Unfortunately the trunk floor goes under the tail panel. The tail panel support is loose. I can slide it back and forth. Will show it on the next video. Going to support it if I have enough room to slide in the panel. Thanks.
@@indyme2 I should have spoken more clearly. By “IN” I was meaning IN POSSESSION. I have changed tri-five trunk floors as well as complete floor pans. The reason I was saying to wait is that while it may not seem like much support even that rotted tail panel is giving some support to the quarter panels and helping keep them aligned and making other tasks easier. I had a panel sag and kink from lack of support for a few days. Did not make me or the cars owner very happy and it caused more work
@@todddenio3200 The full floor and rockers are intact. I agree with you. The more support the better. Any suggestions on how to get the trunk pan in? Looks like I may have to cut it and reweld it to make it go in. I made a full size cardboard template the same size as the trunk floor. It's kind of like trying to fit a square into a round hole. All advise is appreciated, Todd. Thanks.
@@indyme2 if you can, remove all of the body bolts and lift the rear of the body enough to slide it in from the rear under the tail panel. You should weld in an additional brace about 6” above the tail panel for additional support and with that done the body can be lifted at the rear from an engine hoist put in from the side and just tipped on its nose a little bit if the front clip is removed. Then lower the body down around it provided the tail panel is trimmed of the old trunk floor. This way the tail panel is still in place and can be used to help align the replacement panel to where it should be from all angles.That’s the best way I have found.
@@todddenio3200 Awesome, Todd! I'm feeling dumb right now for not thinking about that. Have seen a lot of videos lately sliding floors under and dropping the body on top. I really appreciate the information and will give you a shout out in the next video. Chime in with any advise you have to offer. We appreciate all the input. Thanks again!
It's a mess but we will make it better, tinnaz1. I've seen screen wire and shop rags before but dirty socks and soda cans would be insane, lol. Thanks for stopping in.
I used those panel cutters for years. One trick I found to make it cut faster is to back off the pushing it so hard which allows the hammer to work better. Try it, it's a fine art to learn but worth it.
Your making good progress on the 57 Chevy! I didn't realize on the first few videos thats Belair with all the stainless steel trim! I noticed the little air shock fitting in the corner of the trunk. That's the number 1 reason them shock tower mounts get cracked and broken. Everyone wanted to Jack them up in the back and that put all the weight on the trunk floor. Keep working at it and Tell Vern come on over and help. Lol Have a good one Buddy 👍
Out with the old in with the new! Good progress Jerry! I wouldn't remove the tail panel until I put the floor pan in, you can raise the body and slide it under the tail panel. That's just the way I do it.
Thanks, Wendell. A viewer brought that to my attention. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Old age brain pharts I guess. You'll understand someday, lol. Thanks for the info.
It's great seeing these videos again, shame about all the technical issues! Don't worry I haven't forgotten about making the videos of the 303 teardown I got everything pulled out the car just rearranging everything and making more floorspace before I start! 😁
They really made sure that trunk floor was fixed properly!! Hopefully there's not big holes in the wheel tubs! Hope you get your computer issues sorted out.
Looks like fun…for anybody else but me. But seriously, your getting after that Chevy! Soon you and Vern and the Rust Queen will be traveling across the country racing Warren Oats in a GTO.
Worked on it today. Going to try to keep this ball rolling. At least I haven't gotten discouraged on the 57 like I have on the Ruster. RQ is working away at it so at least we making some progress. I'll join in soon. Want to feel it burn some rubber! Thanks for stopping in at the Rust Ranch.
We like to hack on the Rust Queen but she is really busting her butt on the Duster almost every day. I'll pitch in soon. I really am anxious to get this one on the road. You are our favorite Canadian Girl! Hope you are feeling better, Christine.
Yep. Just needed a change from the ground hog. You and Queenie did a great job on your Satellite yesterday. Looking more like a hot ride every time we work on it. Too bad it has nothing for the '57! 🤣😂
I agree with you on computers they can be a royal pain. My desktop started acting up just before Christmas and Windows had been wanting me to upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 so I let them do it while in the shop. I didn't like 10 and 11 shows no improvement. I also agree with you about the panel cutter I have used mine many times. Glad to see the 57 coming along even though it is giving you a few surprises. From my younger days have you ever seen anyone use the spare tire well for a beer cooler? It works fairly well, ask me how I know. Give my regards to the crew and keep the videos coming, computer permitting.
