RPM 1,190 Report post Posted February 5, 2019 Ed is correct about using the step drill bit. They drill thru sheet metal much better, and drill round holes. A large drill bit used on sheet metal will produce a hole that is not round. If you are stuck using a standard bit, put a piece of fabric between the bit and the pilot hole. This silly sounding trick will make the hole round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted February 5, 2019 Thanks for your tips! I bought the bit – closest is 13,5 mm, but won’t use it. I’ll go with 13mm step drill bit and file it as needed. But I have to try the fabric trick today J, I’m curious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 6, 2019 If you want my old bit I have it and it was only used for 4 holes. I don't know how long it would take to get to Slovakia but I could look into it. I live in an area of Texas that had a lot of Czech and Slovak immigration. My Grandfather's family came from Trnava, Slovakia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks Ed, you are kind. I finished drilling yesterday, and the fit is nice tight. Thanks anyway! Yeah, there are many Slovak and of course Czech immigrants in US (not that much as Polish :), mostly on East Coast – NY, PA (Pittsburg). You Grandfathers family came probably in first immigration wave from SK to US. I have to admit, that I was thinking to stay in US too in 2007. I spent 2 years in NY City, but after my visa expired, I decided to come back, because a legal way to stay was too complicated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Well, I chose the hard way... I bought a steel sheet (18 Gauge) and started to fabricate own floor pans. I wasn’t sure if my first attempt to bead some panel will be success, or just metal scrap. It’s not the exact copy of original – rolls geometry of the bead roller machine didn’t allow me to make the grooves as close as needed, but I’m happy with the result. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Way to go, good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Finally done with floor pans! Still have to fabricate both seat platforms, and by this I’m thinking to delete openings for seat fasteners in floor pan and modify seat platform. Now working on tail frame part - weir distorted frame arches. I’m adding extra stiffening plate because I have no idea what is the cause of this damage. Also, I’m starting to measure out position of elements for panhard bar on frame. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 4:03 AM, mikee said: Som pics from 2017 - disassembly... now, this is definitely a New England car! 2 RPM and mikee reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Are you in the Autobody business? you seem to know exactly what your doing. 2 RPM and mikee reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 5, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 1:03 AM, mikee said: Som pics from 2017 - disassembly... I thought all 69's came with front torque boxes, where are yours? :) 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 On 3/4/2019 at 6:09 PM, newstang said: Are you in the Autobody business? you seem to know exactly what your doing. No I'm not (but working as Welding Engineer), I'm learning from you guys, but Thanks I appreciate that a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 On 3/5/2019 at 3:17 AM, RPM said: I thought all 69's came with front torque boxes, where are yours? :) :) I'm the lucky owner of pre-production model Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 Short weekend summary – finished my sub frame connectors. Now to repair the last damage at rear frame – some nasty holes after woodscrews used to attach exhaust rubber bent by previous owner. And then hooray on body panels… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 11, 2019 Nice work, looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted March 12, 2019 Good work so far! Nice to see another european on the board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted March 12, 2019 Did you make the subframe connectors ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, mustangstofear said: Did you make the subframe connectors ? Yes, even though I modified my drawing design during building it. The plate for the rear part of frame was twice so long as used at the end. I decide to cut it and save some weight :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted March 13, 2019 They turned out nice, you should start selling them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 15, 2019 Thanks, someone interested?.... just joking :), if someone is, I can share my drawing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 16, 2019 mikee, I am interested in seeing your drawings of the sub frame connectors. I am thinking of making some for my 69 Coupe, & I like the way yours look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 18, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 6:02 PM, Mike65 said: mikee, I am interested in seeing your drawings of the sub frame connectors. I am thinking of making some for my 69 Coupe, & I like the way yours look. Sure Mike, I will correct the drawing “as build” tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 19, 2019 Here is a .pdf file. I added dual units into drawing for easier conversion. Also modified rip at rear-end – 2 holes (I have only one) for optional x-member. I need to install exhaust and shaft to be able take good measurements. I hope it helps someone… S-FRAME 69 Coupe DS.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted March 19, 2019 Thanks mikee. What units of measurement did you use?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikee 51 Report post Posted March 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Mike65 said: Thanks mikee. What units of measurement did you use?. Milimeters first and Inch in angle brackets. Deawing is for drivers side inly, you have to mirror it for passenger. If you miss some measurement, or detail, just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
