Poor mans porto-power

[Pistol Pete]

So like any in any full tilt boogie restoration, you're bound to find some things that indicate whether you have a "Monday built" car or a "Wednesday built" car on your hands. I think this convertible was a "Monday, 4 a.m., before the Schlitz wore off" built car. My first clue was the original trunk pan was welded 1/4" too high on one side giving me fits with the replacement drop offs. Ok, no big deal - cut it loose, weld it in where it's supposed to be and fill in the holes in the wheelwells.

Next up, I fit the trunk lid and find it's sticking out from the quarter extension by 5/16". WTF ?

It's then I realize this corner of the car is pushed in somewhat. There's no visible damage (dents or otherwise) so I don't know if it was tweaked from the git go or suffered from a telephone pole-ectomy, but this was my ultra-low budget solution to reintroduce this car to geometry.

Works like a charm. :eusa_shifty:


Oh and I hate the fact that you can't edit the title of a thread.

 

[RustyRatRod]

That's purdy dang slick.

 

[old tired rebel]

X 2

 

[MarPar]

Ha! nice Pete!!

you sho gots sum ingenuity lol

 

[Propwash]

Good work Pete...Regular ol' MacGyver stuff right there.

 

[D575]

Love it , A home made " Monkey on a Stick "

 

[440+6]

When there's a will there's a way, and you proved it, way to go.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Love it , A home made " Monkey on a Stick "

I think that was the name of a porno I once, uh, heard about.

 

[moparstuart]

So like any in any full tilt boogie restoration, you're bound to find some things that indicate whether you have a "Monday built" car or a "Wednesday built" car on your hands. I think this convertible was a "Monday, 4 a.m., before the Schlitz wore off" built car. My first clue was the original trunk pan was welded 1/4" too high on one side giving me fits with the replacement drop offs. Ok, no big deal - cut it loose, weld it in where it's supposed to be and fill in the holes in the wheelwells.

Next up, I fit the trunk lid and find it's sticking out from the quarter extension by 5/16". WTF ?

It's then I realize this corner of the car is pushed in somewhat. There's no visible damage (dents or otherwise) so I don't know if it was tweaked from the git go or suffered from a telephone pole-ectomy, but this was my ultra-low budget solution to reintroduce this car to geometry.

Works like a charm. :eusa_shifty:
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Oh and I hate the fact that you can't edit the title of a thread.

you can edit the title , just once you hit edit , you then have to hit go advanced , but i got your back and fixed it for you

 

[Pistol Pete]

You're a good man Stu, thank you :cheers2:

 

[D575]

I think that was the name of a porno I once, uh, heard about.

Body and frame tool.

 

[Cranky]

Used one of those small floor jacks to do a similar job once. Nothing like home grown engineering!

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Looks like someones been busy. How about Carlisle this year?

 

[roadrunnerman]

Good thinking outta the box. I've had to use a ratchet-type cargo bar to push some metal out.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Looks like someones been busy. How about Carlisle this year?

Hey Ken,
Yep. I'll be there - not sure if I'll be vending or babysitting a vehicle in the car corral (or both). I am registered in the Radisson again though so it'll be beers by the pool for sure !