Replacing REAR FRAME SECTION ON 64 ACADIAN CANSO 2DR SEDAN

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Replacing REAR FRAME SECTION ON 64 ACADIAN CANSO 2DR SEDAN

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I just finished cutting out exactly those sections from the burnt 65 Nova SS I bought back in the winter. I saved them because I knew those sections are often bad on these cars.

Have you seen the write up that was in the "Nova Times" many years ago on doing exactly that project? It was an excellent article. I was always scared of that project until I read the article. It looks like not too bad a job, just very time consuming.

I would be real happy if you kept up with the photo updates as you go!

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Its coming along great. Keep posting those progress pics. I love these kinds of posts. Will have to help my son do same on his duster project. Check out the leaf spring.

-- Edited by Beaumont4008 on Wednesday 2nd of September 2009 10:27:19 PM

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found 7hrs thursday to tackle more frame work (pass. side) hmm

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good work bob

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Nice work. That frame sure looks familiar. A couple just like that around our place too.

Keep it up, and keep up the pics too please.

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Had a few hours this morning to finish-up driver side frame rail (25HRS IN)

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You should teach welding courses in your spare time Bob.

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Great job on the frame; a lot cleaner than what you started with.

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looks great keep the pics coming

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Nice repair work Bobby!
ARCADIAN

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Nice job and thanks for the pictures. I see nothing would be stopping you, will look like brand new when you're done.

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gus wrote:

Adopted this car in a trade new multi leaf springs quarter/floors installed already & useable doors But needs rear frame sections, pictures of project 16 hrs in to challenge

Been away from this project for 3 wks, Put 3 more hrs up to 28 as of Oct.20th

worked on outer rear bumper frame brackets Driver & Pass. side (Done)
inner1/4 truck panel & truck floor patches next

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Its looking good. Keep the pics coming.

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Seems like all of those cars have those angled bumper brackets that need replacing.

Again, looking great.

It's a shame we all have other things to do in life but cars. There is lots of talent here. It would be fun to see what all would get done if we could work on our cars all the time!

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Worked on sheet metal, Installed inner 1/4panels & trunk floor patchs Wed. & Thurs.
made up cardboard templates Cut/ fitted & tacked in. 10 more hours (38)

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Hi Carl The angle bumper bkt rust out & they are spot welded to the trunk floor which
rots out as well hmm

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Great job. This is educational.

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i think we need a place to post restoration posts

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Agree. I'd love to see what you are doing with that wagon.

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Your scaring me away from Acadian Cansos! I want one but yikes!

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Don't be scared. They are no harder to work on than any other old car. Just different than a frame car, that's all.

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I sooner got the car in orginal factory condition,Then molested for 5 yrs prior. Oh well
after 45yrs changes & rust is a sure thing

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Reinstalled axle/springs So rear end is a roller again. Moving up to finish floor pans next. Need to weld rear floor brackets for front seats,front floor channel/tranny cross member was left unfinished, looks like no front floor seat curved bracket & No seat belt anchors i 'll fabricate items missing

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I'll say it again, you do nice work.

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Great work.

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Hey, I just remembered. I may be able to help you out with anchors for belts and seat bolts.

I parted this SS out and I saved that stuff.

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Awesome Bob!

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Thanks Carl I'll have a look first in pails full of parts for anchors & seat belt bolts

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Great job Bob