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Fine craftsmanship as usual!
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That's good to know. I'm sure my 64 will need some work there too.
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I put the C2C quarter panel and corresponding AMD outer wheelwell together to see what future Vic will have to deal with. As I suspected, they don't match perfectly, but they're close enough to make them work. I'm thinking I may stretch the QP opening rather than mess with the AMD piece. It's a shame the C2C panel isn't as nice as the AMD stamping. I reckon beggars can't be choosers.
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That sucks about the c2c panels. The trunk drop offs I put on my 64 were perfect fit and probably the same thickness as the stock ones. These odd ball cars can be hard to find parts for unlike the Chevy trucks and mustangs I messed with when I first got into cars. I bought a 66 cyclone last year, if I ever do anything with it it will be another fun to find parts for car.
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A few more progress photos. I spot welded a piece of 3/4" tubing to the quarter panel to help hold its shape when I make my cuts. On the inside, I cleaned out most of the remaining outer wheelwell. I mocked up the new wheelwell to the existing quarter panel and surveyed the situation. I have a couple of things going on that I'll need to address. The 66-67 wheelwell is wider up front than the 65 so the pinch weld seam is inboard quite a bit more than stock. I don't think that will be a big deal since there's not much in that area except for the panel that the rear seat rests against. The real problem as I mentioned previously is that the ends of the new wheelwell are wider than stock. Not only that, they curve to the inside a lot more. I'm going to have to ponder this for a bit - maybe over a cold one.
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Pie cuts and pie filling!
The rear section is coming along nicely. Front section will be a bit trickier but should work out okay too. Fortunately, this is an area that is never looked at except for show cars which this isn't. .
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The attention to detail on this build is crazy. The mismatch of the inner fenderWells, and pie cuts to correct, Wow, very impressed with your skills here
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More cutting and metal shaping... .
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Watching this thread and seeing your work, I'm sure you will get the body line right on. You are 100% about others. If I were to do something like what you are doing, I'd be up a creek trying to find a fix.
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That sucks... but wow....that's some thin metal..!!
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Victor I was wondering if I could get some advice from you
You mentioned you were going to use panel bond, I've never used it before and was wondering how much set up time you have before the panel bond goes off Great work so far, and enjoy your write up
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Yeah, if you hold it up to the light, you can almost see thru it.
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You typically only get one mixing tube, but you can buy extras on eBay or elsewhere. I remove a used mixing tube, throw it away and clean the area where it attaches. I then replace the shipping cap when I've only used a partial amount. If you're careful to keep the epoxy and the catalyst from coming in contact with each other, it will last a long time on the shelf. I've been able to use the same dispenser several times until I use all or most of the material. One other thing about the stuff is that as long as it hasn't set up, you can use a spot welder to add mechanical joints. I don't typically do this but it's nice to know you can if you want.
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Victor great info just what I needed, it was the cost of the applicater that threw me off, but I will check with my supplier
Should give me enough time to get it buttoned up Thanks for your time to explain that Sorry to hear about that side panel not lining up This is what I did so far and did you use lacker thinner for cleanup does it come off your hands, does it smell strong 17115430442306797632180518517808 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06
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I use lacquer thinner for cleanup and if you get adhesive on your hands, thinner will work to remove it. I confess that I usually use nitrile gloves when dealing with any kind of pookie. That way, I can use my finger to smooth out a bead and/or remove excess material then peel the gloves off and trash them. The adhesive has a bit of odor but it's not so bad that you need a fan running with the doors open.
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Looking great Vic....as usual..!!
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Thanks, Greg, I always appreciate your input!
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The fuel tank cover is complete except for gluing it in. I used a little homemade dimple die to recess the spots where the rivet nuts go. That lets the fuel filler assembly sit flat on the surface. On the access panel, I used cork gasket material to seal the edges instead. Works great and a lot less hassle.
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Metal / body work continues...
Dusted off the primer gun and squirted a couple of coats of epoxy on some of the parts. Had the red primer leftover from a previous project and wasn't really sure how well it stood up to the ravages of time, but it did great. The color wasn't my first choice, but all these parts get covered with carpet, undercoat or vinyl. I welded / shaved all the bumper bracket bolts, so it's nice and smooth. My B-I-L Rick was here recently, and we tinkered with the MIG welder and figured out the pulsed feature. I need to exchange one of my C25 tanks for a C10 to really take advantage of it. Lot less spatter when properly tuned. .
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Put new shoes on the Batmobile and went to the 51st annual Show and Shine in Bonner Springs, KS yesterday. They had a nice turnout and we picked up a Top 45 award. On the way home, the skies opened up and it rained buckets on us, so I had a bit of detailing to do but it was worth it. Back on the Fairlane today.
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Looks damn good!
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Looks amazing, ...you have a lot of hours into that.
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Sheetmetal efforts are on point. If there's a way to have the tunnel as an easy access point for service, it's not a bad idea. But not sure how much impact that has on a clean interior design to aid that accessibility (?).
315/40-18 is TALL @ ~28" for a Pro-Touring type of build.
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Thanks! Now that school has started up again, I need to get over your way and grab that dash. No hurry but when the weather is nice it's more fun rooting around the salvage yard.
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I agree on the tire size, I think I've been feeling obligated to fill up the wheel wells after all that work widening them. Lots of choices on the wheel/tire websites. You can spend a bunch of time trying to find a combo that has a decent tread pattern and comes in suitable aspect ratios. I've always preferred a bit taller sidewall, so I've been avoiding 19-20" diameters. I also like a staggered, wider rear tire/wheel setup. It's going to be a while before I actually need them, so I have time to figure out what works.
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The weather here has cooled down some, maybe towards the end of the month or first of next month. I want to spend more time looking around the yard next time.
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