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TR2/3/3A Dash repair

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Frank Canale

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I decided to take a break and clean up my dash and undo some past sins. There were several new holes drilled for toggle switches, CB mic clip I think, glove box bumper stops relocated, lock striker relocated. Can't figure that out for the life of me. There are two holes on the left bottom flange that I don't think belong but wanted to check with those that have more experience than I do to be sure before I weld them up. Frank
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Thank you John and Marvin. Great input. I will get those welded up today and that should get that piece correct and ready for primer. One piece at a time. ā€‹Frank
 
roper whitney jr punch.jpgā€‹I like using punch slugs to fill holes. The Roper Whitney Jr. hand punch is a great tool , easy to change out punch sizes, not too expensive at flee markets, or on line. Also good for punching holes in flanges to plug weld. Goes up to 1/4" diameter punch size.
dash holes with punch slug.jpgThe punch slug is slightly smaller than the punch size. once the slug is in place hammer it back flat and it is trapped in the hole so it won't move during welding.
punch slugs welded.jpgThese holes were 3/16" diameter so I could have filled it with filler rod but this method is much easier to weld and since it is close to the edge eliminates the chance of having the edge melt away. This method also minimizes any warpage and eliminates the need to grind the weld.
dash repair holes finished.jpgHoles gone, these were planished and sanded with 100 grit roto lock disk on cordless drill.

This was a fun quick project, Just needed a project that was not long and drawn out. Frank
 

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Wow David, I have the same big punch along with the smaller #16 punch and the JR punch. There is no substitute for punching holes, very accurate.(Short of a laser or water jet) I started during High School in a job shop and they had great old sheet metal equipment. I fell in love with the old brands, Di-acro, Roper Whitney, Chicago Dries Krump. I noticed your notcher also, I have a newer Jet notcher but I am working on getting an old Roper Whitney notcher from the shop that I worked for. It will be fun to have some of the old stuff I started with.

Frank

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When the company I worked at closed the shop I put my name on several items. Got them all for $250.00. It was worth the 600 mile drive to pick them up. Got a 18" granit surface plate, tool room drill sharpener, panto graph engraver and a load of other stuff. The truck was full when I left the shop.

David
 
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