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Re: sorta new
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:52 pm
by ct71rr
I’m moving on to replacing my left rear frame rail and trunk pan. At some point in my cars life, it received damage to the left rear. This impact caused the left rear frame rail to bend slightly and the trunk pan to pucker.
Damage to rail:
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This damage has caused the back half of left rail to be approximately 1/2” lower than the right rail.
Damage to trunk pan:
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You can see in this photo how the left side of the trunk opening is pushed in slightly (between the arrows):
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Trunk pan out:
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A better look at the damage to the rail:
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Next, I have to remove the rail .
Re: sorta new
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:19 pm
by 71Beeper
Man ct - quite the buckle on that frame rail.
Looks like somebody put something awfully heavy in the trunk at one time....
Re: sorta new
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:24 pm
by ct71rr
71Beeper wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:19 pm
Man ct - quite the buckle on that frame rail.
Looks like somebody put something awfully heavy in the trunk at one time....
It’s funny you should say that, after looking at it, I’m starting to think the same thing. I’m wondering if something heavy was dropped in there. I can’t find any signs of damage on the tail panel.
Re: sorta new
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:12 am
by ct71rr
Re: sorta new
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:32 am
by sdweatherman
Awesome work! Your car most likely took a nice solid bump to the rear end at some point - that crumple zone in the rear frame rail did exactly what it was designed to do. Great that you were able find another rear frame rail. I dismantled a 71 Sebring Plus several years back and have a nice set of rear frame rails just waiting for an ultimate 71 RR or GTX save in the future.
Scott.
Re: sorta new
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:06 pm
by ct71rr
Re: sorta new
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:31 pm
by 71440 gtx
good job
Re: sorta new
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:16 pm
by ct71rr
Re: sorta new
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:16 pm
by ct71rr
Re: sorta new
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:45 am
by ct71rr
Re: sorta new
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:08 pm
by ct71rr
This weekend I replaced the section under the right side rear window. A PO carved out the center of it, for what I can only guess, to allow better access to remove/install the glass. I purchased a donor panel a long time ago with the intention of patching the missing section in. I decided to remove it in one piece and use the entire donor. I sand blasted the donor with glass bead and sprayed it with epoxy, then welded it in. I also cleaned up the surrounding panels and sprayed them, as well.
Original:
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Donor:
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Before blasting:
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After blasting:
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Test fit:
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Re: sorta new
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:09 pm
by ct71rr
And welded in:
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I had to add a strip at the bottom of the donor because it was missing:
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Re: sorta new
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:39 pm
by 71440 gtx
Re: sorta new
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:10 pm
by sdweatherman
Excellent work!! You certainly aren't afraid to get your hands dirty. Good thing because this car has needed a lot of love! Keep going!
Did I send you that inner piece? I think I remember sending a chunk like that somewhere - and that looks like my kind of OCD packaging!
Scott.
Re: sorta new
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 7:31 pm
by 71440 gtx
Do you doing the most awesome job and I respect and I'm watching you you're saving an old toy awesome