RGAZ
Well-Known Member
Guys,
I am going to replace a large amount of the steel on my 69 RR and I want your advice on bracing locations and order. Here is my thought pattern, but up for discussion:
Both rear skins, panel liners, wheelwells, and rear trunk need to be replaced. Car has all suspension and turnk lid removed. Stripped down to just metal.
My thought:
Weld brace supports across rear unibody supports nearest to rear and above rear end.
Remove trunk floor and panel liners completely.
Install new floor and panel liners.
weld brace from new floor to rear valance and cowl.
Remove rear qtr skins both sides from door back to tailight.
Weld in replacements.
Remove bracing.
Remove unibody supports (one at a time) and replace.
Remove wheelwells (one at a time) and replace.
Any other suggestions on bracing?
Any pictures?
Thanks
Randy
Keep in mind, I am a skilled welder and I have done substantial convertible bracing methods and restoration, but this trunk is presently rust holding hands and I want to make sure I can maintain the geometry before I cut to weld.
I am going to replace a large amount of the steel on my 69 RR and I want your advice on bracing locations and order. Here is my thought pattern, but up for discussion:
Both rear skins, panel liners, wheelwells, and rear trunk need to be replaced. Car has all suspension and turnk lid removed. Stripped down to just metal.
My thought:
Weld brace supports across rear unibody supports nearest to rear and above rear end.
Remove trunk floor and panel liners completely.
Install new floor and panel liners.
weld brace from new floor to rear valance and cowl.
Remove rear qtr skins both sides from door back to tailight.
Weld in replacements.
Remove bracing.
Remove unibody supports (one at a time) and replace.
Remove wheelwells (one at a time) and replace.
Any other suggestions on bracing?
Any pictures?
Thanks
Randy
Keep in mind, I am a skilled welder and I have done substantial convertible bracing methods and restoration, but this trunk is presently rust holding hands and I want to make sure I can maintain the geometry before I cut to weld.