JohnL71RS’s Project restart…..

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Thank everyone for the comments.

The 1/4 is getting better, still more tweeking, but I have to get the trunk extension in next, then I can finish the 1/4 fit. Next the drivers side.

1-16-2011

Still tweeking the 1/4. I got the trunk extension in place and the 1/4 tweeked to fit over it. The only problem i have now is that the trunk gap is off. It bellies in the middle of the trunk lid. I guess i will have to figure something out later. Maybe some of you will have some ideas. I think i saw someone that had to cut the 1/4 at the trunk lid and made the gap straight. then he welded in a small piece all the way down. Don't remember who did it, but i might try to find the thread. Will post some pics later of the fits and my trunk gap issues. Going to replace rusted metal in drivers side wheel housing.

1-17-2011

Update on pass trk extension install

Here are some pics of the fit of the trunk ext. I was able to bend it to fit and then had to bend the flanges to get a tight fit to tack weld the ext to the 1/4 panel.

I will work on the lower rear panel section next to the 1/4. I might cut away about an 1' or so so i can use a vise clamp to clamp the panels to the brace behing the rear panel. Then i will weld it back in. I will probably then modify the rear panel to close up the gap you see in the pic.