Thinly thing you could of done differently is if you could of put in a “Z” bend so that the new piece would over lap, drilled holes in the old fender and spit weld it all back. But your way is just as good! Maybe use a air blow tip to cool the spot welds faster. There tons of different types of ways to do it. None are any better. You are paying attention to have perfect fit up and at the end of the day that’s what matters most. Without so much filler! I’m planning on doing the exact same thing! And BTW, my name is Sparky too! 🤣🤣🤦🏻♂️
Considered the Z bend but it pushed down the joint as it was sandwiched between the arch and fender edge bends. Said to myself that I would just butt joint I instead. Also because I was welding close to a bend feature, the panel behaved and didn't warp so not so bad. To be honest it's all on how yea feel on the day. 😁
@@sparkiesshed3818 brother, I think you are really putting a lot of thought and effort into every step and it doesn’t matter if it’s a professional shop or your shed. It’s really turning out really great!!!💪🏼 Keep doing what you’re doing! I appreciate everything you’ve accomplished so far. I will be following right behind you with my 260z build. What engine did you say you were using again? I think you mentioned a 280 motor all redone?
Hey how's it going. For the gas I use Hobbyweld 15 Original Welding Gas The name comes from the 15% carbon dioxide content; the extra CO2 gives this gas the capability of MIG welding carbon steels up to 18mm in thickness. Welders will experience good arc stability and a broad heat which is due in part to the 2% oxygen content. The wire is 0.8mm. You will have to use Google to convert it to gauge. 😁
Wonderful job Sparky. Always a joy watching you fabricate.
Cheers Craig.
love how you made a jig very smart! i going to use this idea in the future im sure.
Nice work as always Mark. You're getting through it!
Sure there no big rush 😄
Good God you have so much done and so much yet to do.
The "so much to do part" can give you the dreads for sure. I want to just casually enjoy the process at my own pace. No pressure
As usual, good work
Guess I’m lucky we don’t have much rust to deal with here in Texas
I kinda thought getting a car from Florida wouldn't have much rust too but you never know until you start cutting.
Even in Texas we have dogleg issues and rear hatch latch base rust through
That’s about it
Both easy fixes
Thinly thing you could of done differently is if you could of put in a “Z” bend so that the new piece would over lap, drilled holes in the old fender and spit weld it all back.
But your way is just as good! Maybe use a air blow tip to cool the spot welds faster. There tons of different types of ways to do it. None are any better. You are paying attention to have perfect fit up and at the end of the day that’s what matters most. Without so much filler!
I’m planning on doing the exact same thing!
And BTW, my name is Sparky too!
🤣🤣🤦🏻♂️
Considered the Z bend but it pushed down the joint as it was sandwiched between the arch and fender edge bends. Said to myself that I would just butt joint I instead.
Also because I was welding close to a bend feature, the panel behaved and didn't warp so not so bad.
To be honest it's all on how yea feel on the day. 😁
@@sparkiesshed3818 brother, I think you are really putting a lot of thought and effort into every step and it doesn’t matter if it’s a professional shop or your shed. It’s really turning out really great!!!💪🏼
Keep doing what you’re doing! I appreciate everything you’ve accomplished so far. I will be following right behind you with my 260z build.
What engine did you say you were using again? I think you mentioned a 280 motor all redone?
very helpful. i'm going to have to make the same repair
Like thousands of others 😁😁😁
Hi, you should check fitzee's fabrications channel
Just subscribed to him now. Looks like good stuff. 👍
hi, could you please tell me the gauge wire you use and gas type for your MIG? thanks in advance.
Hey how's it going. For the gas I use Hobbyweld 15 Original Welding Gas
The name comes from the 15% carbon dioxide content; the extra CO2 gives this gas the capability of MIG welding carbon steels up to 18mm in thickness. Welders will experience good arc stability and a broad heat which is due in part to the 2% oxygen content. The wire is 0.8mm. You will have to use Google to convert it to gauge. 😁
@@sparkiesshed3818 thanks, I was going to go 0.6mm, I may try both.