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This 1967 Camaro is getting a full body and paint restoration.
The body is mounted on the rotiserrie and the paint is being chemically stripped.
Small patch panels are welded in to replace rusted areas.
There was a significant dent in the rocker panel. The area was cut out, straightened out and welded back in place.
The front of the windshield opening is cut out and replaced with new material.
The muffler mounts are rebuilt.
Fuel tank braces are rusted out at the front.
The trunk floor close to the wheelhouses needs new metal.
The quarter panel is removed along with the outer section of the wheelhouse. Everything is fitted and positioned before welding.
The outer wheelhouse has new metal welded in. While the quarter panel is off the inside is painted.
The quarter panel is finished welding.
The same procedure on the left side of the car.
The quarter panel is only tacked on in this photo. After completing the welding the weld will be ground smooth.
The trunk filler panel was replaced with a new piece. After the old piece was removed the inside was painted before installing the new panel.
The body is in primer and being block sanded. Some small areas need more filler.
The bottom of the LH door has some rust which will be cout out and replaced with new metal.
More parts are in primer.
The bottom of both front fenders needed some new metal.
The car body is completely assembled to confirm alignment of panels and adjust gaps. Once everything is satisfactory the body is disassembled and the prepping and painting process can continue.
Parts are now in the painting stage. Yes, there are two trunk lids; one with a spoiler and one without. This is the original color - Capri Cream.
More photos to come...
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