Lately I've been searching

So as time keeps moving and Rusty keeps improving, my mind keeps pondering other things. IF this NEXT thing goes through that I have pondered I will post it very soon...

Back frame..

Looking at the trunk we knew that there would be some damage to the frame rails. There are small holes that will be re-enforced with new steel. After sandblasting both sides I sprayed everywhere I could with the Rust Mort. On the rails, in the rails, and around the rails. I let it sit for a day and then painted the rails until we get ready to work on them.
After a ride down to AirWay Supply for some oxygen, we can now gather materials to make those frame rails stronger.

That trunk has seen better days

You can definitely tell where water loved to sit and relax in the Charger. The trunk was probably full of water at some point. So we began to cut out the cancer knowing that more would be revealed on and in the frame beneath. We left about an inch around the trunk to weld the new trunk to and for some strength support. Instead of drilling all of the spot welds that the trunk had, which was a lot, I used my cousins air chisel and went to work. After getting it started it didn't take too long to remove both sides. It was a mess to clean up in both senses.

Holy trunk weld batman!!!!!

Once we got the panels matched up and clamped in, I spot welded across the back where the two panels came together. I really had to get in there to see what I was doing. She looked like a spotted mule once she was done. The scary thing was is that I re-moved the gas tank way earlier, which means I was lying in this trunk filled with holes, holes, and more holes. I had to place my feet in certain parts to balance my weight or I would have probably fallen through. She does have nice trunk space though...

Corners meet the end...

Once we put on these quarter panels my father and I knew that connecting everything would be a real treat. We repeatedly went to pictures and sought resources before completing the task. After a few cuts in the after-market panels we were able to close the gap. we will have to patch a few small little holes and weld them in, but after the filler work and smoothing process is done it'll look good. It's been nice not having to look at that rusted back-end. Compare the first photos of Rusty's butt to now and it makes me feel good. Solid...

Clean up that back end....

After Rusty sat for the last month practically untouched, I was excited to get back to work. I forgot how frustration enters with restoration though. We had to cut and bend to try and get the back valance extensions to meet the quarters. After a couple spot welds to hold the valance into place, we called it a day to restore energy and focus. Patience....

You're Not Done Yet

Since I couldn't really see the line like I wanted, I threw some primer on there to get a better look. Rusty was pushed outside so I could use natural light to see that line. Once I had the car out I could see that small portion of the line was lower. I marked the car once again to remind me where I need to sand some more and straighten her out.