Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (keith72)
WOW - that's looking great - budget or not !!!
One thing I did notice as I browsed through the pictures was that the
rear end yoke on the passenger side was pulled out from the differential
case. This is usually indicative of the yoke being worn down to the point of
losing it's Cclip inside the differential case.
I would pull the cover and check it out - before you get the body back
on and the access is impeded. The yokes aren't too cheap - but now's the time to do it.
:seeya
One thing I did notice as I browsed through the pictures was that the
rear end yoke on the passenger side was pulled out from the differential
case. This is usually indicative of the yoke being worn down to the point of
losing it's Cclip inside the differential case.
I would pull the cover and check it out - before you get the body back
on and the access is impeded. The yokes aren't too cheap - but now's the time to do it.
:seeya
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (TheVin)
Thanks for sharing. You guys are really doing great work, and I'm sure you're having lots of fun.
I can't wait to get back to wrenching. :smash: :smash:
I can't wait to get back to wrenching. :smash: :smash:
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Dry Ridge Kentucky
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (gtr1999)
Gary,
The engine hoist worked great, but remember I had the car almost completely stripped so the weight wasn't an issue.
When I lifted onto dolly, I rigged a different way using some heavy cargo tie-downs and a short sling. Didn't take pictures but when we put the body back on I will.
The engine hoist worked great, but remember I had the car almost completely stripped so the weight wasn't an issue.
When I lifted onto dolly, I rigged a different way using some heavy cargo tie-downs and a short sling. Didn't take pictures but when we put the body back on I will.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Dry Ridge Kentucky
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (NHvette)
Dave,
Thanks. I think the pic you were seeing is when the frame was on jack stands. Once we put the frame down the shafts didn't have a gap.
But, I'm going to double check.
Thanks. I think the pic you were seeing is when the frame was on jack stands. Once we put the frame down the shafts didn't have a gap.
But, I'm going to double check.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Dry Ridge Kentucky
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (keith72)
Thanks all for the feedback and encouragement. We're to the point now where it eats up pretty much every spare minute, but that's OK.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Dallas Texas
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (keith72)
Keith,
Looks great you guys ought to be proud of your work. I had a question for you. What brand name of repair materials did you use to fix the fiberglass and to attach the new panels?
Looks great you guys ought to be proud of your work. I had a question for you. What brand name of repair materials did you use to fix the fiberglass and to attach the new panels?
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Dry Ridge Kentucky
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (DVG73)
I used the Eckler's resin and bonding adhesive so far. But, going forward I plan to use the Evercoat brand adhesive and body filler, mostly based on Lars' recommendation from his papers. I've also used and will keep using 3M and Bondo brand polyster resin. IMO, when it comes to resin, its the prep and repair design that's more important that the brand of resin. And besides, its only $8 a can.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (keith72)
I've thought about a frame off. Your pics really are temping, but with two little kids...not enought time yet. Someday. I'm curious about your aircleaner. I've thought about that same one. How well does it filter?
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 137
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From: Seattle Wa
Re: Body-Off Econo-Rebuild Update (keith72)
Man Keith awsome!
I booked maked that page to. I'm looking to start my 72' some time next year, the search for the right car starts after the new year.
:steering:
I booked maked that page to. I'm looking to start my 72' some time next year, the search for the right car starts after the new year.
:steering:
