Canuck 1960B T5 Coupe Resto

[Red911]

Hello all,

I found the same ledge in my '64 SC. Unfortunately, I did not know it was there as my closing panel is ok, for the most part on the high end. Here is a photo that may help.



Good luck, Tom

[Scott B]

Thanks John and Tom. A big help.

[Scott B]

Still slowly massaging the inner panels. Get one shaped then the one that shakes hands needs effort and back and forth. Getting closer.

[John Pierce]

Great work! Getting everything to fit is a lot of back and forth. Bend a little here, which changes things there. It can get frustrating, but once done it's going to look great. Having gone through the same thing, my motto is to try to save as much original metal as possible so as to keep the landmarks in place.

[Scott B]

Ya. There is a lot of metal I now realize I could have saved and repaired and I would be much further ahead.

[JTR70]

Looks like you're on the right track Scott. This is perfect example as to why these little cars can be so difficult to rebuild. Stay with it eventually you'll win.

[Scott B]

Getting close enough to slip on nose for a trial fit. It was closer fit then I thought. Off it comes and back to some more dolly work to shape the curve of the inner panels

[Bruno356]

Well done. I know the long way...
Bruno

[John Pierce]

So satisfying when things work out!! Nice job.

[Scott B]

Finally got the inner panels all aligned with the hood.
Now burning them in.
Lots of welds to lay down and grind.


This has been a surprisingly difficult effort - getting all three pieces to shake hands; follow the correct line of the front clip; and for the weld ledge to have he right angle to follow the rain gutter.

[JTR70]

Agree Scott, this is probably the most challenging mark to hit. Especially with new reproduction parts in the mix. All those flanges have to meet in just the right spot with a latched hood under the preload of a seal. Not for the faint of heart but you seem to be well on your way.
Justin

[Phil Planck]

Looks really good Scott. Lots of effort there.

[Scott B]

Welding underway along with the requisite grinding

[JTR70]

Yep, A lot of grinding, I feel your pain. Great work!

[Scott B]

So, front inner panels are all welded in and ground down. Having the ability to flip the car upside down and weld the underneath lip was so handy. Also got the inner latch cable tube formed and brazed in. Front hood latch is also in final position and then welded the wing supports. A little masking tape on the top of the latch for the male end to touch and make a dimple helped ensure the receiving hole was properly centred before committing to the finale weld.

[Scott B]

Question - on the inner front panels on the originals I removed there is about a 3/4 inch hole. Any idea what this is for - emergency access to poke a stick in and release a locked hood latch?

[JTR70]

A ton of welding going on there. All that new substructure is looking great! Scott, take a look toward the middle of this page for some photo loading and display options I think you'll like better: https://www.abcgt.com/new-forum/foru...-amelia-island
Justin

[Scott B]

Thanks for photo tip. Anyone know what this hole is for.?

[JTR70]

In case the pull cable breaks or gets loose that hole is for a fail safe emergency lead to poke through. The examples I've seen are coat hanger to welding rod thickness.

[roy mawbey]

Scott,

Just catching up on your thread. You are doing really well its a full on restoration there and its going well !!

Well done and keep at it!!

Roy