One Piece Front Clip!

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  1. Millersrevenge

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    So I ended up having to rebuild the whole corner and a good chuck of the floor. Wasnt happy with how the frame was to the floor and now was the time to do it. I think I will most likely end up doing the same thing on the other side...find out pretty soon. That square in the corner is the 2x3 the cage is going to mount too.
     

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    All I know is that this looks EXPENSIVE!!:dancing:(y)
     

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    Does the rust extend into the rocker panel?
     
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    It's into the torque box....lots of fun.
     
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    We had water coming in on this side so I knew that was a problem side!
    Now is the time to get it fixed right...lots of fun friggin Ford weekend...lol
     
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    Drivers side was like this too. Got the torque box done on this side and the 2x3 in for the cage. Also had to replace some steel in the rocker. Think I might just change the whole passenger floor. fkn fords:)
     
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    Send more pictures of your work..........................it never stops, it seems the deeper you probe, the more you find to do.............

    IMHO
     
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    Got this side done. Will take a pic inside for you tomorrow.
     

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    Started on the front section of the cage.
     

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    Looking really good, keep the pictures coming.
     
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    This should tighten her up a bit. Strut towers are really solid now.
     

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    It's amazing how loose/soft these cars are. That should do wonders.
    While your at it, you should cut the side impact beams out of the doors...
     
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    Done.(y)
     
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    Sweet!!! :tiphat:
     
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    Floors are done, cage is done, dash bar and column brace is in for the new steering column thats going in.
    Going to start building the new dash in the morning.
     

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