BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/12/13

Thanks for the compliments. The TIG leaves an easier weld to sand down with a sanding disc. I can't get into the tight corners with it, so the MIG is used there. The heat problem is still there. The factory steel is thin enough that mild warpage still seems to be an issue. Even with small Tungsten, .030" filler, etc.. But it is not a big deal, hardly any filler would be needed. I could block it out after a few coats of the Primer and slicksand if I wanted too.

I never went down there and got the frame. I have Doc's contact info, it has been a matter of me getting there, which I can't seem to do. :evil:

 

[procircuit]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/12/13

Lookin good! 8)

 

[jmt455]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/12/13

Beautiful workmanship!
Keep it up; that car's going to be gorgeous.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/12/13

Thanks! :grin:

It never ends with this rust. Found a bunch on the roof right at the hatch glasses hinges. Arrgggg :-🙂x

Same story, hammered down and under some thick filler.






Started to fix the post also. This is right where the pivot ball for the strut is located.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/12/13

Here is the post repaired. I still need to remove some more lead from the top area there, but it is ready for a skim coat of filler. Now to cut out the rot on the roof.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/12/13

Rot on the drivers side roof cut out. I have to do it in 2 pieces, like everything in the back here. I have to make in a few pieces so I can shrink/stretch/form the metal correctly.





Replacement piece trimmed up and tacked in, ready for TIG.



I left the lip the long for strength till it is all welded in.



As of last night, I had the top piece welded up and ground smooth. I need to make the other piece tonight/tomorrow and get it welded in.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/19/13

Did a bit more last night. I made the other filler piece. It had curves in every direction, what a pain in the butt to make, but the shrinker/stretcher, hammer and dolly, and some heat made it good. On the piece cut out, there was a doubler plate spot welded to the back side for the hinge to screw too. It was just a piece of sheet metal, I made it thicker so I can drill and tap it and use a machine screw. I have had these screw never be able to be tightened and the hinge wobbles. 🙁 . This should help.

Old compared to new.



Thicker doubler welded on before Bloxide coating.



The opening getting filled.



The top piece ground down.

 

[Longroof79]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/19/13

That's right where the hinges are bolted on. you will certainly restore the strength of those areas. Looks real good, Jim.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/19/13

That's right Jack, I added some text when you just posted. I made the doubler where the hinge screws to thicker so i can drill and tap it. I will upload the pics of the passenger side rot, I have to cut it out and replace it just like this side.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up New Pics! Update 8/19/13

The passenger side rust/rot that has to be cut out. You can get a good view of the area the hinge screw too. The red sharpie is what I am replacing.