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> Yet another progress thread from TG, Hey I figure I better start contributing
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post Aug 10 2005, 09:51 AM
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So I figure I better start contributing with some real content rather than stupid jokes and snide remarks. So here goes.

I purchased my 1973 1.7L for $300.00. Damn good thing to because there was about 8 thousand times the rust that I could see (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) (duh!)

Before I tore the car apart I got the engine running. PO said fuel pump was bad. Turned out the relay was bad and in his attempts to fix the problem he reversed the fuel lines. Put a new relay fired right up...ran like crap but still it ran. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

After stripping all interior, electrical and accesories from the car the real work started. Nothing more than expected just a long list.

Some of the problem area identified.

1) Rust in longs
2) Rear trunk and valance panel totally rusted out
3) Floorboards very rusted out - quite a few holes
4) Sill plates and door jams very questionable
5) Typical battery tray and engine shelf damage
6) Front trunk rusted around AC unit
7) Sail panels - bad PO repair with Bondo

Just one note for the rest of this, I am not CptTripps... these pic's are over a years time span. The reason I am finally posting all this is to motivate me to get 'er done.

It may not be realistic but I am still shooting for the FFC this year. I really have to get moving NOW!
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post Aug 10 2005, 09:52 AM
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First task at hand was to cut the trunk and valance panel out. Lid was scrap. Got a few used pieces for replacement.


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:53 AM
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All buttoned up... still needs finishing and rear trunk pan.


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:53 AM
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Man...you really have your work cut out for you...(No pun intended)

We'll motivate you...just you wait.
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post Aug 10 2005, 09:54 AM
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Next Task...

Drop the engine. Easy job took my brother and I about three hours.


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:55 AM
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Damn that engine looks big when it is not in the car


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:55 AM
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Hell Hole after engine removal (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:56 AM
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Big Problem when removing the engine... had to cut the engine bar. YIKES (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:57 AM
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Next Task.

Longs are solid but have some major patches of rust. Cut it out and patch new metal in. Oh the carnage


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post Aug 10 2005, 09:59 AM
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Thanks to Dr. Evil for the clam shells... Just what the Dr ordered. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

A little test fitting


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:00 AM
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My buddy Dave (acting like a dork). Leveling the car before welding the clams on.


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:01 AM
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Finished Welding... still a little clean up to do but that will come soon.


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:02 AM
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Other side... rust was not as bad. Less patching to do Clam ON


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:04 AM
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Stripped Down. Doors and targa off now that I trust the frame rigidity. Ready for sills and door jambs.


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:05 AM
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Door jamb carnage. Also firewall damage along with inner fender damage.


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:07 AM
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Cut the door jamb out. Normally you would pull the fender. I decided not to mess with aligning the fender etc. My plan was to grind out the old and smooth in the new.


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Firewall and inner fender repairs... no making fun of my welds please (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:10 AM
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New door jambs. I test fit these suckers about a million times. Normally they fit in behind the fender. I fit the flush with the fender. No problems with door clearance.


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:12 AM
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Next new door sills. Pretty easy installation.


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post Aug 10 2005, 10:13 AM
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Test fitting donor lower fender. Original was absolute shit


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