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Ragman
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Location: Denver
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 Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject: 1967 Baja Back to Stock |
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I couldn't let this straight 67 baja go to the crusher or be cut up for parts. So, I've decided to return it to its former stock glory. Check back to see its transformation...
removed the baja kit, removed most of the the glass (front/rear windshield, pop-outs), gutted the interior
started DA'ing rear quater panel, roof
rear clip in need of a new one, rear baja fenders removed
clean dash
It's really in good shape, so far we haven't run into any bondo. All the panels are pretty straight. and the roof was almost perfect. I will be painting it java green as it once was.
not too bad of a start for the first day at it
more to come....
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67jason
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Location: behind my back feet - Pittsburg CA
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| looks like a fun project. try to find good german metal for the front and rear aprons and the fenders. |
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Ragman
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Location: Denver
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Here's the donor car that will be supplying the aprons.
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youngster1966
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:28 am Post subject: |
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Exelent, I love to seeing some of the bajas turned back  |
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Rob E UK
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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great work!
looks really solid too, cant believe it was in a scrap yard!
keep up the good work  |
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Skim
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the donor car that will be supplying the aprons.
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what was wrong with this one? Black 67's are the shit.
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lonslo
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Location: Osideornoside
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| Eric, call me if you need a hand. It would be nice to get my hands dirty again. |
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BugZyla.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Why not just swap that body over to the pan with the title? A lot less work that way.
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Ragman
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Location: Denver
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:29 am Post subject: |
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At first, I wanted to build the the black one but the roof is all dented up around the right side of the windshield. It looks like a small tree might have fell on it. It would be really hard to get it straight enough for a windshield to fit. Also, the black one has seriously rusted out heater channels and floors from sitting for 10 years without front glass.
They weren't from a salvage yard, that's just the storage lot they were in over the winter. I got them from an old man who had them sitting in a field for 10 years.
Dennis, I'd really like some help! What are you doing on Sat?
Last night we finished the body work on two rear fenders and the decklid. Also almost have the body ready for primer.
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lonslo
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| I pm'd you, But should be free next week. |
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Matt K.
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Your doing an excellent job, taking a sad baja and turning back into a sedan is rewarding.............................good luck.
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BugZyla.com
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I agree, good job. I can see not wanting to mess with rotted heater channels. Looks like your moving along pretty quick on the project too.
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Three Pedals
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for undoing the Baja conversion, Ragman! Looks great so far, and good call with the Java Green.
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Ragman
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:33 am Post subject: |
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The body shell is primered and ready now for the aprons.
We pulled the donor car from the field today (thanks Growler and Steve). It's a pain to move a car onto a trailer when there's no wheels on it.
Front apron removed
Rear apron
Hopefully for my next update, these aprons will be on the baja.  |
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Ragman
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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front clip worked in today
sheet metal screws hold it for testing panels fit
hood installed for fit
fenders tested for fit, front passengers fender is after market, and won't be used
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Chuck_G
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Lookin good! |
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lonotch
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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Rag, that sure is looking nice. I did the same thing on a 63 euro and I know what you are going through. keep us posted with pics.
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lonslo
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:37 am Post subject: |
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 Gettin there and lookin good!! |
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rusty57
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Looks like a lot of fun. Nice to see someone turning something back to stock. You doing the welding or farming it out?
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Ragman
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| Looks like a lot of fun. Nice to see someone turning something back to stock. You doing the welding or farming it out? |
My friend Steve and I are doing all the work including the welding. He's the Colorado Clip King, and I'm the aspiring apprentice.
We put in some more hours tonight. We got the rear clip installed, test fit the decklid and fenders.
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