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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Definitely a great day for you and Mia.
She makes the car, and we'll have to get a pic of her in the driver's seat after it's that far along. |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Got a floor put in, in place of Mia.
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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
I love the way you guys make the repairs:-)
If you have any snapped off body mount bolts I would love to know how to fix this issue...... Ryan |
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Yes, had a couple body mount bolts snap, or have to be cut off.
If you look closely in the last picture above, you'll see a small square metal tab sticking up on the raised area. We had to cut that on 3 sides to get at the caged nut, then cut the cage, remove the nut with busted bolt, heat the nut cherry-hot, then removed the broken bolt. Put the nut back in the cage after cleaning the threads, and weld the cage shut again. Other methods may work depending on if the nut spins in the cage or not. |
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I see original GM metal going back in that's great!
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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see original GM metal going back in that's great! </div></div>
There is no other option [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyman0429</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see original GM metal going back in that's great! </div></div>
There is no other option [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> Dan Your absolutely right that's why my black 69 is not finished yet I'm not putting anything else on it. Just picked up the last piece like a week ago. The front bumper filler/valance! My wife was actually pissed because she wants it done so I can move on to my other 69 but I told no Jap metal. |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, had a couple body mount bolts snap, or have to be cut off.
If you look closely in the last picture above, you'll see a small square metal tab sticking up on the raised area. We had to cut that on 3 sides to get at the caged nut, then cut the cage, remove the nut with busted bolt, heat the nut cherry-hot, then removed the broken bolt. Put the nut back in the cage after cleaning the threads, and weld the cage shut again. Other methods may work depending on if the nut spins in the cage or not. </div></div> I have heard about it but not seen it till now.. Can you grab a few action shots? I am nervous to cut into my nice floor to do this so I want to make sure I am heading down the right road:-) I have 2 or three at the back especially:-( I guess I cut into the trunk to fix them:-( I have one where the area is rusty so I am able to fix it from the bottom...... (About a 3 inch rusty area around one mount so I need to fix it. Sorry to reply all about me on your thread, but I see this stuff and absolutely have to know for myself:-) Ryan |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
You might try drilling a small hole in the floor above the rusted nuts, and squirting some PB Blaster in a few days before you try loosening. If there is enough bolt left, weld a nut onto it instead of using vise grips.
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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You might try drilling a small hole in the floor above the rusted nuts, and squirting some PB Blaster in a few days before you try loosening. If there is enough bolt left, weld a nut onto it instead of using vise grips. </div></div>
That sounds like a great first step!!! Ryan |
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Freak'in Awsum !!!!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Should have the body back on the frame by Saturday, then bring it home for some mechanical fixes, then drive the wheels off it this year.
Had several repairs to make where old ladder bar mounts had been, and a crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else. Speaking of wheels, plans are to put some different ones with new tires, as the current set doesn't do the car justice. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscf8077.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscf8147.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscf8078.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscf8148.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscf8079.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscf8150.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-dscf8151.jpg |
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Yup the wheels do no justice to this car AT ALL
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Rick and Eric....great progress since I saw her last Saturday [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
Dan |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscf8079.jpg </div></div> Wow, you can say that again! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscf8079.jpg </div></div> Wow, you can say that again! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] </div></div> A crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Dan |
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Hmmmmm [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/confused.gif[/img]
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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscf8079.jpg </div></div> Wow, you can say that again! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] </div></div> A crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> It'll be a lot easier to repair right with the body off the frame ... |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-dscf8079.jpg </div></div> Wow, you can say that again! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img] </div></div> A crack at a rear body mount that was badly repaired by someone else. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> It'll be a lot easier to repair right with the body off the frame ... </div></div> See the previous pictures. Job already done. Body is now back on the frame. |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Do you get a 300 Deluxe SS396 Post Sedan volume discount?
Ryan |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you get a 300 Deluxe SS396 Post Sedan volume discount?
Ryan </div></div> I'll have to bring that up to Eric. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] |
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Great point Ryan lol
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Going back together.
How about this for wheel choice? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscf8162.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...6-dscf8161.jpg |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Sure [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Just make sure your tire of choice is a Black Wall.
Are those 14" or 15" ? Do you have another complete set of YA's for when you do paint her Cortez Silver [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sure [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Just make sure your tire of choice is a Black Wall.
Are those 14" or 15" ? Do you have another complete set of YA's for when you do paint her Cortez Silver [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> They're 15 X 7. Thinking of a 235/60/15 tire size all around. Do you think I'll have any tire-rub problems with that size? |
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235 is a max front tire with 15's....but greatly depends on the front wheel backspace. I have had 235's rub slightly on the lower front fender lower lip....but I believe that was with 15x8 front wheel.
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Will do a backspace check today.
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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
I assume Eric repaired your core support? Dan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
I assume Eric repaired your core support? Dan </div></div> Wrong assumption. Using it as is until I can find a clean used one for a good price. |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
I assume Eric repaired your core support? Dan </div></div> Wrong assumption. Using it as is until I can find a clean used one for a good price. </div></div> I'll keep my eyes open! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] |
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Thanks Albert [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will do a backspace check today. </div></div>
Back in the 1980s we ran 235/60R15 Eagle STs on 71-72 Chevelle SS steel 5-spoke 15x7 wheels (all 4 corners) on a stock ride height '69 Chevelle. They fit with plenty of room and never rubbed anywhere on a daily driven car. I think those Chevelle / Z28 15x7s had 4.25" backspace, but I am not 100% sure. Hope this helps. |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: novadude</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will do a backspace check today. </div></div>
Back in the 1980s we ran 235/60R15 Eagle STs on 71-72 Chevelle SS steel 5-spoke 15x7 wheels (all 4 corners) on a stock ride height '69 Chevelle. They fit with plenty of room and never rubbed anywhere on a daily driven car. I think those Chevelle / Z28 15x7s had 4.25" backspace, but I am not 100% sure. Hope this helps. </div></div> Thanks John Good to know |
Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Checked the wheels and they are 3 3/4 backspace, so maybe I will have to have a tire mounted to do a physical check for clearance.
Car is being readied for some touch up work on the roof where the clear-coat had peeled, so have to paint that area, then clear the whole roof and part of both quarters. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...213_154621.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...213_154645.jpg |
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Friend of mine's car being assembled at the same shop.
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Re: Silver 69 Chevelle SS396 Post Sedan L78
Rick,
Just have Eric paint the roof and quarters in Cortez Silver.....less work for later [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,
Just have Eric paint the roof and quarters in Cortez Silver.....less work for later [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan </div></div> Sure..........a little 2-tone action to confuse the masses a little more. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] |
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You are a wild man!!!
Ryan |
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Sure hope you can get that paint to match and lay down like the original -- can wind up being a pain in the south end! TAZ
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Taz,
With Eric....paint match is no problem [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan |
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