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Post by Slam_Shifter on Nov 30, 2005 11:59:43 GMT -5
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Post by stris141 on Dec 1, 2005 1:40:54 GMT -5
One of the most important things, is to use a torch, and melt all the lead out of body seams. Then weld them up. That is, if it's allowed in your rules. You might also come upon bondo. But the torch will soften that up, so you can scrape it off.
If you have to use the stock bumpers, take and make new bumper brackets, out of thicker flat bar. The old brackets, tend to snap. And use gr.8 bolts, to replace the old ones.
And, like most cars, replace the body bolts with new longer gr.8 bolts, and go up thru the floor. Use big washers and nuts. You could also use allthread. I believe most people like 3/4" for that.
On wagons, if allowed, weld the spare tire cover down.
If you're going to use the stock engine, either replace the radiator with a newer style, or cut off the overflow/filler tank, and run the top hose, right to the thermostat housing.
Steve
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Post by dadicted on Dec 1, 2005 9:57:48 GMT -5
take body mounts out, new front bumper. use the rear the hole time. if u use the front make sure it counts. replace drive train for sbc, mopar or ford9"
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Post by demoboy on Dec 11, 2005 17:30:50 GMT -5
I've been trying to figure out (okay, havent looked that hard, cuz its cold) where is the lead that needs to be melted out? (specifically?) I'm probably just missing something really obvious. lol
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Post by stris141 on Dec 11, 2005 20:09:58 GMT -5
Most of the body part joints, will have lead in them. It's what they used to fill the seams back then, instead of bondo. Look where the roof meets the body, where the taillight/tailgate area is, where the rocker panels meet the fenders, and around the headlight area. If you remove some of the chrome and stuff, you might see some. But most will be hard to find. I use a torch, to burn the paint off the door/trunk areas. If you do that, you'll find the lead.
Steve
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Post by demoboy on Dec 18, 2005 16:30:24 GMT -5
hey, that helps a lot, thanks steve!
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Post by stris141 on Jan 12, 2006 10:43:36 GMT -5
Demoboy, Have you had a chance to do anything with it lately?
Steve
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Post by demoboy on Mar 2, 2006 23:23:45 GMT -5
I havent to be real honest. Been busy the last couple months getting moved. I just bought a house, and havent had time to build cars. I'm planning on getting busy on it in a couple weeks. (just getting info before I start putting a torch to it)
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Post by stris141 on Mar 3, 2006 13:46:23 GMT -5
Well, I can see where that's more important, that's for sure. Hope the move went smooth.
Steve
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Post by demoboy on May 27, 2006 21:45:00 GMT -5
most of the move went great, thanks.
Finishing the Mopar wagon next couple weeks, then I'll get crackin on the ford.
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Post by stris141 on May 28, 2006 11:58:22 GMT -5
Glad the move went well. I hate moving. We've lived here, for almost 28 years. I'm going to hate it, when we have to move.LOL
Steve
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