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I want to know just what happened to that crank?

Yea...I'm quite sure that I need a wash!

It's seeing the young men and women that voluntarily make the choice to serve their country and protect out freedom (even though so many of us are ungrateful) that really helps to motivate me. I'm sure that the level of pride you fathers (and any mothers) have for your children must be immense. And I thank you all for your input. I have done quite a bit of research and am continuing to do so. I feel the need to make something more of my life and believe that this could be a good option. As far as what I am looking for, something in the line of a mechanical officer, if I don’t go enlisted. Matt

Funny this should come up. I have been looking into the Air Force a lot this past month. Both from the enlisted side and the officer side. I'm trying to see how much help a BS in psychology will help. Like your son I would like to be stationed over seas. I too would appreciate any further input that anyone has. Matt

I bought some picklex back in the winter and have used it quite a bit since. I can't attest to the long-term protection but it did seem to help the welding process (if you read the directions). And as far as short term protection goes it has held up well in the Tennessee humidity. I too have the Eastwood undercoating kit but have yet to try it out. I also got their Rust Encapsulator but again, no long-term usage yet.

If imitation is the highest form of flattery...what is copying? WE appreciate certain individual's original input even if others do not. At least we should.

Unfortunately I have not yet tried but I too have the same set up and will find out eventually. I know that does not really help. But is seems that I saw in post where someone had I'll check my bookmarks.

Keep it. You can always cut out the rust spots and weld in new patches. Especially the floor. I've learned a thing or two about rust in the past year and a half.

If the condition and price is right I might take you up on that.

Jeff, should you come across any more of that style will you please let me know. Thanks.

John, if Jeff's not interested, since this is his post, I will take it. I have been looking for a full panel for a long time now. All I have are the new Tabco/VB style that just covers a little past the wheel arch.

Oh yea, there was quite a bit of rust (imagine that). So out came most of the inner rocker and I too fabbed up a panel with hand tools. Not exactly fun but it was important like you said. I just hope I did a good enough job.

When you say .085 do you mean 14ga? Because when I asked for .085 around here people thought I was crazy. Perhaps they're right? So I asked for 14ga and they said "Oh you want .083" So anyway that is what I went with. And that .120 (11ga) would definitely be stout enough, but perhaps overkill. I'd stay away from .065(16ga) but that may just be me. Others (Pete) have used .095 (13ga) I believe.

Good riddance.

They look like they could be a kit. But I could be way off. Skylines have just the two red lenses don't they.

I take it this is the quarter you are referring to: When I bought the car the owner included both of these panels, but as you can see I cut out way more then what they cover and still have to remove back to the tail end. So if anyone wants these two panels of mine.... I bought the drivers side full quarter panel on ebay, now just to track down a passenger side.

Yes and Yes. It is a Lincoln SP175 Plus. It has been a blast learning how to do it after asking a lot of questions. Do they carry the rear quarter? If so... But for now I plan on using Alfa Parts if Allen will ever call me back. I've been looking at his stuff for a while. The only set back is that his quarters don't come up to the main body line. Jeff, I actually test fitted the door(which is amazing) before welding and the fit was OK. It sat low at the back by about 1/8 in. other then that it was good. Thanks for the support and info.

Victoria British, and the fit is good. It needed a little trimming off the top and bottom flanges but other then that it's alright. Now I need to find a passenger rear quarter panel (hint, hint anyone;))

My Dad has a '95 Miata and when he's not looking I plan on taking out a seat and trying it on for size. Because I too am curious.

When I took the picture of the seat in the car the floor was fully welded in, at least the top side was. The floor pans are 18ga, it is about the thinnest you would likely want to use for the floor. And about the "on the road in no time"...um yea . Truthfully though it is great motivation to stay on it. Thanks for all the encouragement guys.