Last little stumbling block was the embossed hole for the manual throttle pull cable. It had been slightly bent inward...
JTR70
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Location: Las Vegas NV. USA
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dash body work continued:
Last little stumbling block was the embossed hole for the manual throttle pull cable. It had been slightly bent inward...Last edited by JTR70; Yesterday, 09:01 PM. -
Dash body work phase:
Begin swatching over the obvious low spots and imperfections.
First full sealer and work coat applied.
Next...Last edited by JTR70; Yesterday, 08:37 PM.Leave a comment:
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Agree Roy, its been quite the adventure but I am relieved that there will be no further grinding or welding over head. Thanks again! -
Thank you Phil! Sometimes I come up short but I try to get it as close as I can. -
Quite the discrepancy but problem solved in the end. Nice work! -
Column support prep and install:
One very tortured piece of metal. Its been hit , cut, welded and reinstalled going on its 4th time now....Last edited by JTR70; 09-25-2020, 08:40 AM.Leave a comment:
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Detour complete:
Handbrake all set...
Also better centered in the reinforcement plate.
Back to those metal holding loops. Pre- shaped...Last edited by JTR70; 09-24-2020, 07:54 AM.Leave a comment:
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Handbrake remounting:
Made a template of the housings foot print to dial in the needed clearance and new mounting hole position.
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Getting ready to install the column support but another quick detour while I was still under there.
While working under here I noticed these nasty...Last edited by JTR70; 09-24-2020, 07:15 AM.Leave a comment:
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Thanks so much Roy! Good eye, you know your engine details, correct, this car is a Super. Right, most all of those fuel hard lines were cut for an... -
Finishing out dash flange repair:
As you can see with everything lined up and set. The clamp sits crooked in relation to the edge of the...Last edited by JTR70; 09-22-2020, 10:17 PM.Leave a comment:
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Orienting section in best adjusted position with pre-punched clamp holes. Cockeyed mounting hole orientation is correct and what I'm looking for. Learned...
Last edited by JTR70; 09-22-2020, 10:02 PM.Leave a comment:
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Thanks A lot Roy! This should be the last of them but I keep saying that. As for after its finally painted; the owner is an avid life long hobbyist with...
Last edited by JTR70; 09-20-2020, 11:04 PM.Leave a comment:
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Dash and column support work:
This shot was taken by the owner during a mock up assembly shortly after getting it back from the shop that performed...Last edited by JTR70; 09-19-2020, 10:24 PM.Leave a comment:
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yeah, that's the typical heartbreak stuff when rebuilding from thin air. You have my sympathy but glad to know its not just happening to me. Keep up... -
Miscellaneous left side chores:
Not liking the contour of the quarter panel off of the back of the door. The is sloping downward but the quarter...Leave a comment:
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Right side body work completed:
After many hours of metal work, block sanding , lip and edge detail work this right side is finally at a level...Last edited by JTR70; 09-13-2020, 08:38 PM.Leave a comment:
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Thanks Roy! yeah, filler wouldn't be the best approach for crack repair. LOL -
you're really starting to get this car back together Phil, looking great! As for photo uploads and displays here is what you do:
Instead of using...Leave a comment:
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Second skim coat blocked as far as I can go. Crack also welded up and dressed to the left there.
Underside fully sanded and now ready for a final...Leave a comment:
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