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.

The X strategy continued on the passenger side. Putting filler on and then basically working most of it off can definitely change your hair color... face pigment... your hands, and throw your pants in there as well.

Front fender line....

This week was just Rusty and myself battling out the body line. Aside from how much time it takes to re-create an inch of the line, now I have check how straight it is. Using a marker and a straight edge that can wrap around the car, I place an X where I'm satisfied that the line meets the main line. In the photos you will see many X"s marking my spot.

In determining if I had the right line created I would close my eyes and start at the original door line and run my hand along the line (up and down fashion) until I felt a blemish or nothing anymore.

Stale-Mate/ frequent Visitor

The next two weeks will be rather slow. My father is having a store in his garage so Rusty is pushed into a corner where I can't work on anything really. I can maybe start taking out the trunk. I'll post some pictures whenever I can reach her.

We have car shows every last Friday of the month in the summer and of course I'm there drooling. This is a 69 R/T that lives actually right around the corner from Rusty. It's very nice, but it makes me want to drive mine that much more!!!