I am newbie but just bought 2 68 project/basket cases. One coupe hardtop and another convertible.
The drop top has rotted out floors from the firewall to the tail panel. The lower 3 inches of the rear seat vertical brace/support is also rotted.
Anyone know where I can buy a replacement or do I have to fab something up? Or should I just strip all of the parts of the drop top and start over with a convertible that ain't so bad?
Thanks john and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone.
There is alway more rust then you see once you start digging in. If you can snag a southern Califonial/Arizon firebird you could save yourself a few years worth of weekends, but finding one and getting it back to where you live may be cost prohibitive.
Of course its not impossible. I spent a year doing metal work and another year doing body work.
You can get a complete floor pan and a complete truck or the whole firewall to rear trunk panel. Go to the supplier websites and order a free catalog so you can see what's available. How are your rocker panels?