1965 Fastback with DSE

rusty428cj

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We will be installing DSE mini tubs, subframe connectors, front and rear suspension in this 1965 Fastback.
This is what we are starting with.

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The first step is to remove the undercoating before it goes to get media blasted. I have never seen so much undercoating.

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You never know what you will find under the paint

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We have repairs to do before we install the DSE mini tubbs.

The front crossmember had been hit so we replaced it

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Before we installed the new one Brian cleaned up the surface rust than brushed a coat of SPI epoxy

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The left front apron has a little rust so Brian cut it out

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There was also a little rust on the firewall. After drilling out the spot welds on the fender apron Brian patched it.

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Both quarter panels need to be replaced.

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After they were removed everything was epoxy primed

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Lining up the new trunk floor

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Brian wanted to fit the mini tubs before installing the quarter panels the first thing he did was cut out the frame rail to make room for the new one that come in the kit.

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These braces come with the kit

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This is what needs to be cut out for the new mini tub. You can go in 2" or 3" we chose 2" because in you go 3" you have to narrow the supplied frame rail 1"

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Front cradle bolted in place and new DSE front mounts welded in place of the stock sway bar mount

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Holes drilled in frame

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Crush tubes that go in the frame

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Crush tubes bolt to the upper mount and will be welded to the frame

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Top bracket plug & tack welded in place

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