Now cut out the upper shock mount, starting to get some real extra space
Bent tabs down that I will eventually spot weld the new inner tubs to:
Side shot of the frame rails getting some attention:
Mini-tubbing is a lot harder than I thought it would be! I have been in the fetal position in the trunk more times than I can count (can't wait to weld like that). I have never really done any metal work like this before, a lot of the cuts are pretty rough and require a lot of cleanup. I'm glad I am doing this as a hobby, otherwise I'd be too slow to get paid for it, lol!
The DSE video has been a good resource as has DSE support. Their products are definitely worth the price due to the good support.
I had test fit the new tubs in (camera ran out of batteries so no pics yet). There is a bit of a gap, but nothing a few c-clamps weren't able to make go away. Started on the Driver's side now.
Been taking a lot of pics, thinking of putting together a novice's guide to mini-tubbing