Daylight after 3 years
#1
Daylight after 3 years
I finally got my *** in gear this last week and got some work done on the car
my arm being out of commision for so long has been driving me nuts.... got my rolling frame prepped and ready for the temp body transplant
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hopefully by tommorow night she will be a roller again
my arm being out of commision for so long has been driving me nuts.... got my rolling frame prepped and ready for the temp body transplant
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hopefully by tommorow night she will be a roller again
Last edited by Ranzan; September 28th, 2010 at 06:34 AM.
#3
I finally got my *** in gear this last week and got some work done on the car
my arm being out of commision for so long has been driving me nuts.... got my rolling frame prepped and ready for the temp body transplant
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0129.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0130.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0135.jpg
hopefully by tommorow night she will be a roller again
my arm being out of commision for so long has been driving me nuts.... got my rolling frame prepped and ready for the temp body transplant
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0129.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0130.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0135.jpg
hopefully by tommorow night she will be a roller again
Les
#9
So I held off on putting the body on the frame for a few days I have been finishing my floor pans off. I ended up not using the US drivers side front so I had to pull it out and get the made in Taiwan panel.... boy did it fit nice
Spend the day cutting and welding it in with my oldest son who has never mig welded before. Had a great time with him on it.
Yesterdays mistake however was a decent one. I was cleaning the welds up with the grinder and sanding wheel when my hand slipped and the wheel caught my right index finger on the top of my nuckle.... Ouch to the bone in
.003 seconds at a 1/4 inch wide... needless to say I felt like a dumbass and said so to myself
So took the rest of the night off and will get back to it tonight and hopefully get it all primed up
Spend the day cutting and welding it in with my oldest son who has never mig welded before. Had a great time with him on it.
Yesterdays mistake however was a decent one. I was cleaning the welds up with the grinder and sanding wheel when my hand slipped and the wheel caught my right index finger on the top of my nuckle.... Ouch to the bone in
.003 seconds at a 1/4 inch wide... needless to say I felt like a dumbass and said so to myself
So took the rest of the night off and will get back to it tonight and hopefully get it all primed up
#10
I finally got my *** in gear this last week and got some work done on the car
my arm being out of commision for so long has been driving me nuts.... got my rolling frame prepped and ready for the temp body transplant
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0129.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0130.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0135.jpg
hopefully by tommorow night she will be a roller again
my arm being out of commision for so long has been driving me nuts.... got my rolling frame prepped and ready for the temp body transplant
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0129.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0130.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...n/IMG_0135.jpg
hopefully by tommorow night she will be a roller again
#13
Well maybe a few blue words in there somewhere
I did get my Drivers floor in and finished... I am seriously considering pulling the passenger side out and redoing that side as well....... the Taiwan pan is so much nicer
I did get my Drivers floor in and finished... I am seriously considering pulling the passenger side out and redoing that side as well....... the Taiwan pan is so much nicer
#14
long time no post here
going portable......... just ordered a new miller 180...been using my friends 252 for the last bit... the thing is a pain in the **** with full size bottles.
should be here by the end of the week...
Paint has finally been decided
HOK Candy Brandywine over black how much candy we will have to see since I just want a hint of it
Floors are done, firewall is repaired, bucket seat and console brackets done
Front channel repair almost complete rear still needs some attention...
Passenger fender and door done. Drivers fender still needs brace replaced
Car still needs to be dropped back onto the frame for final alignment and fit
I`m taking a jump and painting myself....what the hell need to learn sometime
Still need to find some vintage Crager SS rims... roller rims will have to do for now
still havent decided on body trim.... I really am leaning to none other than the C/S emblem on the sail panel and trunk Cutlass wheel well trim
Oh and yeah.... I have another kid on the way so I really am feeling no pressure lol
going portable......... just ordered a new miller 180...been using my friends 252 for the last bit... the thing is a pain in the **** with full size bottles.
should be here by the end of the week...
Paint has finally been decided
HOK Candy Brandywine over black how much candy we will have to see since I just want a hint of it
Floors are done, firewall is repaired, bucket seat and console brackets done
Front channel repair almost complete rear still needs some attention...
Passenger fender and door done. Drivers fender still needs brace replaced
Car still needs to be dropped back onto the frame for final alignment and fit
I`m taking a jump and painting myself....what the hell need to learn sometime
Still need to find some vintage Crager SS rims... roller rims will have to do for now
still havent decided on body trim.... I really am leaning to none other than the C/S emblem on the sail panel and trunk Cutlass wheel well trim
Oh and yeah.... I have another kid on the way so I really am feeling no pressure lol
Last edited by Ranzan; February 23rd, 2010 at 08:45 AM.
