Whatever floats ya boat brother
Obviously smaller the better for small fittings
Regards
Brad HALLETT
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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 8:51 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Strengthening the 1600 chassis.
Very innovative Brad! Just the sort of idea that makes this list so great.
Do you use a 360 degree fixed nozzle or one that rotates as it sprays?
Is it 4mm tube that you plug onto the kero spray nozzle?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad HALLETT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, 24 October 2000 21:13 PM
Subject: RE: Strengthening the 1600 chassis.
> Hey ppl,
> an easy way I have used in the past to prevent rust in unaccessible areas
is
> the following (bear with me it is a bit weird)
>
> 1) Geta good rust preventative such as tectyl, OR killrust paint if you
> prefer
> 2) Get a length of garden sprinkler tube and a small jet nozzle like is
used
> in basket garden sprinklers
> 3) Modify an engine cleaning gun by putting the tube on the end of the
> nozzle, you will probably need an adapter. Thin down the tectyl/killrust
> and wind down the pressure until it can be reliably sprayed out of the
small
> nozzle.
>
> 4) Drill an appropriate sized small hole in the bottom of the inaccessible
> area and feed the nozzle and tube in. Slowly ull the tube out whilst
> applying the spray. This will cover the inner surfac and you have a small
> drain hole as well, or you can putty it over if you like.
>
> I have also seen simpler versions using the spray button and rigid tube
off
> a CRC can on a killrust can, and I have also seen CRC sprayed in as a rust
> preventative.
>
> Hope this helps
>
>
> Regards
> Brad HALLETT
> http://www.powerup.com.au/~bhallett
>
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough
> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 8:51 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Strengthening the 1600 chassis.
>
>
> Andrew,
>
> You are right about the rust susceptibility of seam welded areas. If you
> can get a rust preventative around both sides of the weld you are usually
> ok - if not you will have rust starting where the previous coating has
been
> burnt away.
> If you could dunk the welded part in rust proof paint or at least spray it
> into the welded area - both sides - you should be right. There are not
too
> many areas you cant get spray into. Even the door sills and pillars can
be
> sprayed internally from inside the car. The front part of the rear inner
> guards are a challenge, but if you spray down from the rear quarter vent
> holes as well as from the boot you can get pretty good coverage.
> It is important to use a good rust proof coating that can be then painted
> over. Dont simply cover welded areas with sound deadener only. It dries,
> cracks and then channels moisture to the uncoated area - and you cant see
> rust happening. Always rust proof before coating with deadener. Talk to
a
> quality panel shop supplier for info on the best products to use in each
> application.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Schultz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, 23 October 2000 22:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Strengthening the 1600 chassis.
>
>
> > List,
> >
> > Talk of seam welding has got me thinking, but about chassis strength.
> > Could you run into problems with seam welding and welding other gussets
> > etc to the car?
> >
> > When you weld you 'burn away' alot of paint etc, in areas that you can
> > get to for repainting/undercoating.
> >
> > I might be barking up the wrong tree, but for a street car that gets
> > dricen a lot, rust prevention is crucial.
> >
> > I'd like to hear from people who have done a fair bit of seam welding,
> > as I'd like to do my car but also want it be as close to rust proof as
> > you can get a 1600.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Andrew S
> >
>
>
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