1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Flange weld is so much easier.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted July 15, 2013 Awesome Mike. I appreciate the info...I'm going to have to look into the process of doing this a little more. Definently sounds easier. What do you use to flange the metal? I assume there is a tool for doing this. Cheers Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 Panel flanger at CJ'S $43.00, or $41.99 at Eastwood. To get an acceptable flange I did it once then went back over it a second time. If you want any pics from inside the trunk to see how high the new quarter skin goes let me know & I will shoot a few. I also did some more welding at the seam from the old quarter panel to the new skin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the help and pics, I appreciate it. I would love a couple pics from the inside if possible? I just ordered the panel flangers...not sure if I'm going to go that route yet but I like to collect tools and I know I'll have multiple uses for those. Cheers Lee Edited July 16, 2013 by 69SlowResto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted July 16, 2013 looking awesome mike! can't wait till its painted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 17, 2013 rwcstang said: looking awesome mike! can't wait till its painted! Thanks, I cant wait till it is painted either. So to get it a little closer to getting it painted I did more welding in the 90 + degree heat today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Nightmare 20 Report post Posted July 17, 2013 Good job mike looking good. I need to get back on mines so I can at least get to drive it this summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 A little more welding to the new quarter skin. A little at a time so as not to warp the metal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 22, 2013 Some more welding to the quarter skin & I finished welding the quarter skin in the wheel opening to the outer wheel house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 27, 2013 Spent a little time in the garage today after work grinding welds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandj1970 13 Report post Posted July 27, 2013 Looks good mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 28, 2013 Finished welding r/s quarter skin to old quarter panel ground down the welds & filled the seam. Next up sand filler & prime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted July 28, 2013 woo hooo!!! progress!!! looking good!! lots of hard work!!:thumbup1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted August 4, 2013 Finished sanding the filler & shot some primer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted August 4, 2013 looking good!!:thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zstang 10 Report post Posted August 5, 2013 getting there, be driving it in no time:thumbup1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted August 5, 2013 That looks great Mike...keep it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangnet33 88 Report post Posted August 5, 2013 Nice to see the progress Mike, looks good ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 Flanged the top edge of the l/s quarter skin. I need to trim what remains of the old l/s quarter panel so I can start doing the test fits of the new skin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 Great work Mike! I always check on your build. You're build is a lot like mine- doing most of it yourself at home with basic tools, patience and heaps of enthusiasm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Trimmed down what was left of the old l/s quarter panel so I could start fitting the new l/s quarter skin tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Dang Mike, you otta be pretty good at body work when she gets back on the road. Keep plugging away. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69SlowResto 19 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Looking good Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Fit the l/s quarter skin & it looks good, everything lines up good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zudman 11 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Looking good mike, Looks like it lined up pretty good. I recall my body guy yelling alot when he was doing the rear quarter on ours...I do have a ?. How did you attach your rear deck spoiler without it sagging when tightening down?. Could you please post a pic of the underside of the deck lid.... Thanks T.Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
