I may bee asking a few questions here in this forum LOL

[hrtbt_1]

I used 16ga sheet metal on the chevelle when I did it, and I did the same on the 74 ventura I had, both were much stronger than the replacement stuff out there. Sure it was a bit of a PITA to use metal that thick but I thought it was well worth the effort.

[FiredUp6975]

Great pics Mike!! Keep em coming.

[PonTeaYackChick]

sweet project doing it together like that is fun, I learned a lot from both my parents, and hope to get another bird someday to wrench on! Take a lot of pictures.

[mikeb]

This week we got the engine out.

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[mikeb]

I expect that there will not be much going on over the next 3 weekends as my daughter has some UIL band marching competitions coming up each saturday. We may get some cleaning done but that'll probably be about it.

[freebird67]

Youve done more in 2 weeks than Ive done in 2 years. Coming along great.

[mikeb]

Originally Posted by freebird67

Youve done more in 2 weeks than Ive done in 2 years. Coming along great.

She gets her license in 6 months. I'm under a deadline!

[CoolBlueSS]

Y'all are really moving right along.

[freebird67]

Tell her she cant have her liscence tillshe can rebuild a quadrojet in her sleep.

[mikeb]

Originally Posted by freebird67

Tell her she cant have her liscence tillshe can rebuild a quadrojet in her sleep.

LOL..... I thought about showing her the wonders of a q-jet, but the one that's on there is junk.

Edit: Just looked at rebuilder prices on q-jets, we'll take a stab at rebuilding the one thats on there.

[freebird67]

My pops made me sit at the kitchen table and do mine. It sucked.

[hrtbt_1]

Yeah mine made me do the same thing. And I will do the same thing to my kids, They will either rebuild EVERY part of their own cars, OR they wont drive.

[mrpontiac65]

That's the best way to learn about your car rather than just replace parts. I used to sit on the porch with a started held between my legs putting it back together, get up close and personal with your cars parts!

[Poison Heart]

I agree with Mike, They don't look like they need a full replacement. Like he said, just cut the small pieces you need to cut and weld in new ones. I used 18 gauage on my '59 when I did the 2 patches. The passenger side had some holes and the drivers side was just weak. I'm glad I did it.

[mikeb]

Originally Posted by Poison Heart

I agree with Mike, They don't look like they need a full replacement. Like he said, just cut the small pieces you need to cut and weld in new ones. I used 18 gauage on my '59 when I did the 2 patches. The passenger side had some holes and the drivers side was just weak. I'm glad I did it.

That's the current plan.

[Poison Heart]

Good deal!

[mikeb]

Nothing to report this week. As expected we were busy with the band competition. I did manage to drain the gas tank though

[Chuck]

You've really got alot done. Nice work!