jcoby

they're in the corners for the 67-68 pretty much just like his pictures show. there is a smaller round one in the front and a much larger oval one in the rear. they're formed by the way the shock towers are cut and installed.

i know what you mean about the seam sealer. i don't think those guys really paid much attention to those holes at the factory.

hightower2011

Update:
Engine on the stand, ready to be tinkered with! Haha


Got the rotisserie together!




And I finished the dis-assembly, so it's 100% ready to go on the rotisserie. BUT, I've decided to wait. I want to address a few things first.


This inner fender apron is rusted. I figured it might be a good idea to fix this before putting the car on the rotisserie. I know I can buy a whole replacement apron, but is that necessary? What you see is the only rust that exists on the fender apron. Anything else is just surface rust. So can I just patch it instead? My dad suggested I just cut out only the rust and weld in a patch.

Thoughts?

SLuckel

Just got done reading your entire thread. Looks like a very good start. I am restoring my '68 coupe. I have it completely disassembled right now also. Did all of the work myself which is a great teaching tool. I have to replace my full floorpan and one front frame rail before my car goes to be blasted. I have 4 kids so my budget and time frame are considerably more drawn out than yours. Keep posting your progress, it will help the people that follow you.

hightower2011

So I finally got started on removing some paint. I'm using an angle grinder with abrasive pads.




And I'm going back over it with black primer. I know it'd be better to do epoxy primer but I don't have time to do the car all at once and then prime it. I'm doing it in sections and have to keep it from rusting obviously.




I'm getting blue paint dust everywhere. When I stopped after 30 minutes or so of continuous grinding I looked like a smurf!

NoReins

Looking great. Just wait till you get it on the rotisserie, it's so exciting! It's a big pain in the butt getting that paint off, isn't it!?! Keep up the good work.

rmodel65

aircraft paint stripper ftw

hightower2011

Yes it is a pain! Haha, but getting it down to bare metal is satisfying cause I know there's no bondo or crap hiding under there 5 years later.

Haha on the underside I'm sure I'll have to use something heavy duty. I've heard of people using mineral spirits and other chemicals to break down the underspray thats on there. Mine is nasty and greasy.

hightower2011

Didn't get a lot done as I was touring colleges last week and weekend:




A drill attached wire wheels makes this job MUCH easier when the grinder can't reach or fit.



Also, I have a chance at a C6 transmission and I was wondering if $50-75 is a good price? I probably won't end up using it, just wondering if it's worth picking up? Maybe I'll use it for a future build or resell? I'm getting GT40p headers from the same guy so I figured I might as well offer on the trans if you guys think it's a good idea?

NoReins

Have you thought about taking the car to have blasted?

hightower2011

Yes, that was my original plan. But the $600+ quotes I got when calling and asking local places was way too high for me. It sucks kknowing its taking me months what it would take a professional two days, but I just gotta live with it.

I will be media blasting (I have a 120 gallon media blaster) the inside and outside of the engine bay, wheel wells, and the underside. Also probably the floor pans and trunk. But I decided to do the exterior with and angle grinder with abrasive pads attached.