That's awesome! I love those "beater" cars. It gives you an excuse to go nuts with the modifications because you don't have to worry about the restoration hassles.
Sounds like you've got a larger budget than I do, so keep posting as you go. It seems like yesterday that I was looking at my car's missing front end.

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I haven't really thought about that yet...I just finished fitting the trunk patch tonight though. I will prolly consider that. It's a good idea. Thanks.

Here is some of the things I have done so far...Out with the old...in with the new!!! (fitting as New Years is on it's way!)

So here are some pics of the trunk (old and new with the pan patch mocked up)

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Here is the LH Trunk Drop off old and new mocked up...

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Then the RH trunk Drop off...old and new...


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nice pics. keep up the good work

 

More pics...

Here is the damage that I did tonight... I finished removing the old tail pan and mocked up the new one... nevermind the drill on the deck lid...I needed it there to hold it down so I could get the lidaligned...

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Are those Cleco's i see holding the floor pan in? Those are awsome. Pics and progress looks great.

 

Yes they are...Man thos ethings are the best little things that you can buy to do stuff like this... I left the tail pan clamped on for a couple of days and didn't even think twice about it..... They rock...

 

Man... I am a loser. I haven't touched my car in like five days... This is how they sit for years... I suck.

 

Keep the updates coming, this is very much like what I plan on pursuing when I find mine.