Decision Time - Am I Ready For A Frame Off Restoration (1 Viewer)

[TCSTARK]

Back to business on hand. I placed an order for a rear sill from Awl_TEQ so that I can get that issue taken care of. I am waiting for a pair of aprons I purchased to arrive so I can drop everything off at the sand blaster (2 sets of doors, tire carrier and aprons).

 

[TCSTARK]

I picked up my parts from the sand blaster and boy was I glad I didn't take that project on by myself. I found a bunch of good old boys in Gainesville GA that did a good job for cheap.

Allison Sandblasting in Gainesville GA in case anyone is in need.. They blasted two sets of doors, fender aprons and my good. I am pulling other bits and pieces for my last load.

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[TCSTARK]

I added two racks for storage space. You know the type, one for all of the tools and one for all of the things you purchased to install on the rig.

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[TCSTARK]

And finally, I tore down the rig so I could box up the old fenders and get them ready to ship. I found some issues with my bib so I am going to have to fix it once it is back from the blaster. I will do some 'proper' frame clean up while I have the access.

Here are a few lousy phone pics of her sad state of dismemberment.

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[merbesfield]

What did they charge for blasting?

 

[TCSTARK]

$150 - 2 sets of doors, tire carrier and aprons. The doors would have been cheaper if a petroleum based liner wasn't used inside the door.

$85 - hood and hinges.

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[TCSTARK]

Got the doors cut down today. I am still trying to figure out my approach for the bottoms of the doors. I may be trying my hand at some good old fashioned 'tin knocking' to fabricate the bottoms.

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[jbee]

You think you'll remember where a specific bolt/part came from, but 6 months from now they'll all look the same.

 

[TCSTARK]

Update from Oklahoma City! I will be enjoying the sites for the next several weeks while working on a consulting gig. So what does a cruiser head do? I made some time to visit Cruiser Corps to pick up some odds and ends. I met Mike, the owner, while I got a brief tour of the shop. Nice guys!

Here is a few pics of what they have out back...

Needless to say I am sure to make a few more parts runs over the next several weeks...

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[TCSTARK]

You think you'll remember where a specific bolt/part came from, but 6 months from now they'll all look the same.

I am well beyond the point of no return. I started bagging and tagging groups of parts, bolts, miscellaneous but,.. Too little too late. My garage looks like a war zone. Too many simultaneous projects going on at one time. I know I am preaching to the choir.

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[FJsnoozer]

Ditto, I spent most of Saturday making new "work areas" and sorting through parts. I have a 50 drawer organizer with bolts from specific parts.

I hope I don't brain my damage.

 

[Cruiser Corps]

It was great to meet ya, stop in at anytime

 

[TCSTARK]

Time for a mini update: my travel schedule has severely limited my garage time since my weekends are booked with family time and honey do lists. However, I was able to sneak a few hours with the 40.

I have started the removal process of the rear sill. I was able to cut out the sill center and remove the 4 body mounts (with only one I had to hack out). I found a set of rear quarter patches locally that I plan to use as a back up if my home made ones don't come out to my liking.

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[TCSTARK]

The rear quarters have been cut and the sill has been extracted. I have mocked up the new rear sill and will have to modify the new top sill cover to fit in place.

I have been balancing this project with my household to do list so it seems like it's very slow going. So far i am very pleased with how it's coming out but to be honest i am worried about welding the sheet-metal.

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[TCSTARK]

I got one rear quarter cut and tacked today. I swear by the copper backing plate and butt clamps i bought from Eastwood. My first attempt of welding sheet metal was ok.

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[merbesfield]

Be sure to use liberal amounts of brushable seam sealer everywhere you welded and there are seams. It will keep you from ever having to do this again. Looks good.

 

[TCSTARK]

Thanks for the tip. I so happen to have some for another project that is in the queue,

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[TCSTARK]

The angle grinder... An essential tool it is.

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[ElHefe]

Looking good Chris!

 

[KY Longhunter]

Are those CCOT quarter panel patches or home brew?

Lookin good.