01 September 2008

Chemo Ordaz Bodywork: Aug05 - July 06

Right rocker panel installedRocker panel set from Lars Neuffer in Germany were welded into place. Cost about $1100 to get the set here back in 2004.
Left rocker panel installedRight rear corner marked for major surgeryThe right rear corner was the worst of the cancer, but luckily Larry Edson had an original replacement piece from a parts car available. Thanks Larry!Inner right rear corner before welding-in original panelSpare tire area had not yet been workedRadio area has been filled with original metalSeat rails were moved towards back seat in an effort to provide more headroom with the sunroof box overhead When I spoke with Tom Reay about his 1965 M345 restoration (also done by Chemo) he mentioned that they moved the seat rails 4" towards the rear seat to provide more headroom, since the sunroof box takes an additional 2" of space. Tom is 6'3" and I'm only 5'11", so I'm sure there'll be plenty of room now. And my kids are too big for the back seat anyway. Thanks for the tip, Tom!

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