[1973T/A]

Originally Posted by x-bird2

pretty common areas to have to deal with. might as well figure on 2 quarters, the tail panel, wheelhouses, trunk extensions, trunk n floors. had to patch my lower cowl in the same area, but wasn't quite as bad. I have an NOS door support for pass side, pic n post down in the classifieds.

If it was just that I could probably handle it. Part that's got me the most flustered is that it needs both frame rails. Car was hit on the passenger side pretty hard and the trunk and frame are messed up.


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[weranc55]

Originally Posted by 1973T/A

Reading your thread has given me hope!


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I was actually lucky with my 71 because the rails where fine on the car and so was the inner tail panel. We had a few good reference points so it was not that bad. Also my inner wheel houses where solid. On you project I don't know where I would start. You are very fortunate to have the original drivetrain. Good luck with your car and the nice thing is the repo parts that are out there are very good.

[1973T/A]

If anybody knows of a good rust free body let me know. I would like to splice in bigger pieces so I could keep the car more intact. Like cutting the car from the rockers back. And putting the quarters, trunk, frame rails, tail panel, etc in as a whole.


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[3tas4me]

Don't lose hope. At least you have the original drivetrain. I am missing my original block.

[weranc55]

Originally Posted by 1973T/A

If anybody knows of a good rust free body let me know. I would like to splice in bigger pieces so I could keep the car more intact. Like cutting the car from the rockers back. And putting the quarters, trunk, frame rails, tail panel, etc in as a whole.


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That's not a bad idea.

[1973T/A]

The car is for sure worth saving. Just trying to decide what is the best way to fix it so I end up with the best end product it can be.


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[1973T/A]

Originally Posted by weranc55

That's not a bad idea.

Know anybody who has done that?


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[weranc55]

Originally Posted by 1973T/A

Know anybody who has done that?


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I don't know anyone that's done it on a sec gen.

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by 1973T/A

Know anybody who has done that?


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I do Not, and I have seen almost anything fixed around here. The rear unibody , once on a rotary is Not a big deal to get panels on and welded up. plug welding spot welds is easy
Its all possible and can be done right , here is a buddies car , 70 Formula ( its back together now but not painted yet