My 66 project car needs rear body mount bushing(s) for Safety in On The mounts are sitting on 2 rusty panels Carl 1 refered me to the correct panels
My car had a previous repair over top of the panels for the bushings..
Friday night I drilled and loosened the mounts underneath
Saturday night I removed the patch panels (for proper repair) and they gave me access to the bushings
Sunday morning (Uncle Bernie) John came in and finished loosening the body mount panels, and cut the top of the bolts and sleeve they are in, and then used air chsel to push bolts out...
I ordered Genuine Suspension bushings this morning Have to buy a complete set to get 2
Not bad for a big dollar appraised car Good news the car floors and rest of trunk are mint I nice repair over the mount and the mount panels welded it It will be as good as new
Thanks I had seen the photos before and was told they are a common replacement amazing how pliable the rubbers are after 48 years be glad to get it done and mount new gas tank and starting touring with it
4SPEED427 said
Jul 14, 2014
I'd be scared driving a car so valuable, after all, it IS worth 28,000 dollars.........
jlysholm said
Jul 15, 2014
...Boy do those photo's ever look familiar! (similar) to torture I went thru this past winter. Same rot area...same cover up patch panels from a previous attempted repair.
Great idea to document the process... it's look'n great! Look forward to seeing the finished result.
427carl said
Jul 16, 2014
We were going to repair the floor, with flat sheet metal because the floor was flat in the rusty area...
I got a little anal, and ordered 2 stamped floor panels, so we could cut out the sections I need and have the correct shape
88.00 per panel to use 12x24 inches and I will donate the rest of the panels to some nice guy
It's amazing how a body seemingly in such nice shape could have a spot so badly rotted. But we all know that area is a complete moisture trap.
And good on you for doing the repair right. The poly mount will complement that new big rear bar nicely! Don't worry, It'll be on its way eventually.
MC said
Jul 17, 2014
Nice work, Carl!
427carl said
Jul 17, 2014
cdnpont wrote:
Great pictures and tutorial Carl!
It's amazing how a body seemingly in such nice shape could have a spot so badly rotted. But we all know that area is a complete moisture trap.
And good on you for doing the repair right. The poly mount will complement that new big rear bar nicely! Don't worry, It'll be on its way eventually.
Thanks I am excited to get it repaired (all it needs for safety now) I was going to convert it to disc brakes as it need front shoes and 1 brake cylinder, but will wait and save money for disc after I pay for rear sway bar (no rush on it)
66 Grande guy said
Jul 17, 2014
Hey Carl I have to do the same to mine over the winter. Those are great pictures! I have the braces and I was going to order the trunk floor panels but the frieght was going to kill me so I'll have to make something up. Where did you get the body mount rubbers. i still need those.
427carl said
Jul 17, 2014
I looked on the impala site and they were recommended I only need 2
My 66 project car needs rear body mount bushing(s) for Safety in On The mounts are sitting on 2 rusty panels Carl 1 refered me to the correct panels
My car had a previous repair over top of the panels for the bushings..
Friday night I drilled and loosened the mounts underneath
Saturday night I removed the patch panels (for proper repair) and they gave me access to the bushings
Sunday morning (Uncle Bernie) John came in and finished loosening the body mount panels, and cut the top of the bolts and sleeve they are in, and then used air chsel to push bolts out...
I ordered Genuine Suspension bushings this morning Have to buy a complete set to get 2
Heres some photos for your viewing pleasure
Not bad for a big dollar appraised car
Good news the car floors and rest of trunk are mint I nice repair over the mount and the mount panels welded it It will be as good as new
looks great Carl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
most of those cars were rusted worse by 1974 !
Thanks I had seen the photos before and was told they are a common replacement amazing how pliable the rubbers are after 48 years be glad to get it done and mount new gas tank and starting touring with it
Great idea to document the process... it's look'n great! Look forward to seeing the finished result.
We were going to repair the floor, with flat sheet metal because the floor was flat in the rusty area...
I got a little anal, and ordered 2 stamped floor panels, so we could cut out the sections I need and have the correct shape
88.00 per panel to use 12x24 inches
and I will donate the rest of the panels to some nice guy
had to buy a kit to get 2 mounts rest are going out West
Great pictures and tutorial Carl!
It's amazing how a body seemingly in such nice shape could have a spot so badly rotted. But we all know that area is a complete moisture trap.
And good on you for doing the repair right. The poly mount will complement that new big rear bar nicely! Don't worry, It'll be on its way eventually.
Nice work, Carl!
Thanks I am excited to get it repaired (all it needs for safety now) I was going to convert it to disc brakes as it need front shoes and 1 brake cylinder, but will wait and save money for disc after I pay for rear sway bar (no rush on it)
Hey Carl I have to do the same to mine over the winter. Those are great pictures! I have the braces and I was going to order the trunk floor panels but the frieght was going to kill me so I'll have to make something up. Where did you get the body mount rubbers. i still need those.
I looked on the impala site and they were recommended I only need 2
I could send the rest to you lol
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ens-3-4138g/overview/year/1966/make/chevrolet/model/impala
The panels are available at Cross Canada Auto body parts at Car Quest
-- Edited by 427carl on Thursday 17th of July 2014 10:01:26 PM
So John (Uncle Bernie) is like the energizer bunny... He cut out the piece, we needed for the right side, and sat it in the trunk
The left side panel has arrived in Port Huron Mi Andrew will pick it up Sat
then more cutting
If anyone needs the rest of the repair panel let me know They will be free plus Canada Post
-- Edited by 427carl on Friday 18th of July 2014 07:35:24 AM
-- Edited by 427carl on Friday 18th of July 2014 07:37:29 AM
very nice work ,, I'd be right there helping too !!!! , what a great car , it will be so awesome to see the 2 black strips !
Just 1 black strip
The 12 bolt is there but the 3:31's and posi are lost,broken,or wore out Feels like 2:73's same as my Strato Chief's were....
No biggie my days of 2 black strips are long gone Just want some nice rides to the lake and ice cream
my days of 2 black strips are long gone
but are you sure ?? 3.08 or 3.36 posi.. I can't remember the gear? 1965 custom sport I was told.
lol try to get Julie to ship that by Canada Post
I will be changing the gears but posi is not a requirement
My last 66 was a 468 with go fast goodies and "tons and tons" of torque
This 66 is a bit of a wimp
Thanks Todd I am feeling better and having fun with the old girl (ah boy) Uncle Bernie is a great encouragement I sorta have adopted him
24 piece body mount kit pn 318BM1004B / 76.90 Can $
Dale @ NOS a poncho supporter
Looks like you are out of stock. How long does it take to get more?
Thanks for supplying a number and price Mine was 105.00 cdn but was billed to my bosses parts account. I trade hours for parts
John was in and "nibbled" the rusty part out and trimmed the repair piece Just waiting for left panel to arrive Monday from Port Huron Mi
Next week (or so) we can get it closed in...
Wife picked up the left side panel Its a whole side too bad I just need one little sliver Hope I can pass on the rest to help someone out