This is MY 67 Camaro

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by makoshark

If that is an original header panel, then I would have it sandblasted. Reproduction parts, no matter who made them or what part of the car they fit, are NO WHERE the quality of original GM. Get that sucker sandblasted and prime it and you'll be happier in the long run. You shouldn't have to worry about any future rust issues if its properly blasted and primed

I get what you're stepping in, but ... there are still OEM header panels out there to be had and it's cheap insurance against rust. I don't want to do this level of rust repair again!

Rick's still has a few left, so that's the plan.

Thanks for chiming in...

[makoshark]

Look for some local shows and swap meets. I had to replace mine due to dent damage and I found a NOS one at a show for $75 Of course that was quite a few years ago, but I know you can see find them, just might be a little more

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by makoshark

Look for some local shows and swap meets. I had to replace mine due to dent damage and I found a NOS one at a show for $75 Of course that was quite a few years ago, but I know you can see find them, just might be a little more

I think I found a used one in Colo Springs ...have to go look at it first.
Thanks

[Steve68]

GM the only way to go!!!

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by Steve68

GM the only way to go!!!

NOS is the way to go .... everything else is mediocre!

My goal for today was to finish the driver's side inner rocker repair, got most of it done and then my air hose started to hiss with a leak ....
Anyway, I finished the driver's fender and started on the rocker repair today, didn't get it all welded but she's' close and I'll finish the outer rocker welding tomorrow.

Driver's side NOS fender prepped!

This is where I started today

Cut the patch to fit.

Welded the top inner rocker ... upside down welding .

Outer rocker almost ready to weld

The temperature only made it to 46 degrees and I had to get out the heater ..... I thought I was done with the cold garage and now we have this cold snap?
Well, more tomorrow .... when I can get the garage above 50 degrees!

Thanks for looking!

[Sonar Chief]

Finished the inner rocker panel Long day to get it right ... but she came out nice. I think I might cut out a patch for the front and close this off and prevent any further issues, GM should have done this from the beginning, now it's good for another 45 years.
The next big project is getting ready for some epoxy primer, hey!!!
Take a look at the pixs....


Think I'm gonna close off the front!

Waiting for the side cowl to finish the front.

Overall she came out nice

Thanks for looking .... one day at a time!

[Sonar Chief]

Had a good couple hours in the garage tonight. Bought some 18ga to close out the front of the rockers and ... the firewall. So I fired up the cnc machine (read poster board and the plasma cutter) and cut out the rough shape to smooth the firewall
Think I'm gonna wait til I get the side cowl panels mocked in before I cut the original firewall. I am gonna flange the bottom for strength and try to flange the curve up towards the top ... then weld. Should be stronger ...yes?
Here's the pixs ....





Still needs final outline smoothed, but she's close!

Thanks

[John510]

lookin good

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by John510

lookin good

Thanks John .... I see your project is outa control again, still? Keep it up!

[Spiffav8]

Looking good Chief!