Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #60 – February 24, 2008, 04:54:30 PM go man go!!! Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #61 – February 25, 2008, 12:14:23 PM ive seen a few quarter panels replaced and everyone ive watched do it they used the body line to cut and hang it from. might be easier for ya. But good job! You enspire me to fix up my 84! Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #62 – February 25, 2008, 02:55:43 PM Way to go man, keep it up! Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #63 – February 25, 2008, 04:14:11 PM WOW that's amazing what a talent to be able to work with metal like that....that's just so cool seeing those panels there looks SOO much better. Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #64 – February 25, 2008, 04:52:42 PM Thanks guys, It's a start.I'm glad to not see the ground any more from inside the car.I still have a few more pieces that I need to cut out and replace on that side. Mainly around the e-brake posts. I can't believe how solid it got, and its only tacked.I also started welding the floor solid to the frame.I'll probably also weld the sub frame connectors on while I'm still on that side.I'm still glad that the other side of the car is in better shape.Quoteive seen a few quarter panels replaced and everyone ive watched do it they used the body line to cut and hang it from. might be easier for ya. But good job! You enspire me to fix up my 84!The problem with that is, I use the backing method for panel repair.It reinforces the metal, welds with less distortion, and stops blow through.It also makes the panel lay perfectly flat with the old panel.You never want to replace a 50"panel on a body line, just in case it distorts. The rule of thumb for panel repairing is --- If you don't have a full replacement, then try to make the repair as small as possible.-- Less cutting-- less welding --less filling --less problems.Although I have hung panels before. I would never do it that way again unless I had to.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This will now start, "Question and Answer Time"I know someone has to have a few. lolJerry Quote Selected
Links Reply #65 – February 26, 2008, 07:57:17 AM Here's some links for the products that I useJerryPICKELX (rust converter/ metal prep)http://www.orisonmarketing.com/picklex/picklex20.htmlZERO RUST (encapsulator)http://www.zero-rust.com/Fusor seam sealer (the cheapest price i've found)http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/Lord_Fusor_FUS_800EZ_p/fus-800ez.htmPre-Bent Sheet Metal (great quality)http://www.millsupply.com/Cheapest price on welding equipment and supplieshttp://www.indianaoxygen.com/ Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #66 – February 26, 2008, 08:06:12 AM I've also been logging my hours on my project.As of Sunday, I'm up to 30 hrs. from the first day pulling the interior and front end. That includes the 3-4 hrs checking the frame for rot during ChristmasSeems like longer when you can't work on it for a while.I may get e couple hrs in on sunday.I'll keep you posted.Jerry Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #67 – February 26, 2008, 09:59:51 AM Truly impressive work... With my dislike of rust, I'd have taken the easy out and bought another car... I've junked far better ones that yours... Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #68 – February 27, 2008, 12:18:30 AM I must commend you. I still have my 92 rustbelt SC that i can't let go (ive even got new rocker panels to replace the rotted out ones). I bought an auction 88 cougar down south (i moved here recently) and its 100% rust free. Its a still alot of work...but man, bolts can be removed, I'm not always picking rust out of my hair after working on it..etc. Also, I love the use of Hard disk magnets. Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #69 – March 02, 2008, 04:19:32 PM Today I finished up some weldingHere's my patch over the subframe. It's not that pretty from the inside, but after the dynamat (or something along those lines) goes in, no one will ever see that patch.the underneath, only has 2 seam lines across it.I welded the seams about every 1 1/2" on the front of the car.Its tough to see after I sealed it up.I figure its better then a couple spot welds.They're a little hard to find after I quickly took the grinder to them.every place the metal was joined got welded.the seam across the top and across the side got end welded and ground down smooth.A quick side shot of the lower rocker front that was made last week.also patched a hole about half way up. A little above the hood cableNext week, I should be able to finish the floor repairs to the back floor and any other parts on the drivers side.after that, I'll seal everything I replaced, and then seam seal all the joints. after that sets, the entire side will be ready for a 2nd coat to permanently seal everything inside and out over the seam sealer.The 2nd coat will be black.It will also be the finish coat. Since I don't plan on driving it in bad weather ever again. I see no reason for undercoating it. The encapsulator is a satin black for frames and underbody, and also UV resistant.edit: 32 hrs. into it Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #70 – March 02, 2008, 04:53:23 PM This is so freakin' cool! Lookin great. Love the floor, that looks so awesome, all clean welded up sheetmetal strewn about! :D You're really blastin' along. Like a peterbilt 379 through a 150 year old blown out barn. Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #71 – March 02, 2008, 06:20:21 PM Simply amazing what you are doing. you have more ambition than I do. Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #72 – March 05, 2008, 11:30:07 PM All pics taken to this point, are now on my cougar web site. (getting organized) Also started captions on pics on day 1 section.http://www.daminc.myjalbum.net/Web site is also in my sig.Jerry Quote Selected
Project update Reply #73 – April 04, 2008, 01:50:44 PM This has been a busy month for collecting parts.Just got my SFC's and side rail material this morning.Waiting for my frame braces to arrive.While I'm waiting for the braces, I'll be taking the parts that I need off this Bird. I'll also start fabricating my new frame rails.My car will now have cornering lamps and the full auto lighting package installed in itThe motor will be pulled when the weather gets a few degrees warmer, and sent to the machine shop.The C-6 thats in it. will also visit a shop as wellI hope to find the rest of my motor upgrade while I'm putting the body back on the car. I also hope to get everything together for this next coming winter so I can put the motor in during the long winter months.I'll shoot some pics this weekend to keep everyone up to speed with the project Quote Selected
Project Evolution *** Project Complete **** Wednesday July 9, 2014 Reply #74 – April 04, 2008, 02:17:12 PM daminc, You'll like those corner lights... we have them on our cougar also...Thanks for all of your photos. Quote Selected
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