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Old 04-09-2016, 02:16 PM
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I did some planishing and grinded my tacks. And then started welding. Well I did get a good amount of holes, but I finished them later after the part was cooled. I did experience with a very thick rod and noticed that I did get the gap welded but I ended up with too much build on the weld. Then I took a thinner rod and gotted better result with that. I ended up with much distortion and build up because of the holes but end result is good enough for me. Still I need to do some hammer and dolly work. But now the part is almost ready and I am satisfied with the result.

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Old 04-09-2016, 07:04 PM
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Hi Janne
You have done a very nice job on that fender repair!!!!!

Thanks for sharing with us.

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Old 04-10-2016, 05:47 AM
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It came up well.
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Old 04-10-2016, 06:49 AM
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That fender looks great!
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Old 04-10-2016, 08:49 AM
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Great job on the fender, I'm repairing a set of them myself so you post is helpful. The biggest "trick" I've learned in metalworking.....pay attention to what you are doing and what is happening and why. Sounds like using the thicker rod gave you a higher build up was because the amperage was set to low. The thinner rod worked better because at the same amperage it will generate more heat into the metal and give better penetration, less holes, and a flatter surface. Your skills will only improve.

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Old 04-10-2016, 02:56 PM
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Thanks guys !

Yes , I am sure the owner is satisfied on this fender. And I learned a little bit more. Hardest part was the trimming the piece to butt joint. And It could have been better but now I have experience on welding with some gaps and holes.

George I welded with a Dillon torch. I think the reason with the thicker rod was just that I putted too much metal (filler rod) to the joint. It penetrated very well because of the gap. But too much grinding work.

If someone gets ideas of my post then it goes like it is intended
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Old 04-10-2016, 05:00 PM
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BRAVO Janne, making that part in only one piece was a pretty bold plan of attack on your part. I know, I know….. you wanted to show off your hammer’s superior shrinking ability…….. right ?

NICE job sir, I tip my hat to you for sticking with it and doing it the harder way . Considering your location (whole countries away from any other hammer men ) you have done real well for yourself, you should be proud of what you have accomplished with only the internet for help . ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Old 04-11-2016, 09:32 AM
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Thanks John!

Trial and error is the method . I dont know why but I still kind of try to make things with less pieces. I guess it can backfire to me on future.

Since you are a senior bodyman your words have a high value to me.

Yeah, I really like to make panels with shrinking. And I like the surface finish I get with them. I have now realized that it needs many passes (not few passes) from inside to the edge. I first kind of made about 4-5 staggered pulls but now I know I need to make more. Well depends on the depth of the shrink. And I can feel were I need more when I take the panel and try to put in right arrangement, it is stiff were I need more shrink. But it a fysical process when doing a very deep shrink.

The road has been long but I think I am on the right path now
I am slow but atleast I have always ended up with what I have been trying to shape. Without starting over with new part.And things have worked as I thought, for now atleast

Next I will try to repair a 1938 Dodge fender. But that is a different post.
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Old 04-15-2016, 07:25 PM
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Very nice Janne.
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Old 04-16-2016, 02:30 AM
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