Recent content by Coronet66JJ

your work is much better than original mopar quality

WD-40 sprayed on a scotch brite pad works on heavier rust but 000 fine steel wool is better for polishing

I have not seen your progress in a while. You do great work!

Don, garage journal.com is a great resource for metal working advice from a professional, thanks for the tip!

Don, I have a factory repair manual which has the body/frame dimensions detailed in an illustration as well as written procedures for checking frame alignment after collision. If you can get one of these manuals you will have the complete dimensions that a frame shop would use for body...

I have been watching several similar projects, and I was wondering what will you use as a reference when you are rebuilding your floor and welding to your rockers. and frame rails for critical structure.? this is the first time I have seen the method you are using it looks much simpler than...

have you considered doing bodywork for a living? restoration is profitable and in demand also no lay-offs

you are very helpful, why are you called cranky?

it has ps pb no a/c , s/e interior in navy blue. no holes in trunk floor or or frame. additional pictures postd on Craigslist Pittsburgh Pa.

46K miles , 318 poly 727auto 8.75 w/ 2.94 gears good body and interior for a driver. This is a well maintained car on the road and driveable located in western Pa. $3500 or trade for?

there is a thread for a restoration on a 69 six pack RR that I have been following . The guy doing the work is a professional and very helpful with questions. I learned a lot about proper welding skills and surface prep after the welding is done in order to prevent the new welds from rusting...

68 post, thanks a lot for the info on surface prep! I was told years ago about that black coating on the repro panels, he said that I should sand it all off or I would have adhesion problems , but i noticed the guys on this site were painting over it, so I thought I would ask you to make sure I...

I have a question for you , . I noticed that after your welds are complete , you are doing more surface prep than I usually see. It appears like a factory job. Is there a particular sealer or a weld through primer that is neccesary. the reason i'm asking is that black coating on the panels...

I appreciate seeing how a professional does one of these projects, thanks for showing your work. I have found that most body men are kind of secretive about their techniques. I would be proud to own a car restored to these standards!

I have to give you a lot of credit for doing all that work and spending big bucks! I have fixed other cars in worse condition without all that panel replacement. I was told by professionals to use as much of the original panels as possible but maybe those guys were wrong? at any rate good luck...