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Posted by: billh1963 May 26 2015, 09:28 AM

I'm going to start stripping my two rusty parts cars in the next couple of weeks. The yellow 74 actually has (upon initial inspection) a decent front tub. I would hate to scrap it if it can be used. Is there an optimal place to cut or just cut off the front end forward of the rusty area?

I assume a sawzall and plenty of blades will do the job?

Posted by: Chris H. May 26 2015, 10:19 AM

Seems like the fewest blades would be used if you cut just behind the front door jamb straight across. Zip through the long, across the floor pan, center tunnel, other long, done. It'll be a big piece...but someone will use it. Sawzall will do just fine.

Posted by: Chris Pincetich May 26 2015, 10:26 AM

Save the front cowel

Posted by: Kansas 914 May 26 2015, 10:27 AM

I have seen Rick Ollah do this in my garage on a donor I had. You might check with him as well.

Posted by: billh1963 May 26 2015, 10:45 AM

Thank you for the replies. That makes sense....then if someone needed a particular section they could "pick and choose" what they need.

Posted by: Philip W. May 26 2015, 11:46 AM

plasma cutter..
also i could see some very intersting yard art in your future, not sure if your neighbors would appreciate it. -

Posted by: r_towle May 26 2015, 02:50 PM

The woman in CA needs both front fenders and front trunk floor.

Might want to see if that will work out for you to cut it for that use.

rich

Posted by: cary May 26 2015, 09:42 PM

My rustoration is a front clip car. It was cut about 9 inches from the door hinge post.

Posted by: scotty b May 27 2015, 11:48 AM

cut just behind the exhaust tip

Posted by: billh1963 May 27 2015, 12:37 PM

Everyone's a comedian....