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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404672
01/12/14 10:47 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: peabodyracing] #1404673
01/12/14 10:01 PM
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Yes very nice Indeed!! kudos is in order.
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: HotRod20] #1404674
07/16/14 05:06 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] #1404675
10/31/14 10:56 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] #1404676
10/31/14 10:59 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.

Hurst 1.jpgHurst.jpg

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404677
11/11/14 05:54 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] #1404678
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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] #1404679
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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.

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404680
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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] #1404681
11/11/14 06:03 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.

3 firewall panel.jpg

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404682
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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] #1404683
11/11/14 06:08 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.

5 firewall panel.jpg
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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404684
11/11/14 06:12 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.

6 firewall panel installed.jpg

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404685
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Prime and on to the next mess....

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404686
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No need for these any more.

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404687
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Spend the time trimming the pieces for an exact fit. It will make welding them in easier.

13 wiper panel replacement.jpg14 wiper panel replacement.jpg

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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404688
11/12/14 03:17 PM
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Quote:

No need for these any more.




Looks like you cut the inner cowl out too?

I've got the opposite to do on my road runner, can't get an inspection sticker without wipers.


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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: booger] #1404689
11/12/14 03:50 PM
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Quote:



Looks like you cut the inner cowl out too?





Originally I removed the entire fire wall and all of the interior cowl area. The interior cowl under the wipers over to where it tied into the firewall was rusted pretty bad.
I had planned to set this up with about a 12" engine setback and thought better of it.
I put the original firewall back in but removed everything that wasn't needed.
I may make a tray with a drain tube to catch any water from the cowl vents. I haven't decided whether or not to eliminate them. It's most likely easier to eliminate them too.


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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: skicker] #1404690
11/12/14 04:40 PM
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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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Re: 65 Coronet AWB build [Re: booger] #1404691
11/13/14 08:39 PM
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Looks great! Very nice work....

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