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[docweld]

I found a lot of rust on it so I am cutting out the rust and welding in new metal. I can figure out what most of the pieces should look like but one area I do not. I found the support beam inside the outer and inner rocker panels is gone on the left side, also some of the floor. Does anyone know where I can get information on what it should look like and what gauge metal it is? any info would be great!! I have before and after photos of every thing I have done so far.

Whats gone is part of the inner rocker you can order them herehttp://shop.autocraftinvestments.com/index.php?p=product&id=103642&parent=2918

I would not jack or lift that car any further till you weld in some supports..You could be causing more damage..If you want to get it up Build a set of these(see picture) so it's supported at the wheels...But Before you do that you should get some angle iron( I use old bed frames) tack weld from the rear of the front frame extension to the back of the rear torque box area...I would do the same on the inside of the door jamb from the rear (remove the rear side panels) to the front hinge pillar like this http://www.accessiblesystems.com/mdb.phphttp://www.accessiblesystems.com/udb.php Your gonna need to measure the unibody on this car before you weld anything in place..with the fender gaps opening like they do when it jacked, it's a sure bet that the unibody is sagged when resting on the wheels.

Scott

Check out some of my videos here www.saturdaymorninggarage.com

THANK YOU!! yes I have already made stands to keep it up 3' so I can work top and bottom, and planed on making some type of support under it before I cut anything. I really think I would like to talk to you more about this before I make any moves. I never considered sagging when on it's wheels, it is the top of the doors to back fenders. looks like the back side is dropping when lifted. on the ground every thing lines up and the doors close perfectly.

Hope to talk to you again soon!!

 

[Qcode351mach]

I found a lot of rust on it so I am cutting out the rust and welding in new metal. I can figure out what most of the pieces should look like but one area I do not. I found the support beam inside the outer and inner rocker panels is gone on the left side, also some of the floor. Does anyone know where I can get information on what it should look like and what gauge metal it is? any info would be great!! I have before and after photos of every thing I have done so far.

Whats gone is part of the inner rocker you can order them herehttp://shop.autocraftinvestments.com/index.php?p=product&id=103642&parent=2918

I would not jack or lift that car any further till you weld in some supports..You could be causing more damage..If you want to get it up Build a set of these(see picture) so it's supported at the wheels...But Before you do that you should get some angle iron( I use old bed frames) tack weld from the rear of the front frame extension to the back of the rear torque box area...I would do the same on the inside of the door jamb from the rear (remove the rear side panels) to the front hinge pillar like this http://www.accessiblesystems.com/mdb.phphttp://www.accessiblesystems.com/udb.php Your gonna need to measure the unibody on this car before you weld anything in place..with the fender gaps opening like they do when it jacked, it's a sure bet that the unibody is sagged when resting on the wheels.

Scott

Check out some of my videos here www.saturdaymorninggarage.com

THANK YOU!! yes I have already made stands to keep it up 3' so I can work top and bottom, and planed on making some type of support under it before I cut anything. I really think I would like to talk to you more about this before I make any moves. I never considered sagging when on it's wheels, it is the top of the doors to back fenders. looks like the back side is dropping when lifted. on the ground every thing lines up and the doors close perfectly.

Hope to talk to you again soon!!

You got it

Here's a whole thread on where i told patcon how to set up the measuring your gonna need to do the same thing

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-trunk-rehab?page=3

 

[73vertproject]

Yahoo! Another convertible AND another doc.

Welcome to the club, Bill! As you can see, you've found the right place to get help with your Big Body 'stang. Glad you found us - maybe think about starting a thread for your work so others with the same issue can find it more easily.

Glad you're here.

Doc

 

[71 ramair 4-speed mach 1]

Welcome! glad to have you aboard!

 

[FastE]

Welcome Bill !

 

[vertstang73]

Welcom aboard! Glad to see another convertible being saved.

Mike

 

[luxstang]

Hi Bill,

72 convertible... Nice choice! ::thumb::

Is that "Medium brown metallic" (5H)? If yes, then your car looks just like mine when it was original. 72 vert, color 5H, white top, appearance protection group!

Nice to have you here!