A fast back conversion for randym67

horse sence

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Both drip rails welded in place

 

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horse sence

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Both quarters on and so are the drip rails the roof is welded front and back but i still have the weld to the drip rails

 

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Time to work smarter not harder . The hardest area is the quarters to the lower rear window panel i used to use a ratchet strap around the car to pull this area together i wemt to harbor freight and bought a pull ram ,i had some jaw clamps already . Clamp the jaw clamps by the end of the window opening and simply draw them together ,couldnt be any easier it draws that sucker up tight with no fuss . I test fitted the trunk lid and end caps and we are going to have a very good fit .

 

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• Aug 31, 2021

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You make this look easy enough that any fool might just attempt it...

 

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The out side is done except for grinding welds . I had to work the trunk lid a bit but i always have to .fits pretty darn good though .
The inside just needs the brackets and a full floor but the floor will not take long .

 

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Dam!!! Looking GOOd!!

 

horse sence

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Yeah ,its turning out great ,going to have to wait a bit for the new floor but it will be worth it in the long run

 

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• Sep 12, 2021

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Any progress pictures?

 

horse sence

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6t8stang said:

Any progress pictures?

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Still waiting on the floor ,will be around the end of the month

 

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@horse sence Lookin good as usual. By the way what is the one part that they wont sell for the convertible ?

 

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GOvert said:

@horse sence Lookin good as usual. By the way what is the one part that they wont sell for the convertible ?

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The drip rail around the back and quarter window area . It will come on the full car body but you cant buy it separately for a conversion

 

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Dont you just hate waiting on parts ? Looks like it is going to be this way for a while .
I ordered high strength axles for the Yamaha 3 weeks ago ,got the axles last friday but still waiting on a spare set of keys . I want to start on my 56 fairlane but i am sure it will be the same thing ,wait ,wait ,wait !

 

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• Sep 20, 2021

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horse sence said:

Dont you just hate waiting on parts ? Looks like it is going to be this way for a while .
I ordered high strength axles for the Yamaha 3 weeks ago ,got the axles last friday but still waiting on a spare set of keys . I want to start on my 56 fairlane but i am sure it will be the same thing ,wait ,wait ,wait !

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Just got an email from the parts distributor. Crossing my fingers we get it on the 30th still!

 

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randym67 said:

Just got an email from the parts distributor. Crossing my fingers we get it on the 30th still!

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That would be nice ,i would remove the old floor but i would hate to not get the new one so i will wait for the new one to come in .

 

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@horse sence I sure wish that they would sell it separate. Quite a bit of that on my original convertible s rotted away.

 

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I used to buy wrecked convertibles just for the parts

 

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Come on Dynacorn ,you are holding up progress !

 

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• Oct 3, 2021

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You might consider taking a swim off the coast of CA to go get it. Unless you are really buffed you might consider taking several "water wings" in order to bring it back to shore . . . .

 

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horse sence

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I would sink like a rock ,but beside that i dont swim where the fish are bigger than me ,i will be no fishies lunch!

 

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horse sence

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Just got an email ,the floor is on its way !

 

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