The stress cracking around the body mount point doesn't surprise me all that much. If the mounts deteriorate, the body will move around more, causing flexing and fatigue. Its also just a high load area. Its probably also just not that strong to begin with.
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86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
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I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Had a sneak peek at the frame today since it was sunny!
Finished welding in the repairs to the frame mount on the right and closed off the panel with my spot welder
The seat belt reinforcement panel here is rusty
Here it is removed. Too much rust underneath.
Cut out the rust and plate made up to fit with a joddled edge. The numbers are for my good lady wife to push the panel with a pry bar while I weld it from underneath! I tell her the number and she pushes there!
Over to the other side. Which I am expecting to be just as bad.
In fact it was far worse
Heres a view from the other side to show how far the rust has gone
More welding to do then!
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nice work. its nice to see people putting in the nesassary work for a show car
1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
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Cutting deeper to try and get to the end of the rust.
Heres 2 photos to show the extent of the rust.
The black lines are where the panels have been cut or is about to be cut
Replacement panels have been made already and hopefully will be tack welded in tomorrow.
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Lets try to get this corner finally welded up so I can paint the underside and get the frame back!
Heres the last cut on the black line shown above
First panel made and tacked in place. Very very pleased with the fit considering it is going to be butt welded
Trial fitting the front section. Yet another good fit! Bit of luck eh?!
Different view
I have designed these panels so I can have maximum use of my spot welder and get zero distortion and weld it FAST.
The frame bolt hole will also be reinforced by the addition of a 1.6mm panel welded on top-just as I did on the other side.
Quite surprised how well these home made panels fit. I must be getting good! How long to get these skills? Started bodywork when I was about 19, and I'm 49 now. Thats 30 years practice. WOW!
I absolutely love doing this type of bodywork!!!
Anybody want theirs doing next?
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Does this annoy anybody else as much as me!!
Guess whats coming out next!!
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Nice work!
I've toyed with the idea of removing the fold up rear seating area, then mounting an air tank, and an auxiliary fuel under there.
When do you get your frame back?Owner of the only known 5 speed box wagon with a lift kit.
AKA, Herkimer the Hillbilly SUV.
Axle codes
Open/Lock/Ratio #
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G / H / 2.26
B / C / 2.47
8 / M / 2.73
7 / - / 3.07
Y / Z / 3.08
4 / D / 3.42
F / R / 3.45
5 / E / 3.27
6 / W / 3.73
2 / K / 3.55
A / - / 3.63
J / - / 3.85Comment
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no you are anal.Originally posted by andyfanshawe View PostDoes this annoy anybody else as much as me!!
Guess whats coming out next!!
Andy.
I would just sand blast it, etch prime it, put some rustoleum on it and undercoat it.
but I just build junk to drive around, no where near what you build
but I also live in the rust belt too
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If its going to be a show car, then yes it would.Originally posted by andyfanshawe View PostDoes this annoy anybody else as much as me!!
Guess whats coming out next!!
Andy."Shakedown"- 1991 Grand Marquis GS Dual exhaust, Magnaflow xl turbos, Rear anti sway bar, Outlaw 1 wheels, 43k miles
1985 GMC 1500
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HiOriginally posted by GoodSamaritan View Post
Frame has been back ages!!
Still wrapped up on back garden.
Best photo I have at the moment.
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Heres the corner coming together.
The spot welder makes things very easy.
Andy.Comment
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nice work!
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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You do beautiful work Andy, i'm amazed at the welding skills. The wagon is going to be great when you're done. Thanks for the frequent updates too
1984 Grand Marquis GS - CFI-SEFI conversion, Explorer 302, GT40 intakes, GT40P heads, 1.7 roller rockers, HO Cam, ASP Underdrive Pulley, 2.5" Dual exhaust, Flowmaster Delta 50 mufflers, 3.55 Trac-Lock, Rear disk's, Moog cargo coils, ES rear poly bushings, PI front and rear sway bars, 3G alt., Mark VIII fan, custom Auto-meter dash
1990 Crown Victoria Country Squire - Explorer 302, HO cam, dual exhaust, 3.55 Trac-Lock, PI rear sway bar (SOLD)
1982 LTD Wagon (R.I.P.) -|-1984 Grand Marquis LS(R.I.P.)Comment
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My pleasure sir!!Originally posted by FatNasty View PostYou do beautiful work Andy, i'm amazed at the welding skills. The wagon is going to be great when you're done. Thanks for the frequent updates too
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looks great mang can't wait to see more progress
1989 mercury grand marquis gs / 2014 ford focus s daily driver
302 lopo with ho upper/ aod with trans go shift kit
k code 3:55 posi rear/big brake swap tow package car
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