heating with a torch will help a lot. Even with something like a little propane shop unit.

Thanks, I will give that a try.

wmkbailey · 10-27-2013, 05:27 PM

Hey Tango, your idea worked. I don't have a torch on hand so I used my heat gun. It work good.

I was hoping to get the front done today.

It just keeps dragging on. I only got one side finished.

I need to cut away the excess steel and weld the frame back together.

Here is the steel cut away, I thought I took a photo of it welded too. After I welded the frame back together, I finished welding the side piece on. I also ground down the old welds and re-welded them. Then I riveted in the last of the side panels. Five hrs of work and only one side done.

I sealed all the seams with Sikaflex 221. This stuff is sticky when applying and stays flexible after it cures. Im going to prime and paint as is for now and watch it over the winter as I drive it around to see if any of my welds break. They I will fix them and do the body work in the spring, to make it pretty.

Tango · 10-27-2013, 10:50 PM

Hey Bailey --- glad it helped. Also helps to have a heat spoon and wet rags handy when welding any sheetmetal to help dissipate excess heat. Helps prevent "oilcanning". I'm still trying to learn the right touch myself, so anyone with more experience...please...feel free to jump in here.

bansil · 10-28-2013, 08:56 AM

like those lines alot

wmkbailey · 10-28-2013, 06:14 PM

You always have to be careful when using your grinder. Especially with a cutoff wheel, They can blow apart on you. I had one do that tonight while cutting the excess steel on the drivers side.

Not pretty when it happens. Not pretty when you are working close to the grinder. Lucky for me I had a couple layers of clothing on.

It still got through and did a number on my chest. Feels like someone punched me, from the kick back of the grinder.

Tomorrow we will see if I get a bruise.

caleath · 10-28-2013, 06:18 PM

glad its just a scratch..I had a co-worker take a chunk in the leg one time...build is looking good.

bansil · 10-28-2013, 07:16 PM

I did "bounce" test years ago (wearing old skool welding leathers etc) the black and yellow ones from lowes past the best....others were damn scary
I buy a new $20/$25 northern tool grinder every two years or so...first thing I do is throw away evrything ment to be ground/spun away...only usethe grinders
Never buy cutoff/grind wheels from the cheap places...esp...the tool shows that go to armorys etc...

I'm really liking the lines alot

nat_ster · 10-28-2013, 08:27 PM

Thx for posting the pics of what happens when a zip disk explodes. I have seen it happen a few times. That's why I always wear my leather gloves, coat, and apron. Full face shield also. I find looking directly inline with your cutting wheel without the worry of sparks, allows me to cut far more accurate.

Nat

NilesSkoolie · 10-28-2013, 10:00 PM

I have a few scares from wheel grinders... it sucks when it bounces and grabs your shirt cause its coming for you no mater what after that! glad your okay.

Tango · 10-29-2013, 09:21 AM

Glad to hear you are OK and thanks for the reminder. Years back I kept an old face shield on the wall in my shop for the same purpose.

It had about a third of a seven inch cutting wheel that came apart embedded most of the way through the plastic. It had stopped about a quarter inch from my cheek and eye. Handed it off to a high school shop teacher who wanted it as a display for the kids there to think about. Hope they got the message.

Great looking build BTW. Keep the pix a comin'!

wmkbailey · 10-29-2013, 10:49 AM

Thanks everyone. No bruise and it is less red today. Everyone thinks I go a hickey

bansil · 10-29-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wmkbailey

Thanks everyone. No bruise and it is less red today. Everyone thinks I got a hickey

so either your going around like:

"dude check this out!"
or
you wear shirts like a mid 80's hair band

wmkbailey · 10-29-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bansil

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmkbailey

Thanks everyone. No bruise and it is less red today. Everyone thinks I got a hickey

so either your going around like:

"dude check this out!"
or
you wear shirts like a mid 80's hair band

Both

wmkbailey · 10-29-2013, 05:32 PM

The front is all done for now. All pieces welded. Everything sealed, surface rust cleaned off, and primed. It looks much better now.

bansil · 10-29-2013, 06:45 PM

holey shiat.............a buffalo BlueBird...a rare and spicey number.....liken to pounce and subdue the owner......then said "owner" is infected.......steve said it best

.......waiter!!....more cab franc please

.
.great job!

Diesel Dan · 10-29-2013, 09:11 PM

Awesome man! I love it. So are you going to slope the back, or just go straight down vertically? I think a straight drop would be fine in the back. You've proved your metal on that front angle, now you can feel free to just button that thing up and get to the interior. Fun, fun, fun!!

wmkbailey · 10-29-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Dan

Awesome man! I love it. So are you going to slope the back, or just go straight down vertically? I think a straight drop would be fine in the back. You've proved your metal on that front angle, now you can feel free to just button that thing up and get to the interior. Fun, fun, fun!!

Going straight down on the back. I'm glad I saved the easier end for last. I can't wait to get back to working on the inside.

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