46carnut Well-known member Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 144 Location Casa Grande AZ Jan 27, 2013 #61 Finally the rust is gone. I sprayed it with POR-15 and tomorrow I will use top coat. Next the firewall will be painted and the body will meet the frame again. Attachments 366.jpg 99.5 KB · Views: 272 367.jpg 92 KB · Views: 300 368.jpg 97.1 KB · Views: 309 365.jpg 98.4 KB · Views: 253
Finally the rust is gone. I sprayed it with POR-15 and tomorrow I will use top coat. Next the firewall will be painted and the body will meet the frame again.
bob w Still crazy after all these years! Joined Jan 2, 2008 Messages 13,207 Location Stillwater, MN Jan 27, 2013 #62 Looks like you've put a ton of hard work cleaning that baby up. Should last forever now.[cl
zpi28 Well-known member Joined Aug 2, 2012 Messages 609 Location Tyronza, AR Jan 27, 2013 #63 Nice, looks great.
46carnut Well-known member Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 144 Location Casa Grande AZ Feb 20, 2013 #64 I am working the firewall, I have filled the holes and am smoothing it. Attachments 369.jpg 97.5 KB · Views: 236 370.jpg 97.2 KB · Views: 228 372.jpg 80.1 KB · Views: 229 373.jpg 94.4 KB · Views: 258
Old Iron Well-known member Joined May 19, 2011 Messages 15,285 Location Willard Mo. Feb 21, 2013 #65 I like the way you've fixed all the rust. It takes a lot of work but,the end result is well worth it. Great job !!!!!!!!!
I like the way you've fixed all the rust. It takes a lot of work but,the end result is well worth it. Great job !!!!!!!!!
Neverdone He's not done yet... Joined Oct 28, 2010 Messages 4,381 Location Dirt RD Maybee, MI Feb 21, 2013 #66 Nice job on the firewall!!! It looks so good to have a nice smoothe one! A lot of work but so worth it!
Nice job on the firewall!!! It looks so good to have a nice smoothe one! A lot of work but so worth it!
Torch Extremely dangerous with a torch!!! Joined Jul 18, 2008 Messages 1,627 Aug 13, 2013 #67 note to self...fix rust and mount body before chopping... I like it
42chevy Rustier Rat Rodder Joined Feb 22, 2009 Messages 2,041 Location North of Spokane in the woods Aug 15, 2013 #68 I love your car. I can't wait to see it running.
46carnut Well-known member Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 144 Location Casa Grande AZ Oct 22, 2013 #69 finally back on the car, I remade the rocker on the passenger side and now I need to finish the firewall so I can get it back on the frame. Attachments 004.jpg 73.7 KB · Views: 263 009.jpg 59.5 KB · Views: 260 008.jpg 62.4 KB · Views: 260 007.jpg 68.6 KB · Views: 259 006.jpg 48 KB · Views: 260 005.jpg 62.5 KB · Views: 260
finally back on the car, I remade the rocker on the passenger side and now I need to finish the firewall so I can get it back on the frame.
Torchie Well-known member Joined Mar 15, 2013 Messages 8,101 Location Northern Michigan Oct 22, 2013 #70 Looks great. Are you still talking about a chop? You don't see too many chopped fastbacks. Torchie.
Torchie Well-known member Joined Mar 15, 2013 Messages 8,101 Location Northern Michigan Oct 22, 2013 #71 Here is an excellent link to whats envolved with chopping a fastback. Hope it helps. Torchie. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825821
Here is an excellent link to whats envolved with chopping a fastback. Hope it helps. Torchie. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825821
earthman Fascinated by rolling objects! Joined Jul 8, 2007 Messages 12,268 Location Tempe AZ on the corner of Oak and Southern Oct 22, 2013 #72 .........................[P
46carnut Well-known member Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 144 Location Casa Grande AZ Nov 11, 2013 #73 here is my fire wall. Attachments 003.jpg 114.9 KB · Views: 219 009.jpg 90 KB · Views: 258 007.jpg 87.6 KB · Views: 220 006.jpg 86.3 KB · Views: 209 005.jpg 80 KB · Views: 203 004.jpg 89.7 KB · Views: 205
christcrusader13 Zip-Tie Mechanic Joined Aug 21, 2013 Messages 1,424 Location Loudon ,TN Nov 12, 2013 #74 Looking Good![cl
Neverdone He's not done yet... Joined Oct 28, 2010 Messages 4,381 Location Dirt RD Maybee, MI Nov 13, 2013 #75 dig the color.
Dirtyrat Got Fins? Joined Aug 3, 2011 Messages 6,007 Location Shelby Twp., MI Nov 13, 2013 #76 Definitely, that color is going to look great.
46carnut Well-known member Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 144 Location Casa Grande AZ Nov 17, 2013 #77 Body is now on the frame what do U think? Attachments 004.jpg 82.6 KB · Views: 188 005.jpg 99.1 KB · Views: 182 009.jpg 77.1 KB · Views: 195 010.jpg 99.2 KB · Views: 237
46carnut Well-known member Joined Jul 28, 2011 Messages 144 Location Casa Grande AZ Nov 17, 2013 #78 More stuff Attachments 011.jpg 83.2 KB · Views: 201 012.jpg 89.4 KB · Views: 207 013.jpg 81 KB · Views: 211 014.jpg 88.1 KB · Views: 205 015.jpg 100.6 KB · Views: 174
Dirtyrat Got Fins? Joined Aug 3, 2011 Messages 6,007 Location Shelby Twp., MI Nov 17, 2013 #79 That body style is soo sleek looking, and tucking the wheel like that it looks perfect!
jmlcolorado Well-known member Joined Jul 23, 2010 Messages 1,839 Location The flat plains of Elbert County, CO Nov 17, 2013 #80 Looking KILLER! [cl