Project Frankenbird - 1968 Pontiac Firebird - Lateral-g Forums

Tuske427 · #1 09-30-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bdahlg68

So when I was removing the drivers quarter I absolutely destroyed the brace that the door striker threads into. I will NEVER make that mistake again. First, because you can't just buy a new one. And second, because these things are a nightmare to extract from another car.....

I did eventually win though...

I will hopefully be able to have the rear of the car welded back together by thanksgiving and start roughing in the rear suspension. The replacement panels aren't perfect, but the quarters don't seem too bad. The tail panel might be a different story, but we'll see as it is really only near the bottom. I'm less concerned there as I may do something unique back there anyway. Any 1st gen experts want to lend a hand? I pay in really good beer and food!

How about recessing the tail panel???

bdahlg68 · #2 10-07-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuske427

How about recessing the tail panel???

I like the way it looks, but also looks like lots of work!

I was starting to wonder if I'd ever be able to get this thing to start going back together - and finally it seems to be starting.... Pretty happy with the alignment so far. Still deciding if I want to play with it some more while I figure out everywhere that needs to be welded! The only area I'm currently concerned about is the sail panel area. It seems to be a bit wiggly near the bottom of the drip rail and I don't like the way it meets the roof panel. Outer wheelhouse is also mocked in and seems to be fitting ok. Still need to finalize the passenger side and then it's on to welding!