Saving an AE86. Rust repair and paint.

[Dano]

I'm liking the detailed write up on this build. Nice job on the rust repair.

[laextreme5]

Alright, back at it. Had a week and a half off for vacation and then a few days to get back into the work grove.

SO, we left off with me making some patch panels for the rear signal light holes. Once those had been made, it was time to prep the metal, do a few test runs on a spare piece to dial in the machine.


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Even with the doing the test passes my theory on it being a major pain to weld this thin metal is holding true. the heat just spreads so fast and it made it real difficult to make a decent weld repeatedly. Anyway, im by no means a pro welder. Wish these had turned out a bit better, but they arent structural and are getting groudn down and smoother out regardless.



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As you can tell by the picutres, it warped pretty bad. I did small sections at a time to prevent this. But the last few spots i guess did it in and it just popped in all at once. Kinda sucks, but i expected it to happen. On the other side im going to take extra precaution, as this does add a bit more work.

[white out]

Very interested to see where this goes.

[laextreme5]

What brand of weld through primer do you use? and where do you get it? I've been looking to get some for ages but I can't justify paying shipping from ordering it online.

We get it through our paint supplier at the shop. Dont think its publicly available

[I_Haz.:R32]

What brand of weld through primer do you use? and where do you get it? I've been looking to get some for ages but I can't justify paying shipping from ordering it online.

[DUTCHswift]

I love real body work threads. So much to learn.

[laextreme5]

With everything identified it was now time to start the repairs. The goldfish orange colored primer you see is a weed through primer, works great for areas you can't get to after welding. I started by removing all the rust from the inner panel and coating it in the weld through primer, getting it ready for the patch panel to be welded in.

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After making the wheelhouse patch panel i moved onto the side markers that needed to be shaved. Fitment is key to making your life easier when welding up the patch pieces. I can already tell its going to be a bitch of a time welding in these panels as this metal is SUPER thin. have a feeling the weld job isn't going to be the greatest due to this. But ill make it work.

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[laextreme5]

yaaaaaas, I love these OCD builds of yours.

easiest way to check(assuming he hasn't swapped it) is that if it has drum rears and a solid axle it's an SR5.

While you're in there you should ask him if you could rivet the strut towers and door seams(assuming it's not too much work). AE86's are made of rather thin metal, and the chassis gets real flimsy over the years. It used to be a really popular mod back when ae86's were everywhere on the roads and it doesn't cost much or require any crazy skills. It only takes a couple of hours and is well worth it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...X/DCP_2927.jpg

Its all in the details




And i will pass that info along to him to see if he is interested, thanks!

[rice4life]

Uh, yes? haha i have no idea. ill ask

easiest way to check(assuming he hasn't swapped it) is that if it has drum rears and a solid axle it's an SR5.

While you're in there you should ask him if you could rivet the strut towers and door seams(assuming it's not too much work). AE86's are made of rather thin metal, and the chassis gets real flimsy over the years. It used to be a really popular mod back when ae86's were everywhere on the roads and it doesn't cost much or require any crazy skills. It only takes a couple of hours and is well worth it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/sachagreenz/180SX/DCP_2927.jpg

[leaferiksin]

yaaaaaas, I love these OCD builds of yours.

[laextreme5]

Uh, yes? haha i have no idea. ill ask

[rice4life]

Looks like fun!

Is it an SR5 or gts? can't tell without the bumpers.

[laextreme5]

I was hoping you would start a thread on the Corolla since seeing it in your other build threads. I'm one of those weirdoes that likes body work, so looking forward to this. Hoping you keep the great descriptions going forward!

I don't know much about rust repair and body work so this is a good chance to watch it done!

Im no expert by any means, but ill explain my best!

[190Evan]

I don't know much about rust repair and body work so this is a good chance to watch it done!

[heeter_33]

I was hoping you would start a thread on the Corolla since seeing it in your other build threads. I'm one of those weirdoes that likes body work, so looking forward to this. Hoping you keep the great descriptions going forward!