GPR
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"jtfx6552" said:
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1965 Fastback restomod
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Roloc
GPR
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Top of the left windshield post
Brian cut out the first area he wanted to patch
Test fitting the pattern he made
Brushed epoxy in the area before he welds the patch over it
Brian started making the patches on the left windshield post
Brian finished the top of the windshield post
Brian cut out the first area he wanted to patch
Test fitting the pattern he made
Brushed epoxy in the area before he welds the patch over it
Brian started making the patches on the left windshield post
Brian finished the top of the windshield post
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GPR
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"fordrule" said:
It is the same car. I just found out about this forum recently and thought I would share the build here and I'm not up to date yet.
Rusty,
I keep coming back and looking at the pictures, the work is so nice. Sorry to keep asking weld finishing questions, but how does Brian do those inside corners so nice?
Really, I'm not sure how is is dressing any of them so nice, but the inside corners seem particularly amazing.
I've got a few of my welds well enough were they won't ned a lot of filler, but none as nice as these, and most of the ones Brian has done are in much more difficult to grind locations.
I keep coming back and looking at the pictures, the work is so nice. Sorry to keep asking weld finishing questions, but how does Brian do those inside corners so nice?
Really, I'm not sure how is is dressing any of them so nice, but the inside corners seem particularly amazing.
I've got a few of my welds well enough were they won't ned a lot of filler, but none as nice as these, and most of the ones Brian has done are in much more difficult to grind locations.
Sluggo
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"GPR" said:
You contribution is greatly appreciated. This thread will come in very handy for others facing the same challenge.
GPR
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Brian has the windshield posts and front door jamb finished. He sanded and epoxy primed the next step is to install the new dash.
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70_Fastback
Hell Bent for Speed
Looks damn good.
GPR
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The new dash was installed.
The major bodywork is finished on the cowl. I just need to prime and block sand a couple of times. We are waiting for the apron to cowl extensions to come in than I will epoxy prime.
It may not look like it but Brian plug welded the fender apron extensions to the cowl and than I epoxy primed.
The major bodywork is finished on the cowl. I just need to prime and block sand a couple of times. We are waiting for the apron to cowl extensions to come in than I will epoxy prime.
It may not look like it but Brian plug welded the fender apron extensions to the cowl and than I epoxy primed.
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GPR
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"jtfx6552" said:I've been anxiously awaiting updates...In some earlier pictures it seems the car has some rust around the trap door opening/roof support? I was curious how you were going to handle that.
I just noticed that this became available:
I have one to install in mine since I had a lot of rust back there.
It's a shame, Dynacorn made it with one less piece on each side. I'm changing the one I got to match the original version.
I still haven't commited to taking the roof off though...yet
I want to thank you this came in and what a great part. It will save the owner $$$$$$$$$$$ in labor costs.
GPR
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"jtfx6552" said:
His first answer was skill! He uses a 3" 50 grit disc and than when they wear out he cuts them down and uses a smaller backing pad. Sometimes he uses different size cut off wheels or grinding discs.
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We have a new rear panel so Brian removed the old one. This will save a lot of time.
After the panel was removed he had to make a patch for the front trunk floor
After Brian cleaned up the plug welds
After the panel was removed he had to make a patch for the front trunk floor
After Brian cleaned up the plug welds
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Fitting the trunk floor and gas tank
Next step was to test fit the quarters, taillight panel and deck lid. Once everything is lined up the trunk floor will be drilled and plug welded.
Next step was to test fit the quarters, taillight panel and deck lid. Once everything is lined up the trunk floor will be drilled and plug welded.
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janschutz
Corn Hauler
You are doing great, keep up the posts!
70_Fastback
Hell Bent for Speed
Brian has the greatest job in the world. Hands down.
I am jealous as hell!
I am jealous as hell!
Hey, I offered you the opportunity to work on my car and you balked because of a little airplane ride. Make up your mind man!"70_Fastback" said:
70_Fastback
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"Horseplay" said:
Ha! :beer
GPR
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Now that the rear panels fit it is time to prep the frame rails. As Brian was cleaning the front trunk floor he found a few rust pin holes. He cut out the bad area and made three patches one at a time to keep it from warping the edge that hangs down.
Brian ground all the welds on the patch than brushed a heavy coat of epoxy in the frame rails
Brian ground all the welds on the patch than brushed a heavy coat of epoxy in the frame rails
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