68 Dart Project.
Next I got started on the wheel tubs. Marked out and cut. I used a zip cutter on my 5" grinder to do all the cutting. The quarter panels were left on and attached to the outer tubs so that I could get everything back in proper place.
After cleaning up the tub and trimming all the not needed metal off I fit the tub into place holding with sheet metal screws. Trimmed right to the frame rail and will be welded to.
In this picture you can see how the finished tub is shaping up. I found that because of the compound curve, it was best to install the filler metal in 3 sections, which were 3.5" wide. Total width increase is about 2-3/4".
Both tubs widened now and ready for finishing. Note the gas tank brace has some corrosion issues on the edges. The rear window was also leaking and that was where it ended up puddling. No big deal, just a little more work and it will be good!
Next I got started on the wheel tubs. Marked out and cut. I used a zip cutter on my 5" grinder to do all the cutting. The quarter panels were left on and attached to the outer tubs so that I could get everything back in proper place.
After cleaning up the tub and trimming all the not needed metal off I fit the tub into place holding with sheet metal screws. Trimmed right to the frame rail and will be welded to.
In this picture you can see how the finished tub is shaping up. I found that because of the compound curve, it was best to install the filler metal in 3 sections, which were 3.5" wide. Total width increase is about 2-3/4".
Both tubs widened now and ready for finishing. Note the gas tank brace has some corrosion issues on the edges. The rear window was also leaking and that was where it ended up puddling. No big deal, just a little more work and it will be good!
