1968 340S Coupe 4spd
Ok guys- I am thinking about contracting some of the frame work to a local reputable shop and I need a plan of attack. The shop works with DIYers all the time so he is willing to do a bit at a time.
With the light disassembly I have done so far I have found that the frame is in very rough shape:rolleyes:- front rails UCA mounts gone, rockers (drivers side is pretty bad), some rust through on rear rails, torsion mount and front floors GONE. Rear floor is in pretty good shape and only minor rust in trunk floor (except seams). Most of this cars problems came from sitting.
My goal is to get the car to a point where I can attach a suspension to it and roll it around without fear of it breaking in half.
I'd like to hear from guys who have either done this, do this, or paid someone else to do it:
1. What is the best order of things to do- anything to be aware of knowing that I will be doing final body work and sheet metal repair later? I am thinking rockers and front frame rails first, then rears and frame ties. Not sure what has to be done with the trunk.
2. What are good replacement parts? (what other models/years have identical pieces or who sells good repops)
Any help or thoughts are appreciated!
Ok guys- I am thinking about contracting some of the frame work to a local reputable shop and I need a plan of attack. The shop works with DIYers all the time so he is willing to do a bit at a time.
With the light disassembly I have done so far I have found that the frame is in very rough shape:rolleyes:- front rails UCA mounts gone, rockers (drivers side is pretty bad), some rust through on rear rails, torsion mount and front floors GONE. Rear floor is in pretty good shape and only minor rust in trunk floor (except seams). Most of this cars problems came from sitting.
My goal is to get the car to a point where I can attach a suspension to it and roll it around without fear of it breaking in half.
I'd like to hear from guys who have either done this, do this, or paid someone else to do it:
1. What is the best order of things to do- anything to be aware of knowing that I will be doing final body work and sheet metal repair later? I am thinking rockers and front frame rails first, then rears and frame ties. Not sure what has to be done with the trunk.
2. What are good replacement parts? (what other models/years have identical pieces or who sells good repops)
Any help or thoughts are appreciated!
