62 Impala rustoration: We're going to try and save another one

[blkblk63ss]

Finished drilling and punching holes yesterday. Cleaned and coated all of the flanges with weld through primer( I hate weld through primer, but it is a necessary evil). Next step, drop.the floor pans in and weld it. One note on the floor pans. I am pretty sure this set of floor pans is a thinner gauge than the last set I installed in my 63. I didn't measure them, but it sure feels like 21-22 gauge. I'll try and remember to mic them before install.View attachment 81032View attachment 81033

Just don't cut yourself Jim or you may get that dreaded rust virus desease and start spreading it around!!!!

 

[IMBVSUR?]

That's a new one... Virust

 

[Jim Sullivan]

I'm gloved and masked when working in the garage plus socially distanced.

 

[R63ss]

Looking good Jim.You have skillz!!

 

[wristpin]

Denver CL is 1962 4spd code 409

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Denver CL is 1962 4spd code 409

 

[Phil Reed]

WHAT?????

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

You referring to this:

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/sheridan-1962-chevy-impala-ss/7108242925.html

TomK

 

[wristpin]

You referring to this:

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/sheridan-1962-chevy-impala-ss/7108242925.html

TomK

No. Was refering the 1962 T-10 4 speed transmission for $500 that had numbers the seller said was for a corvette or 409.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Aha! I noted that as well .

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/eastlake-1962-corvette-409-t10-4spd/7108294089.html

 

[Jim Sullivan]

After 250 or so plug welds, the floor is in. After some long hard dirty work, all of these guys made it home safe. A few still in quarantine for a little bit though. I think I'm lost my mind.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Not sure you can have to many clamps.

 

[blkblk63ss]

After 250 or so plug welds, the floor is in. After some long hard dirty work, all of these guys made it home safe. A few still in quarantine for a little bit though. I think I'm lost my mind.View attachment 81249

Aren't you missing one?

 

[bobs409]

I was organizing nuts and bolts today. It's actually calming in a strange way.

I also got the 409 ready for a little drive tomorrow if the weather forecast stays as predicted. Can't tell you when I had that one out last! I do know that I only put 637 miles on it in 2.5 years!!!

 

[bobs409]

After 250 or so plug welds, the floor is in. After some long hard dirty work, all of these guys made it home safe. A few still in quarantine for a little bit though. I think I'm lost my mind.View attachment 81249

Harbor Freight loves Jim.

 

[skipxt4]

We know what Jim's favorite Letter, of the alphabet is.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Aren't you missing one?

Nope, just in temporary quarantine.

Not sure you can have to many clamps.

Never enough clamps. I'm thinking about ordering a few more.

 

[Junky]

Nope, just in temporary quarantine.



Never enough clamps. I'm thinking about ordering a few more.

Order them by the dozen, that way, you will not run out in the future. Can you still get the Vice Grips made in the US?

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Order them by the dozen, that way, you will not run out in the future. Can you still get the Vice Grips made in the US?

The "original" vise grips are now made in China.

 

[skipxt4]

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