Second Wind - a Packard Gasser

[Rockable]

I've always done it with Mig but I'm am capable of doing with Tig, so I'm gonna try it when I start on my Packard.

[Old Iron]

I weld all of mine with a TIG.
Once you get used to the finger/thumb control, you'll put the foot pedal in a safe place and might not ever use it again.

[Rockable]

I think so.

[zzrodder]

Got it hammered and ground out, more finessing to do later but the general shape is done. Re-installed the door framework and added a piece of 1" tubing above the doors to replace the wood. Couldn't resist playing with some spray bombs... Doors next.

[BillM]

That's looking fabulous ZZ.

[Old Iron]

The way you chop those tops really make it look much better

[zzrodder]

Originally Posted by Old Iron

The way you chop those tops really make it look much better

Thanks! I know it's a bunch of work for small changes but I think the end result gives the top a better flow and fit to the rest of the body. I didn't want to do a more radical cut - that just wouldn't fit with this build style - better on a low rider, but that's been done already. I like to go down the road less travelled

[smallfoot]

You're a true craftsman at work!

[zzrodder]

Ever avoid doing something 'cause you know it's gonna be a bi**#h...?
I've been avoiding the doors because some bonehead (not me!) years ago drilled out the frozen bolts on the lower hinges - all crooked of course. The fix is to cut the whole mounting plate out of the door frame, weld nuts on the back and weld it all back in place - both sides. Not fun but I got it done. Of course the doors fit like crap - lots of work to do to get them right and probably some choice curse words. They've been off the body for 50+ years so it's not surprising that the body is probably tweaked, not to mention what I've done to it

[Old Iron]

"Ever avoid doing something 'cause you know it's gonna be a bi**#h...?"
Yes