It's funny how attached we can get
to that car that holds a special place in our hearts. The owner
of this particular car has had it since he was 14 years old.
Even Dr. 914 himself had his doubts, but we're forging ahead
to save it. Our master welder, Matt, has pulled on the gloves
to breathe new life into an old friend.
This car is certainly a doozy! The rockers are
nearly nonexistent, due to all the rust.
The passenger side of the floorpan
isn't too bad...But look at the gaping hold under the driver's
seat! One good bump and you're on the ground! The driver's side
floorpan was cut away to get at the inner rocker and the door
gap opend up to about 6 inches!
Trim work on the rusted areas in preparation
for the new metal
The new metal has been welded into
place, strengthening the car.
Driver's side nearing completion,
new sheet metal has been added, and the area has been trimmed
and prepped for the jack post and support.
The
beautifully welded in outer and inner rockers with jack post
Starting on the passenger side. The rust has really
had a field day here. At this point, we are only two day into
this project. It'a really progressing fast!
