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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/16 16:55:14
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/16 20:39:33
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☄ Helpfulby escortinadriver 2024/10/17 07:48:27
I was using glasurit weld thru primer, it's a red colour but have also tested regular rattle can primers as weld thru, obviously not spraying gallons on, just a sprinkle so the MIG can create arc contact, then as soon as it's cool enough I spray it with regular primer or epoxy to seal it from rust.
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/16 21:25:20
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Eye stuff is always scary, hope its mending ok!
If you head back there can you please check if there is an ignition switch in that MK2 Shell?
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/16 21:34:33
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Having had 3 things dug out of my eyes and the ophthalmologist telling me (politely) to smarten up, I don't go near any metal working gear without eye safety of some description. Oh, and they charge nearly as much as an eye is worth.
I use the Cam Weld, weld thru primer, works well, and have been using a Unimig Viper 182 for a few years now. Really happy with its versatility.
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/17 07:42:48
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Eye stuff is always scary, hope its mending ok!
If you head back there can you please check if there is an ignition switch in that MK2 Shell?
I'm heading straight past in a few weeks on a family holiday. Much to the families amusement, I'm planning on stopping by to grab a couple of little things. From memory, they were pretty stripped however 'll have a look for you.
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/17 07:47:55
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Having had 3 things dug out of my eyes and the ophthalmologist telling me (politely) to smarten up, I don't go near any metal working gear without eye safety of some description. Oh, and they charge nearly as much as an eye is worth.
I use the Cam Weld, weld thru primer, works well, and have been using a Unimig Viper 182 for a few years now. Really happy with its versatility.
The frustrating thing for me is that I was using PPE. Had gloves, ears and eyes on, (I do need to be better at wearing a mask)... I'm more than aware of the consequences due to my day job..... Have since swapped out the safety sunglasses style goggles for the full sealed mask type. Good to hear you're happy with the Viper. Shaun
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/17 07:52:55
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MarkA
Having had 3 things dug out of my eyes and the ophthalmologist telling me (politely) to smarten up, I don't go near any metal working gear without eye safety of some description. Oh, and they charge nearly as much as an eye is worth.
I use the Cam Weld, weld thru primer, works well, and have been using a Unimig Viper 182 for a few years now. Really happy with its versatility.
Thanks, will use of the Zinc based spray primer I have then. Might have to ask at the local paint shop, see what they recommend as they're a pretty helpful lot. Will definitely hit you up for some tig advice later on. Shaun
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/17 10:54:12
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Having worked at gmh fabrication plant for my first 3yrs, there's plenty of sparks bouncing around. The worst eye injury was while spots welding the rear galv chassis leg to the riser beam, some big current to connect 3mm to 3mm galv and sparks were like lava at 100mph, leather apron burnt in 3hrs. We had full face shields and safety eyes but the occasional rouge blob would burn thru both and enter into the eye , ultimate pain instantly, then it's straight to the in-house medical ward where they used a magnet to suck the bearings out and use needles etc. We learned to twist away while sparks fly. Some sparks would travel nearly 50mtr over other work areas. Good times..
I'm going to a paint shop tomorrow if I can squeeze it in, if I remember I'll ask as well about weld thru primer .
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/18 09:19:25
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Deano to stop the foggy safety eyes is to drill a tiny hole in them near the bottom sides, it helps vents the foggy away. Or buy those AliExpress full facers with a filter at the chin. I bought a few and actually are ok . As for fumes I'd be more worried about breathing in the aroma from the missos cosmetic draw in the dresser !!
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/25 17:56:55
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Had a spare day today so got a bit more done. I've been taling it slow unpicking things bit by bit and working out the best way to get to the bottom layer, then be able put it back together again. After getting out the rusty stuff, I thought I start with the chassis outrigger. Frustratingly, I didnt have a whole section in my collection so it was cut out bits and refit then weld. Si far so good, I'll need to dress up the welds a bit. Somehow I didn't get any photos when I'd cut out the thin stuff. The before photos never look as bad! Might have to get a small air cut off wheel? Found acees with the 5 inch very difficult.   
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/25 22:54:21
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Nice bit of work there. Of the replacement panel isn't a hard shape you could make up what you need.
As for hard to reach cutting spots, I go to my cheap plasma cutter for help, or even the MiG, just turn it up and burn it away !
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/29 12:49:04
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I'm suprised how much Dave's Garage on YT uses his regular jig saw with a metal blade when cutting replacement patch panels.
No reciprocating saw, nibbler, air shears or anything, just a jigsaw.
Repair is coming along nicely. Hit it with the flap wheel and no one will ever know.
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/30 09:10:40
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Sharpen up a cold chisel works as well for those hard to reach corners
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Re: MK2 cortina wagon (estate) in OZ
2024/10/30 19:04:07
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martymexico
Nice bit of work there. Of the replacement panel isn't a hard shape you could make up what you need.
As for hard to reach cutting spots, I go to my cheap plasma cutter for help, or even the MiG, just turn it up and burn it away !
Hey that's a great idea with the MIG. Don't even need to turn the gas on!
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