1970FuryConv
Old Man with a Hat
Wish I had you nearby. I could learn a lot!
I'm not a metal man but...
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John Reddie
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Thanks for posting these pictures. I plan on swapping out my bent stub frame for a good spare one I have on my '67 Fury 4 door hardtop and your photos are most informative.Parting out the stub frame, engine and so on..
Everything was so oily and greasy , thick layer everywhere. Reason for this was broken harmonic balancer , and I think this is from a factory. Next job was damaged "K-beam " repair with 3 mm sheet metal, this time with supporting metal bars. This car really need total repairing everywhere..
Regards,
Mika
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OldWarHorse300
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Thanks for posting these pictures. I plan on swapping out my bent stub frame for a good spare one I have on my '67 Fury 4 door hardtop and your photos are most informative.
You are welcome, but remember that Imperial stub frame is different than other C bodies..
Regards
Mika
John Reddie
Member
Yes it is. I am mainly interested in how you supported the rear part of the frame when you moved it. I plan to fabricate a dolly and fasten to the rear of my frame. The front part will have the wheels on it like you have. Great work you are doing.
John
Here is what I did for stub mobility. I moved it around my garage this way for years.
Castors mounted to a 2x6 and square Steps around the rear cross member to secure. I moved it up and down ramps with this as well.
Castors mounted to a 2x6 and square Steps around the rear cross member to secure. I moved it up and down ramps with this as well.
John Reddie
Member
Yes, that is pretty much what I will do as well. I have some nice swivel 8" rubber castors that should work fine. I will be removing the frame, engine, and transmission as a whole like you have here. Thank you for the photo. Did you fabricate the straps that fastened the the cross member to the 2x6?
John
No I found them at the hardware store. I think they were 4x4 post straps. I probably have them around here somewhere. I can get better pictures.
John Reddie
Member
Thanks for your input. It is most helpful.
John
John
Wrenchygeorgie
New Member
Super quality work and great execution! This car is going to be a masterpiece of one mans knowledge! I get it!
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
OldWarHorse300
Active Member
Some more progress, basic stuff, sandblasting ,
2 coats epoxy and 2 coats PU topcoat. Radiator fan shroud is painted also now, color is quite near to original plastic color. Some factory weldings repaired ,grinded and cleaned.
Regards,
Mika
2 coats epoxy and 2 coats PU topcoat. Radiator fan shroud is painted also now, color is quite near to original plastic color. Some factory weldings repaired ,grinded and cleaned.
Regards,
Mika
OldWarHorse300
Active Member
Like I said, everything needs repairing...even trunk lid lock. Lock was so worn out because of the bad welded hinge basement. So, a little welding, grinding, blasting with steel beads and painting with special stainless steel paint ( zinc plating is impossible without disassembly the lock).
thethee
Senior Member
Hot damn!
Ripinator
Old Man with a Hat
Gorgeous work, Mika!
OldWarHorse300
Active Member
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Sir!
Mid70's Chrysler Fanatic
Well-Known Member
Wow, those chassis pieces like like they’re from a truck! No wonder the whole car is so heavy. I’m sure impressed with your work!
65sporty
Old Man with a Hat
Looks great
Darby
Member
Awesome work!!! I'm glad to see someone saving one of these cars. Because of how much they weigh, there's been so many of the "big" cars from all manufactures scrapped for $$$$.
OldWarHorse300
Active Member
Some progress, stub frame sandblasted and painted, factory weldings cleaned. New rear springs, however I just couldn't leave them as they were, like only painted outside and already some rust and oxidation. Also new "belts" for holding springs together with polyethylene insulators, these waiting for zinc plating.
Have a nice weekend everyone,
Mika
Have a nice weekend everyone,
Mika
OldWarHorse300
Active Member
..a little more. Doors also in place, with new weatherstripping.
OldWarHorse300
Active Member
Long time no see...small jobs everywhere, transmission under repairing, converter already done, some parts cleaned and hot zink, spark plug hot shields done, lots of parts waiting for nickel zinc and so on...even front wheel bearing grease cups needed some love! Look at next post .
Have a nice weekend everyone,
Mika
Have a nice weekend everyone,
Mika
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