Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

Very cool '69! I agree with the above, find a frame for it.

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

A factory original frame will take the stress off. It will likley take some shimming to get the bow out of it.

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

I personally am dead against painting the car if it's not necessary. The bottom line is, it's Jerry's car and his decision. That's why I put this question on here and another site to get a better idea from people who have possibly dealt with these kinds of things before.

I do want to mention that the car is NOT for sale and that it does obtain it's original paint although I will ask Jerry if the rear quarters have been massaged but I don't believe so.

Thanks again for all the comments, keep them coming, Kurt

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70ChevyGuy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get a new frame, relieve the stress and find a very skilled PDR guy. </div></div>

Agreed....IMO, that would be the first course of action to pursue, providing there are no cracks in the paint.

I hope it's just a reflection, but in that shot of the passenger side on the trailer, it almost looks like the rocker and the lower rear section of the door are also buckled [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img]

I'm betting that Jerry wishes he had that whole tubbing thing to do over again [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

Bill, there's no cracks in the paint and you are seeing a reflection on the passenger side rocker. There are the two kinks, one on each quarter. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

here's a frame for it, not mine:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/2014459949.html

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ngtflyr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">here's a frame for it, not mine:

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/2014459949.html </div></div>

Thanks....I made a copy of it and will give it to him today! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

Let's not forget that in addition to needing a frame, there has probably been some sheetmetal surgery to the inner rear wheel tubs for those larger rear slicks. Many times when this is done, a body mount on each side is removed and the un-supported body can buckle in the quarter panels.

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

Mark, you are correct. The original wheel wells have been removed and the tubs have been installed. They have to come out and new w/w's need to be installed.

Kurt

Re: 1969 Chevelle L78 Monaco Orange
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bill, there's no cracks in the paint and you are seeing a reflection on the passenger side rocker. </div></div>

That's good to hear! Sure hope it can be saved without repainting [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

And since no one else has asked.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]