Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: HemiChallenger]
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03/31/08 10:47 PM
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So here is todays update... To patch the upper roof and quarter panel the lead had to be melted out so i could take measurements from the reference points i used... Once it was cut out i need to removed the panel from the backside... Here it is out and laid into place, still have lots of trimming to do, i cut it much larger than needed just in case because there is no room for error here... Also Finished welding the other sides up. It just needs some grinding. This will be a huge pain Also blasted the hump to see the full extent of damages to it, not to bad but still needs attention... Greg hit the inner roof area with some rust bullet... Ryan started to strip paint from the cowl... And thats all for today... For any followers, i am just curious what you think a body shop would have charged for the amount of metal work done so for, just in labor
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: HemiChallenger]
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03/31/08 11:16 PM
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Hey Guys,Damn,thats really one rusty car you got there dudes! I'm from New Englans,and have fixed many a rusty car,but that thing was even more rotted,than what I'm used to seeing up here! I thought that a rust free floor pan in our area was too goood to be true! great work guys!
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70 Challenger convertible
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: HemiChallenger]
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04/01/08 11:05 PM
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I dont think a body shop would have touched it looking good tho, alot of work but will be nice in the end!
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: HemiChallenger]
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04/01/08 11:12 PM
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Hey Guys, You are really kickin azz, on those rust issues,that keep plagueing you! I got out in the garage tonight my self,and started on another Charger convertible,that i'm fabing up for a fellow Moparts member. Its really good getting back out in the shop,since I shattered my heel building the shop two years ago! I got a pretty good night in,considering,that I didn't get out of work until 7:30 PM. I got the nose and doors on the car,and they are necessary to properly align the rear clip of the Charger,on the Coronet convertible body! The work that you guys are getting done,has lit the fire under my old lazy azz! As long as I have enough liquid pain reliever,form our good friends at Anhuser Busch,then I can mak some progress! Keep up the good work guys,If you have enough welding wire,then sooner or later there will be no more rust left to weld!
70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi
70 Charger R/T convertible
70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack
69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar
68 Charger 383
68 Charger 318
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70 Challenger convertible
71 Challenger convertible
71 Cuda 340
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: HemiChallenger]
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04/02/08 10:12 PM
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Hey Guys,I feel your pain,I did my 71 Challenger convert,and it was kinda like what you guys are doing. That car was rotted,and smashed really hard in the nose. I put both front frame rails in,the tortion bar cross member,the radiator support,both inner fender wells,3/4 0f the cowl,the lower cowl sides,rocker panels,all the floor pans,rear quarter panels,lower door skins,wheelwells,trunk floor pan,trunk extensions,frame rail ends,and bumper support panel. I also replaced both fenders,the hood,and both valences. The trunk lid,also needed the underside back edge replaced. I was like you guys,I thought I never get to hang up the welder! Hang in ther dudes,cause it was worth every bit of it when I ride around with the roof down! You'll be curising in the barrelbee soon!
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70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi
70 Charger R/T convertible
70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack
69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar
68 Charger 383
68 Charger 318
71 Charger R/T
70 Challenger convertible
71 Challenger convertible
71 Cuda 340
09 Challenger R/T Classic
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: chargervert]
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04/02/08 10:16 PM
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Quote:
You'll be cursing in the barrelbee soon!
I am sure they already are!!! The rust even has rust...
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: ixelerate]
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04/02/08 11:14 PM
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Having done that kinda work, I know how daunting it can be. Its all worth it in the end though. have you posted a list of stuff needed yet, a buddy of mine is unloading his charger and im cleaning out my extra b body stuff so if we got what u need wed donate...beats tossing it!
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Re: Project Young Gun: 1971 Super Bee Budget Build
[Re: chargervert]
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04/03/08 01:56 PM
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chargervert Thanks your kind words are great! Are you going to carlisle? If so we will have to get together there... ixelerate Sounds like a good find! I got lucky with my challenger being in the same condition, this on the other hand "belongs in the junkyard" Well at least thats what the cop said when he pulled us over bring it home pnypwr Thanks! The end of sheet metal work is in site! But i do have a list for parts i need, hope the mods are okay with this...
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