Yet another progress thread from TG, Hey I figure I better start contributing |
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Yet another progress thread from TG, Hey I figure I better start contributing |
tdgray |
Aug 10 2005, 09:51 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
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! |
tdgray |
Aug 11 2005, 09:55 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Jerry,
These are designed to fit over top of the existing longs. I cut out the bad sections of the now "inner" longs metal. Replaced it with sheet metal and then fitted the clams over it. Was kinda nice, didn't have to make the "inner" repairs look nice... just strong. |
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