1968 Torino GT

[waynieZ]

It looks good Joe, It's tough to be fighting the winter weather.

[GregWeld]

When you put a tack --- while it's still "hot" in that area -- just tap the metal down on either side of it (1/2" in either direction). Tack that newly closed up area and repeat....

I use a hammer like this.... doesn't take hardly any tapping because the metal moves nicely when it's heated from the tack...

Use the "pointy end" across (perpendicular to) the gap



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[tubbed69]

Looking good Joe,rust work does suck.You are making progress which is always good

[jarhead]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Good work, Joe! Keep it up.

Thanks Trey, hoping to hit it again tomorrow.

Originally Posted by waynieZ

It looks good Joe, It's tough to be fighting the winter weather.

Thanks Wayne, finally got a break may be 50* here tomorrow!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

When you put a tack --- while it's still "hot" in that area -- just tap the metal down on either side of it (1/2" in either direction). Tack that newly closed up area and repeat....

I use a hammer like this.... doesn't take hardly any tapping because the metal moves nicely when it's heated from the tack...

Use the "pointy end" across (perpendicular to) the gap


https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1518322723

I may have to get my wife to try that Greg, LOL Unfortunately I cant reach that side

Or are you saying that I don't need to back it up with a dolly?

Originally Posted by tubbed69

Looking good Joe,rust work does suck.You are making progress which is always good

Thanks! Ya rust works has been my Kryptonite on this 68, But I aint giving up!

[jarhead]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

When you put a tack --- while it's still "hot" in that area -- just tap the metal down on either side of it (1/2" in either direction). Tack that newly closed up area and repeat....

I use a hammer like this.... doesn't take hardly any tapping because the metal moves nicely when it's heated from the tack...

Use the "pointy end" across (perpendicular to) the gap



https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1518322723

DUH, I get it now, ""just tap the metal down on either side of it""

We did 6 miles of walking/running today so I am kind of woozy

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by jarhead

DUH, I get it now, ""just tap the metal down on either side of it""

We did 6 miles of walking/running today so I am kind of woozy

Crap! Just when I was coming in to explain it.... LOL


Yeah -- no dolly work -- just tap tap tap and that gap will close right up -- and make for a tight fit up. You'll see what I'm talking about in 3 seconds.

[jarhead]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Crap! Just when I was coming in to explain it.... LOL


Yeah -- no dolly work -- just tap tap tap and that gap will close right up -- and make for a tight fit up. You'll see what I'm talking about in 3 seconds.

Thanks Greg, usually I am not this slow. My wife and I have "FitBit's" now and it's a competition everyday, I'm exhausted.

Joe

[jarhead]

a BIG Thanks to Jay at http://www.speedtechperformance.com
He's been real patient with me, answering all my questions, and now I finally have my rear suspension selected.

They're going to help me modify a 1st gen Camaro torque arm

Man i am stoked!

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by jarhead

a BIG Thanks to Jay at http://www.speedtechperformance.com
He's been real patient with me, answering all my questions, and now I finally have my rear suspension selected.

They're going to help me modify a 1st gen Camaro torque arm

Man i am stoked!

A torque arm is a solid choice for a set it and forget it usable rear setup. It’s nice to see to you continuing to move forward on the Torino. You’ve done some nice work on her.

[57hemicuda]

Looks good Joe, can't be scared, its only sheet metal. If you screw it up, cut it off and fix it, we've all done it. important part is that you keep progressing.