My "new" '74 Duster- or why I need a project like a hole in the head
Now to fix the hole! First up is making the C-pillar structure modifications. I just notched the pillar and folded the metal up to make new larger landing flanges. I used the lines to gauge the length of the cuts
Folded up and ready to go
Then I used manila folders as my pattern to make the replacement panels. I did this in a few pieces, since I don't have a bender or wheel to do fancy stuff. 18G sheet metal was a little thicker than the original stuff, which was probably 20G.
This Harbor Freight shear works great, btw...
Final mock up
All together and out for welding
Welded up and primed
Now to fix the hole! First up is making the C-pillar structure modifications. I just notched the pillar and folded the metal up to make new larger landing flanges. I used the lines to gauge the length of the cuts
Folded up and ready to go
Then I used manila folders as my pattern to make the replacement panels. I did this in a few pieces, since I don't have a bender or wheel to do fancy stuff. 18G sheet metal was a little thicker than the original stuff, which was probably 20G.
This Harbor Freight shear works great, btw...
Final mock up
All together and out for welding
Welded up and primed