Joined: Sun May 04 2014, 04:47PM
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Just a quick update for you guys. Finally got the body work started this weekend and it's coming along nicely! Passenger side quarter panel and trunk extensions done!!
Joined: Sun May 04 2014, 04:47PM
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The body work is coming along nicely. Although, I found out why the previous owner put the ugly chrome trim on the bottom of the rockers,to cover up lots of rust!!! And yes if you look closely you can see a beer can holding the bondo to the rust
Joined: Sat Mar 29 2008, 03:36PM
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Therr118 wrote ...
Just a quick update for you guys. Finally got the body work started this weekend and it's coming along nicely! Passenger side quarter panel and trunk extensions done!!
Wow that came out looking really nice. I need to do the same on my 68 New Port. I'll be lucky if it comes out half as nice. Did you use a used piece or were you able to get new sheet metal? I'm guessing a new skin is not available for the Chrysler.
Joined: Sun May 04 2014, 04:47PM
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bboogieart wrote ...
Therr118 wrote ...
Just a quick update for you guys. Finally got the body work started this weekend and it's coming along nicely! Passenger side quarter panel and trunk extensions done!!
Wow that came out looking really nice. I need to do the same on my 68 New Port. I'll be lucky if it comes out half as nice. Did you use a used piece or were you able to get new sheet metal? I'm guessing a new skin is not available for the Chrysler.
Thank you!! It's a lot more rot than I expected though!! I was able to find new quarters on eBay surprisingly!!
Joined: Sun May 04 2014, 04:47PM
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bboogieart wrote ...
Nice to see a C being re-done right. 68 Fury was always my favorite. Your doing a really great job.
Thank you, this is my dream car and I've put way too much time and money in it to NOT do it right!! It's been a long road but I can see the light at the end finally!! Haha. Made some more progress on it this week! Although, everytime a piece of chrome is removed we find more rust!! Here is underneath the quarter glass on the driver side. (The pictures are sideways,sorry)
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Your getting me pumped about the up coming weather. Once I have the engine compartment cleaned up and the brakes and drive train installed, I will start on My rear quarters. I have some 68 sheet metal here from another C body. Keep up the good work.
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thanks boogie, it's a lot of work but I think these old c bodies are worth it!! I made some more progress, there is little rust like this in a lot of spots. It's getting close!!!