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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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01/12/14 09:47 AM
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Very impressive work. You make it look easy. Wish I had half your skills in this area.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: HotRod20]
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07/16/14 04:06 PM
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Thx for all the positive replies. Just for the record I had to take a little break from this to do a few things. It's been rumored dead. Not true! 
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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10/31/14 09:56 AM
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I picked up this period correct Ansen blow proof bell housing and an old school Hurst Super comp shifter.
I'm looking for AWB fiberglass front fenders if anyone has a pair they want to sell. If not I guess I'll modify the steel fenders I have. Also looking for a fiberglass hood and front bumper.
I finished removing the torsion bar cross member and started fitting the new front floor pans. If anyone has a drivers side floor front replacement panel left over from a project let me know.
I also need a 4 speed hump used or new if anyone has one to sell.
Build season is back now that the daily driver is put away in storage.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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10/31/14 09:59 AM
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Hurst shifter with reverse lockout.
I don't think I want to clean the knob up, it looks like it just fell out of the late 60's.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 04:54 PM
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If your remotely familiar with 62-65 B Bodies I'm sure you've seen this rust damage.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 04:56 PM
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I marked all the original spot welds, drilled them out and removed the panel.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 04:59 PM
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You know the deal...there is always rust damage behind what you can see. Fortunately I'm not reinstalling any of the heater box equipment so this opening can be deleted.
Last edited by skicker; 01/19/24 08:34 PM.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 05:01 PM
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Small patch panel cut and installed. Spot welded thru existing holes for the factory rubber plug. Sorry how lousy these pics are.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 05:03 PM
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All that's left now is to duplicate the 1st panel you removed. It really isn't very difficult if you spend a little time.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 05:05 PM
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Remember to add the metal for any lips or bends you need to do the reinstall.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 05:08 PM
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I use everything from a small pair of pliers to small hammers and dollies, sometimes even clamp vice grips and 2x4's. Whatever it takes to bend it however you need. Small radius'd lips like these can be a pain sometimes.
Last edited by skicker; 01/19/24 08:39 PM.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 05:12 PM
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All that's left to do now is line it up and weld it in. I prefer to weld from the back thru the existing spot weld hole. It's not quite the same appearance as factory but 9 out of 10 will never see you replaced the panel.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/11/14 05:14 PM
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Prime and on to the next mess....
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
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11/11/14 05:15 PM
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No need for these any more.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
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11/11/14 05:17 PM
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Spend the time trimming the pieces for an exact fit. It will make welding them in easier.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build
[Re: skicker]
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11/12/14 03:40 PM
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Up a holler, down a crick
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Yeah if it still has the louvers in the cowl it'd be easier to get rid of them than to patch the underside in to keep the floor dry. I wish I could leave mine as is but pretty sure it's going to be impound time if I get caught on the street without wipers here.
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