I've done everything around me going forward with my car. I've blasted, painted, upholstered, cleaned, found replacements and even found my wheels, hubs, top frame, rag-top and carpet. All the little parts are cleaned an sorted. With the exception of some gaskets and painting, I've got it ready to move forward.
Except for mounting the body on the frame.
I've been avoiding it. Let's face it, I am still a novice at this. I've learned so much in the past few months, but every time I start to get on the tub, I find something else to do. I've run out of things to do (unless I move forward).
So here it is: One sill, A and B pillars, and floor on Driver's side are not connected. No pads or spacers installed and until Sunday, nothing was bolted down. The passenger side floor pan has not bolt holes (wasn't filled with fiberglass at least) and it looks like the rear mounts are sort of missing.
the PO at least purchased the brackets but didn't install them
So here I am, with the tub laying on the frame (front bolted down in six points) and can't figure out how to move forward. I've been advised to brace the frame before I pick the tub up, but I can't pick up the tub until I get the sill squared away. I can't get the mounts welded in without picking up the body (or maybe I can?). I'm in the dark here, and though I love my dad (owner of a 61) he has no clue either..
Two thoughts: We break the welds holding the rearward floor and B pillar, then pick up the rear part of the tub, or spot weld (in a few places) what I have, brace the body 9 ways to Sunday, then pick the whole thing up, and worry about alignment of the tub later.
I'm might make the shout-out and invite anyone who is interested to come on by for some cold ones and grub, with use of tools and compressor (and most likely the lift) included (once we get the tub squared). If anyone is interested in hanging out and supervising, give me a shout.
All the best
Ron
Except for mounting the body on the frame.
I've been avoiding it. Let's face it, I am still a novice at this. I've learned so much in the past few months, but every time I start to get on the tub, I find something else to do. I've run out of things to do (unless I move forward).
So here it is: One sill, A and B pillars, and floor on Driver's side are not connected. No pads or spacers installed and until Sunday, nothing was bolted down. The passenger side floor pan has not bolt holes (wasn't filled with fiberglass at least) and it looks like the rear mounts are sort of missing.
the PO at least purchased the brackets but didn't install them
So here I am, with the tub laying on the frame (front bolted down in six points) and can't figure out how to move forward. I've been advised to brace the frame before I pick the tub up, but I can't pick up the tub until I get the sill squared away. I can't get the mounts welded in without picking up the body (or maybe I can?). I'm in the dark here, and though I love my dad (owner of a 61) he has no clue either..
Two thoughts: We break the welds holding the rearward floor and B pillar, then pick up the rear part of the tub, or spot weld (in a few places) what I have, brace the body 9 ways to Sunday, then pick the whole thing up, and worry about alignment of the tub later.
I'm might make the shout-out and invite anyone who is interested to come on by for some cold ones and grub, with use of tools and compressor (and most likely the lift) included (once we get the tub squared). If anyone is interested in hanging out and supervising, give me a shout.
All the best
Ron