...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Lateral-G Open Discussions > Project Updates
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #41  
Old 11-09-2019, 11:05 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

Next, I got started removing the old upper cowl panel (what was left of it) as well as the inner and outer side cowl panels...
Attached Images
 
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 11-09-2019, 11:09 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

Later that afternoon, I had the new parts mocked up. Had to re-check to make sure it was still square, tweaked some areas for better fitment and finished up a few stray items in the back but overall everything lined up well.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Gmachine1911 For This Useful Post:
Roscoe03 (11-11-2019)
  #43  
Old 11-09-2019, 11:12 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

Then, this thing of beauty showed up...
Attached Images
   
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Gmachine1911 For This Useful Post:
Roscoe03 (11-11-2019)
  #44  
Old 11-09-2019, 11:16 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

More parts...
Attached Images
 
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 11-09-2019, 11:20 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

So catching up to today, put in a long day today but accomplished what I set out to get done. First of all, I bought me a 120v spot welder from Harbor Freight. Wasn’t sure how that was gonna work out but it actually worked quite well. I knew I’d be limited on where I could use it but just being able to do the firewall and cowl panels alone would be worth it. Here’s a shot of the firewall after welding it across the top. Should make the bodywork side much easier.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Gmachine1911 For This Useful Post:
Roscoe03 (11-11-2019)
  #46  
Old 11-09-2019, 11:31 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

Next up I got the firewall/floor pan supports fitted up and welded in. These fit pretty good as well and I used the subframe to make sure everything was in the right spot. So glad to have that part done! I also managed to get my hand with a 60 grit flapper disc, right thru the glove! Word to the wise, wear leather gloves for that stuff.

Also, just some random pics. Next is to get the thing off the metal frame and onto some jack stands or casters of some type. Still have some welding to do and plenty of welds to dress. After that, i need to get the torque boxes and subframe connectors welded in and get the extra holes in the firewall and core support filled.
Attached Images
        
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Gmachine1911 For This Useful Post:
Roscoe03 (11-11-2019)
  #47  
Old 11-10-2019, 08:46 AM
214Chevy's Avatar
214Chevy 214Chevy is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DALLAS, Texas
Posts: 4,541
Thanks: 283
Thanked 536 Times in 338 Posts
Default

It's come a long way from that first pic. Nice work!!
__________________
'68 C10 swb
'69 Camaro convertible
'72 Chevelle

Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 11-10-2019, 09:54 AM
hdduramaxman hdduramaxman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 36
Thanks: 9
Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts
Default

Those inner quarters are super nice! Killer work as usual
__________________
Owner of Smitty's Auto Body
@smittys_auto_body
www.smittysautobody.net
Meadow Vista CA
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 12-29-2019, 09:06 PM
Gmachine1911's Avatar
Gmachine1911 Gmachine1911 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern IN
Posts: 472
Thanks: 65
Thanked 373 Times in 250 Posts
Default

So been stockpiling some parts for the Nova...mostly the hard to find trim pieces I’m missing but also ordered up some front fenders and roof panel. Have it scheduled to go in the body shop first week of Feb to get the panel alignment done, roof panel and rain gutters installed and get everything welded up...some things are better left to the experts! In the meantime, thought I’d throw a couple of pics up.
Attached Images
   
__________________
Shane
#theanchorholds

Link to my 68 Camaro build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56387

Link to my 67 Nova build thread:
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57769
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Gmachine1911 For This Useful Post:
Roscoe03 (12-30-2019)
  #50  
Old 12-30-2019, 06:26 PM
WSSix WSSix is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dunwoody, GA
Posts: 6,287
Thanks: 646
Thanked 566 Times in 460 Posts
Default

Nice work, Shane. You certainly have come a long way. Keep up the good work!
__________________
Trey

Current rides: 2000 BMW 540i/6 and 86 C10.

Former ride: 1979 Trans Am WS6: LT1/T56, Kore 3 C5/6 brakes, BMW 18in rims
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net