Realest's 1969 Dart Custom

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The rotisserie works like a dream! This is much nicer to work on.
 
While you have it on the rotisserie would be a good time to install subframe connectors, instead of trying to weld overhead.
 
Demonracer said:
While you have it on the rotisserie would be a good time to install subframe connectors, instead of trying to weld overhead.
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I agree after welding some on my garage floor this last summer. I’m getting a rotisserie for my next mopar project.
 
Demonracer said:
While you have it on the rotisserie would be a good time to install subframe connectors, instead of trying to weld overhead.
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Yup! that is the plan. I can't weld worth a darn over head and out of position.
 
Figured it was time for an update.
I have switched gears a little and started sand blasting the underside of the chassis.
The results make me a happy man!

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Continuing progress with sand blasting! The floors are cleaning up nice but there are still some minor holes to be repaired. A little metal work will required in the passenger inner kick panel.

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I took a little break from eating sand in exchange for some grinding dust.
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Today I worked an finalizing mocking up the USCT spring relocate brackets. I hope to find time to weld in this week.
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I've been making some progress welding and grinding the spring relocate brackets in emphasis on the grinding part. :realcrazy:
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This weekend my dad and I made a trip across the boarder to pick up my shipment from AMD.:canada:
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I've made some progress on my diy subframe connectors. 1 Down 1 to go, then the welding party begins.

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Thanks for outstanding photos of your project.
It will be a big help for us builders.:thumbsup:
 
I managed to get the sub frame connectors fully welded in, and started clean up on the penetration on the inside of the floor pan. I uncovered a thin area that I tried to initially weld up, but that wasn't an option. The area was too thin (+ my armature skills) causing the hole to get bigger. I eventually resorted to my first sheet metal patch which turned out okay. I still have a lot to learn when working with thin old metal. I have some holes to deal with, near the patch I installed, where the seat mount bracket is. That'll be a fun next adventure for me.

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