No way to get a clear shot at welding this bracket on with the flange installed so now was the time.
The apron...
JTR70
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Location: Las Vegas NV. USA
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Transplanting the brackets:
No way to get a clear shot at welding this bracket on with the flange installed so now was the time.
The apron...Last edited by JTR70; Yesterday, 09:41 PM. -
That looks like a beautiful version of Bali Scott. I've seen a couple of original examples of Bali and I find it has milky tone to it that I do not care... -
Flange repair continued:
Replacement section folded over into a new pinch flange. Since I'm only replacing half of it I didnt want it to look too...Last edited by JTR70; 01-24-2026, 09:01 PM.Leave a comment:
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Thank you Roy! I always enjoy reading your thoughtful comments. I think for most, these posts are too detailed and the eyes just glaze over to ever care...Last edited by JTR70; 01-24-2026, 08:19 PM. -
Flange clean up continued.
Finally touched bottom in this left corner. Gusset and pinch seam cleaned of the last remains of the old cross-member....Last edited by JTR70; 01-20-2026, 09:02 AM.Leave a comment:
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Wow! You sure could get a good car for a reasonable price for sure. Will do..Thanks. -
It never seems to end Scott. Yes, those are the optional gas heater mounts. You're really going highly detailed in the engine compartment I see. I understand... -
Back to corner cleaning:
Right gusset cleaned of old cross member. Just have to fish out the remains of its flange in the pinch seam.
Before...Last edited by JTR70; 01-07-2026, 07:34 PM.Leave a comment:
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The '70s was an amazing time to be involved with these cars I'm certain Roy. Really good cars were still plentiful and quite affordable. You'd have... -
New cross member prep:
Getting the inside of that gusset cleaned of old crossmember bit by bit. This cleanout was extremely tedious so I had to...Last edited by JTR70; 01-04-2026, 10:44 PM.Leave a comment:
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Flange clean up and beginning corner clean out.
Needed that angle iron out of my way to wrestle this the rest of the ay out.
All coming...Last edited by JTR70; 01-03-2026, 10:06 PM.Leave a comment:
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Begin rear cross member removal.
Once the cross member is cut out the integrity of the frame back here is going to be extremely compromised and...Last edited by JTR70; 01-02-2026, 09:13 AM.Leave a comment:
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Rear cross member rust repair:
We have some rust repair to address along the backwall/rear cross member flange. The original engine shelf was cut...Last edited by JTR70; 12-31-2025, 09:57 PM.Leave a comment:
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