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427carl


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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

 

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Not bad for a big dollar appraised car  no     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

 

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looks great Carl !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

most of those cars were rusted worse by 1974 !



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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  



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I'd be scared driving a car so valuable, after all, it IS worth 28,000 dollars......... biggrin

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...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.

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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 hmm   and I will donate the rest of the panels to some nice guy

 

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had to buy a kit to get 2 mounts    rest are going out West  wink

 

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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. 



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Nice work, Carl! 



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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)   wink



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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.



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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  

 

 



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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  

 

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-- 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

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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  !

 

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Just 1 black strip   cry    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

 

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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.

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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   



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It's great to see you enjoying yourself again Carl! You've got a great base to work on. I think eventually you will like it better than the Ol Chief.


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427carl


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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  



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24 piece body mount kit  pn  318BM1004B  /  76.90 Can $

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Looks like you are out of stock. How long does it take to get more?



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NOS wrote:

24 piece body mount kit  pn  318BM1004B  /  76.90 Can $

Dale @ NOS      a poncho supporter

          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   wink



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427carl


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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...   

 

 

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427carl


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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

 

 

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