#15
Pictures???
Glad to hear of your progress and will be interested to see how your first paint job turns out. For the price to pay someone else it seems like we could paint a car a couple times if we really mess up. Something I need to consider myself! John
Glad to hear of your progress and will be interested to see how your first paint job turns out. For the price to pay someone else it seems like we could paint a car a couple times if we really mess up. Something I need to consider myself! John
#17
look n good.
this is HOK candy brandy on a gold base.
it belongs to a buddy of mine
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pictures dont do these colors justice....
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this is HOK candy brandy on a gold base.
it belongs to a buddy of mine
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pictures dont do these colors justice....
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#19
I'd keep the 67 body trim (along lower rockers & over the wheeel wells) it looks good and breaks up the car a little. I've seen pics of 66/67s without any side chrome and they just look like they are missing something.
For colors look at the 2008/2009 Caddy Chrimson Fire metallic. Its on the little roadsters they make. Looks awesome. Burgandy in the shade- but it really pops w/ the metallic in the sun.
For colors look at the 2008/2009 Caddy Chrimson Fire metallic. Its on the little roadsters they make. Looks awesome. Burgandy in the shade- but it really pops w/ the metallic in the sun.
#21
I've got just about $$ to do my front& Rear suspension & jeep Grand cherokee steering box & disk brake conversions- and with the tax refund coming, i'll have the money for the cam & lifters/valve springs for the "unmentionable" new motor- then i'll have everything for THAT project as well..
Suspension/brake swap will happen in the mid april time frame- engine swap later this summer- i don't want to start that until i'm really ready to have the car down for a couple months, as i want to strip/paint the engine bay, etc etc.- plus the new motor will require new exhuast, fuel system, etc etc... Fully expect with my current family obligations that the motor project may take a couple months to get everything in and it back on the road.
ok- back to wes!
#22
Well it seems My B-day came early.... was talking with the guy across the street from me this morning usual BS ...then brought up the topic of the welder I just ordered.... needless to say 5 minutes later in his truck heading to his farm to get the almost new millermatic 185 that`s been collecting dust for the last 2 years...keep it as long as you want if I need it I`ll come use it.........full bottle and ready to go
my weekend is now full of repairs
Pics will come soon as I can find them somewhere around here
my weekend is now full of repairs
Pics will come soon as I can find them somewhere around here
#23
Ranzn
Great news on the welder, sounds like you have a good friend across the street. Keep us updated on your progress
Rambow,
I'll have to get by and see your progress soon. sounds like your doing well
Great news on the welder, sounds like you have a good friend across the street. Keep us updated on your progress
Rambow,
I'll have to get by and see your progress soon. sounds like your doing well
#24
all I can say is wow.....I have used migs on and off as a hobbyist for years but man with this aftermarket Bernard gun........ slick and easy no blowouts with it and quick work
Starting the rear channel work next weekend and I`ll make sure to get some before and after shots of the work
Starting the rear channel work next weekend and I`ll make sure to get some before and after shots of the work
#25
Found some pics of Pans in and progress of channel and bucket seat mounts
trying to find where I put all my pics ...... new folder is being made to keep everything in one spot lol
http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/Ranzan/Welding/
trying to find where I put all my pics ...... new folder is being made to keep everything in one spot lol
http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/Ranzan/Welding/
#27
Someone should know this....
it seems the Sport coupe Body mounts take the same as a Vert.....
my Hardtop kit is 2 shy of what I need
I`m guessing the Hardtop only takes a single mount at the cowl points while my car has 2 on either side.....
it seems the Sport coupe Body mounts take the same as a Vert.....
my Hardtop kit is 2 shy of what I need
I`m guessing the Hardtop only takes a single mount at the cowl points while my car has 2 on either side.....
Last edited by Ranzan; March 21st, 2010 at 08:15 AM.
#28
Well decided last night to tackle the last bit of metal work on the car this morning
out in the shop by 7 was going to grab some sheetmetal and head up to the shop to bend a few pieces of channel for the rear window.
I started cleaning the lower channel area ..... I should have left it alone
drivers side is so thin..no point in even attempting to do patch work on it
I really didn`t take a real close look at it before.. needless to say a quick call
to 1-800-spend-more-money and a new rear filler panel will be here in the morning
so instead I have been spending the morning drilling out spot welds.... Sail panel spot welds are frustrating to say the least.... spot weld cutter or drill bit they are both pretty much useless in this area
Pics to come tonight
out in the shop by 7 was going to grab some sheetmetal and head up to the shop to bend a few pieces of channel for the rear window.
