1964 $200 SunRoof Project

artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: 1964 $200 SunRoof Project

I'm starting a project, it only cost me $200 and here are some pictures..

Just Pulled into the garage..
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Another nice picture of before..
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I took the body off the pan..
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artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:25 am Post subject: Pan Work on Project

Here's the pan with no body...
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Pan half being replaced..
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Halves are complete..
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swhitcomb · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:28 am Post subject:

Very nice porject. I started one last month for $200 also. You got a lot more of a solid car then I did for your money.
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artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:28 am Post subject: Pan Powder Coated

Here is the pan waiting for powder coating..
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Here it is complete.. I shopped around and was able to get it sandblasted and powder coated for $175.. Not bad..
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artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:46 am Post subject: Pan Under Coat

I undercoated the pan using the Rustoleum Roll on product.. Pretty good stuff, garage was full of fumes for 2 days..
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The Beam installed...
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Brake lines were a big pain in the butt... Had to search hard for pictures of how to route them..
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I was going to put down the tar mats. After doing some research I found out that moister is a big issue, so I'm going to get some Hurculiner and use that..
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Slow6t5 · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:40 pm Post subject:

Keep at it! Your going an excellent job! Keep up with all the pics. That way you will be able to go back and reference in the future if you think you forgot something.
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Insaniac · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:48 pm Post subject:

Looks nice, you've done a lot of good work on it so far. How did you remove the body from the pan? Did you do it by yourself?

artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject: Tansmission Installed

Got the transmission installed.. Good thing my wife was around to help..
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artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: Body Off the Pan

I got my neighbor to help me take it off. It's heavy, 2 people can do it but 4 would be ideal..

Dave24 · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

Looking good!. Pic's as you progress please! Smile

kk5150 · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

i look at pics like this and it only makes me wanna do a pan off on mine. im only 18 and my 63 is my daily driver so ill have to wait.

but on a more positive note. that looks amazing incredible job. keep it up. more pics please!!
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PULPO · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject:

Looks great, i'm still trippen on the deal you got for blasting and powder coating.. Cool

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hemifalcon · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject:

Yeah, you got a killer deal on the powdercoating.... Very nice job you are doing there.. How long have you been working on it now?
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artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: Working

I've been working on it for about 6 months, but I was on hold for about 5 months looking for a seat belt mount that I could not find.. So total work time is about a month.. I think I should be able to complete the pan section in about 2 weeks... Hopefully.

artmolina · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject: Tomorrow..

I should have the front section complete tomorrow if I can get the bushings reamed.. Tomorrow I should get the front brakes complete, finish the pans and I might get the wheels powder coated.

Saint · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject:

Great looking work you are doing. Reminds me of all the different stages for my 67. I have about the same time in as you and you are just a few steps behind me. You should be done in a could weeks, I have a roller just 1 thing holding me up, I need to repair a broken clutch tube.

Great job!

83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:34 pm Post subject:

Wow! Great job!!
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Jake Martinez · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

looks nice
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AJ Quick · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

Great job so far!
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