1969 Dart Street/Strip (Re)Build
Started the other side. Instead of drill out the spot welds from the floor pan to the wheel tub, I cut around them and ground down the welds. Althought this proved to be WAY fastener AND easier than drilling them all out with a drill bit and rewelding the holes back. Although a spot weld cutter would have been a much better choice from the start, I didn't initially think that I would need one when I started all this. Boy was I WRONG! I am now about 3 times ahead of where I was at on the right tub with the same amount of time spent. Learning the first time around does wonders.
My work attire. Breathing mask, safety goggles, safety shield, and a shirt on top to keep those sparks out of my scalp. I may look an idiot to the neighbors but I'm keeping the crap out of my face and lungs.
Cutting around the spot welds.
This is the area at the top back side of the inner well where there is an indention from the factory. I cut through the center of it and with some heat, I hammered it out to allow for more tire clearance. Then just welded up the seam and ground smooth.
And here's the good stuff that will be getting installed next....
Started the other side. Instead of drill out the spot welds from the floor pan to the wheel tub, I cut around them and ground down the welds. Althought this proved to be WAY fastener AND easier than drilling them all out with a drill bit and rewelding the holes back. Although a spot weld cutter would have been a much better choice from the start, I didn't initially think that I would need one when I started all this. Boy was I WRONG! I am now about 3 times ahead of where I was at on the right tub with the same amount of time spent. Learning the first time around does wonders.
My work attire. Breathing mask, safety goggles, safety shield, and a shirt on top to keep those sparks out of my scalp. I may look an idiot to the neighbors but I'm keeping the crap out of my face and lungs.
Cutting around the spot welds.
This is the area at the top back side of the inner well where there is an indention from the factory. I cut through the center of it and with some heat, I hammered it out to allow for more tire clearance. Then just welded up the seam and ground smooth.
And here's the good stuff that will be getting installed next....
