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63 Galaxie - Metal & Body Prep
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1. As seen we braced the body to keep her from folding up and twisting during the floor removal process |
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2. We completely disassembled the body of all the parts then stripped all of the paint. Then attached the mobile body picker and set it down on to a body cart. |
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3. Many dents are in need of repair from 46 years of wear and tear. |
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4. Out with the old floor as it is rusty and will not work with our custom Chassis. We will need to build a custom floor to coincide. |
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5. Bob melts out all the old lead to take it down to a BARE NAKED state. |
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6. Every seam and square inch is inspected and then repaired correctly. |
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7. Qter panel to trunk even has a seam. As seen we have welded them up solid for no seeping of moisture at any time. |
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8. Dents are worked out with hammer and dolly then any high spots shrunk to a level surface using a shrinking disc. |
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9. Once the metal is heated to the correct temperature Bob cools it with water which shrinks it very slowly. |
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10. Many rust areas were cut out and metal was formed, tack welded in place then finished out. |
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11. Welded in solid and smoothed out nice for a perfect patch. Numerous areas had the same procedures performed. |
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12. Off to the media blast shop to remove all rust and clean all welds before priming. |
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13. Hi build primer was applied and she is now ready for initial fabrication to a clean body, free of old sludge and goo. |
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14. As seen she is now ready for her maiden voyage fit to our newly built chassis. |