2/21/14
I had to fix the z bar where "Cletus" had cut it from the center connecting bracket and the passenger hinge pillar while replacing the passenger rocker and pillar from another car. The gray pillar fiberglass dated march 1965 on the passenger side, the 6 holes in the sill, and the dark green paint still remaining on one portion of the pillar glass indicated that the frame graft was from a 65 Donor. The connecting bracket was cut loose and then welded back on crooked. I cut it loose and then drilled out all spot welds.
Weld through primer and plug welds. I smoothed out all the plug welds after all welding was completed.
After drilling out the sheered off glove box support bolts from the z bar, I mounted the dash frame and glove box surround/support to help locate the correct position of the z-bar, cross bar, vin bar...whatever it is called.
After welding the bar back in place...One small step in the right direction!!!
Next I fabricated a piece of steel to reinforce the rotten drivers side pillar and welded it in place. I then removed the Birdcage from the frame and floor pan. Im going to order the luggage stop metal tonight and I will put it in place next week. After that I will address the pillar and inner windshield frame.
The cage is sitting crooked here because one of the rocker brackets is still in place on the front driver's side.
67 chassis will be going on ebay tomorrow with the front end, quarters, and the 65 small block hood. The frame is pretty rough, but the rear end is a BB differential out of a 68, the trailing arms are nice, and so are the front a arms and brakes. Springs are nice and firm.
