BillM
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Good news Dozer - be sure to take it easy for a while. It's too hot to do much anyway, so there you go! I hope the healing goes ok.
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soltz
The Rat Captain
Glad to hear all went well[cl
Little steps will get you there, just takes a longer[cl
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Little steps will get you there, just takes a longer[cl
Good Vibs coming AirMail
DozerII
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Thanks Bill, don't have to worry about the heat here, it was 2 above yesterday morning and 3 this morning.
Glad to hear all went well[cl
Little steps will get you there, just takes a longer[cl
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Thanks Soltz
BillM
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Thanks Bill, don't have to worry about the heat here, it was 2 above yesterday morning and 3 this morning.
I wish! That would be so nice. It's 21C here at 7 am, heading to 29 today and 30 tomorrow. With the humidex it's predicted to be 35 and 36.
Dr Crankenstein
Rocket Surgeon
Thanks Bill, don't have to worry about the heat here, it was 2 above yesterday morning and 3 this morning.
Pretty damn chilly here as well... I almost turned the heat on.
Keep it over there, Bill.
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DozerII
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A little bit of progress, some from before my surgery and some from the last couple days. The first picture is the interior roof to side panel.
Because the doors are so tight for interior space and I went with Bear Claw latches i'm installing an AutoLoc 85LB shaved handle kit with remotes. I still wanted an outside handle for looks as well as its fun watching the idiots that should not be touching your car try to open the door with a handle that doesn't turn.[ddd
The original door handles were in really bad shape so I fabricated some out of 3/8", 3/16 " plate and some 3/4 sucker rod.
To make the shaft for the handle out of the sucker rod I had to improvise and turned my drill press into a verticle lathe. I used a hiem joint for the lower stabilizer clamped in the the drill press vice. Then used the angle grinder with a cutting disc and 60 grit flap disc to make the parts.
And the finished handles.
And a video.
https://youtu.be/9I_uwN40OtY
Because the doors are so tight for interior space and I went with Bear Claw latches i'm installing an AutoLoc 85LB shaved handle kit with remotes. I still wanted an outside handle for looks as well as its fun watching the idiots that should not be touching your car try to open the door with a handle that doesn't turn.[ddd
The original door handles were in really bad shape so I fabricated some out of 3/8", 3/16 " plate and some 3/4 sucker rod.
To make the shaft for the handle out of the sucker rod I had to improvise and turned my drill press into a verticle lathe. I used a hiem joint for the lower stabilizer clamped in the the drill press vice. Then used the angle grinder with a cutting disc and 60 grit flap disc to make the parts.
And the finished handles.
And a video.
https://youtu.be/9I_uwN40OtY
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I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Mighty fine work there Dozer. Who needs a lathe. I like the can do way of thinking..[cl[cl
Dr Crankenstein
Rocket Surgeon
Good work, bud! You've inspired me to try making a handle for our trunk. [cl
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soltz
The Rat Captain
Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!!! [cl
Nice work!!
Old Iron
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Amazing job on the handle. Just like the rest of the build.[cl
Burgerman
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Glad the surgery went well. Rest up, then back to building great stuff.
DozerII
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Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!!! [cl
Nice work!!
Bamamav
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The handle looks great, but what the heck is a sucker rod?[S[S[S
DozerII
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Thanks Bama, I was waiting for someone to ask that. It comes in 3/4 and 1" dia. and 28' lengths it is the rod that goes down an oil well to stroke the pump. Once it is worn out it is sold real cheap. Ranchers make coral panels out of it.
Bamamav
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Well, that’s a new one on me!
Old Iron
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I've heard the term sucker rod but, didn't know what it was either
DozerII
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A little more progress and some sleep deprived nights like the good Doc. Working on the doors, window regulator fitment, interior door handle, and the window crank. I'm finding the rear window track wants to take up the same space as my bear claw latch and the has presented some real challenges. I think I have it figured out but I have to finish the proto-type too confirm.
New video https://youtu.be/26yGOaJ4BcU
New video https://youtu.be/26yGOaJ4BcU
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Excellent problem solving, Dozer.
