swing69
fightin' socialism
"cmon...someones gotta have a gutta 64-65 sitting around. I'm sure the part I need is still on it! bueller????????
PM me if you have one to cut up!
PM me if you have one to cut up!
no one cutting up a 64-65 cuda?????
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Valiant63
Early A-body Valiants
What parts do you need? I have one or two, but the weather is against me getting much off of it.
swing69
fightin' socialism
64 and 65 only i think. I'm going to have to get a pict posted of the cut lines.
pishta
I know I'm right....
Im in, I need some inner fenders too and maybe a set of front bumper brackets.
swing69
fightin' socialism
Here is where I need the metal from 64-65 cuda OR 65 valiant would work.....
2manymopars
AKA mopar_daddy
Pishta, I've got those parts and the ones swing69 is looking for.
2manymopars
AKA mopar_daddy
Will get pic's if needed.
swing69
fightin' socialism
Thanks everyone. call off the dogs. got one. Thanks Jon!!!!!!!!!
swing69
fightin' socialism
patch work update. panel in..old one cut out. Patch job.....with the shop kids.
cut and trim...cut and trim. Its close enough. Going to use a backer strip to make it easier for the kids to weld. Hopefully, will have it welded up before winter break.
We're just going to weld it, grind it, glassfill the weld...then prime and call it done. Just one more body scar for this 65 to be proud of! lol
cut and trim...cut and trim. Its close enough. Going to use a backer strip to make it easier for the kids to weld. Hopefully, will have it welded up before winter break.
We're just going to weld it, grind it, glassfill the weld...then prime and call it done. Just one more body scar for this 65 to be proud of! lol
Nicely done! I give you alot of credit for doing a ground up resto on a early A since unfortunately they don't bring the big $$$. I know I'm a few g's over in mine...lol. Oh well, not in it as an investment, just a MOPAR guy enjoying his ride!
chryslerfat
Well-Known Member
The kids are learning skills that hardly any kids get to experience now days. Most body shops just change whole panels and saving one is a lost art.
swing69
fightin' socialism
I spent an hour today trying to show them how to sneak up on the cuts. It takes more time, but you get closer seams.
We will be putting in a backer strip behind the welds. Yes...I know, butt welds are best, but our prep isn't...so a backer it is! Plus, it will be MUCH easier for the kids to MIG it. Remember, this is the first time MIG welding for these guys. Gas on? .023 wire? settings?........bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt.
We will be putting in a backer strip behind the welds. Yes...I know, butt welds are best, but our prep isn't...so a backer it is! Plus, it will be MUCH easier for the kids to MIG it. Remember, this is the first time MIG welding for these guys. Gas on? .023 wire? settings?........bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt.
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