Judging by the amount of fiberglass and filler....someone tried to turn it into a Corvette....

Going back to all metal - but this time from the USA and properly prepped. Maybe it won't rust as fast.....

Hello,

I saw this thread for the first time today, and I love the work that you are doing. I am currently a little behind (replacing firewall, sheet metal under battery tray, and engine bay rails, amongst other things)but basically trying to do the same. I am not a proffesional so it's nice to see it done the right way and try to mimick.

Where did you get your fender arches from? I know that some companies only sell fiberglass versions and that's not what I am looking for.

I actually got them from a member here, 240dkw (he posted above) who bought them but didn't use them. I had Googled them prior tho and they are available. Try the brand name TABCO. Good luck on your build - take photo's as it comes apart, then take your time with fitting, before welding it up and you should do OK.

Oh ya - lots more pics on my blog and website.

Edited December 4, 201212 yr by e-tek

Yes Tabco is the company name. here is the link to their site. http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/

Just checked out their site, looks like I'm in for the right side wheel arch, both rocker panels and maybe something else.

Thanks for the encouragement, I am taking pictures as I go along, maybe I'll start a build thread at some point.

Just checked out their site, looks like I'm in for the right side wheel arch, both rocker panels and maybe something else.

Thanks for the encouragement, I am taking pictures as I go along, maybe I'll start a build thread at some point.

How about starting a build thread now? Would love to see where you're at. I'm working on mine in between several other projects, so you could catch up in no time and we'll swap build stories as we go!

Follow the details of all my projects here: www.e-tekrestorations.blogspot.com !

Edited December 8, 201212 yr by e-tek

Ed,

I found this thread yesterday. I haven't started the restoration of my '71 yet, but I'll be sure to use the documentation of your restoration for reference in the future! I always enjoy seeing photos of the restoration process.

Robert S.

Got the inner section fitted, cut and welded on today! All the details here: www.e-tekrestorations.blogspot.com

At this rate the metal work will be done by January!!

Nice work! Have you bought the inner fender as a replacement panel or did you fabricate one?

Nice work! Have you bought the inner fender as a replacement panel or did you fabricate one?

It was a replacement panel and although I may have enough equipment to fab them from scratch, the replacement panels are too inexpensive to bother.

Finally got a couple more hours in on my long-term Z project! When I cut the right quarter off I cut through the rear-end wiring harness. Got that all spliced together -

Spent some time trimming the quarter panel getting it ready to weld in -

I'm also working on a couple rods, one which will be going for paint soon. Hopefully then I'll have more time to get the metalwork completed!!

Finally got the quarter fitted, welded and ground.

I want to take it back to show-room stock condition, so no filling of the bumper recesses!

I totally got ahead of myself on this quarter and still have to strip the gas vapour tank and hoses so I can get at the back side! I'll get that done tomorrow, then it just the left quarter and the major metal work is done.