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IF, you use a metallic paint, make sure you paint the panels as they are going to hang on the car. I.E. paint the door as it would hang, normally. You would think you could do a better job layin flat, BUT, the metallic will lay differently on a flat versus upright panel. And you'll see it.

A- for not pullin the motor, But it's lookin good ! Keep up the nice work!

Your looking for this? http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/Eric_S68/DSC00002.jpg It's a Direct Connection part, they haven't made in 20 years or so. I bought mine in the mid 1980's finally got it on a car!

I'd go with .023 or.025 (thin) wire Mig with the shielding gas. The flux core is not well suited for panel work. Also, you'll want to make small/short beads, skipping around the area your working, Too much heat in one area and you'll warp your metal. Mig welds are not very flexable either, so...

Gary , no.... IMO they are not the same. Split year was 1971. Not to say that they wouldnt be close enough to use. Try www.shermanparts.com

IMO, Work on something else for now, Save the $ for the replacement panels. Just MUCH< MUCH Easier in the long run. Dont forget those panels are Semi Structrual as well. My .02

Working section by section...Use Non toxic paint stripper, get it as clean as ya can. Then Sand with 60-80 Grit on Dual Action 6" Air Sander. Then you spray it with an Epoxy Primer. Once sprayed with the Epoxy it sealed for life. And you wont have to redo your work a second time.

Any kind of torch in a mid to low heat range

Steve, I got some left over clips. I'll find the reciept, I forget who I got em from Let ya know

I think they are the same 1/4 panels and wheel openings. Only thing I can think of is mounting hole location could be off. :cheers: Eric

LOL, Cant believe I responded to the wrong post :banghead: Sorry about that. BTW, Lots of luck on both cars, I'll be following the thread. Keepin in mind It's not MINE.. Haha Eric

Well, Thanks for asking! To keep it short n simple, the motor is under good care in a machine shop. With a 904 Trans rebuild, new aluminum d/shaft. And, Having a few stumbles on the way.. While, I didnt want to Spend the $ on it, if I don't Spend the $ now it will never get done. So, motor will...

Send me a PM, I'm pretty sure I have one........ "Somewhere". If your not in a rush I'll see what I can find for you.

I used the one's from Steele Rubber on my 73' Duster. I had the Gasket, plus round lockstrip. If memory serves both pieces were in the $175-200 range. Now, IMO the 73-76's were all the same shape n size windshield, the "tint" on the top may have changed from year to year, but that's all. So the...

I suggest sanding with 60 or 80 grit to bare metal , 1 panel at a time and then using epoxy primer Say 2 coats, it's waterproof and will give you the "time" to get all the way around the car. It is more $$$ but Regular primer is pourous and you have to sand n re-prime if you leave it outdoors...

Start with an epoxy primer,then base/ clear, It's not too hard to do. My car was the result of the 1st time I ever sprayed a Kandy Color. The difference Between an enamel and base/ clear is ... With Enamel , you get 1 shot, 1-2 coat application, as you spray it is the way it will dry, Drips n...

IMO, I would suggest you "buy the 8 point kit", Mild Steel, from as close to "home" as you can find it. ALL cages Start as straight tubing. Your best bet is to find a local shop that can bend it for you, Saving the shipping costs. Were talking approx 100lbs of steel. The 2 US Suppliers, I can...

Replace those bushings for Sure ! Then Realign it. Trying to align a door with "sloppy" hinges just never works. Trick of the Day: If you are about to remove ANY Body Panel (and it fits) Just drill a few 1/8" holes before unbolting for quick EASY realignment. I.E. If i were doing doors, I'd...

I Bought/Used a Lincoln Electric, Power Mig 135 to do my entire car. Versatile enough to do bodywork, Strong enough to weld my mild steel cage. Only thing ya gotta remember about MIG welding is that the weld is HARD and can't be bodyworked with a hammer and dolly where a Tig Weld can be easily...

Try calling Safelight Glass the largest USA chain of Auto glass. They were able to install the glass I had for a 73 Duster. took em 3 guys and still same price for install. Give em a call, n explain your situation. Hope this helps , Eric

Trick is to scuff entire area to be stripped with some 40-60 grit on a DA Sander (be careful) not too heavily. Then, the stuff can get under and lift the paint. I find it much easiser and less messier than sandpaper alone, Get as much off as you can,(Multiple coats of stripper and Patience) Use...

Ok, if you used a MIG welder, it's gonna be hard to fix. Because, The MIG welding process leaves a stiff allmost non malleable, Joint. If you TIG Welded it your in luck, it leaves a "soft" weld. Just, Beat it into place. Now, Either way, I would suggest heating the indented area with a torch...

Relax, it can be fixed. I'll wait for the Bc/cc or single stage ? to be answered 1st. Before the horrible Options come. :read:

Looking good ! Use Epoxy primer on the roof that will seal it all up.

Can you show us a pic of what your dealing with?

It's either fab up a new piece, or cut one out of a donor car. Sorry to say...

OK I'll try to hit the hi lights here, If I miss some thing , Just Ask. Body Filler - Anything from Evercoat, good stuff, the differences between the different names of filler is the consistency AKA thin for shallow dents n thicker material for larger fills. I forget which one is thick n...

LOL, Actually there's a ton of room once you get rid of spare tire well. I wasnt restoring mine, I was turning mine into a strip car.

Hey Steve, I dont have any pics of it at the moment, but I basically cut out my spare tire well, welded 2 - 3/4" angle iron supports 90 degrees to the frame rails. Then Flat stock, Sheet metal over that, pop- riveted and seam sealed it. Mounted 16 gal fuel cell over that. Worked well for me...

I bought a Front n Rear bumper from them. I'd say they know how to do fiberglass work quite well. Down here in FL there's a good amount of people who know how to work with fiberglass aka lots of boats... His Main Business is a Body shop with the side business being the fiberglass work. He even...