No news i'm afraid. The new house is still sucking up all of my money and time.

Don't forget to backdate this section of the inner rocker for correctness
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Good point. I'll have to chat with McMark about them little details.

I love seeing them being saved and resurrected!

Garold should be able to cut a patch for that from the next car he parts

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Love seeing progress Andy.

progress!

I just noticed that the wall clock in my last picture shows 9:14 ...

Yes, you nailed me: I was caught staring at this by my darling bride......she is perhaps more concerned than if I was at one of those 'other' sites......

Egads ... that's paying too much attention to detail

This is going to be a fun one to watch.

Currently measuring and checking. Gotta get a complete picture of what needs to move where to plan all the moves in the appropriate order. Pushing/pulling can have compounding effects that need to be accounted for.

This is the part of Body Work that fascinates me. Don't get me wrong. I am not a body man but knowing how one fix effects other areas impresses me. I remember Rick writing about this awhile back and thinking of all the experience one must have I order to do body work in the correct sequence. Experience is everything it is cracked up to be..

So here's the big-picture plan for this project.

Phase 1: Aligning Structural Points
This was already completed by the crew at Yeoman Auto Body during this car's first session on the Celette bench. My fixtures agree with their work, which is great to see and further confirms the accuracy of my fixtures since Andy's car was aligned using the old fixtures -- the ones that were actually right.

Phase 2: Aligning Non-Structural Points
This phase is all about jigs. The windshield hoop on this car was shoved out of alignment by the roof during the crash. So as the car sits now, the suspension/engine mounts are all in the right place, but there are still bends and stresses bound in the surrounding metal. Before cutting anything apart, and while the chassis fixtures are all in place, the door/windshield/hood openings all need to be confirmed using jigs. I have door jigs I built already. But windshield and hood jigs are in the process of being built (This is what I've been working on...). Using these I will work the body to match these jigs.

Phase 3: Replace Structural Metal
Now that all the critical measurements are back in line I can start replacing metal from the center outward, making any adjustments and tweaks necessary. Cutting out old metal will release bound up stresses, and fitting new metal will require working the surrounding metal. Once this phase is complete, things like longitudinals, floor pans, front trunk pan will all be replaced.

Phase 4: Replace Non-Structural Metal
At this point the body alignment portion of the project at complete. Now things like the fenders/firewall/etc will get rust repaired, replace and/or modified (fender flares). This is 'normal' rust repair and chassis work. At the end of this phase, the main chassis will be complete.

Phase 5: Panel Alignment
The final step on the bench is to install the doors, hoods, and roof to make sure those are all in alignment, and the panel gaps are set to factory specs. I'll be using lead where applicable, just like the factory.

Phase 6: Roll Cage

I don't think i want a full cage again. At this point i'm leaning towards one of your GT 1/2 cage roll hoop bar thingamajiggers ...


PS: I really want to be able to have both seats go all the way back if needed.
PPS: That also implies i want a movable passenger seat (at least be able to bolt down in different positions).
PPPS: Which also means i'd like to be able to mount my racing seats and 5-point harness.

I am looking forward to seeing this car move along the process of restoring it to the road. Very exciting. Please post a ton of pictures of the process. SirAndy has got to be very excited too.

Andy - what's the final goal? Flares, engine, overall look? Inquiring minds want to know.

I thought you gave up on this project.......

And, any plan to have it as original color, which appears to be #2910, Canary Yellow?

Yes, yes, yes, no ...



- Extra wide metal flares with 9"/11" x 17 wheels
- 3.6L air cooled engine
- GT-ish look, but meaner
- Most certainly *not* yellow

These are TB15's but with some forward rake would give you a "mean" look.

I'm going for meaner than that ...

I think he has finished the house for now.


Go for it Andy. Look forward to seeing it finished.

Will you be keeping two (Red Car)?

Every clamp I own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96fKVu1riCw

Dude!

man Andy must have some brothers that could hook him up...sponsor?? banner ??
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If you're doing an inner reinforcement , I guess it doesn't matter

Unfortunately, that long still had some serious bendage ...



@McMark

Sorry to hear—at least it's in good hands. Miss the man with long hair, and good to see he's keepin' on.

Mark got outta Dodge at the right time, as the Chili's we dined at eons ago has been replaced by a Black Bear Diner, of all things.

I remember what it felt like to see metal being removed - it will all be behind you soon SirAndy and then you will look at the photos and just be glad it is behind you. Your car is in good hands.

Gettin' drastic....

The driver side long was straighter, but still bent. And that became really evident when I cut into it and all the stress released. Practically popped from the bound up stress.
Floor pans weren't terrible either, except by the time I patched all the little rust spots I might as well do the whole thing. Plus I can clean and check inside the center tunnel.

It's pretty amazing how solid everything else is though. Not a bit of wobble or mobility to either half of the car. I my Celette bench.

Mark must of given SirAndy a two part guarantee, if he did the job Andy would get two parts....

I'll put it back. Promise...

Looks dramatic for sure. But do it once, do it right and never worry about it again.

Looking good.

Have you decided on going narrow or flared yet?

Great job Mark.. Looks great..

Good thing we had that straightening party...

That is what a Celette is for. With your door fixtures you will be in good shape. Nice to see this car in process.

Please keep the updates coming

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