Lol. Like I said many times, Jerry. We must be twins. The well even has a drain hole. Hope you are feeling better. I'll keep the videos coming and you keep the stories coming!
Looks like the tin worms got ahold of it just alittle, Dan, from DDs speed shop up in Canada gets complete floor and trunk pans from somewhere here in the states
I am told the floor pan is on the way. Believe it when I see it, Leonard. We will just work with what ever parts we can get. No method or plan for this build now due to lack of parts. Wish this crap would go away. Thanks for stopping in at the Rust Ranch!
Splice is the video editing program I use. It’s free and for go pros but works with apple stuff. That panel cutter works good. What a waste of a good floor. Queen should have the duster would throw people off if she pulls up next to them and dusts them.
Lol. She is really getting attached to the Duster. I'll be back on fire for it when I burn some rubber in it. We are getting close to having it on the road. I'll get the Rust Queen to do a burnout in it for you! Thanks for stopping in.
That air chisel cuts through that trunk floor like a hot knife through butter!!!! You'll have this '57 up and about in no time at all!!! Then it'll be back to Mopar time... ( slotted panel cutter, excuse me.)
Seems like you have a lot of projects started but not finished. I’m in the same boat but now I am disabled and progress has slowed enough that snails have been doing laps around me but I’m not going to give up.
Lots of projects for sure, Todd. Don't anticipate finishing them all. Getting too old. Just enjoy working on what I feel like that particular day. The Nova is nearly complete as is the Duster and IROC. Like you, we don't give up. Thanks for stopping in.
Thanks for sharing, looks like your puzzle is getting more puzzling. Glad you’re the man that can put it all back together. Freezing rain here this morning, how are you guys fairing?
A guy would call that not so good of work if you think about it wrong, the way i see it, that kept the 57 from going in the crusher many years ago, Now you can "Repair"What they "fixed"lol
Haven't seen anything like that in a long time. We have a big swap meet monthly at the fairgrounds. Will keep an eye out for one. Thanks for stopping in!
@@indyme2 Oh, I realize it's a team effort, sorry I didn't say that earlier. Yeah, cars are $$$$$ and work. I was always short on $$$$$. I never did make a lot of $$$$, but when the company downsized from 400 to 40, I was still there... Just keep on plugging away, you'll get it done..
I wouldn’t remove that tail panel until after the trunk floor is in
Unfortunately the trunk floor goes under the tail panel. The tail panel support is loose. I can slide it back and forth. Will show it on the next video. Going to support it if I have enough room to slide in the panel. Thanks.
@@indyme2 I should have spoken more clearly. By “IN” I was meaning IN POSSESSION. I have changed tri-five trunk floors as well as complete floor pans. The reason I was saying to wait is that while it may not seem like much support even that rotted tail panel is giving some support to the quarter panels and helping keep them aligned and making other tasks easier. I had a panel sag and kink from lack of support for a few days. Did not make me or the cars owner very happy and it caused more work
@@todddenio3200 The full floor and rockers are intact. I agree with you. The more support the better. Any suggestions on how to get the trunk pan in? Looks like I may have to cut it and reweld it to make it go in. I made a full size cardboard template the same size as the trunk floor. It's kind of like trying to fit a square into a round hole. All advise is appreciated, Todd. Thanks.
@@indyme2 if you can, remove all of the body bolts and lift the rear of the body enough to slide it in from the rear under the tail panel. You should weld in an additional brace about 6” above the tail panel for additional support and with that done the body can be lifted at the rear from an engine hoist put in from the side and just tipped on its nose a little bit if the front clip is removed. Then lower the body down around it provided the tail panel is trimmed of the old trunk floor. This way the tail panel is still in place and can be used to help align the replacement panel to where it should be from all angles.That’s the best way I have found.
