03-17-2013, 11:00 PM
I though i would start a new thread aside from my engine issue one and include a few pics of my work.I am guilty of getting busy and not taking the time to post pics but decided to do so today.Here goes.
The car looked fine when i bought it but I know how that goes.I am very pleased with how little rust I have found.I was only going to go so far with the tear down but some of us know how that goes.I decided to leave no stone unturned and fix every possible thing and rust I could find now and be done with it for good.The pics are in no particular order but you will get the idea.I have also removed the tank and other work.The front suspension will remain on the car for now and the headliner will remain also since it is very good and nice and tigght and i do not want to deal with it and the insulation and metal are like new when i peeled the liner back to peak up in there.Even with the engine issue and the small amount of rust i am still pleased with my purchase and project and am expecting to do my final metal work and rust protection this week and then onto sound deadner,detailing and assembly...YEAH...
Thanks for looking
The metal patch on the black background is for the inner wheel whell where it meats the inside floor.The area wher the seem was spit has been rust converted/pinched back together/welded inside and under the car AND a brace stitch welded to add strength I used stick so i could get something in behind it to rust proof AFTER the welding and any time i want to in the future.I used vise grip clamps underneath to re-pinch the seals and then spot welded the joints and the pices went back to where they had been factory joined.Here is one pre patch.The area they beat in for tire clearance laid back down really nice and although not pretty will provide more protection and strength than new.
The car looked fine when i bought it but I know how that goes.I am very pleased with how little rust I have found.I was only going to go so far with the tear down but some of us know how that goes.I decided to leave no stone unturned and fix every possible thing and rust I could find now and be done with it for good.The pics are in no particular order but you will get the idea.I have also removed the tank and other work.The front suspension will remain on the car for now and the headliner will remain also since it is very good and nice and tigght and i do not want to deal with it and the insulation and metal are like new when i peeled the liner back to peak up in there.Even with the engine issue and the small amount of rust i am still pleased with my purchase and project and am expecting to do my final metal work and rust protection this week and then onto sound deadner,detailing and assembly...YEAH...
Thanks for looking
The metal patch on the black background is for the inner wheel whell where it meats the inside floor.The area wher the seem was spit has been rust converted/pinched back together/welded inside and under the car AND a brace stitch welded to add strength I used stick so i could get something in behind it to rust proof AFTER the welding and any time i want to in the future.I used vise grip clamps underneath to re-pinch the seals and then spot welded the joints and the pices went back to where they had been factory joined.Here is one pre patch.The area they beat in for tire clearance laid back down really nice and although not pretty will provide more protection and strength than new.