1972 Camaro project
#12
Here's a link to what some have done for repairs. Be sure to try to determine the old center before cutting out all the rusted portion and welding in the patch.
subframe-body mount repair - NastyZ28.com
Another with good pics:
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180393
subframe-body mount repair - NastyZ28.com
Another with good pics:
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180393
#13
I put that second link, along with another one in our tech articles DIY section. https://camaroforums.com/forum/gener...ll-info-34568/
I remember someone here did the same repair, gotta find it and add to the list.
I remember someone here did the same repair, gotta find it and add to the list.
#15
Thanks guys. I wasn't really sure what to do about that rust on the frame yet. I have not done any research for that until now. It don't look like it will be to bad of a job to do. My plan is to get the sub frame all taken car of before I start working on the body. I plan on sand blasting the frame. What is a good coating to put on the frame? Is it better to powder coat it or paint it with some thing?
#16
Thanks guys. I wasn't really sure what to do about that rust on the frame yet. I have not done any research for that until now. It don't look like it will be to bad of a job to do. My plan is to get the sub frame all taken car of before I start working on the body. I plan on sand blasting the frame. What is a good coating to put on the frame? Is it better to powder coat it or paint it with some thing?
#18
I don't mean to hijack the thread but I am about finished replacing my floor pans and firewall repair and want to put a good rust preventative down before the heat/soundproofing materials. Will the Rustoleum work for that? What ratio acetone to paint works best?
#19
I am using regular epoxy primer inside the shell. My opinion is is is far better. SPI, the company I get my primer from says there adhesion over 80g is approaching that of powder coat. It fills 80 grit as well without shrinking years later and showing the sanding marks. Plus it stays flexable. I have a chunk that I left in the bottom of a mixing cup. When I popped the chunk out it hadn't shrunk but even better I can bend the chunk in half if I put it in a vise. I have been to make a video of it because others on different forums ask about this stuff. the piece is 1/2" thick and still flexable a years and a half later.
The only reason I didn't use it on my fram is because I wanted gloss black and it drys to a semi gloss. That is the other upside. The gloss is nice enough to put on the car and drive as is. Leaving that murdered out look that is so popular right now.
The only reason I didn't use it on my fram is because I wanted gloss black and it drys to a semi gloss. That is the other upside. The gloss is nice enough to put on the car and drive as is. Leaving that murdered out look that is so popular right now.