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[roadrunnerman]

yep, that rust looks familiar.

 

[rrTor-Red]

I cant add anything more comment wise that hasnt been stated lready Propwash. I'm just gonna sit and say :yourock:. And monitor this thread GOOD JOB

 

[Propwash]

Thanks a bunch Tor-Red...Appreciate it buddy!

:hal: We aim to please here at the rotten rustbucket channel!

Haven't tried Black Powder out in years...Good luck with the hunt this year!
Our Bow Season kicks off on the 18th as well, along with small game...I still go Bow hunting once in a while when I wanna feel like Sweaty Teddy. Too Bad I haven't nabbed anything in 10 years that route..LOL.

Hopefully gun season produces a bit better this year than last. At least cut down on the hangovers and going through 50 bucks in one dollar bills every other night! :downtown:

I really don't mind putting in patches. I actually find it a lot more fun to fabricate something that fits and try to make it look good at the same time. Sure does save a fella a bunch of cash as well.

Have a good one!

 

[roadrunnerman]

last time i went huntin' was up at my mom's to thin out some pesky racoons.That was a couple yrs ago,time to go up there again this year.Hey will.do you remember how many spot welds were on the floor pan that you drilled off the frame.Cuttin the floor out of that r/t,got the seam separated and drilled out by the rocker panel.What did you use to remove thew old floor once you drilled the spot weld next to the rocker?

 

[rrTor-Red]

God, I'm lovin this thread. Propwash- even tho my car isn't a 69, just what you are able to do is a learning curve for anyone that needs to do what you've done. MORE pix when you can, PLEASE

 

[northerndave]

This really is a gem of a thread, I moved my 69 into my spray booth 2 days ago which oddly enough will have to be my sanding & dissasembly bay as well with winter closing in on us I'll have to keep it tucked in that booth so I have room for the daily drivers to park in the shop during the winter months.

Threads like this are such an awesome reference for those diving into a fresh project.

 

[Propwash]

I'm glad you guys enjoy the thread and if someone can have a bit of guidance or grab ideas from this thread or other great threads like Matt's and Donny's, not to mention several others, that's great!

I'm greatful to have a place to shoot the breeze with other great mopar guys around the country and learn new stuff everyday myself. I really do appreciate the compliments and anything I can do to help another fellow car buff out, I'm more than willing.

Roger,

I have not taken out my floor pans out of the Roadrunner yet. I know Matt has some nice pic's of his recent floor pan change on "The Dog", and also probably has some ideas for you. What I remember from changing them on my Coronet........You got to drill out the spot welds at the front floor to rear pan, inner rocker lip, two floor braces/seat track reinforcement, torsion bar crossmember, and a section of the frame rails running from the torsion bar crossmember along with the front seam as well. As far as removing them, obviously drill out all your spot welds...Sometimes they will seperate easy and you'll here a pop. Other times you will have to coax them a bit with a small screwdriver & hammer, otherwise see where the weld isn't coming apart and cut a little more.

I would really recommend the spot weld cutter's from "Blair Tool" that Matt turned me on to. I spent years using the Eastwood and TC Global bits with ok results. I've tried Harbor Freight ones and tossed them in the garbage the next day. I bought the kit that came with 3 spot weld cutter bits and arbor with a spring loaded pilot....Around 40-50 bucks shipped. I'm still using the first bit I started with on this car!

 

[MarPar]

Prop, :yourock: i've learned a sh*tload from ya!!!

 

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

Agreed!! I have been making progress on my car 2 this thread and Matts are very inspiring,got it all stripped out pretty much and got most the trunk floor out,gonna get pics up soon next cuttin off the quarters and gonna start learning how to piece her back together,hoping to learn alot of welding technique from the trunk floor pan. I have the 1 piece pan so I hope it fits well! I am gonna bust my *** on getting caught up w/ the boys here. I want my ride out by spring, Keep up the good work prop!! Hope all our cars and us get 2 meet up in spring!!

 

[Propwash]

Thanks Mario and Ben!

How you lovin all them wonderful spot welds in the trunk Ben? Those are a treat eh? Sure is Boring repetative work isn't it. How did you inner wheelhouses hold up where they spot weld to the trunk pan...Pretty good yet?


Well Boys, gonna switch gears on the RR project for a little bit. Just found out I need emergency surgery on my leg tomorrow at 5AM. Something about a bad valve and blood deciding to clot and pool up in my leg.....SUCKS! I guess all those times of busted bones, chip fractures, sprains, torn ligaments and stitches have added up to a beat up leg full of scar tissue...See what happens when you play with dirtbikes and snowmobiles kids!

Anyways.....Gonna be outta work for 2-3 weeks, but plan on hitting up the roadrunner as soon as I can get vertical. I don't care if it means gimping around on a creeper! The car's like a drug, don't know how long i'll be able go without my fix.

 

[rrTor-Red]

You take care of yourself PropWash. An individuals health is important. Hope all goes good. Yea, a car restoring is like a drug but it can wait til your feeling better. Let us know how you're feeling. Thoughts n prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[moparstuart]

nice work

 

[Joe Mopar]

There must be something you can drag into the house and work on while recouping.:getwell::reading::sixpack:

 

[Redhorse719]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Can't wait to see the completion of the RR.

Don

 

[detmatt1]

Sorry to hear Prop, hope you have no complications and a quik recovery!!. Looks like your posting #'s are about to go through the roof, we'll keep you company brother.

 

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

Wow that bites,Hope U get well soon! I havent tackled the spot welds yet most my trunk fell out or was knocked out w/ a bump of a hammer gonna get 2 the spot welds here shortly gotta buy that spot weld remover u were talkin about. passenger side wheel tubs are kinda crap,just gonna replace both sides the driver side is not as bad but still not 2 fantastic.

 

[Propwash]

Thanks for the kind words gents.......

Now I know how the Roadrunner feels being under a knife.........

Back on my feet with the help of some pretty stealthy drugs. Bit of limping going on, but it sure beats the hell out of sitting around. Gonna try getting some work done on the bird this week...Take care fella's

 

[detmatt1]

Good to hear buddy!.

 

[Redhorse719]

Glad to hear you are up and getting around.


Don

 

[lilbitty]

Glad you are feeling better Propwash. It's got to be tough resting when "your obsession" is calling out to you from the garage!