Remove/Replace Rear Valance S30

[z-ya]

Here is what the rear valance looks like on my 1971 project:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a rear section I cut off the back of a 1970 that had no floors or frame rails:

 

 

 

 

 

 

What I want to do is replace the entire rear valance, tail light area, and hatch jamb. I want to drill out as many spot welds as I can, then cut where needed. My goal is to graft in the new rear panel as it was done at the factory. When put it back together, I just plan on welding the panels at the original seams, and then weld up the spot weld holes I drilled out. Any other ideas that might make the job easier?

 

Thanks,

 

Pete

[MJLamberson]

Oh I hope you get some good ideas for this, I could use them as well.

[MJLamberson]

Oh I hope you get some good ideas for this, I could use them as well.

[palosfv3]

Make sure you pull the fuel tank. You should find that the rear floor and fuel tank strap mounting crossmember is damaged .From the looks of the pics this was never fixed correctly . You need to repair this before removing the rear panel if possible . This crossmember welds to the body panel across the entire rear width of the car.