I cant figure out where to support my 65 coupe due to rust here are some pictures
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How can I repair/replace my rear frame rail
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First, theres no repairing that. You're in for a full replacement.
If it was just the section from wheel tub back that's pretty easy, I've done both of them. You'll need a full rail from the torque box to tail light panel brace. Removing the full trunk floor, wheel tub, part if not all the rear floor and prob inner rocker by looks of it. Def set the car up on a jig and door bracing to keep square.
They do make the rails, just a lot of work to do it. Been there, done that. See my link below for an idea.
To do it right by the looks of the rot, you're better off cutting the entire underside of the car out and replacing with this that has everything already set in place.
If it was just the section from wheel tub back that's pretty easy, I've done both of them. You'll need a full rail from the torque box to tail light panel brace. Removing the full trunk floor, wheel tub, part if not all the rear floor and prob inner rocker by looks of it. Def set the car up on a jig and door bracing to keep square.
They do make the rails, just a lot of work to do it. Been there, done that. See my link below for an idea.
To do it right by the looks of the rot, you're better off cutting the entire underside of the car out and replacing with this that has everything already set in place.
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Have to agree esp after looking at your other pics
Help with supporting the driver’s side
I need some help with figuring out where i can support the driver’s side of my 65 coupe the rocker is basically gone and same with the both frame rails and the olny area that it looks like i can support the car to repair the rust on the driver’s side is the roof rail and i do not have the space...
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Save it by reusing any parts you can, trim, glass, dash, etc. Let the body and rest go.
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What the springs are still attached to doesn't look like much and what good metal is there to get a decent weld out of?
You really need to find a steel supplier, build a 2x2 frame under it with vertical mounting points to rockers, outer cowl side panels, rear taillight panel brace etc and cut the bottom of the car out. However, looking at all the pics, you're key mounting points are rusted away as well.
You really need to find a steel supplier, build a 2x2 frame under it with vertical mounting points to rockers, outer cowl side panels, rear taillight panel brace etc and cut the bottom of the car out. However, looking at all the pics, you're key mounting points are rusted away as well.
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30 second search of Detroit metro area (where i think you are) and this comes up. You'll have WAY more $$ in sheetmetal alone vs. what this car is priced at.
65 mustang - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale
Selling 65 mustang have 85% of the car price is for the shell and interior parts but also have motor and trans and many extra parts please call Jerry don’t not receive text messages 313 58two865two
detroit.craigslist.org
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