1970 Coronet R/T Project (Dasfusca's Car)

[Chilsam]

Finally got back on the car. Had a few things to take care of for a year. I Fixed the rust hole in the rocker today. Only have a few more things to do before the quarter is ready to go on. Funny thing..the quarters and seat upholstery were some of the first things I purchased for this car and they are still not on yet. View attachment 1713853View attachment 1713854View attachment 1713855View attachment 1713856

Was wondern where ya went....

 

[DasFusca]

Was wondern where ya went....

Thanks. It's nice to be missed. I had my ankle reconstructed and then two projects distracted me. After I get these rear quarters done, It will be smooth sailing on this car.

 

[Chilsam]

Thanks. It's nice to be missed. I had my ankle reconstructed and then two projects distracted me. After I get these rear quarters done, It will be smooth sailing on this car.

I moved a LIL further on mine also...had a REAL metal fab n welder friend put a new rear crossmember, extensions & 4 speed hump in mine...last pic shows the rust behind the bumper plate. Sand packed in and acted like a sponge

 

[DasFusca]

Still working on the final fit. The outer wheel well had to be worked a bit. Got the side scoop fitted. I had to elongate the holes a bit. I’ll weld up the wrong parts later.

 

[DasFusca]

I worked on fitting the passenger side quarter panel. Almost ready to weld them in.

 

[DasFusca]

When we replaced the sail panel, we had to weld in the right side trunk lip along the inside of the quarter and it did not line up. I decided to cut them loose again and reweld. it's easy to line things up with no quarters and a friend holding them in place on the top side while you weld with the trunk closed. I think it came out a lot better.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Just read your entire thread...Your doing an awesome job.... Getting close.... Cruising in the spring?

 

[DasFusca]

"Just read your entire thread...Your doing an awesome job.... Getting close.... Cruising in the spring?"

Thanks. When I started this thread, I had no idea it would take so long to finish this car. I have been posting my progress here going on 13 years in January. I’ve been overwhelmed and stalled a few time. I even drug it along when we moved. Other projects have bumped in line but the Coronet has always been patiently waiting. I hope I can finish it soon. I am the one that cut her apart and I hope I am the one that finishes her the way I have dreamed she be.

 

[Chilsam]

"Just read your entire thread...Your doing an awesome job.... Getting close.... Cruising in the spring?"

Thanks. When I started this thread, I had no idea it would take so long to finish this car. I have been posting my progress here going on 13 years in January. I’ve been overwhelmed and stalled a few time. I even drug it along when we moved. Other projects have bumped in line but the Coronet has always been patiently waiting. I hope I can finish it soon. I am the one that cut her apart and I hope I am the one that finishes her the way I have dreamed she be.

I've been watching you do this and am amazed with the skill you have shown with the metal placement and welding. There is no way I could have done what you have done with these results. Thats why I HAD to start with the 440 from AZ I have...