Re: KPack's 1954 Panama
Posted by kevinpackard On 2020/9/1 12:15:14
Metal work continues very slowly. The floors are basically done with all the new patches completely burned in. Just a few spots to touch up and some grinding to do.
Started getting the header in last night, but then we ran out of wire for the welder. We test fit it, confirmed center with a plumb, then used kleco's to hold it in place while we tack welded a couple areas. The plan is to drill holes up through the header, then used those to spot-weld to the remaining roof flange, similar to how it was done originally.
But I'm reliant on my friend's schedule, which means the header won't be done for at least another couple weeks. So in the meantime I have a list to tackle:
1. Compression test
2. Repair cut wires to backup lights, parking lights
3. Figure out what's wrong with the interior lights
4. Pull front drums and check brakes (rear drums when I find a puller)
-Kevin
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Started getting the header in last night, but then we ran out of wire for the welder. We test fit it, confirmed center with a plumb, then used kleco's to hold it in place while we tack welded a couple areas. The plan is to drill holes up through the header, then used those to spot-weld to the remaining roof flange, similar to how it was done originally.
But I'm reliant on my friend's schedule, which means the header won't be done for at least another couple weeks. So in the meantime I have a list to tackle:
1. Compression test
2. Repair cut wires to backup lights, parking lights
3. Figure out what's wrong with the interior lights
4. Pull front drums and check brakes (rear drums when I find a puller)
-Kevin
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