Ger's 69 R/T restoration

[Mopar Nut]

Are you using any primer/sealant or under coating under the drivers side rocker?

Yes, I coated the inner rocker with por15.

I need to take mine off and do the same with my driver side.

Thanks for the pictures, I know what I'm in for now.

[gers1968rt]

Today I removed the passenger side hinge pillar because I was concerned with some rust up near the top by the cowl and the A pillar area. I was right, it was bad and I'll probably get a new one. There was a mouse house in there. I might do the drivers side as well. I fabbed the lower kickpanel that I cut out last week since it was real easy to get to.

[gers1968rt]

I finally welded the passenger rocker panel on today. In addition I thought I would tackle some inner structural pieces including the package shelf, so I cut off a big piece of the quarter panel to get access.

[gers1968rt]

Here are some more pics of the rusted areas of the inner structure, package shelf.

[Mopar Nut]

You're doing a good job, keep posting.

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[Back N Black]

Nice work! i love seeing guys taking on restorations like this, showing great skill in their own garages.

[SkiJogg]

You definitely have nads keep up the good work. It makes me happy I am On the other end of the resoration just about done

[gers1968rt]

You definitely have nads keep up the good work. It makes me happy I am On the other end of the resoration just about done

Yes you are lucky to be almost done. The more I do, it seems like the more I need to do.
Thanks for the support guys. After looking at the situation today, I decided I am going to replace the inner wheelhouse as well, which means I did alot of work for nothing, lol.

[SkiJogg]

You got to go with your gut it will maybe save a lot in the future

[XS29L9B2]

  very good works and good luke 

[gers1968rt]

So, today I tackled the mess previously posted, namely the package shelf/ inner structural piece. I cut out the affected areas and fabricated the package shelf end. I had bought a replacement piece but it also had rust holes and was not suitable.  AMD apparently makes this piece for b bodies but not for chargers, so I tried my best to make a piece for it. Next I sandblasted all accessable areas where I need to re-weld these pieces.

If someone has a complete piece for the package shelf end, I would be interested in buying it.

[gers1968rt]

I had to section the inner piece from my original and patch two other spots to make the replacement good enough, just need to grind and trim, then I can weld it back together.

[gers1968rt]

Well, after more than a week of fitting and piecing parts I finally have that section all done. I ended up taking the package tray support panel out completely to fix it properly. Also, I made a new corner piece at bottom of window.

[gers1968rt]

Here are some more pics of the completed section. I also removed the quarters because I could. 

[Mopar Nut]

Job well done, I need to learn how to weld, keep posting.

Thanks

[mopar4don]

Great job Ger,
I am REALLY watching this as I have very similar metal damage in the rear window area.
How is the top edge of the window opening? (along the roof) Mine must have 8-12 holes.

[gers1968rt]

Great job Ger,
I am REALLY watching this as I have very similar metal damage in the rear window area.
How is the top edge of the window opening? (along the roof) Mine must have 8-12 holes.

Well actually, I have a new roof skin I am going to put on, so I will assess the top window area then.

[gers1968rt]

I ended up repairing the passenger side package tray support as well, even though it wasn't as bad, it still had rust holes. The second time around always goes easier.

[gers1968rt]

Some more pics. I just need to finish piecing and grinding the roof support and weld that in, it is just sitting there now.

[gers1968rt]

I picked up these hinge pillar supports and my dog, Cuda gave it the sniff test and seems to approve. I haven't tried to fit them yet but they look good, even have the inner reinforcement plates.

[gers1968rt]

Finished the package tray support/other inner structure pieces.  Next on the agenda was the cowl and so off it came to reveal some rust and I am sure glad I can fix this properly.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

looks awfully familiar

[Mike DC]

BTW:

Those support brackets inside the rocker boxes, that the AMD outer rockers didn't have .  .  . I don't think that stuff was standard equipment for all B-bodies.  I think your car might have gotten it by being a factory 4spd car.  (Did the car have the rest of the "torque box" plating they put on a lot of Hemi and/or 4spd 440 cars?) 

I've seen those inner rocker brackets on at least one Hemi car that I can remember.  But I don't think that stuff was present inside the rockers of a 318 Charger that I saw cut up.   

   

[gers1968rt]

BTW:

Those support brackets inside the rocker boxes, that the AMD outer rockers didn't have .  .  . I don't think that stuff was standard equipment for all B-bodies.  I think your car might have gotten it by being a factory 4spd car.  (Did the car have the rest of the "torque box" plating they put on a lot of Hemi and/or 4spd 440 cars?) 

I've seen those inner rocker brackets on at least one Hemi car that I can remember.  But I don't think that stuff was present inside the rockers of a 318 Charger that I saw cut up.   

   

That's interesting, you would think dodge would have put those inside brackets in all cars. No my car didnt come with the torque boxes, but I plan on putting some on.