Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by kevinpackard On 2020/9/24 0:05:02
The replacement header is going in bit by bit. Got it tack welded into place across the entire inner flange. We were originally going to drill holes through the top of the header and weld through those to the flange on the roof/drip rail (similar to factory) but that's much more difficult than we originally thought.

In the end we went from inside the car and welded the roof/drip rail flange to the header from the back. We then welded the sides on the A-pillars and remade some of the original support around the A-pillar. Still need to do some more there.

The fit is pretty good overall, and the windshield flanges measure out to what they were before. I'm planning on using seam sealer (maybe 2K?) between the new header and the roof/drip rail, especially on the outside. It's definitely not a water tight fit. I'm terrified of moisture getting in again so will probably go overboard on prevention. I'm going to prime all metal surfaces prior to doing seam sealer.

I still need to do some work to fit the replacement corner supports (where the sunshades mount). The original one on the driver's side was completely rusted out.

With any luck the welding will be done on Monday then it's on to cleaning all that up and prepping for primer.

-Kevin

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