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    4/10/2021 9:26 PM  #1

    Mochaman
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    A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    I've been cleaning up the back seat bracing area that ties everything together. Little bit of welding, patching, cleaning, sealing. Then I was able to start setting the sheet metal pieces in place. Once everything is getting to fit correctly I can drill holes for the Clecos clamps and that will mark the welding areas. Drill about a million welding holes and start attaching metal. 

    Oh, and apparently me working on Anna's Mustang is NOT considered "helping" with getting the Bash set up. Crazy talk right there. 

     

    4/10/2021 9:37 PM  #2

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    I ain't sayin' a word!  Except...great work, Ed.

    Last edited by Bullet Bob (4/10/2021 9:38 PM)

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    4/11/2021 1:13 AM  #3

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    YOU TOOK IT DOWN TO THE BARE BONES FOR SURE.

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    4/11/2021 8:45 AM  #4

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    wow.  I admire you for taking that on.  

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    4/11/2021 9:30 AM  #5

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    "Oh, and apparently me working on Anna's Mustang is NOT considered "helping" with getting the Bash set up. Crazy talk right there."

    Brahahaha! Funny chit right there.

    Nice work homes.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    4/11/2021 12:37 PM  #6

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    That is resurrecting the dead.

    Looks great.

     

    4/11/2021 12:54 PM  #7

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    Nos681 wrote:

    That is resurrecting the dead.

    Looks great.

    Call that car Lazarus!

    And I thought you were picky about your coffee!

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    4/11/2021 1:59 PM  #8

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    Not helping,huh? Where does she think most of us will be???
    6sal6

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    4/11/2021 2:38 PM  #9

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    You ARE fitting the doors, fenders, decklid and taillight panel gaps before welding anything??

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/11/2021 2:54 PM  #10

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    That's a lot of work, good luck going forward.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    4/11/2021 3:26 PM  #11

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    I thought mine was a lot of work.

     

    4/12/2021 5:08 AM  #12

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    MS wrote:

    You ARE fitting the doors, fenders, decklid and taillight panel gaps before welding anything??

    The only thing I am going to weld at this point is the Rocker panels. They are exactly where they need to be. I am still waiting on the right rear quarter panel that I ordered from Summit. Delivery is in June. Panel I am using right now is missing the rear piece going around tail light. 

    I don't see how I can put the doors on for temp fit. The A-pillar area isn't attached for the door hinges to attach.
    Decklid and taillight panel are also going to be temp clamped into space if I ever get the right quarter from Summit. 

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    4/12/2021 7:08 AM  #13

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    Dammm  !!!  that's some good work,, wife must be soooo happy.  Anyway I'll buy ya a  beer.

     
     

     

    4/12/2021 12:18 PM  #14

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    Mochaman wrote:

    MS wrote:

    You ARE fitting the doors, fenders, decklid and taillight panel gaps before welding anything??

    The only thing I am going to weld at this point is the Rocker panels. They are exactly where they need to be. I am still waiting on the right rear quarter panel that I ordered from Summit. Delivery is in June. Panel I am using right now is missing the rear piece going around tail light. 

    I don't see how I can put the doors on for temp fit. The A-pillar area isn't attached for the door hinges to attach.
    Decklid and taillight panel are also going to be temp clamped into space if I ever get the right quarter from Summit. 

     
    Just sayin...   if you do not have every part in position, you will be darned lucky to not wind up with some really bizarre door, fender and decklid gaps.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/12/2021 6:08 PM  #15

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    MS wrote:

    Mochaman wrote:

    MS wrote:

    You ARE fitting the doors, fenders, decklid and taillight panel gaps before welding anything??

    The only thing I am going to weld at this point is the Rocker panels. They are exactly where they need to be. I am still waiting on the right rear quarter panel that I ordered from Summit. Delivery is in June. Panel I am using right now is missing the rear piece going around tail light. 

    I don't see how I can put the doors on for temp fit. The A-pillar area isn't attached for the door hinges to attach.
    Decklid and taillight panel are also going to be temp clamped into space if I ever get the right quarter from Summit. 

     
    Just sayin...   if you do not have every part in position, you will be darned lucky to not wind up with some really bizarre door, fender and decklid gaps.

    Yep......arn does funny stuff sometimes (not ha-ha funny...just funny-funny!) Just tacking everything first is good advice.
    That way..........not a bunch of  cutting/grinding when everythangz in place.
     
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    4/12/2021 6:39 PM  #16

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    Re: A little progress made on Anna's 66 Convertible.

    Maybe put decklid, doors and fenders and hood in position,  with correct gaps and temporary weld some straps across the gaps in a couple of places to hold the parts in correct position.  Then weld underlying parts so they can fit to those fitted parts.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

     

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