A nice pressure wash and I think you are gonna be a happy camper. Some other places to find a build sheet might be behind instrument panel, under carpet under one of the seats. I don't know C3s that well. You made a good purchase with that car. Great video thanks for sharing.
Pressure washing is next. I've delayed the washing while deciding how to remove the tank build sheet. It is probably a lost cause. Also, I've been researching rust removal and frame coatings. The leading candidate is Mastercoat. Thanks, for the information about other possible build sheet locations.
@@chadd2715 Looks like you've got good access holes in the frame. You might be able to fit a 1/4" drain jetter in there and flush out the inside of the frame. A cheap one from Amazon would do there. The ideal nozzle for this would be the rotating jetter. Might be worth a shot as it will leave you with a properly cleaned inner frame suitable for a wax or oil coating. I'd avoid anything that cures or sets hard, though. The hard coatings tend to trap moisture and speed up the rusting process.
Replace all bushings, springs etc. it's your chance to do it right. Metal fatigue changed those springs a long time ago. Do it once and do it right, you'll be glad you did trust me. Did a frame off (trailer that frame to the sandblaster in your area) myself, a 1977 haters will tell me, "what, why a 77!" trust me dude you'll get some real interesing comments and advice. Use your best judgement, but again, you're only going to do this once, right? Good luck.
Yes on the bushings, they are mostly gone. I'm debating with my self on the springs. If I can figure a way to test the spring rates, and they haven't changed, I may keep them. This car is nearly all original. I'm trying to use as many of the original parts as possible.
@@chadd2715I just found your channel, I'm enjoying it....kick up braces are the two pieces of metal that are in place by the rear cross member and rear outer frame rails. It's stiffer than an earlier 63-e68 frame.
Nice project ! I have a 77 that I did frame and bushings a few years back .
Thanks.
A nice pressure wash and I think you are gonna be a happy camper. Some other places to find a build sheet might be behind instrument panel, under carpet under one of the seats. I don't know C3s that well. You made a good purchase with that car. Great video thanks for sharing.
Pressure washing is next. I've delayed the washing while deciding how to remove the tank build sheet. It is probably a lost cause. Also, I've been researching rust removal and frame coatings. The leading candidate is Mastercoat. Thanks, for the information about other possible build sheet locations.
@@chadd2715 Looks like you've got good access holes in the frame. You might be able to fit a 1/4" drain jetter in there and flush out the inside of the frame. A cheap one from Amazon would do there. The ideal nozzle for this would be the rotating jetter. Might be worth a shot as it will leave you with a properly cleaned inner frame suitable for a wax or oil coating. I'd avoid anything that cures or sets hard, though. The hard coatings tend to trap moisture and speed up the rusting process.
I'm checking into the rotating drain jetter. Thank, for the recommendation.
In my latest video, I use the drain jetter you suggested. It should be up later today.
Replace all bushings, springs etc. it's your chance to do it right. Metal fatigue changed those springs a long time ago. Do it once and do it right, you'll be glad you did trust me. Did a frame off (trailer that frame to the sandblaster in your area) myself, a 1977 haters will tell me, "what, why a 77!" trust me dude you'll get some real interesing comments and advice. Use your best judgement, but again, you're only going to do this once, right? Good luck.
Yes on the bushings, they are mostly gone. I'm debating with my self on the springs. If I can figure a way to test the spring rates, and they haven't changed, I may keep them. This car is nearly all original. I'm trying to use as many of the original parts as possible.
68 with kick up braces, never seen that,must be a later 68 🤔
I'm not familiar with the term "kick up brace". Will you describe? It is a late '68, July. Check out my numbers video.
@@chadd2715I just found your channel, I'm enjoying it....kick up braces are the two pieces of metal that are in place by the rear cross member and rear outer frame rails. It's stiffer than an earlier 63-e68 frame.