Hey everyone, new guy here. I just picked up an 85 Regal a few weeks ago for next to nothing and was planning on using it as a project/spare time fixer upper. It is pretty rusted out in the rear quarters around the wheelwells, rocker panels, and floorboards and bottom of the doors. So, I was pretty much thinking (due to lack of body panel availability and the fact that if I could find them they'd probably be out of my price range anyway) of fabricating a lot of my panels myself. I've read a few books on metal fab and have seen where they completely built a new floor for an old 40's car from scratch, so I know it can be done.
I live in the rust-belt of Ohio, so the chances of finding another 25 year old Regal in a scrapyard for parts are slim to none, so please don't bother suggesting it.
I took bodyshop way back in high school (vocational class) so I'm not intimidated by the task ahead. All, I'm looking for is some input, suggestions and/or pics that may help along the way. Anyone done any extensive work like this? Thanks.
I live in the rust-belt of Ohio, so the chances of finding another 25 year old Regal in a scrapyard for parts are slim to none, so please don't bother suggesting it.
I took bodyshop way back in high school (vocational class) so I'm not intimidated by the task ahead. All, I'm looking for is some input, suggestions and/or pics that may help along the way. Anyone done any extensive work like this? Thanks.