I started cleaning the lower channel area ..... I should have left it alone
drivers side is so thin..no point in even attempting to do patch work on it
I really didn`t take a real close look at it before.. needless to say a quick call
to 1-800-spend-more-money and a new rear filler panel will be here in the morning
so instead I have been spending the morning drilling out spot welds.... Sail panel spot welds are frustrating to say the least.... spot weld cutter or drill bit they are both pretty much useless in this area
Pics to come tonight
Last edited by Ranzan; March 23rd, 2010 at 01:58 PM.
#29
I know what cha mean, I've now got 'em on speed dial.
#30
Beer break...............
here are some shots
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Back at it in a bit ............................. still need to patch the underside tonight
here are some shots
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Back at it in a bit ............................. still need to patch the underside tonight
#31
Hmmm... so this part where I find out I did mine wrong?
Yup those spot welds were a PIA! I started with the drill but quickly switched over to a high speed carbide bit and air grinder.
Lots of tweaking here and there to get it to fit right.
Yup those spot welds were a PIA! I started with the drill but quickly switched over to a high speed carbide bit and air grinder.
Lots of tweaking here and there to get it to fit right.
#32
patches are in.......... was fun but alot of work. I could not get a drill bit in square on the sail panel so opted out with grinder and cutting wheel on edge to grind the spot weld down enough to seperate them from the sail panel
welds look like crap from the top of the patches but nice from the trunk...... good enough no one is ever going to see them again from up there
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need to pick up some por 15 for the top before I lay the new panel in
at work till the end of the week so hopefully have it finished off by Sunday
welds look like crap from the top of the patches but nice from the trunk...... good enough no one is ever going to see them again from up there
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need to pick up some por 15 for the top before I lay the new panel in
at work till the end of the week so hopefully have it finished off by Sunday
#33
...more where they came fom
Hey crazy B.C. guy...keep up the great work , after all you've got 10 digits , so what's one little knuckle grind here and there?! Keep the pics flowing and let's get that beaut on the road. My wife always reminds me on Monday..."you're not happy 'til you've drawn blood!" your retarded Ontario cousin , Derek
#34
Panel came in today........
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had to play with it
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the original had a beaded rolled edge for the package tray area unlike the repop
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for 2 minutes with flat crimpers made a lot of difference
did a quick test fit
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Will be putting por 15 on and getting it prepped for Sunday
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had to play with it
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the original had a beaded rolled edge for the package tray area unlike the repop
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for 2 minutes with flat crimpers made a lot of difference
did a quick test fit
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Will be putting por 15 on and getting it prepped for Sunday
Last edited by Ranzan; March 24th, 2010 at 04:44 PM.
#35
Derek thanks............
Been along time coming... had my finger up my HOO HOO for the longest time
I`m just tired of going into the shop and seeing it sitting there collecting dust
Been along time coming... had my finger up my HOO HOO for the longest time
I`m just tired of going into the shop and seeing it sitting there collecting dust
#37
Lookin good Wes!
Hmmm... the fit up I see on the driver side end of the pillar corners matching up looks like the same thing I ended up with on mine. Wish I could remember how I got it to line up better in that spot, it drove me nuts trying to get it looking right!!
Hmmm... the fit up I see on the driver side end of the pillar corners matching up looks like the same thing I ended up with on mine. Wish I could remember how I got it to line up better in that spot, it drove me nuts trying to get it looking right!!
#39
67 yeah there are a few things still left to do on alignment.........I`m either short drivers rear near the back of the sail panel or short passenger at the window channel corner
the thing I thought about was in reality I could shorten up the under panel at the channel by vise gripping the channel tighter.....
Richard
already done first coat of Por is on one more later tonight then it rest`s till sunday when I get a chance to get back out there
the thing I thought about was in reality I could shorten up the under panel at the channel by vise gripping the channel tighter.....
Richard
already done first coat of Por is on one more later tonight then it rest`s till sunday when I get a chance to get back out there
#40
Good work wes!! Now imagine that WHOLE under support peice is toast- Thats the way mine is- My top peice must be 100% bondo cause it doesn't show any rust- but everytime i open the trunk i've got another bowl of rust cornflakes from that under support peice. I don't dare pick at it, it would crumble....
Luckily some nice canadian dude is gonna hook me up with some virgin sheetmetal this summer!
Luckily some nice canadian dude is gonna hook me up with some virgin sheetmetal this summer!