Thread: 34 3 Window Re-Build

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Cool pics Jack, where`d you get the sacramento plaque from....?

Whiplash,

Thanks for the comment. I have thought of making the patch out of thicker material (.1875) but I was afraid that would push the cover too far away from the bumper bracket causing some panel or seam misalignment. However, at your suggestion, I think if I just double the thickness of the sheet metal (.050-.060) it won't be too much of a problem. I also might try O/A for the final weld as I think I can control the heat better with that.

Rich,

My father in law had that plaque hanging on his garage wall and I aquired it after his death. Don't know for sure but I think he picked it up during summer recess when he was a janitor at Hillsdale H.S. in San Mateo, Ca. He had some good stories about what the kids left behind in their lockers after school let out.

Jack.

As you may already know, that stress cracking comes about because of misalignment of the bumper bracket mounts on the rear spreader bar under that tank cover. Rather than mess with trying to fortify the cover I'd suggest you work at bending the tabs on the spreader bar so they are nearly right up against the back side of where you patched, I say nearly because I like to put some antisqeak material in there too. If the spacing can't be tightened up without a bunch of modification to the under brackets then some shimming might be necessary. It can be fun to get the bumper mounted straight on those sometimes.

The plaque looks like one of the local car clubs type. I see them on the back of hot rods around here from time to time.

Its an older car club that has`nt been around for a while, I`ll ask some of the older guys when I see them at the Tuesday night cruise. I live in Sac/Elk grove area I vaguely remember those from years back say 1970....

Bob,

Thanks for the tip. My reason for reinforcing the metal in that spot is mainly because the metal is thiner there because rust. I will try your tip on bending the bumper mounting tab to better fit the cover. I'm at the point now where I just hope I can salvage the cover.

Rich,

Thanks for the info. Feel free to post any new info.

Jack.

Just an update on the progress, there has been no progress. Between the travels, yard work, a minor bathroom repair turned into a major repair and upgrade and other projects there has been no progress. After we get back from a week long trip to Idaho the bathroom project gets top priority. Maybe by mid Oct., oh wait, deer season starts.

Jack.