- Aug 2, 2014
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I decided to redo the fuel system in my car. Tank is old and rusty inside, tired of the carb gunking up. . .I really didn't want to start a project like this, but since I have the tank out I think it would be prudent to repair the ass end of the car.
The drivers side of the floor is in great condition. The passenger side is getting thin with a few pin holes showing in the last 6-8". The rear trunk floor is paper thin and cracking. The tail light panel is thick with bondo.
I have the repair pieces needed. I need to know how critical it is to get the rear of the car level. This will be done in the driveway, with the driveline installed (unless otherwise advised). Is the body stiff enough to just do it as it sits while I cut the rear panels out? Should I break out the level and plumbob to determine baseline 0'-0" and jack the rear up and shim under the jack stands? This is a driver down for repair, hope to be back on the road after this fix is sealed and primed. Any and all advice is welcome!
Thanks!
The drivers side of the floor is in great condition. The passenger side is getting thin with a few pin holes showing in the last 6-8". The rear trunk floor is paper thin and cracking. The tail light panel is thick with bondo.
I have the repair pieces needed. I need to know how critical it is to get the rear of the car level. This will be done in the driveway, with the driveline installed (unless otherwise advised). Is the body stiff enough to just do it as it sits while I cut the rear panels out? Should I break out the level and plumbob to determine baseline 0'-0" and jack the rear up and shim under the jack stands? This is a driver down for repair, hope to be back on the road after this fix is sealed and primed. Any and all advice is welcome!
Thanks!