'67 Camaro update

[daredvl22]

Here are a few somewhat recent shots of my project. It's been a little slow going, but that's ok. I'm not in any kind of hurry and I want to do it right. I have a few more recent shots and I'll post them once I get them downloaded. Anyway, I actually had an important question to ask the group. I'm hoping MCC, or David Sloan could pipe in here. I'm about to install two new full quarter panels (still debating Goodmark vs. Dynacorn), and I'm concerned about doing this on the rotisserie. I've replaced the full floor pan and trunk pan since these pictures were taken, so I do have more support in the structure. However, I'm concerned what might happen to the structure/support once I remove the quarter panels? As you can see from the pics, the rotisserie mounts under the rear leaf spring locations in the rear and the front sub frame mounting points. Do you think I need to remove the car from the rotisserie and maybe build a stand or something, or am I just being paranoid? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys!



Here I am examining the trunk before I cut it out and replaced it.

Thought this was a cool top view


If you guys are interested I have more pics of the car on the rotissierie. My buddy has a state of the art camera and he took over 100 pics of my car outside. It was a great day for pictures.

[1971CHEVELLE]

awesome project more pics

[ZuperZport]

. However, I'm concerned what might happen to the structure/support once I remove the quarter panels? Do you think I need to remove the car from the rotisserie and maybe build a stand or something, or am I just being paranoid?

Before my 67 Camaro "shedded it skin" we welded in temporary brace bars in a few places throughout the interior.

We went from sail panel to sail panel on the c-pillar, side to side right below the rear window cranks and also side to side at the kick panels on the door jamb/a-pillar.

Just used some basic square tubing and welded in place. Removed when new outer panels were in place.

Hope this helps.

Best of luck with your project Dave !!!

[venturabeachpup]

Cool project! Yes...more pics please.

[daredvl22]

Ok, here are some more pics as requested. First, here are some pics of the original floor pan. I probably could have used a few patch panels, but decided to go with a full floor. The end result turned out much better and aside from time consuming, much cleaner result.

The rear view


Passenger side

Driver side


Now the new floor pan in place and welded. Sorry, little dirty, but you get the idea.



I'm still looking for more feedback regarding my original question above. Still concerned about bracing for the quarter panel removal and installation on the rotisserie. Help!

[RSSSLS1]

I think if you add some cross bracing to keep everything square. You would be ok to install the quarters on the rotisserie.