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Old Apr 13, 2020 | 09:38 PM
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what are the #2 and #3 body mount areas like ? also the sill panel that runs under the door to both of those mounts ?
Not in good conditions as rocker channels but can be restored, i will add some other pictures tomorrow :-)
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 08:21 PM
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Here are some pictures, lets start with rocker arms :

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Body Mount N.1

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Body mount N.2, some pictures were taked before apply a coat of POR15 Rust preventive paint

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Body mounts N.3

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The windshield frame was broken so I removed it (before i placed a cage to fix its position)












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The windshield frame lower corners are very bad, I partially repaired them in the past with some steel and POR15 epoxy putty and some POR15 rust preventive paint...

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NOW :












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Apparently no rust in the rear upper area






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Hey Everybody. I'm new to the restoration game. I've got a 72 coupe I'm slowly restoring. One of the previous owners chopped the top and I'm looking to restore it back to original. I've found kits for the wind shield and fiberglass for the rear end of the car, but I can't find the metal roof bow to repair the back of the bird cage. Any ideas where I can find the parts? Thanks!
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Hey Everybody. I'm new to the restoration game. I've got a 72 coupe I'm slowly restoring. One of the previous owners chopped the top and I'm looking to restore it back to original. I've found kits for the wind shield and fiberglass for the rear end of the car, but I can't find the metal roof bow to repair the back of the bird cage. Any ideas where I can find the parts? Thanks!

Start a new thread - no one is going to be looking in an old thread. A new thread will get you help, posting in this one will probably get you locked.
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The windshield frame was broken so I removed it (before i placed a cage to fix its position)











What are the chances you just couldn't bring yourself to tossing out the t-top center brace.

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Hey Dream Bikes, my hat is off to you. You'll get this done, and take pride in saving another C3!! Hang in there, Paul
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Dream BIkes.....congrats on your willingness to save another car. Good thing that not everyone gives up on a challenge. My 69 convertible was in similar condition....and one day, it will be better than GM built it.
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