Builds Resto-mod on my 55 has begun (2 Viewers)

[Pighead]

'69, right?

That is a '69 grill...

 

[landcruisnman]

69 is correct.......

 

[landcruisnman]

DS front door jamb fixn

This was a nasty spot. Welded in some sheet metal and now fiberglass. Should be pretty nice when done. Won't even know

 

[TemeculaTim]

I'm going to build a cart to put the body on so I can sent the rotisserie to Temecula Tim who has been super patient. .;p

Ya da man Pat

 

[landcruisnman]

Door Jamb Done

Door Jamb is ready now for paint. The guy helping me with the bodywork is going to be gone for 2-3weeks, so I have to focus on the chassis.
Thanks Tim.....come and get that Rotisssssssss . I'm going to need it again some day for that 69 I've got....

 

[laguna80]

That looks fantastic!

 

[1973Guppie]

dude, I might have to borrow that body guy you have, he does some good work for sure......

 

[landcruisnman]

Noah
He's going through some crazy divorce right now and it's harder and harder to get him over here. That's why he's going to take a break for 2-3 weeks.....When he finally finishes, I'll let him know your interested.

 

[laguna80]

Did you do any door fitment prior to painting and finishing? I had to fix my A-pillars as well. I don't think I did a very good job because the bolt heads on the door hinge are taking off my paint in several areas.

 

[landcruisnman]

We did do some door fitment.... I'm going to double check now that you mentioned that....before we finalize anything. That would suck if the bolt heads hit

 

[TemeculaTim]

Door Jamb is ready now for paint. The guy helping me with the bodywork is going to be gone for 2-3weeks, so I have to focus on the chassis.
Thanks Tim.....come and get that Rotisssssssss . I'm going to need it again some day for that 69 I've got....

One pig at a time is the rule-

Noah
He's going through some crazy divorce right now and it's harder and harder to get him over here. That's why he's going to take a break for 2-3 weeks.....When he finally finishes, I'll let him know your interested.

Sounds like me a year ago-

 

[landcruisnman]

Come on pig farmer......take a drive and get your pig harness.....gotta ride that baby into restorationland.

 

[landcruisnman]

Steering next

We've got the box mounted. Going to still plate the frame for more support. Steering linkage next. Using Chromoly tube with Heims. Panhard should be fun

 

[landcruisnman]

Door Fitment

The doors look like they have the clearance up front. Had to put the other two on because I forgot what it looked like.

 

[PabloCruise]

Those front doors are only hanging off top hinges?

Be careful not to tweak the metal in the door where the top hinge mounts, that metal can tear...

How are your hinges? Nice and tight?

 

[landcruisnman]

I've got tape holding up the doors.... I have not rebuilt my hinges yet. Looking to be doing that soon. Saw a thread on a good way to do it somewhere on mud....

 

[uglyoinker]

Well done sir. Very impressed with the turn out. Some day I would like make the body on pig that clean. I have been watching this thread for sure. If my rear window fights me more I am very tempted to plug in the sawzall and remove the need for the tailgate window to roll up.
jake

 

[landcruisnman]

I'm hoping to replace the rear window motor with a grillGot the guts from an old Coleman camping stove I might use.....

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

Super idea! Can't wait to see a pic of that!!!

 

[landcruisnman]

Old Roll Cage is out!!!

We'll, unbolted the 20yr old roll cage made from 1-7/8"OD x .190"wall 304 stainless pipe........ what?? Going to replace with a 1-3/4"OD x .095"wall 4130 Chromoly Cage. Not going to go overkill, but needs to attach to the frame in a few spots.. It will create the shape of the new soft top I'll have made.. Keeping it kinda fastback looking, but with some room in back.