70 Road Runner surgical trunk removal. Lots of spot welds!!!!!!!!!!

Was able to save the center brace.
I used a 1/8 inch drill bit and drilled a pilot hole in the center of all of the spot welds. Then a 1/2 inch rotabroach sheetmetal hole cutter and attempted to just go though the upper skin. When using the rotabroach cutter, the chips were clean and then you can feel the cutter when it goes through and starts to touch the frame rail. You will sometimes see a puff of dirt or rust powder when it breaks though. The cutter will last longer if you spray a little wd40 or cutting oil on the cutter every other hole or so. The pilot hole will be welded up later when you replace the pan.
I hope this helps anyone thinking about this project.

peeled back abit I used a 4 1/2 inch angle grinder with a .040 metal cutting wheel for the pan cutting.

frame rails

most of it removed

new panel for replacement

Does a one piece fit through the trunk opening?

I dont think so. I will get a chance to try later tonight. I thought it would fit with the quarter off but the wheelhouse is in the way. May need to cut it in half and butt weld it after all.

don't be stingy...lets see the rest of the car!

Heres a few before pictures

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I had a 70 beeper that same color. Friends kidded me that it was military green. It had faded profusely.
Thnx for the info, Keep the pics and tips coming. Let us see all your progress as you go. I'm about to do the pans in my charger.
Nice car

great runner! are you keeping it green? I'm getting my '69 put back to F8

Where did you get your rota-broach hole cutter?
I am having a little trouble finding and figuring out just what I need.

web page

Ebay has them also

here is a link to another brand, Jancy slug cutters that work well
web page

Thnx, They are on the way. Keep us posted on your progress. More pics.