My '70 sportroof project

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

could you post a good photo with straight edge of what you're referring to?

[ak70stang 11]

Factory door

repo door

Edited December 24, 2011 by ak70stang

[t70stang 10]

I would just make a decision on using factory doors or repops. I went with repops on both sides to make it even. I would only worry about the gaps being correct.

[Mike65 475]

I just went out to the garage & checked my factory & repop doors & both of them are like yours with the straight edge laid across the door front to back.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

i can't remember ever working on a larger body panel that didn't have a natural arc.

[ak70stang 11]

I just went out to the garage & checked my factory & repop doors & both of them are like yours with the straight edge laid across the door front to back.

 

i can't remember ever working on a larger body panel that didn't have a natural arc.

 

Thanks guys, I just wanted to make sure, both doors are the same way so I asume it will be fine. I just do not want an obvious low at the door gaps.

[ak70stang 11]

I haven't posted in a while because I have been going through the very enjoyable process of bodywork. Here is just a quick shot but more will follow as things are about start happening again.

 

[Junior2561 10]

You and I are at the same point....fun fun sucking dust lol

[ak70stang 11]

Lol yeah the dust is great! I had All kinds of plans on hanging plastic so I wouldn't get dust on everything but to late now. I also thought I would be alot further along by now but things kept coming up and plans changing. Got a new hood, cowl grill and deck lid showing up tuesday.

[Junior2561 10]

how is it going??

[ak70stang 11]

Getting close on the body work. About ready to start scuff and seal. The new sheet metal fit pretty good, not a whole lot of work to do there. Just picked up the tires i will be using, so now it is time to mount them up. I am excited to see that! Also looking at doing the "shelby drop" mod. Anyone with some good info or tips on that?

 

[TexasEd 188]

I like the chair in the trunk. :)

 

Read this:

http://home.bresnan.net/~dazed/suspension101

[ak70stang 11]

I like the chair in the trunk. :)

 

Read this:

http://home.bresnan.net/~dazed/suspension101

 

Yeah that is my 3rd row seating option, its pretty rare!

 

made my own templates.

 

Got the rubbers mounted! They need washed.

[Junior2561 10]

its like you are sneaking into my garage and taking pics of my progress also! lol

It looks like your roof is pretty well straight though. Its coming a long great!

[ak70stang 11]

Here is a picture of where the holes I drilled for the "Shelby drop"/ UCA drop came out on the back side.

 

 

I used a couple 1/2" washers that where the right thickness and cut them to fit, then welded.

[SELLERSRODSHOP 13]

not sure if you are interested, but now would be a good time to think about adding a shock tower reinforcing kit. here's a set that i make & there are a few others on the market too. shoot me a pm if you need any info.

 

[Mike65 475]

How much do you want for the shock tower reinforcement pieces?.

[SELLERSRODSHOP 13]

How much do you want for the shock tower reinforcement pieces?.

 

the 6 piece kit as pictured runs $100. i'm in the process of adding a couple optional pieces to that & will also be making patterns this week for a 65-66 kit.

[Mike65 475]

Thanks for the reply, as soon as I am finished with the sheet metal work in the rear & start on the inner fender panels I will PM you for a set of them. Thanks,

Mike.

[ak70stang 11]

not sure if you are interested, but now would be a good time to think about adding a shock tower reinforcing kit. here's a set that i make & there are a few others on the market too. shoot me a pm if you need any info.

 

Do you have a picture of them installed, would these be what came on the boss cars?

[SELLERSRODSHOP 13]

yes, these are what was on the boss cars & some of the big block cars. i'm in the process of installing a set in my car right now. here is the outer piece installed in my car:

 

here's a not so great pic of the inners installed on a friend's car:

[ak70stang 11]

[ak70stang 11]

Got the steering column and rear end put together.

Edited July 11, 2012 by ak70stang

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

yes, these are what was on the boss cars & some of the big block cars. i'm in the process of installing a set in my car right now. here is the outer piece installed in my car:

 

here's a not so great pic of the inners installed on a friend's car:

 

factory boss and big block cars came with that brace? i never knew that.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

Got the steering column and read end put together.

 

looks like you did very nice work!

 

i had a set of repop emergency brake cables that looked like the ones in your pic. it seems like they weren't long enough and i ended up finding another set that did work and looked more original. maybe you won't have the same problem.