1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 6.0 / 6-Speed Build Thread - Lateral-g Forums

**V8TV** · #1 10-16-2015, 06:34 AM

The dash steel at the base of the windshield had rusted through, so we replaced the steel after fabricating some new pieces in-shop. The challenge here is that this is 3 layers of steel welded together, so they had to be replaced in the same manner.

**V8TV** · #2 10-16-2015, 06:35 AM

A close-out panel was made and welded in to smooth the firewall.

The rear package tray was damaged, so new panels were cut to size and welded in place.

The panel was strengthened by adding ribs with a Mittler Brothers bead roller. They were held in place with some Eastwood panel clamps.

After welding, the panels were ground flush to complete the repair.

**V8TV** · #3 10-16-2015, 06:35 AM

The rear passenger floor was riddled with rust pinholes, so a replacement piece was ordered from Classic Industries.

The perimeter of the panel was punched for plug welds, and then sprayed with weld-through primer.

The welds were ground smooth to complete the install.

**kwhizz** · #4 10-16-2015, 03:11 PM

Great job.............................

Ken

**GregWeld** · #5 10-16-2015, 04:47 PM

Show us more!! Surely there's more to this since the first post in March!

**waynieZ** · #6 10-16-2015, 08:36 PM

Nice work Kevin. I love to see fab work.

**fleet** · #7 10-17-2015, 05:31 AM

Subscribed.

Postsedan · #8 10-17-2015, 05:41 AM

Kevin,

You guys are doing a wonderful job! What color is the owner wanting?
See you soon.

Dan

**V8TV** · #9 10-17-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kwhizz

Great job.............................

Ken

Thanks Ken!

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Show us more!! Surely there's more to this since the first post in March!

Oh, there's more... been strugglin' to get the time to visit here, but we will do what we can!

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

Nice work Kevin. I love to see fab work.

Thanks, this car required more than anyone had hoped for, but that's nothing new.

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Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

Subscribed.

We'll try to make it worth your sub! Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Postsedan

Kevin,

You guys are doing a wonderful job! What color is the owner wanting?
See you soon.

Dan

Hey Dan, thanks for the kind words! This one is going to be RRRRRED. It's a recent Jeep color. Looking forward to seeing you at MCACN!