Bruning,
Sorry I wasn't trying to come across suggesting (although I did not intend to) that your work was overpriced or anything. I can imagine that it is always cheaper to have it done right the first time... (unless you are someone who just simply doesn't mind hack work which I'm sure there are some out there. Your work looks great, actually it made me go home and get behind the tig torch last night for a while.

You said though that the whole inter fender well panel will be fusion welded (no filler rod?). Just for reference what type of amperage do you have your tig set on when you do thing gauge sheet metal work like that? I seem to warp thinner metal like that, but I'm sure that has a lot to do with skill as well.
Anyways, please keep us updated on the progress... love the pictures!

:cheers:

No worries... The initial tacks are fusion tacked together, but Tim used .030 filler rod when final welding. Machine is set at ~50 amps (but modulated with pedal)- Syncrowave 250, water cooled, foot pedal.

Man I think the MIG welder is getting a little bit of a bad name here. Like any other tool, it is 98% the person running the machine.

updates?

Went by the shop this weekend and dropped off the Supercharger for mock-up. Car looks killer the rear spoiler looks awesome.

Long overdue for an update...

Once again, Tim has been doing spectacular work. I couldnt be happier. Both TJ and Tim have been great to work with on every level. After the quarter panel issue came to light, my enthusiasum for the car took a huge downturn and my concern with my budget became a big issue. At that point I was pretty freaked out that my dream and my budget were both going in the toilet. Needlsess to say, I wasnt exactly the easiest customer to deal with..... Despite being a PITA and getting anal about my $$, they were complete professionals and we worked things out. These guys have helped me out immensly and I will be eternally greatful. They are not only great craftsman, but great people.

I want to whole heartedly thank both Tim and TJ...... they have seen my dream car circle the drain and my emtions go up and down about this car. As a smaller shop, they dont have the luxury of dontaing much of their time to help guys like me. They cant just throw a couple of employees at a "feel sorry for you case" like me, and still be making $$ and paying bills with other projects at the same time. When they donate their time, they arent making any $$ for the shop at all. Despite that, they are doing the new quarter panel install for free, in order to help me keep my project going in the direction I dreamed of. I cant express my gratitude enough....... Thank you

I also want to thank Mike at Musclerodz again...once again he stepped up and helped out with getting me a new quarter panel. Thank you...

So....on with the update...

The innder fenders are all done and turned out awesome......

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...fenders003.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...fenders001.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...fenders007.jpg

Ron Davis radiator all mounted up...Tim re-did the front rad support and moved the mounts outward so I could get a bigger radiator in there
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...dlayout013.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...rogress018.jpg

After much back and forth with with Rodger at Ironworks (thanks again) and Procharger, I was able to get a procharger bracket for the 6.1 HEMI, so I could make sure the inner fender design would allow a unit to fit. However it looks like the Procharger might be "off the plan" due to budget issues, but it may still happen and at least I know it will fit.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...updates011.jpg

My Ricks tank...thank you Hector.....
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...9RicksTank.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...rickstank2.jpg


Off with the old quarter panel.....
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...updates007.jpg

More stellar work by Chris.... this is the outer wheel tub to quarter flange than Chris did....part of the old flange and some new Chris made....nice work once again.... no wondet the panel wapred all to hell....
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...updates010.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...updates012.jpg

Front valance in place
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...updates003.jpg

Driver fender.... Tim had to do alot of work to get both front fenders to fit right
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...updates013.jpg

Thats about it for now.....Tim is working on the new driver quarter panel....and bleive me, its not a quick take the original off and put the new one on....Chris did some stuff that takes 10x the effort to undo.

glad to see it back on track! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the update Ned!! I need to head over and take a look! I'm thinking it looks a lot better than the last time I saw your car! Nice to see it moving in the right direction! :cheers: