ok so im to the point of doing some body work on my cruiser, but I'm not sure the best way to remove the rear seal. I started to take it off but heres some pics
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There should be some tack welds holding the c-channel on with you need to grind off, and cut the rear sil out with the grinder also..
And it looks like you may want to put some new corner pieces also..
You can get all this from Real Steel Cruiser Parts
And it looks like you may want to put some new corner pieces also..
You can get all this from Real Steel Cruiser Parts
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so um where should the tack welds be? this thing has been a PITA to remove!
O and Nomis the tires are just some 33x10.50 tls's that I got off ebay.
O and Nomis the tires are just some 33x10.50 tls's that I got off ebay.
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where eles is a good place to get body panles?
you should be able to see the tack welds after you sand the corners down to metal, you may be able to see them from the underside looking back also. ccot has panels as well as some other venders.
Don't worry about the tack welds, they're the first to rust out usually. Just cut along the front edge of the rear sill after removing the doors, then down the sides to the bottom. Your inner channel is rusted out too, it'll have to go and be replaced as well. This is not the time to be gentle...cutting wheel, prybar, and torch are your friend. Minimize the amount you cut beyond your repair piece, you'll have to weld new stock back in otherwise.
I bought my sil from cool cruisers. They take forever to manufacture the parts, but the fit and finish are great. Can't comment on anyone else.
Before you do anything, order a replacement crossmember(sill). CCOT makes a very good one. DO NOT use the guy from British Columbia. Once you have recieved the part, it will be much easier to understand what you need to do. Without it, your guessing. If you need help email me. I have lots of pictures that will show what your up against.
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how many people have use body panles form "real steel cruisers"? good? bad?
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I have used their wheel well tops. Not impressed at all. See my web site for a full description of what all was wrong with them.
Check out Heritage www.heritagesheetmetal.com for much better parts!
Check out Heritage www.heritagesheetmetal.com for much better parts!
I have experience with "Real Steel" check out my site under project 78 it won't dissapoint, RB
CruiserFetish - Just to clarify, you are saying that he won't be disappointed by checking out your site and the issue you went through with RS, right? Your post almost reads like he won't be disappointed by RS. I wouldn't wish what you went through on anyone.
I've heard nothing but good things about Heritage Sheet Metal's product.
I've heard nothing but good things about Heritage Sheet Metal's product.
Sorry, my bad, just wanted him to take a look at my site to reference my experience with RS, from that he should be able to make his own decision, sorry if I didn't make that clear. As for Herritage, my second tub came from them and nothing but 2 thumbs way up from me, it is an outstanding aftermarket tub. Hope that clears it up.
No problemos from me
I done did this job
on my '73 & it sucked!! Yer gonna need rear channel, patch panels at a minimum for both quarters, and a 16 gauge patch for the rear floor whar it all rotted out. The rear channel sits on the frame so you have to lift & support the tub to remove it - I used an air chisel. CCOT was where I got my parts - good service, good stuff, good prices. Don't plan on getting it done fast, cause yer gonna find a lot more rot than you think you already got. I figgered 2 weeks of after work work & it took a frickin year!
on my '73 & it sucked!! Yer gonna need rear channel, patch panels at a minimum for both quarters, and a 16 gauge patch for the rear floor whar it all rotted out. The rear channel sits on the frame so you have to lift & support the tub to remove it - I used an air chisel. CCOT was where I got my parts - good service, good stuff, good prices. Don't plan on getting it done fast, cause yer gonna find a lot more rot than you think you already got. I figgered 2 weeks of after work work & it took a frickin year!
Hey Im In Wenatchee Also, Lets Get Together And Talk Cruisers . Scott
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not a good day at the shop!
ok so I've got more than just the rear seal to replace, and I worked on two places in the last couple of days and they didnt turn out good, I found that I have more bad metal than I thought. now I'm looking at just replacing the whole tub or must of it. here are some more pics.
it started ok
ok so I've got more than just the rear seal to replace, and I worked on two places in the last couple of days and they didnt turn out good, I found that I have more bad metal than I thought. now I'm looking at just replacing the whole tub or must of it. here are some more pics.
it started ok
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than I must of hit a soft spot in the metal and it just kept burnning through. and the rocker panels are just a big mess. O and I got a bit mad and tested the welds with hammer
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