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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: 32VFoxBird on November 21, 2008, 09:24:48 PM

Title: one project completed today
Post by: 32VFoxBird on November 21, 2008, 09:24:48 PM
replaced the pass side floor pan on the coupe. the driver side is another project. :D

i was going to replace a section of the outer rocker, but my replacement was cut too short. so now i need to find another one.
Title: one project completed today
Post by: 32VFoxBird on November 21, 2008, 09:26:13 PM
a pic of the rocker...
Title: one project completed today
Post by: daminc on November 21, 2008, 09:26:52 PM
That's the way to do it.
Title: one project completed today
Post by: V8Demon on November 22, 2008, 06:04:02 AM
Looks like you started a new trend around here, Jerry :)
Title: one project completed today
Post by: daminc on November 22, 2008, 08:05:17 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;244249
Looks like you started a new trend around here, Jerry :)

There's no sense in throwing away something that can be fixed or modded the way you want it.

Let's see what the frame ends up looking like on this project. ;) I see 2" tubing already
Title: one project completed today
Post by: 32VFoxBird on November 22, 2008, 09:33:18 AM
it's actually 1-1/2" that was on the car when I bought it. I have some 2" material left over from the bird I plan on using, after I get the motor and trans in.
Title: one project completed today
Post by: 32VFoxBird on December 01, 2008, 07:31:22 PM
got the rocker 80% done. needs a little more filler and some sanding.
Title: one project completed today
Post by: daminc on December 01, 2008, 07:37:44 PM
Looks good, did you get a donor rocker for that?
Title: one project completed today
Post by: 32VFoxBird on December 01, 2008, 07:46:59 PM
yes, i did, but turns out i didnt cut out 100% of the damaged section. so no im trying to get the rest of the panel flush with this bondo glass stuff.
Title: one project completed today
Post by: rancheronut on December 01, 2008, 10:10:14 PM
boy!  now that bring back some funny feelings:crazy: it look like the way i did it on my sister 86 stang. when a curb came out of no where and bit her car but it was at the front of the door, just back from the front fender. its a slow work but worth the time when you get it done. good luck  and keep us posted. if you need a rocker panel i have some extra!



this is  when i had to replace a panel  on my 83capri.  at one point the wife took a photo.
 so im feeling your pain but i still remember what i was thinking when this photo was taken.

(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/599454/fullsize/fh000007_edited.jpg)
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Title: one project completed today
Post by: daminc on December 01, 2008, 10:19:43 PM
Ahh the same look I have working on my car. LOL

It's the look of "why am I doing this" LOL
Title: one project completed today
Post by: rancheronut on December 01, 2008, 11:19:10 PM
Quote from: daminc;245724
Ahh the same look I have working on my car. LOL

It's the look of "why am I doing this" LOL


yes sir !you win the prize.:burnout:
Title: one project completed today
Post by: vinnietbird on December 02, 2008, 06:50:10 AM
I have had that look as well.I often wonder why I'm pouring so much time,labor,and parts on a car that really has no big cash value,but I continue on my path to completion just the same.I guess I just love the car.I only liked it when I brought it home,but after a couple of years,we've bonded pretty well.Seeing it REALLY naked didn't hurt.LOL.LOL.