02-24-2011, 01:58 AM
Well still in the beginning chapters of my novel on this restoration. Thought I would post a couple of picks from the raod trip to Atlanta this weekend to pick up the Mach 1 body shell. I am glad to say it is now rust free. Time to start on the real work now! I will get some close up photos of the sheetmetal work in the coming days. Here is a list of what was repaired or replaced:
-Front clip - Front torque boxes, toe boards, front frame rails, all aprons, shock towers
-Full length floor pans
-Seat bases
-1 - rear rail
-Trunk floor
- Inner and Outer wheelhouses
- Door jams at quarter
- Some cowl patching
- Both quarter panels
- Trunk drop offs
I am very please with the workmanship of the welding. I will keep the forum on progress as I move forward. My plans are to next Lizard Skin the interior for sound insulation. I cut out a section of the trunk floor above the gas tank to get the original color of the paint applied to the undercarriage. It is black with a slight hint of green that I will duplicate and paint the undercarriage. From their it is onto engine bay painting, installing brake and fuel lines and detailing and reassembling suspension. This will give me about a year to research for a good quality body man and painter. Look forward to keeping everyone updated on progress.
-Front clip - Front torque boxes, toe boards, front frame rails, all aprons, shock towers
-Full length floor pans
-Seat bases
-1 - rear rail
-Trunk floor
- Inner and Outer wheelhouses
- Door jams at quarter
- Some cowl patching
- Both quarter panels
- Trunk drop offs
I am very please with the workmanship of the welding. I will keep the forum on progress as I move forward. My plans are to next Lizard Skin the interior for sound insulation. I cut out a section of the trunk floor above the gas tank to get the original color of the paint applied to the undercarriage. It is black with a slight hint of green that I will duplicate and paint the undercarriage. From their it is onto engine bay painting, installing brake and fuel lines and detailing and reassembling suspension. This will give me about a year to research for a good quality body man and painter. Look forward to keeping everyone updated on progress.