Dropping the rear End, exhaust and gas tank....
That's one big hole! Interesting how Stangs and Coug's used the tank as an integral pieces of the trunk floor pan. Wouldn't see that today!
These inner fender splash shields need to be replaced. Lots of dirt, mud and goop sat in there over the years...
To replace spot-welded sheet metal parts, I go around the edges with some 80 grit paper, which locates the spot welds. Then I mark the centres with a punch and drill them with about a 3/8" bit, being careful not to drill through to the next panel. Some spots need to be drilled with a larger bit, which cleans more of the spot weld out.
After drilling, I use my air chisel to separate the 2 panels. You have to work carefully so as not so beat up or cut the metal that is remaining.
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