Nice job and a crap pile of work. Coming together nicely!

Nice work! I definitely agree that you could really screw things up at this phase. All of my past work on structural stuff has been with tube chassis, which looks comparatively easy relative to getting all those floppy sheet metal pieces to go together straight and square. You're right to be really careful, it will pay off in the end.

You are doing top notch work Brandon. Car is coming back together very nice. Again....I wish I had a frame stand like that.

The car is looking great. Nice work.

Not quite sure yet on shaving the cowl. If I don't, I'll have to make sure I have good drains for it. I kind of like the stock look of having it there, but it's completely un-needed at this point. Good thought on the vents. I hadn't given that a thought yet. I'll have to think about how to incorporate something.

Cage...
 

Finally started bending up the cage. The plan is to build it while the outer cowl is still off to more easily be able to tie everything together. This was our first ever attempt and we took our sweet time, but I'm happy with how the main hoop turned out.

Created a layout on my floor!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vC...=w1769-h995-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qo...w=w560-h995-no

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The plan is to position it so the the rubber on the quarter glass somewhat hides the tube - - Dad took measurements off of his car.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ct...s=w569-h320-no

And....the best pic of the night - --- Cheers to a small step forward on the project!

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Main hoop is tacked in and the rear down bars are tacked in. I made the rear bars straight since I have not intentions of running a rear seat. They have about 10deg or so of inward angle to clear the wheel tubs. I'll add some triangulation to everything as well. I'm still finalizing how I want to do that in my head.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RX...=w1769-h995-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nc...=w1769-h995-no

I plated above the rear framerails and shock mounts. This is a pretty solid area with the DSE shock crossmember etc.. I made them big enough to tie in some of my other braces once I figure out exactly how I'm going to do them.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/r3...=w1769-h995-no

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A little more progress....... Roof skin off.


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Cage Progress
 

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UK...A=w560-h995-no

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I had to share this picture that my Mom dug out.... This is my Dad's '67 SS right after he bought it... (1982'ish) with me standing next to it.

That is one car that will forever be in the family if I have anything to say about it.

I love the pictures of my girls next my projects/cars. Maybe when they get older they'll look back on them as fondly as I do of the pictures with Dad's cars.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Rw...o=w960-h720-no


Here is is a week or so ago just before he headed to Bowling Green GG - - -still looks pretty good 30+ years later!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lg...s=w569-h320-no

Wow...beautiful deuce....

Your car is coming along nicely....


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I'm only seeing X's where the pictures are supposed to be. Might be my computer.

Not sure - -I see them (I know they are really big).

I added them to a public album - -see if that helps?

They are up for me now. Nice memories!

I'm not sure what the issue is. I use google photos since most of the pictures I take are on my phone and they autoback up there, but I think the link address changes from time to time.

I may have to start hosting them elsewhere. I know Facebook picture address can change too. I'll add that to my list of stuff to do! :)

Thanks for looking though!

Something changed with Google photo. There are several forums where pictures are not showing up.

smugmug.com is what I use.

OK Google Photo users - -not sure if this will work long-term or not, but I ended up clicking to share the photos - grabbed a "shareable" link and then grabbed the URL from that picture. I'll see how that works.

I'm subscribing late, but have enjoyed the build! Looks awesome! Any updates after a month off? :D

Here are a few quick pics. Sorry about the size. Google seems to mess with sizes of shareable pictures simply to screw with me.

I ended up buying a trans tunnel from Billy at B&B Classics. It's and awesome starting point to build from even thought it wasn't originally intended for a Chevy II.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rf...=w1680-h945-no

I've also been working on the cage and how to tie it all together with the upper cowl mounts as well as reinforce the area between the front of the door jam and cowl where I cut out a brace to make room for the cage down-bar.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mE...=w1680-h945-no

This picture is before i patched a few areas - you can see them marked with silver sharpie.

