Wheel housing replacement and removing the 1/4 panel 1969 Firebird convertible 

No problem 👍. The door jamb on this car wasn’t welded in at all it basically just came off. There is several spot welds normally tying it to the inner structure on the original installation. I pointed them out on the back side ringer you some idea where they were located. Now the lead propane touch and a wire brush, heat and brush away. I will try to get this on video for you.

I have seen convertibles reassembled without these pieces and no subframe connectors either. Makes you wonder why. Maybe they didn’t know.

Fantastic!! It’s a good hand workout as Well. It’s a huge time saver and minimal damage to the bade metal too.

Thanks again!

Very cool! It was common years back to use Camaro parts to repair the damaged birds because the Firebird stuff wasn’t available so it was better than nothing. I am so happy the aftermarket started to produce the parts we need. Good luck on your build.

@@VinylVillageGarage thanks

I am in the same spot as Mike above with my 69 Bird Coupe, Firewall out ,Floor gone with trunk and trunk drop offs out as well as the rear tail panel cut half out for removal of trunk .Inner wheel wells were both bad and not even welded to outer ,surprisingly enough the passenger side outer is in mint condition , Thought I would be able to replace wheel wells without cutting the quarter panels , but proving to not be so easy. Looks like I will have to cut the quarters ,as I also found they have been replaced and also overlapped Patch on both bottom quarters behind the drop downs. Would like to see the drop downs installation to trunk and Quarters ,and will be watching your videos over and over. They are very helpful and informative . Since you do Rockers so well I would also like to see a photo of the front and back of the rockers since mine are open on both ends but are in good shape inside. Sorry so long ,but I believe you would be the one to ask with your skills and talent .

Absolutely, you want location on door and 1/4 panel?

Wow, thank you!

The twist is completely relaxed after i cut the trunk floor out. The wheel well was making the passenger side 1/4 sit low in the back so it had to go.

Thanks will do! I love these cars and enjoy sharing the process

Thanks. It’s sad to think this car didn’t look awful but between poor previous repairs and collision damage the majority of it will be replaced.

You and me both. This car will represent what can be done at home and quality not suffer too.

Thanks 👍. I see you are working on your bird too.

The top frame is no good on this car. It’s bent bad. I don’t feel it was all from this accident. Almost looks like someone opened the top while driving too fast and folded it backwards

Good question, if you haven’t removed the old wheel welds yet they have holes that you could drill out the panel prior to removal. If they are out already the only hole you have on a coupe every time is the top one. I feel like the front bottom hole inside the 1/4 panel is hit and miss depending on the year. Is you don’t have the holes definitely test for everything including the 1/4 panels prior to burning it in

Right on, there are a few differences for sure. Thank you for sharing! It helps the channel growth and i appreciate it.

Anytime!

Fantastic! That’s why I shared them

I say go for it!

Yes it was an option, not as popular i believe 1969 was the lowest production year for fold down rear seat.

@@VinylVillageGarage ok, yeah he had 1969 400 4 speed gold in color I don't know if it was original color did have body work done on it had rear spoiler and bird on door panels and dash that about all I remember

Of course anytime

No problem!

When you do at least you have an idea what it takes.

@@VinylVillageGarage ive done several of them but never knew about the alignment holes.

@@MrYz250fman those holes are a huge time saver and greatly reduces 1/4 panel alignment issues too.

Thanks! Making great progress on the mockingbird

Saves me loads of time. It only works on these older cars. Newer stuff spot weld technology had greatly improved.

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching.

Moving right along

Yup! It is a FIREbird.

I am happy with the results, no more collision damage

Glad you enjoyed it, i do a lot of welded seams that way. Works great on like 19 gage and thinner.

Glad it helped! Seems to work good on these old cars not so much on modern welds.

Must have been built mid week! It doesn’t always work but as long as it’s thin like 19 gauge or thinner seems to work ok.

Thanks!

@VinylVillageGarage you bet man

Glad you enjoyed it! I wish I could play cars all day.

Thanks 👍