My Rust Repair job just got a lot easier!

[mr. fix it]

Old Ziebart undercoat that was ready to scrape easily off down to the like new metal...

 

[commando1]

I love updates! Thanks.
That is amazing..

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Make it work show us your craftsmanship.

 

[mr. fix it]

So the next challenge for me on this is that the spring perches on the front of the frame rails are 3" further back than my original frame rails.
Original is at 9" from the front of the frame rail.
The Fury rail is at 12"

I have to move them up so my springs will fit into place.
No biggie but time involved in gently drilling them out so I can move and re-weld into place.

I was tinkering with the idea of using Fury springs as it would firm the ride up with shorter leaf springs but then it means I would have to buy replacement springs too!

So I will move them to the proper position..

 

[mr. fix it]

Yes the original rails are a little bit rusty

 

[commando1]

I never knew about the perches having different lengths.

 

[mr. fix it]

I never knew about the perches having different lengths.

I only took notice of it when I was getting ready to fab up the reenforcing plates that the ragtop use to strengthen the perch area.
The frame rail is identical otherwise..

 

[mr. fix it]

in reality it is the same perch just a different position...

 

[mr. fix it]

So here are some close up shots of the top side of the frame rails.
I couldn't ask for any better...

 

[commando1]

Remarkable. It looks like it was on the shelf all this time.

 

[mr. fix it]

All the support plates inside the rails look like brand new other than a bit of surface rust.

My furnace broke down so working in the garage is not as much fun.
I am going to try to hold out until the summer to find a replacement unit.

 

[Zymurgy]

Great updates makes me want to get under Goldie and start cleaning up the bottom side. She won't be coming off the stub frame though. Nice work first class work.

 

[mr. fix it]

Plugging away at the new frame rails. wire wheeling, sanding, cleaning and getting ready to re-weld the spring perches into place today.
After that the paint should be hitting most of the surfaces this weekend.

 

[detmatt]

Looking great, top notch work!

 

[bulldogchesty]

Ts_dancing2tally awesome.

 

[Fratzog]

Amazing the amount of work you have done. Looks like you are doing quality work. Enjoy lurking on this thread.

 

[commando1]

I absolutely love looking at naked bodies.
More, please?

 

[mr. fix it]

How about this with the first coat of primer?

 

[vdk2010]

Outstanding work you do there! Looks awesome, keep it up!

 

[bulldogchesty]

Friggin outstanding.