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I made a square tubing brace to go between the door jam and cowl. It is plug welded on both ends as well as weld along the interior edge. It is also tied into the cage down-bar.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YZ...=w1680-h945-no

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Also made the trunk hinge supports to mate up with the DSE tubs.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jo...=w1680-h945-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fh...=w1680-h945-no

Still a lot of little details to wrap up and neaten up, even on the parts that feel like they are done. I'm just happy to make progress. I'm going to tie the two forward cage bars that connect to the upper subframe mounts together with a bar that will be under the upper cowl panel. That is my next project to tackle....hopefully soon. I'm starting a new job on Monday so we'll have to see how much time I have.

Man that is a flashback....the tubs look good.....glad mine are done....she's coming along nicely..

T,

Coming along nicely, Brandon. Keep up the good work!

While it may not be an original idea, it would be pretty cool to paint the car black like your dad's 67.

Awesome progress, BTW.

Brandon your metal work looks great,my favorite cars for sure.

A few quick pics
 

Primed, seam sealed, reprimed and ready for the outer cowl to go on.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G_...8=w560-h995-no


Bowler T56 Magnum - - getting ready to start on trans tunnel and floors.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wf...q=w560-h995-no

Cowl panel is filled and fitted up. Just need to prime the back side, punch the spotweld holes and get it put on...... I have several sets of fenders to choose from, but they all seem to fit up pretty well. It'll still require "gapping" everything.

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Picked a set of these up to... along with a few other goodies that I don't have pictures of yet. Hoping to knock out the floor (or pretty close) over the holidays.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8d...s=w560-h995-no

I thought about that - -I'm actually leaning toward white with black trim......

Thanks - I get a little better with every project...I'm slow, but I know how it's supposed to turn out so I just keeping working at it until it gets there. I love to look at other people's projects in bare metal, like Billy Utley's stuff, Rad Rides, DSE. It gives me something to strive for, but as a part-time/hobbyist...not sure I'll ever get there.

I want to take some metal shaping courses. I know I'll end up wanting to buy more tools - ie: power hammer etc., but what the hell does a guy that spends a couple of evenings per week tinkering need all that for. ;)

Does it look like the seats are gonna work out? They look really cool.

I think the seats should work. I thought they may be too wide, but surprisingly there isn't much room in my hip area. The shoulder area where they flare out is going to be interesting - -they Chevy II isn't very wide so I'm a bit worried about how much room I'll have down the center of the cars, but it should be OK. - -and yeah, I love the way they look!

I'm hoping to get the cowl wrapped up this weekend and then move on to mocking up the engine and trans.

Thanks again for playing the role of the UPS man last weekend! It was great to see you. One of these days, I am going to get up to visit you guys.

what are you saying? :D




Hey, no problem, glad to help! Please do come up, we'll find something fun to do!

Maybe I just have a big ass! ;) At 6ft tall and 165-170lbs..... I thought they may be too big for me, but Billy (B&B), as always steered me right.

Did you have any issues with the core support bolt lining up with the subframe?

You mean the the bolts that attach the core support to the subframe? - - Mine bolted right on. It's an aftermarket/replacement. I didn't even try my rusty stock one. I still have it, so I could.

Yeah exactly, my original core suport is way off. I'll have to elongate the holes to bolt it on.

Hmmmm - -I'll be taking mine back apart soon. I'll grab my stock one and put it on there to see how it fits. I'm curious now.

Built a crossmember..... It turned out nice, but may end up scrapping to because I have a vision of a better design in my head that will allow for better exhaust clearance. I don't have a very good picture of it though. I also plated the factory from sub-frame rails... I'll try to take some pictures of this as well.

I've not turned my attention to seat location and getting the floors built. I mocked up the ididit column. I'm using an adapter from B&B Classics to a Sparco quick-release and a Sparco wheel. I bought a Lokar cable throttle pedal setup. My plan is to run a Holley EFI setup with a cable throttle.

I also purchased a trans tunnel from B&B (nice piece!). Again- I hope to have some better pictures once things start to come together.

Bought these beauties................ :G-Dub:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vs...=w1680-h945-no

Dork!!!! ;)

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Had to make sure we had enough adjustment for Dad to be able to drive too!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y7...=w1680-h945-no

Mocking up the trans tunnel.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oR...=w1680-h945-no

Nice! Are those built by stainless works?