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Ger's 69 R/T restoration

Started by gers1968rt, February 16, 2013, 08:24:57 PM

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gers1968rt

#125
January 03, 2014, 10:45:18 PM
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I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#126
January 03, 2014, 10:46:57 PM
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I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#127
January 03, 2014, 10:53:00 PM
I then started fitting my amd panels and just used clamps and tech screws to hold it all together. Put my doors on to make sure I had the correct gaps.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

charge69

#128
January 04, 2014, 12:14:17 AM
That's impressive work!  Keep at it and get that thing finished!

fy469rtse

#129
January 04, 2014, 04:02:57 AM
Glad to see you stil at it, was watching this thread from the start  :popcrn: :popcrn: difficult car with the level of rust, you have made it look easy, great work it's looking great
:2thumbs:

gers1968rt

#130
January 04, 2014, 07:25:57 AM
I need to modify the Dutchman panel by adding a 1/4 inch to the left side, this has been a common problem from many threads I've been following.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

mopar4don

#132
January 04, 2014, 07:41:10 PM
Wow, Hey you have been busy.
I just love seeing how these cars are torn completely apart, fixed, then put back together!
Keep on posting those pictures and the the more you show us the better!
Thank you

gers1968rt

#133
January 16, 2014, 06:30:09 PM
I have worked on a few pieces lately, the trunk drip rails have been patched and repaired. The vin number is very clear. Both ends needed piecing and a section in the middle. The right side just needed the end repaired.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#134
January 16, 2014, 06:32:32 PM
The Dutchman panel needed to be extended on the left side by 1/4 inch.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#135
January 16, 2014, 06:34:58 PM
Before and after pics show the improvement.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

SkiJogg

#136
January 16, 2014, 09:04:03 PM
 :2thumbs: Great work be ready for spring?
Hell don't hurt and a lick'n dot last

gers1968rt

#137
January 16, 2014, 09:29:46 PM
Quote from: SkiJogg on January 16, 2014, 09:04:03 PM
:2thumbs: Great work be ready for spring?

Ya, spring of 2016 maybe if I'm lucky.  ;D
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

mopar4don

#138
January 17, 2014, 06:29:48 AM
Hey Ger, It really amazes me how my car is so similar to yours. Many of the areas you are repairing, I will have to address also!
So keep up the good work and keep those pictures coming! :2thumbs:

Did you ever call AMD and complain about the dutchman panel being to short?
You never know they may give you a discount. (You have pics you can send them)

gers1968rt

#139
January 17, 2014, 04:31:44 PM
No I didn't think to call AMD about it, but sounds like a good idea. I'll try my vendor first and go from there.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#140
February 05, 2014, 04:45:39 PM
Had a snow day this afternoon so I finally cut my quarters to reshape the lower window corners. I also had to reshape the Dutchman panel. I am pleased with the results.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#141
February 05, 2014, 04:47:20 PM
more of same
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

gers1968rt

#142
February 05, 2014, 04:50:36 PM
Here is the other side, it needed to be moved more to close the gap, now I just need to finish welding the patch and filling in the space. I will remove the quarter to finish.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

fy469rtse

#143
February 05, 2014, 06:41:38 PM
i had to do the same as you in those cnr's , i thought i had done some thing wrong with fittment, but just new i had to get those trims to fit better ,
painful on new panel . cutting it like that but looks good  :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Mopar Nut

#144
February 05, 2014, 07:00:53 PM
 :2thumbs:
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

mopar4don

#145
February 05, 2014, 07:27:09 PM
Nice job Ger! That just makes me sick thinking I will have to do that to my car! Just don't seem right!
But I'm glad I have something to reference to! Thanks Ger!

gers1968rt

#146
February 05, 2014, 07:59:29 PM
Quote from: fy469rtse on February 05, 2014, 06:41:38 PM
i had to do the same as you in those cnr's , i thought i had done some thing wrong with fittment, but just new i had to get those trims to fit better ,
painful on new panel . cutting it like that but looks good  :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Thanks. I knew that others had to fix this area, but I couldn't find pics to know how it was done. I had a few different ideas on how to cut it and am glad I chose this way, but it could have worked another way, as well.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

fy469rtse

#147
February 06, 2014, 06:03:40 AM
Sorry ger if only I had known that this was common to those cnrs , I would have posted photos, I cut the Dutchman panel to fit those but that looks just as good a fix, and it only seems fair that I copied your idea for base jig to platform car for critical measements, but fantastic work ,
Keep at it , you have proven your fearless with the level of work you have done and what's in front of you  :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

gers1968rt

#148
February 07, 2014, 05:22:04 PM
Another problem was with the valence corners, had to cut and add a piece to make it work. I have seen this on other threads as well.
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

SkiJogg

#149
February 09, 2014, 08:41:16 PM
Keep up the good work
Hell don't hurt and a lick'n dot last
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