Looking good. :thumbsup:

Lookin real good! :hail:

Thanks guys!

Just got my vent delete CF cowl from Anvil. This stuff is too nice to paint over.... :unibrow:


http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...fire-cowl2.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...fire-cowl1.jpg

[IMG]httpsites.google.com/site/redfire1969/index-htm/redfire-cowl3.jpg[/IMG]

Installed trunk drop offs and inner tailpan.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate1.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate2.jpg

Bye bye roof panel!
 

20 minutes and 3 cutoff wheels to remove the roof panel (not including window/rail seams) Will also have to replace front most roof support. Hopefully this is *last* surprise!

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate4.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate5.jpg

Pic of the new roof panel, hopefully it will fit well:

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate3.jpg

Removed old roof rails and remaining roof panel edges at the front and rear windows by grind out the spot welds.

Installed new roof drip rails:

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate6.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate7.jpg

rust never sleeps
 

So besides the rust along the window channels on the roof panel, I knew this small hole was hiding a bigger problem.... check out the pics, the second one is the underside of the roof panel near the driver's a-pillar.

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate8.jpg

http://sites.google.com/site/redfire...ulyupdate9.jpg

Like you said Ron. RUST NEVER SLEEPS!!!
Good luck with the build and keep us posted.:cheers:

Thanks tones2SS, I knew the hole would be bigger, but I didn't expect the underlying support to need replacement too...LOL. At least I'll know what I've got when I'm done. I've seen a few local guys patch these cars at the front window channel - which just isn't worth it considering the cost of the roof panel etc..

Ron

can you still run a front bumper with that lower valance???