@@todddenio3200 Awesome, Todd! I'm feeling dumb right now for not thinking about that. Have seen a lot of videos lately sliding floors under and dropping the body on top. I really appreciate the information and will give you a shout out in the next video. Chime in with any advise you have to offer. We appreciate all the input. Thanks again!
Jerry, I don't know how you have so much knowledge on repairing things. It really amazes me. Wish I had your kind of ability
I just wing it, John. If I was smart I would be on an warm island eating fresh pineapples, lol. Thanks for stopping in.
Tilting my head a bit and eyeing that Bondo mess. 🤪 Thankfully it's not layered with old screen wire, dirty socks, and soda cans. 😉👍. Looking good!
It's a mess but we will make it better, tinnaz1. I've seen screen wire and shop rags before but dirty socks and soda cans would be insane, lol. Thanks for stopping in.
I used those panel cutters for years. One trick I found to make it cut faster is to back off the pushing it so hard which allows the hammer to work better. Try it, it's a fine art to learn but worth it.
Thanks, John. We will give that technique a try on the next panel. Appreciate the advise!
That’s looking really great. Always good to catch up with you and the Rust Queen!
Can't keep up with you Tush. You get the job done and we just play. Cold and wet here right now. Wish I had a bowl of soup, lol.
@@indyme2 it’s Sunday night…Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin in the oven…dinners at 8 😉
@@cheftush You really know how to make a grown man cry, Tush!
Your making good progress on the 57 Chevy! I didn't realize on the first few videos thats Belair with all the stainless steel trim! I noticed the little air shock fitting in the corner of the trunk. That's the number 1 reason them shock tower mounts get cracked and broken. Everyone wanted to Jack them up in the back and that put all the weight on the trunk floor. Keep working at it and Tell Vern come on over and help. Lol Have a good one Buddy 👍
Thanks, Don. Air shocks and traction bars. Does that scream old school? Lol. Thanks for stopping in. We enjoy the comments.
Out with the old in with the new! Good progress Jerry! I wouldn't remove the tail panel until I put the floor pan in, you can raise the body and slide it under the tail panel. That's just the way I do it.
Thanks, Wendell. A viewer brought that to my attention. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Old age brain pharts I guess. You'll understand someday, lol. Thanks for the info.
It's great seeing these videos again, shame about all the technical issues! Don't worry I haven't forgotten about making the videos of the 303 teardown I got everything pulled out the car just rearranging everything and making more floorspace before I start! 😁
Can't wait to see the videos. Let me know when they are up. Good luck with the build!
Finally got my first video up! 👍 ruclips.net/video/1iXCO8MFc5A/видео.html
They really made sure that trunk floor was fixed properly!! Hopefully there's not big holes in the wheel tubs! Hope you get your computer issues sorted out.
We are working through all the problems one at a time, Dom. Just part of the job, lol. We'll get there. Thanks for hanging with us.
Looks like fun…for anybody else but me. But seriously, your getting after that Chevy! Soon you and Vern and the Rust Queen will be traveling across the country racing Warren Oats in a GTO.
Race the Bigfoots for pinks 🤣
@@vernoncarroll9839 Lol!
Worked on it today. Going to try to keep this ball rolling. At least I haven't gotten discouraged on the 57 like I have on the Ruster. RQ is working away at it so at least we making some progress. I'll join in soon. Want to feel it burn some rubber! Thanks for stopping in at the Rust Ranch.
Your moving along nicely
Getting hard to get parts. The "plan" changes again but we will get there. We are freezing down here. How about you?
Look & listen to the Rust Queen go!! Take care!! ,Can't wait to see the Duster,your Mopar Canadian Girl!!😎🇨🇦
We like to hack on the Rust Queen but she is really busting her butt on the Duster almost every day. I'll pitch in soon. I really am anxious to get this one on the road. You are our favorite Canadian Girl! Hope you are feeling better, Christine.
Jerry’s just happy and in trip-5 heaven. But yeah getting parts lately stinks.
