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added bracing to front sub-frame mounts - not quite as fancy as DSE did on Gawlick's car, but the same idea.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/75...w=w600-h400-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RQ...w=w600-h400-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Bf...w=w600-h400-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/n-...w=w600-h400-no |
Mocking up the rear - - dreaming a bit....
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cY...A=w600-h400-no Front fenders dipped, cleaned up and mocked up - they need some patches in the upper cowl area, but are otherwise really nice fenders. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lZ...Q=w600-h400-no Started with this ****ty patch job - they just brazed the outer to the brace and bondo'ed over it all... Below are the steps I took to repair it... I have about..... 6hrs or so in each fender patch.. if not a little more. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C-...w=w600-h400-no Cut up another fender that was solid in this area... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/u6...w=w600-h400-no |
Tig welded it in - hammer and dolly and grind somewhat smooth.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j4...g=w600-h400-no block and sand across with some 80grit and hammer and dolly some more - - then I tried out my new toy (shrinking disk) - - hammer and dolly, shrink, hammer and dolly and shrink - until it's where I wanted it. I did the same thing on the other fender. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oN...A=w600-h400-no It's not perfect, but it's one of the better patches I've done to date - just keep practicing and trying to get better. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/m8...A=w600-h400-no |
more cage bars -- I decided to add x-bars that tie into the upper DSE link mount.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qo...g=w600-h400-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fh...w=w800-h250-no |
I also ordered a bunch more parts.
- Racepak IQ3S - Holley HP EFI - Holley accessory drive kit - Vintage Air Gen IV with 3-knob controller - not running AC right now, but want to be prepared in case I do later. - Factory reproduction radio delete pannel - DSE Wiper kit - Sparco 6 pt harnesses - Braille battery mount - remote battery mount kit - well, I bought it all from Waytek - C6 Z06 Brakes (used from a buddy) I'm trying to figure out what to do on wheels, but have a few options that I'm toying with. |
Your updates are most pleasing.
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Very nice updates,car is looking great:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Very cool, top notch work as usual.
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Thanks guys----I'm really getting anxious to get this thing on the road, but life has been busy. I try not to stress out about it and just be thankful that I'm able to even build the car.....no matter how long it takes!
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I understand slow. I am not a body man, and trying a quarter is stretching me.
But like you said, life gets in the way with kids and everything. I just keep telling myself, one day, one day, I will get this finished. Keep going, you do awesome work. You actually make me want to work on mine. |
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