"BLACK WIDOW" 68 Firebird MetalWorks Pro-Touring build

[98ssnova]

Originally Posted by preston

Looks good and this is not a comment on your shop/work at all, but I've never understood the point of grinding down welds that will be covered in sound damping and carpet. For me personally I find grinding down welds to be extremely tedious and time consuming. Obviously required on things that get paint or Ridler contenders but always seemed so pointless on floors, especially considering you actually lose some theoretical strength.

Is that just considered part of the process of doing a quality job ? I mean there is no functional reason to grind down internal hidden welds is there ?

From my own standpoint I would say pride in knowing I did the job to what I would want it to be. Leaving them as is I would know they were not done a 100%. I know that nobody will ever see them but to me it's about craftsmanship/quality of your work.

[awr68]

I agree with Mike. I actually had a friend stop by when I was installing my SFC's and raising the trans tunnel. He couldn't understand why I would dress all the welds if I was going to put carpet in. I just smiled and said why wouldn't I?

To me it's just a matter of knowing I did the best I could.

[Tuske427]

Sweet build, it's nice seeing another 'bird gettin' some love on here!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Originally Posted by Tuske427

Sweet build, it's nice seeing another 'bird gettin' some love on here!

Thanks a lot...your build is looking awesome!!!

[MetalWorksClassics]

Here we are starting to mock up the Firebird's components...starting with the front stub.

[Sonar Chief]

The floor pans came out great ... I really like how you guys use your fork-lift a lot, man that must come in handy!

Michael

[MetalWorksClassics]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

The floor pans came out great ... I really like how you guys use your fork-lift a lot, man that must come in handy!

Michael

Yeah...ha ha...the ol forklift is a VERY useful tool around the shop.

[romayo]

nice smooth welds