newstang 388 Report post Posted October 23, 2018 some more progress today, it should be ready for the rotisserie this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted October 23, 2018 I would pull the window stainless so it doesnt get welding splater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Ridge Runner said: I would pull the window stainless so it doesnt get welding splater yea, ill be pulling it all off tomorrow including the glass. I have to do the full cowl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted October 24, 2018 Wow a lot of work, cuddos. Are you going to be reusing any of the original sheet metal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 24, 2018 8 hours ago, aslanefe said: Wow a lot of work, cuddos. Are you going to be reusing any of the original sheet metal? sure am, A pillars and window frame. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 24, 2018 movin right along. took the car off the lift and back onto the jig. I can not believe the mess that rust dust makes, I dont know where to begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 Nice work. I remember when I was doing the sheet metal work on my 69 Coupe, every time I did some metal work I was always having to sweep up that rust dust, what a mess it makes. I am so glad that part of my build is over with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 I dont know if this stuff will ever go away. its everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 shot today, so not much got done. I did get the seat platform in and the windshield out, it broke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 26, 2018 moving right along. So far dynacorn has put me to a slow halt. First, they forgot to send me the seat platform, then they sent me two left torque boxes so waiting for a right box and the fender aprons. once those are in ill get it on the rotisserie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 28, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted October 28, 2018 I always like the going back together part ,it is way faster than the coming apart part,and quite a bit cleaner ,untill you have to grind all those damn spot welds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 28, 2018 35 minutes ago, Ridge Runner said: I always like the going back together part ,it is way faster than the coming apart part,and quite a bit cleaner ,untill you have to grind all those damn spot welds! yea, this one was rough, look at all the crap on the floor, its just from grinding that side down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unilec 57 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Yeah, its certainly coming together fast, starting to look like a car again, the times i have seen this done on a rotisserie or jack stands and you just know its not going to turn out good, well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 So when you did the cowl... what was the body hammer for? Of all the metal work I have done, I have never used one (I do have one) on my Mustang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Probably fo flattening out the flange ,i always keep one with me when replacing panels,a dolly too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Cantedvalve said: So when you did the cowl... what was the body hammer for? Of all the metal work I have done, I have never used one (I do have one) on my Mustang. it was on the floor, had to put it somewhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, newstang said: it was on the floor, had to put it somewhere Every now and then i stick one in the wall ,just have to hope it doesnt bounce back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Ridge Runner said: Probably fo flattening out the flange ,i always keep one with me when replacing panels,a dolly too My daughter has a dolly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Ive Got A Fever And The Only Prescription Is More Cowbell [360p].mp4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted November 6, 2018 Im at a standstill for the moment with this, im doing my actual job building fireplaces for a living. here is a 14 ft fireplace with a 90-degree return for a house. ill be back on the stang next week. 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 took a break from real work and installed the crossmember today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted December 1, 2018 well, I got rid of a 2300 lb 14 ft fireplace and put the vert on the rotisserie. now we can get going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted December 1, 2018 It's actually starting to look like a car again, excellent work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted December 2, 2018 2 hours ago, newstang said: well, I got rid of a 2300 lb 14 ft fireplace and put the vert on the rotisserie. now we can get going. still a long way to go .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites