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Che70velle 12-27-2015 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SSLance (Post 625699)
Nice updates!!!

I'm guessing the splash shield is made from an old oil pan?

Lance I made it out of an extra firewall mounted heater core cover. I started to fab one, and looked over at the piece hanging on the nail...hmmmm.

Che70velle 12-27-2015 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HEEP (Post 625717)
Scott,
You have been busy. All this work being done and getting closer to that first drive. I am envious. I hope to see this thing soon. I really have to get over there.

Bill, I have been really busy. I've spent every possible moment I've had in the shop. Lots of late nights, and weekends.
How's your car coming along?

WSSix 12-27-2015 08:01 PM

Great work, Scott! Glad to know you're close to getting the car on the road.

HEEP 12-28-2015 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Che70velle (Post 625724)
Bill, I have been really busy. I've spent every possible moment I've had in the shop. Lots of late nights, and weekends.
How's your car coming along?

Scott, it's been a crazy last four months and before that, I was frustrated with it so no work. I figured step back and settle before I screwed something up. The quarter panel is kicking my tail. I do have it closer than ever, but I have to take it back off and put the weld holes in it before I put it back on. May get to work on it this week. HAHA
Thanks for asking.

Leadfoot1 12-28-2015 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Che70velle (Post 625693)
A shot of the bottom of the car, while on the lift. I should have bought a lift 20 years ago. Pictures are grainy, but the bottom of this thing is really clean...

Nice car!! Im with you on the Lift!! I got mine 2 yrs ago and oh my god!!! Yes, its a big chunk of change when your younger to buy something like this for your "oil changes" but as soon as you start thinking of doing some frame /fab work, its really an awesome friend to have! Good for you!!

The next purchase in your arsenal should be (you seem to be aware of it ;-) lol!!) a decent camera... ( or better phone!) 'cause, effectively, the picture's quality dont really reflect that of the car.... These day's, even my old Ipad takes btter quality pictures and its sad, 'cause it would be nice to see your work to its level of accomplishment.

Anyway, everything's looking very good! I'm also looking at the Carbon tubes right now for a little project, thanks for the link, they really do look nice, did you have to cut them? What did you find was the easiest/best way?


Lead.

GregWeld 12-28-2015 08:09 AM

WOW!!! Moving right along!!! I also see a lot of Sutton stickers going on the car. Good for you!

Che70velle 12-28-2015 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 625725)
Great work, Scott! Glad to know you're close to getting the car on the road.

Thanks Trey, getting close for sure. My upholstery man told me today that he couldn't touch my stuff until the 14th. of January. He's good, so I said ok...

Che70velle 12-28-2015 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HEEP (Post 625744)
Scott, it's been a crazy last four months and before that, I was frustrated with it so no work. I figured step back and settle before I screwed something up. The quarter panel is kicking my tail. I do have it closer than ever, but I have to take it back off and put the weld holes in it before I put it back on. May get to work on it this week. HAHA
Thanks for asking.

Ah yes, the put on, take off, put back on stage. Keep us posted!

Che70velle 12-28-2015 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Leadfoot1 (Post 625752)
Nice car!! Im with you on the Lift!! I got mine 2 yrs ago and oh my god!!! Yes, its a big chunk of change when your younger to buy something like this for your "oil changes" but as soon as you start thinking of doing some frame /fab work, its really an awesome friend to have! Good for you!!

The next purchase in your arsenal should be (you seem to be aware of it ;-) lol!!) a decent camera... ( or better phone!) 'cause, effectively, the picture's quality dont really reflect that of the car.... These day's, even my old Ipad takes btter quality pictures and its sad, 'cause it would be nice to see your work to its level of accomplishment.

Anyway, everything's looking very good! I'm also looking at the Carbon tubes right now for a little project, thanks for the link, they really do look nice, did you have to cut them? What did you find was the easiest/best way?


Lead.

I recently told the wife that I'd love to have a GOOD camera, but I don't want to go broke over one. I've been looking lately.
I actually did not have to cut my carbon fiber tubbing. I bought the 90, and two 24" straight pieces, several different varieties of rubber connectors, and 10 of the band clamps.
I used the 90, one piece of straight tubing, which was the perfect length, no cutting required, two rubber connection pieces, and five band clamps. I have two rubber pieces with the hump in the center, a 24" straight piece, and five band clamps left over. I needed the 4" diameter stuff. It's really nice stuff, and priced pretty well!
Thanks for the compliments!

Che70velle 12-28-2015 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 625754)
WOW!!! Moving right along!!! I also see a lot of Sutton stickers going on the car. Good for you!

Thanks Greg! Funny thing is my old shock guy from my racing days is Chase Elliott's crew chief for his super late model stuff, but he doesn't know much about putting a workable shock under a car like this!
Sutton knows his stuff! Pleasure to work with him on this project!


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