Progess with my 67 heater channel replacement

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:32 pm

Made some great progress today

I cut out the rusty, poorly repaired quarter and the floor pan and fitted the new heater channel.

this shows how the channel fits in the rear.

how it fits before the rear quarter is installed[/img]

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:38 pm

I used a screwdiver to unfold the driprail so i could install the new front quarter

Welded in the front quarter, need to fit the drip channel better

fitted the fender, gonna have to work on the bottom

Got to fill the bumper holes for my shaved fenders.

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:49 pm

The chassis is waiting for some attention

74fatchick · Post by **74fatchick** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:30 pm

Wow that looks like a ton of work! I'm kinda scared of doing it to my car now. I didn't know you replaced the bulkhead too, thats also on my list.
Man looks good though, a ton of progress for two days.

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:05 am

Did you get the lowrider started again?

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:06 am

Your chassis will now be a snap

Any plans for the chasiss yet?

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:14 pm

2" narrowed beam with adjusters, drop spindles, front discs. Dual circuit brakes w/Volvo resevoir. I have to replace the frame head bottom panel, and I'll POR15 the whole thing.

Lots'o wirebrushing and cleaning.

Then repop 4 lug gas burners.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:14 pm

I've found that the abrasive polycarbonite disks work better than a twisted wire brush for pans.. .. do the entire pan for about $9 in materials.

Tim

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:28 pm

Abrasive polycarboate disks? Por Qua?? Anything thats easier and cheaper sounds like a good deal t'me.

Easy and cheap are my two middle names....

Where do I get such an animal?

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:32 pm

Industrial Supply House or Harbor Freight

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:09 am

Thanks! I'll pick some up

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:32 am

You may need to bring your tools with and make a plan for how to mount it.

I use a Makita 5-1/4 disk sander tool to power it - not my angle grinder.

T.

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:29 pm

I got one that should fit my angle grinder. I'll give it a try this weekend.

MNAirHead · Post by **MNAirHead** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:49 am

You'll need 2-3 for a pan.

T.

dbcflash · Post by **dbcflash** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:27 pm

Been workin' on the chassis. Got the framehead bottom plate off and found a rats nest. Also discovered a lot more framehead rust covered with bondo

The bug is up on sawhorses now, and the doors open and close like a dream.