OzH Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 From what I remember there are a couple of options for spot weld drill bits, these were my preference as you only grind out one of the metal skin of a spot weld you are drilling from, so makes it easier when rejoining new metal, its basically a flat headed drill bit.. The other type that I think you describe above, either cuts out both skins so leaves a hole that will need filling or a bump that needs cleaning up before joining new metal. I also found them much more tricky to use due to needing to keep it square as Chris says above Just my experience... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Top one is the way to go then, are they hard wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Yeah the bottom one is the one I bought. The centre is spring loaded to keep it central but it does leave a stub to grind off. The benefit is that you can turn the cutter over for a second set of teeth and then replace the whole cutter when both sides are blunt. The top one needs replacing or re-grinding when blunt and I also found that if you missed the whole spot, it was difficult to drill again in a new place if it overlapped. It’s hard to explain how off centre the spot welds were on my GPW. It’s possible they were using hand held spot weld arms or very worn tools. Have a cold chisel handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 This is the one I went for, not branded but I think when I looked, it was the same as a Draper. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372659091272 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 However you remove the spot welds, it’s got to be more enjoyable than cutting them out of something like a Ford Focus!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 The brace on the passenger fender needs replacing, ideal practice material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPMulders Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 This one came online just a few minutes back. Maybe an option for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Ahhh cheers bud, actually have a reproduction one now, seem to be well made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jeep Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 First jeep restoration after lock down and heading into anther some photos for you keep safe keep building 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 That looks truly amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcodycat Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 On 10/15/2020 at 8:15 PM, steviem said: Speedway I've seen before and seem reasonable for that price. Evening, sorry to butt in but what tyres did you go for in the end? i need to too and the ebay listing seems a good deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi, i did not bother in the end, i will wait until such time the chassis/drive train is restored. There are many options out there but some times things are cheap for a reason i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcodycat Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 11 hours ago, steviem said: Hi, i did not bother in the end, i will wait until such time the chassis/drive train is restored. There are many options out there but some times things are cheap for a reason i guess. True, i will do some calling around tomorrow to get some prices, from all the usual suspects!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Having fun today, one seat to remove welded to the floor, radio junction box screws ain't moving, pb blaster soaking, notice the wood exposure? Transmission covers off steering wheel solid again bathed in pb blaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Hall Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Have you got a 3 leg puller? If you have, protect the end of the column with something solid, try and heat the boss and then put the puller on and put some pressure on it. If it feels like it won’t go, let it cool a touch, spray some more penetrating oil on it and leave for a while. Then repeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 HI bud in law has one somewhere he says, left overnight with a good dose of PB blaster, i will add some more today and have another go Monday, flat head screws are a right pain when simply will not budge too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Well passenger seat now out, filterette box is rotten at the back of the main section, internals look ok even managed to save the lead washers, now that bloody huge pipe that runs the wiring is solid as is the steering wheel so will need the 3 leg puller, much easier to move around the tub with nowt in it although kind of dreading taking it off to reveal god knows what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Yayyyy steering wheel came off with a wiggle and a bit of heat, thanks Chris, state of the clutch and brake pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Glad the wheels off. Your pedals look pretty well loved so some of the JMP repros could be good replacements if you can’t find good originals. I would imagine that if the pedals are that worn, your pedal shaft and arm will be looser than a hookers.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Yeah certainly had some hammer those, question watching for G503 youtube videos Scott removes the steering box to get at the peadsls/shaft is this really necessary thought being when i send it up to Jerry it will need putting back on, i need minimal thing to remove thus to allow the tub release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I just undid the bolts on the arms that clamp the pedals to them, Then pulled them out. When I removed my tub I did remove the steering box as I removed the tub using my engine hoist on my own. But it wasn’t to get to the pedal shaft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Cheers bud i will give that a whirl, i will have help lifting so hopefully we can lift over the steering column. then i think it is a few electrics, oil pipe, chassis bolts, amazing i have got more done in the last few weeks than months, an hour or two here and there under a car port. Still hoping Jerry can fit it in sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviem Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Yayyyy steering wheel came off with a wiggle and a bit of heat, thanks Chris, state of the clutch and brake pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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