User Profile

[JTR70]

Wall removal:
Interior section cut out quickly just ahead of the mount flanges. This opens access to clean up the remains of the perimeter mount...

[JTR70]

More closing wall assessment.
Prepping to peel this rusty top layer of the upper closing arch to see how rusty the stepped flange run is underneath....

[JTR70]

Left side gusset removal and closing wall assessment.
Gusset removed and much to my surprise no massive rust hole found underneath.
...

[JTR70]

The Parcel shelf on these cars is 22gauge like you described and very tough to weld without blowing it out. This side panel might be the lighter gauge...

[JTR70]

Bouncing over to the left side With the right side wall repairs winding down.
The gusset is completely toast and as you can also see with some...

[JTR70]

New repair section all stitched in.
Stitching up this long run in between the tack welds.
Grinding the shoulder down as it went to break...

[JTR70]

Its a bit rough working up in that wheel well Roy but I have the great luxury of being able to rotate the body; Can't imagine doing this upright. Thanks...

[JTR70]

stitching and fitting the rest of the new patch panel closing wall.
Form fitting and lining up the edges of the panels length as it went. Tricky...

[JTR70]

Roy, your car is an amazing survivor. I know you get tempted from time to time to improve the repairs you did back in the day but the fact that the paint...

[JTR70]

Its looking good Drew and I'm so happy to see a piece of my dad's old car living on in your project. Thanks for the update.

[JTR70]

The door skin looks fantastic Phil; So much involved effort just to get this far. The lead application is tricky especially down low and vertical like...