Yep. Just needed a change from the ground hog. You and Queenie did a great job on your Satellite yesterday. Looking more like a hot ride every time we work on it. Too bad it has nothing for the '57! 🤣😂
I agree with you on computers they can be a royal pain. My desktop started acting up just before Christmas and Windows had been wanting me to upgrade to Windows 11 from 10 so I let them do it while in the shop. I didn't like 10 and 11 shows no improvement. I also agree with you about the panel cutter I have used mine many times. Glad to see the 57 coming along even though it is giving you a few surprises. From my younger days have you ever seen anyone use the spare tire well for a beer cooler? It works fairly well, ask me how I know. Give my regards to the crew and keep the videos coming, computer permitting.
Lol. Like I said many times, Jerry. We must be twins. The well even has a drain hole. Hope you are feeling better. I'll keep the videos coming and you keep the stories coming!
Classic Chevy in piedmont at river road may have some parts you need for that project .
I pass there everyday, Johnny. Think I'll stop in one day and check them out. Thanks.
Good video, I need to change mine too
Looks like the tin worms got ahold of it just alittle, Dan, from DDs speed shop up in Canada gets complete floor and trunk pans from somewhere here in the states
I am told the floor pan is on the way. Believe it when I see it, Leonard. We will just work with what ever parts we can get. No method or plan for this build now due to lack of parts. Wish this crap would go away. Thanks for stopping in at the Rust Ranch!
Splice is the video editing program I use. It’s free and for go pros but works with apple stuff. That panel cutter works good. What a waste of a good floor. Queen should have the duster would throw people off if she pulls up next to them and dusts them.
Lol. She is really getting attached to the Duster. I'll be back on fire for it when I burn some rubber in it. We are getting close to having it on the road. I'll get the Rust Queen to do a burnout in it for you! Thanks for stopping in.
That air chisel cuts through that trunk floor like a hot knife through butter!!!!
You'll have this '57 up and about in no time at all!!! Then it'll be back to Mopar time...
( slotted panel cutter, excuse me.)
We are making progress as fast as we have time, Howard. Looking forward to finishing the 57 and the Duster. As always, we appreciate you stopping in.
@@indyme2 that Duster reminds me of my ex's '74 Gold Duster although it was a 225 lazy 6.
Seems like you have a lot of projects started but not finished. I’m in the same boat but now I am disabled and progress has slowed enough that snails have been doing laps around me but I’m not going to give up.
Lots of projects for sure, Todd. Don't anticipate finishing them all. Getting too old. Just enjoy working on what I feel like that particular day. The Nova is nearly complete as is the Duster and IROC. Like you, we don't give up. Thanks for stopping in.
Thanks for sharing, looks like your puzzle is getting more puzzling. Glad you’re the man that can put it all back together. Freezing rain here this morning, how are you guys fairing?
Still snow on the ground and dang cold. Ready for Spring, lol!
A guy would call that not so good of work if you think about it wrong, the way i see it, that kept the 57 from going in the crusher many years ago, Now you can "Repair"What they "fixed"lol
You are right! Gives me a whole new perspective on the subject. No more whining about the other guys repairs any more. Thanks for stopping in!
Is that red oxide primer applied with a dead chicken???
I don't know, Joe. I think you are being too nice, lol. A dead chicken would look better. Thanks for stopping in.
the next shift. lol
Do you guys know anyone that has a NOS 47 for car steering wheel? If so let me know it’s for my neighbours car. He wants one with out cracks. Thanks.
Haven't seen anything like that in a long time. We have a big swap meet monthly at the fairgrounds. Will keep an eye out for one. Thanks for stopping in!
@@indyme2 thanks
Rust Queen? Lord I feel uncomfortable saying that, without your hard work these cars just wouldn't look their best....
Cars are all work and $$. We are short on $$ but enjoy the work. It's a team effort for sure. Thanks.
@@indyme2 Oh, I realize it's a team effort, sorry I didn't say that earlier. Yeah, cars are $$$$$ and work. I was always short on $$$$$.
I never did make a lot of $$$$, but when the company downsized from 400 to 40, I was still there...
Just keep on plugging away, you'll get it done..
OUT of STOCK. The WORST 3 WORDS ANY MECHANIC COULD EVER SEE or HEAR🤬
Getting tired of hearing those 3 words, Bill. Hope things get back to normal soon. Thanks for stopping in.