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mexMan 04-02-2012 06:12 PM

have you tought about enclosing the stacks into the hood like the crossram '69 Camaro you're modding? Though that would require pumping some holes into the hood and I don't know if you (or the owner) would want that...

FETorino 04-02-2012 08:11 PM

Now if you could just talk the owner into putting some tires under it.

RS-Chris 04-03-2012 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexMan (Post 405081)
have you tought about enclosing the stacks into the hood like the crossram '69 Camaro you're modding? Though that would require pumping some holes into the hood and I don't know if you (or the owner) would want that...

Would be cool but might be a little to custom looking. Owner is dead set on it looking pretty factory appearing - at least at first glance...

FETorino 05-23-2012 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RS-Chris (Post 405162)
Would be cool but might be a little to custom looking. Owner is dead set on it looking pretty factory appearing - at least at first glance...

So what's the latest on the grocery getter?

Roadster Shop 06-11-2012 02:35 PM

Here are a few updates on the Fairlane. The car is also currently about to begin the body work phase so these are some catch up shots from the last month or so.

Filled all of the factory seams on the car. here is a good before and after on the driver's sail panel.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ture222933.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/DSC_0171.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/DSC_0006.jpg

Fabbed up an aluminum center console. A machined plate will be made to match the ribbed/finned look of the original Galaxie consoles of the day. (The stock holes for heat and stereo are still to be filled in the dash. A ribbed insert will be machined to house a center A/C vent and A/C controls.)

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/DSC_0070.jpg

There was a lot of unique work done under the hood. I was out of the shop unfortunately and did not get a lot of good completed pictures before it was torn down.
Upper radiator close out panel fabbed to enclose the custom radiator and BMW latches.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/DSC_0381.jpg

The inner fenders were designed to have some what of a stock feel with the thick beads.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ture223036.jpg

We then went back and fabbed aluminum tanks into the fenders for the coolant overflow and power steering reservoir.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ture223082.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/s...ture223079.jpg

67greengt 06-11-2012 02:39 PM

Amazing work Phil!

214Chevy 06-11-2012 02:48 PM

I Love it!!:yes: :yes:

sokoloka 06-11-2012 03:16 PM

Any chance you guys offer unpaid internships? I'd love to hang around for a week just to learn some metal fabbing skills.

Everything you do is FANTASTIC. I'm originally from Naperville so lodging wouldn't be too far away :thumbsup:

wiedemab 06-11-2012 03:32 PM

Sorry if I missed it, but what are you using to fill the seams? no-lead body solder?

Fantastic fab work as usual. This car is freakin' killer!

waynieZ 06-11-2012 08:25 PM

I love the fab work, and thats a slick idea for the tanks .:thumbsup:
wiedemab beat me to it but I'd like to know what you use for the seams too.
Thanks.


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