I have a 67 that when I purchased I knew it had some rot. Floors, wheel wells etc. I cut out the right side floor (left the rocker, it was solid) and under rear seat floor. I started cleaning the surface rust out if the frame rail and found that the inside of the frame rail where the e-brake cable bracket is welded onto the frame is all rotted. I do not have jigs and such to cut out the rail and replace and honestly I am starting to think I am in over my head. I am thinking of selling it the way it is. Ughh, I am so deflated right now it's not even funny anymore.

Most of us are in over our heads, but we just keep at it until it's done :) You just need to ask questions, get whatever advice you need and instructions/directions from those around here that have done what needs doing and have at it. You can do anything that needs to be done, just have faith in yourself. It's just a car.

Ditto, what he said...lol.. I know I'm in over my head... I love my wife, but if ever want a divorca all I have to do is show her HALF of the receipts for this car. We all have had a few rough spots. The fact that you found this web site means you will be OK!!... Some one here can and will help you. Remember, if your a rookie then just do one side at a time, refer to the factory side for guidence... settle down, it's just an ol' car...

Persevere! (sp)

I realized I was in over my head 7 years ago. Now, after all the discouragement and snail-slow progress, I can actually see a tiny glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.
If it's a matter of money and time, just be patient. If it's a matter of knowledge on how to go about accomplishing a certain task, read! Just when I thought I was at a point where I should just give up, I moved on to a different part of the project. By the time I was done, I had the other mess figured out.

Let it be for a few days and think about something else before you give up.

Anytime you deal with a 20+ (nevermind 40) year old car there are unexpected problems. Two years ago I had no intention of doing a frame-off resto but today my car is completely apart. The end is not in site but I'm still enjoying the ride. That's one of the most important parts of doing this kind of work.

With some tools and help from the good folks here you can tackle the problem you have. Where are you located? You may be able to find someone local to check things out and give you some advice. Search and read some of the previous threads and check out the galleries of some of the rides. Coming here and seeing other people's progress never fails to inspire me.

Im in West Haven Ct. I am going to leave it alone for a few days, go catch a yankee game plus it's to damn hot right now to back in the garage. Thanks all for the advise.

I'm about 100 miles from there. If you ever want to take a ride and check out my project, let me know. I'll just ignore the Yankee game remark...:D

way in over my head, but learning and being patient. just repalced all body panels, car is primered, body is straight, and putting engine and tranny back in as i ran out of cash.

just take your time and think of end product.....

One day last winter I walked from the passanger to the drivers side of my 67. I only had to duck my head under the roof. I continued walking to the fridge, got a beer and sat down to think about what I'd done. I've now got new inner/outs, kick pans and a floor w/ CarlC subframe conectors. Hell the car's even square to a 1/16th of an inch. It wasn't skill that got me there. That's a promise. It was rage, spite and beer! Stick with it!

In over your head....well once u learn to tread water it becomes easier, swimming takes more, and swimming long distance even more.

But to use "In over your head" as a reason to give up is not good...thats a cop out.
On the other hand, if u had a dream and it is no longer a dream, or u have other things u want more, fine.
picking up 1/2 finished projects are often a good way for those who have the dream to save a lot of money.

I was planning to replace a section of trunk and do some basic body work to mine. I ended up replacing the full trunk, and the rear frame rails all the way from the tail pan to the torque boxes. I took my time, gutted the rear end and began to ask questions, and got the job done. I just got the car back from paint, and am now reassembling. Put the headliner in yesterday (clipped, but not yet glued). I have a bunch to do, but the car has been saved from the crusher, and from 20 feet, looks like a brand new car (once it is done, it will look new from 1 foot away:))

Keep the faith, and ask questions. It can be done, and it will be done. :)