Re: IML: body panels and floorpans. ('59 IMP)

[Charles Hansen <hansencw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

My '59 Le Baron had significant body rust and deterioration. Even when 
I bought it many years ago the front fenders had rusted through at the 
lower front edges and one had rust holes on top by the exterior 
rearview mirror. The rear quarter panels where in pretty bad shape 
although the damage was somewhat hidden by the chrome trim. When the 
body-off-the-frame restoration process got underway a few months ago, 
we found more areas that needed fixing - trunk floor, floor under the 
driver, and several of the body mounts.

I got a parts car and we were able to use the front fenders and cut 
some of the rear quarter panel pieces to patch bad areas on my car. But 
some of the bad areas we had to make pieces to patch in. If you have 
the skills, time, and equipment you could do something similar for your 
car. If you have to hire out the work, all I can say is it's rather 
expensive to fix up a '59 with significant rust since it's labor 
intensive. As for body bushings, you might try Gary Goers 
(www.garygoers.com).

Charlie Hansen
'59 Imperial Le Baron Southampton ("Old Baron")

On Jan 23, 2005, at 7:10 PM, henry ford wrote:

> I have been thinking about replacing the front finders on my 59 cr 4dr 
> with new ones anyone want to sell them ? although I could cutout thr 
> rust and weld in new metal, but just looking to see what options are 
> avalible for my car right know. replace Vr repair, also the rear? 
> quarter panels and wheel arch are completly gone, would like to find a 
> weld in panel for them. and where can I find body bushings for my car? 
> the local parts store can't get them..
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