Chopping the top today. Keep back seat or ditch it?
03-27-2013, 11:12 AM
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I am ready to start cutting except for one hang up... I can't get the glass out for the back cargo area. Not the lift gate, but the side fixed glass in the back. If I can't figure out how to get this stuff out it's either getting a hammer thrown through it, or I'll just cut right up to the edge and finish the cut with aviation snips.
Out of welding wire, time to take a break and go pick some up... I'll be cutting today for sure. I'll also take some before and after pics.
Out of welding wire, time to take a break and go pick some up... I'll be cutting today for sure. I'll also take some before and after pics.
03-27-2013, 02:05 PM
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About to upload the last photos before the cutting wheel sinks in... My hearts beating, my hands are shaking, like they always do before a big cut.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/6/8/0/7/2.jpg
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/6/8/0/7/3.jpg
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/6/8/0/7/1.jpg
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/6/8/0/7/2.jpg
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/6/8/0/7/3.jpg
https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/6/6/8/0/7/1.jpg
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03-27-2013, 11:11 PM
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Added some pics to me gallery for progress today. Have the entire outside cut, and most of the inside. Access with a cutting wheel is an issue in some spots, and had to go to the good old chain drilling.
03-28-2013, 03:31 AM
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Triple Post I know.... Sue me... I have a tee time tomorrow (well today my time) at Pauite for Wolf, tee time at Nellis for Friday, work 12 hour Shifts all week end, and a tee time Sunday for Sun, followed by a 12 at work. So this is how she is going to sit until Monday. Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement, and interest! Should have the top off Monday, and be able to start fab work on the rear cab section.
03-28-2013, 04:41 AM
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So angry at myself right now. Went out and had a few drinks with dinner, decided it would be a great idea to finish welding the filler in for the door handle.... Yeah... Warped that b*tch... Note to self, Don't weld and drink... weld then drink... Sigh, order a new door, or just beat it and bondo? That is some super thin steel, compared to the 40's, 50's and 60's stuff I normally do. Pics of warp-age are en-route... I'm such a dumb dumb...
