Project "ItDoRun" - Phase Two - Lateral-g Forums

ItDoRun · #1 02-21-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by customcam

Cool build and cool render

, theres always something lurking under the skin hey
but uve done it right the first time
what panels did you use?

Thanks. I bought the roof skin from NPD and all other metal from CPU Muscle Car Parts. The quarters are made by Golden Legion, and I think the trunk and floor are made by Dynacorn.

ItDoRun · #2 02-21-2009, 12:37 AM

Alright, here come the DSE tubs. I was extremely nervous about this portion since I'm a novice at all this stuff, but I figure there's only one way to learn, huh? Plus, there's not any well known resto shops in South Louisiana that I've found.

Passenger side:

Driver Side:

Tubs Clamped In:

ItDoRun · #3 02-21-2009, 12:52 AM

Okay, now I want to open up the floor for discussion. I've been fighting the fitment of the driver side tub. It appears to be leaning in towards the wheel well. I notched the trunk 2-3/4" like DSE said and was very careful when cutting. Does this look abnormal, or is it just me?

It's close, but it does have a slight lean from what I can tell. Any suggestions?

**tones2SS** · #4 02-21-2009, 10:37 AM

VERY NICE BUILD!!!!
Very detailed pictures. I love the rendering. Your car should come out AWESOME!

Keep us posted.

JETSET700 · #5 02-21-2009, 10:57 AM

The inner wheel houses are supposed to cant inward a little. Can't say they look right from just a pic. My guy that did minitubs on my 67' pointed out to me that he made sure they were "still tilted in like stock"
Pro body guys will use alot of X braces & support rods to stabilize the body while its all chopped up. I hope you have been doing all that to keep it measuring square. I very much admire your bravery to take on such a task!
My car got NOS quarters & tail panel & I was not up to try it.

Peter

awr68 · #6 02-21-2009, 11:49 AM

This build thread is well over due! Looks great Chris!!

Mikael A · #7 02-21-2009, 03:24 PM

Nice work, I really like your rendering

thedude327 · #8 02-21-2009, 05:28 PM

Great job on tackling this yourself !! You'll learn alot doing it. Have you called DSE about the wheel tubs? They should have some insight as to how the fit is. Otherwise, keep up the Good Work and post more pics as you can.

Paul

ItDoRun · #9 02-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JETSET700

The inner wheel houses are supposed to cant inward a little. Can't say they look right from just a pic. My guy that did minitubs on my 67' pointed out to me that he made sure they were "still tilted in like stock"
Pro body guys will use alot of X braces & support rods to stabilize the body while its all chopped up. I hope you have been doing all that to keep it measuring square. I very much admire your bravery to take on such a task!
My car got NOS quarters & tail panel & I was not up to try it.

Peter

I used X-bracing over the back seat area and welded bracing from my rockers to my body cart. I was really nervous about the floor removal, but I measured everything good before I cut it out, and again after it was fully removed and nothing moved. I also welded bracing at the front of the rear frame rails and attached them to the cart along with bracing at the rear of the frame rails. We'll see when she's all put back together, but as of now, it looks good.