69 Super Bee restoration

[BAFRAID]

Just picked this up at the welding shop. The cheapest I can find and military specification. Nine dollars.

 

[BAFRAID]

Too bad they don’t make every part you need.

 

[BAFRAID]

Attempting to make the lip of my package tray. Not pretty but also not seen. Thoughts?

 

[BAFRAID]

Another test fit of the quarter panel with the new package tray extension and lower back window piece. I will get to test fitting the new Dutchman panel with the new passenger quarter and the original drivers.

 

[BAFRAID]

I have been reading and hearing a lot of people say that all AMD metal should be media blasted before using. I guess people are saying there’s rust under the EDP coating. Does anyone agree or know about this?

 

[threewood]

I didn't have or see any issues with the AMD panels and did nothing special to prep mine other than scuffing before epoxy.

 

[69sunfireGTX]

I didn't have or see any issues with the AMD panels and did nothing special to prep mine other than scuffing before epoxy.

same here

 

[BAFRAID]

Attempting to fix this upper trunk support/deck lid support. I wish they made as many parts for a Coronet as they do a Charger. Oh well, this will work for now. Maybe in a few years AMD will make these parts.

 

[BAFRAID]

Dry fit of the Dutchman panel.

 

[BAFRAID]

Working on the starter. Is this normal wear? and if so, should I replace any of these copper parts?

 

[dadsbee]

Normal to a point from cranking with a low battery in most cases, or a sticking/ dragging solenoid spool and arcing due to week contacting. As "kids" we'd crank the cable stud as hard as we could to get a new fresh spot so our cars would start.

Oh.. and yes you either need to clean them up smooth or replace them. Yours don't look far away from a no start..

This is more what I would call normal for a quick clean up and reuse..

 

[BAFRAID]

Normal to a point from cranking with a low battery in most cases, or a sticking/ dragging solenoid spool and arcing due to week contacting. As "kids" we'd crank the cable stud as hard as we could to get a new fresh spot so our cars would start.

Oh.. and yes you either need to clean them up smooth or replace them. Yours don't look far away from a no start..

This is more what I would call normal for a quick clean up and reuse..

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Thank you dadsbee. I’ll clean these up. I looked online for the starter cable bolt but didn’t see anything. Do you know if these are available aftermarket?

 

[Chargerjase]

Love your work BAFRAID, keep it up.. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

 

[BAFRAID]

Love your work BAFRAID, keep it up.. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Thank you Chargerjase!! It’s been fun, challenging and a learning experience. So good to see the Bee becoming whole again.

 

[BAFRAID]

More of a general statement here but if you guys have not heard of or seen the Facebook page called RESCUED RUST check it out! I’ve seen quite a few cheap Mopar projects there. Basically a webpage where people can sell cars they have or take pictures of and try to save cars they see in fields or junk yards.

 

[BAFRAID]

Starter is coming along. I was reading about the finishing on the starter and it said to use 30° gloss black. I’m not sure what that is exactly but I did use gloss black and the nose is aluminum.

 

[BAFRAID]

This is one of the cars on Rusted Rescue. Nothing super special but a good project and first car for a kid.

 

[BAFRAID]

Starter is coming along. I was reading about the finishing on the starter and it said to use 30° gloss black. I’m not sure what that is exactly but I did use gloss black and the nose is aluminum.

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Coming together.

 

[showard]

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Coming together.

Looks brand new!
Were you able to find a new cable bolt?

 

[BAFRAID]

Looks brand new!
Were you able to find a new cable bolt?

Thank you showard. No, I was not able to find one. Any suggestions?