The white line represents the area that will be removed for the upper crossmember installation.

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More filler deeper into the trunk floor. The decision on the repair was posed to the customer, and Adam proceeded to install the DSE crossmember.

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In the passenger cabin, the DSE upper control arm mount pockets were installed in the rear passenger seat floor.

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The rear seat will require some modifications to accommodate the wider tubs and control arm mount pockets.

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Meanwhile, a new rear axle assembly was finished. The housing is a narrowed Currie unit that has been fixtured in preparation for welding the Detroit Speed brackets in place.

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The center section is a Currie 9+ nodular iron unit, stuffed with a Detroit TruTrac limited slip differential and 3.70:1 gears, with 31 spline Currie axles.

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Metalwork nearly complete on driver side wheel tub.

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After considering the filler covering rust repairs in the trunk, it was determined a new trunk center pan would be the best course of action. The section was removed.

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The new center was ordered from Classic Industries and installed. The perimeter was TIG welded with an HTP Invertig unit, and the center supports were resistance spot welded using an HTP VersaSpot 7000.

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The leading edge was MIG welded to the crossmember per the Detroit Speed instructions.

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The perimeter was metalfinished to blend with the trunk floor.

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The increased wheel tub size and narrowed frame rails are more visible from under the car.

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The rear axle assembly was lifted in place to determine the location for the upper shock mounts.

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The new Baer brake rotors are test fitted as well.

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The wheel was installed to locate the axle in the wheeltub.

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Rear panhard mount installed.

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A fuel line held together with electrical tape ? Are people just insane or what.
Totally criminal.

I know, right? Everyone knows masking tape is far better suited for fuel... 😜

You know the old line about how you're better off buying a completed car? Seeing these old shoddy repairs really hacks me off.

Oh well, on the right path now -

Kevin I'm blown away at how they just let the exhaust blow right onto the gas tank!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hitaxeonthehead:

Another nice looking car that wasn't so nice under all the shiny bits. Excellent work again, the owner made the right decision to bring it to you guys.