Trunk measurement needed 70 convert.

[Rcodenewf 44]

I removed both rear quarters , taillight panel, wheelhouses etc. I did brace them well up through the wheelhouse opening. Just installing the rear quarters etc and I get a bit of variation from side to side so I want to make sure everything is square. Need the measurement in the photo. I went from the ledge of the dropoff to the very top of the lip where the trunk weatherstrip goes. Much appreciated.

 

John

 

Edit: I can't seem to upload the photo? I have it saved on my desktop in a folder. Tried to upload and get " Error This Upload Failed"

Anyone else having issues uploading? thanks...John

[Mike65 475]

John,

   When I post pics here I copy & past them here from my photobucket account.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Hello Mike. I just tried that. The pic is sitting on my desktop. I right click and copy. Then go into my message and when I click paste it doesn't work...?

 

Think I figured it out. :)

 

[Rcodenewf 44]

Now it seems to work.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Anyone please?

 

Thanks....John

[Pakrat 1,043]

There aren't a lot of '70 convertibles but I'm sure we have more owners here then anywhere else, someone will chime in. I can't imagine a '69 would be any different in this case.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Yes for sure Pakrat ..I agree with you. My measurements from side to side differ only is 1/8" but I'd like to see what the general consensus is and I can build to that. Everything else I've replaced on this car (90% of the sheetmetal..lol) has been within .1 degree with my digital level so I'm at least trying to keep it square.

 

Thanks...John

[Rcodenewf 44]

Pakrat. Do you still have your 69vert?

[Pakrat 1,043]

I do, I might not be able to measure it until the weekend but will do so by then if you don't get a reference form someone else sooner.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Thanks...much appreciated.

[zudman 11]

With a flashlight in my mouth in my unheated garage (10 deg ) I have the following..Left side.20 5/8..right.20 3/4..You would have to subtract for the gas tank flange..16th I think..hope this helps.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Thank you Zudman. And that is to the very top of the lip where the weatherstrip touches? My readings are at 20 1/8 on one side and 20 on the other side.

[zudman 11]

Yes...I'm not a body guy so I can't say for sure how important that measurement would be...Good luck..BTW it's looking good.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Thanks Zudman. I haven't posted pics of my progress in quite some time so i'll be getting around to it shortly. She's coming along nicely now. Can't wait til it's finished.

 

...........John

[Rcodenewf 44]

Hey Pakrat. Tried to send you a private msg but no luck. If you get a chance this weekend I'd appreciate you checking that measurement for me. I got one from Zudman and another local one and there's quite a discrepancy. Just like to see what the norm would be. thanks...john

[1969vert 55]

I can measure mine tonight...if you still need it..

[Rcodenewf 44]

Would appreciate it . Just trying to get an average of several measurements. I know these won't all be the same and for sure some final adjustments will have to be made at the rear especially when everything is cut off. Regards...John

[70fastbak 16]

These measurements would probably have a little variation because the gas tank is not positioned in the center.

If your measuring from the gas tank flanges then youd be in different spots on the filler panel because it has a slight curve to it which would give you some variation side to side.

The tank is slightly to the left hand side so the measurement on the right would be slightly bigger than left side.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Yes, that makes sense 70Fastback: I was also trying to see any variations...not necessarily from side to side ...but from mine to others on the forums. Measuring mine and theirs on the left and right and then comparing each others measurements as I felt mine sagged down somewhat prior to me getting a support in vertical. And you're right, the left side is narrower than the right due to that offset in the location of the tank.

 

And, having a devil of a time trying to get the outer wheelhouses in place. I had posted several months back that the wheelhouses fit like crap but am just getting back into this project on a daily basis.

 

The quarter panel fits very nice in all areas. Now the test comes with the inner wheelhouse. With it in place the seams of the two halves are out past the dropoff edge by about 3/8 of an inch. My understanding is that they are supposed to line up.

 

Again I'm struggling with where to fasten the inner height wise as a starting point prior to putting the outer on. As both then have to enable the outer lip to mate with the quarter lip.

 

I tried to install them loosely, install the quarter in the correct location and then pull them down to fit but it's not easy.

 

Open to any suggestions or comments on that seam and installing these wheelhouses.

 

Thanks...John

[1969vert 55]

20 5/8 top of gas tank drivers side.....20 3/4 floor to lip passenger side ...tape went under gas tank flange......

[Rcodenewf 44]

Thanks 1969vert.Your measurements are the same as zudman. I'll go with  that for sure....thanks a bunch to both of you!

 

John

[Pakrat 1,043]

Thanks 1969vert.Your measurements are the same as zudman. I'll go with  that for sure....thanks a bunch to both of you!

 

John

 

Sounds like you have what you need. One comment on the inner wheelhouse, you do know that you have to beat that down flat with a BFH right? Ford didn't make a convertible specific one but the top wont retract if you leave it in perfect condition.

[Rcodenewf 44]

Yes Pakrat..thanks..I was aware that the top had to be flattened down to accommodate the top retracting.  Regards...John