Recent content by OzzieMozzie

When I removed the rusty section of rail only one reinforcing gusset was intact, so I had to fabricate new ones out of 3mm plate. Here's some pics of the new rail section I also fabricated out of 3mm plate. Reinforcing gusstets welded in place. Rail section welded in place...

Next I removed the diff and front suspension and crossmember to put it up on the rotisserie only to find more rust in the chassis rail around the steering box area (common problem). So I got it up on the rotisserie and decided before I cut the rust out of the rail that I would weld a support...

All up so far it's taken me about 300 hours, I did say earlier up this page that I'm going for a mild 318/904 combo, you must've missed it in amongst all the pics. lol.

Replacement outer dogleg panel welded in place. Stripped and ready for filler. Bodyfilled and hi-filled.

Here's some pics of the door to rear quarter (dogleg) repair. I had to fabricate a new inner sill panel myself using 3mm plate. http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/valdude69/Charger%20Restoration/Dogleg004.jpg

Hey gang, here's some more pics of the boot floor. Here's a pic of the outer rear quarter finished.

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Here's some pics of the boot (trunk) floor repairs.

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Hey gang ! Here's some pics of the boot (trunk) gutter repairs. As you can see the original corner piece incorporating the drain pipe was rusted out. I went to a sheet metal fabrication mob and they told me they couldn't fold up the pieces I needed because the folds were too small, so I made...

I've just read this thread from start to finish (well.....most of it. lol.) and I have to say you've done a marvellous job :thumblef:

I have a 318/904 combo for it. I'm actually doing this project for my wife to drive so she can become more involved in our club and the chrysler community in general.

All replaced panels finished off........... Stay tuned for the boot (trunk) gutter and boot floor repairs.

Rust removed....................... please excuse these 2 pics, something wrong with the camera. Donor panels welded in place.........

Another installment for you guys and gals. The following pics are of the rear windscreen frame which has been marked out to show a fellow "hemi6pack forum" member here in Oz where to cut the donor panels I needed. Donor sections arrive from my mate in Alice Springs.