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Progess with my 67 heater channel replacement
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:32 pm
by dbcflash
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]
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:38 pm
by dbcflash
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.
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:49 pm
by dbcflash
The chassis is waiting for some attention
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:30 pm
by 74fatchick
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.
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:05 am
by dbcflash
Did you get the lowrider started again?
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:06 am
by MNAirHead
Your chassis will now be a snap
Any plans for the chasiss yet?
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:14 pm
by dbcflash
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:14 pm
by MNAirHead
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
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:28 pm
by dbcflash
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?
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:32 pm
by MNAirHead
Industrial Supply House or Harbor Freight
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:09 am
by dbcflash
Thanks! I'll pick some up
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:32 am
by MNAirHead
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:29 pm
by dbcflash
I got one that should fit my angle grinder. I'll give it a try this weekend.
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:49 am
by MNAirHead
You'll need 2-3 for a pan.
T.
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:27 pm
by dbcflash
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.
