Progress on Todd's 71 Challenger

[6PKRTSE]

Looking good. That is what this hobby is all about. Learning to do this yourself. And, with the help of others on here just about anyone can do it

 

[Todd Jackson]

Looking good. That is what this hobby is all about. Learning to do this yourself. And, with the help of others on here just about anyone can do it

Exactly!

 

[Todd Jackson]

Got the rear right frame rail in today. It is really like surgery. I had to cut the lip on the rear valence to fit the new frame piece in. I had just restored that last weekend. I also cut the floor piece I ordered up from AMD to fit in over the frame rail. Nothing like a little social distancing - except with my MOPAR! - TJ

 

[fasjac]

Lol, know the feel. We went to 6 on 6 off. Two teams with new,used, finance, recon, service, parts, detail, concierges. Geese!!
Looking good, stay on it sir!

 

[Todd Jackson]

Finished off the installation of sheet metal in the right rear trunk. New frame rail, and trunk floor rear right. Need a narrow grinding tool to get into the tight spots to smooth out the welds underneath where the frame rail meets the new floor. I added a thin coat of Bondo to smooth out the weld seams. Will grind most of that off then move to finishes like POR 15 and trunk paint finish.....

 

[Todd Jackson]

Top of trunk sheet metal done!

 

[Todd Jackson]

Proud of this work.....recreated the passenger front rocker with 3 pieces of sheet metal molded to shape!

 

[Todd Jackson]

Used a skim coat of Bondo to smooth out the welds.....POR 15 over it all....

 

[fasjac]

Looking good Todd! Keep it going man.

 

[Todd Jackson]

Labor of love....I have major surgery on the rear LEFT
frame rail. Front end of it. That's after a few other things ahead of it.
I got the driver's side Rocker 80% done today. Should finish it off this week. That one was much easier after doing the other side. I LOVE welding where no one will ever see! LOL Any of the body work that will be seen will be done by a pro shop. I am doing all the structural stuff.....

 

[fasjac]

I like seeing those who engage. That’s a lot bro. You have the patience of Jobe and a great work ethic. Like it! Look forward to the progress.

 

[Todd Jackson]

Had a few month break - had a deck built, new job etc.....getting after the rear right frame rail at the Leaf Spring mount. Prob one of the more complex joints on the E body. Cut out the rotted section, bought the WHOLE rail because I tried a cover piece and it fit like ass. $150 mistake.

 

[Todd Jackson]

I have some more grinding to do, then a little bondo at the seams to smooth it out, one last coat of POR 15....

 

[fasjac]

Good! That dog will hunt. Stay with it.

 

[Todd Jackson]

Floors and frame are done from the rear to the firewall.....time to get after it in the engine back. Not many patches to do. I do need to rebuild the hinge mounts for the hood.....

 

[R4Sedan]

Great Job!

 

[fasjac]

Steady as she goes! Looking good.

 

[Todd Jackson]

Rebuilt Hood Hinge Mounts. Area was rotted pretty bad.

 

[Todd Jackson]

Windshield Frame. Lot's of spots at the base. Welded patches and POR 15 will seal it up....

 

[Todd Jackson]

Skim coat of Bondo for smooth....but all the structural is METAL...