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The build is now beginning

Discussion in 'Project Plans & Updates' started by JonRod1962, Aug 14, 2019.

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    I haven't quite worked that out completely lol. I'm going to have cut the body in two to get it on.
     
    #121 JonRod1962, Mar 28, 2020
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    Maybe you could split it at the door line? There's probably some reveals which would help hide the cuts. :rolleyes:
     
    #122 Spanky, Mar 29, 2020
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    Maybe if you cut the firewall out you could 'persuade' the body around the frame. Then put the firewall back with fixing in case you have to remove the body again.
    Trouble with cutting bodies in half you nearly always see witness marks for ever after and they tend to 'droop' either side of the cut line.

    Its one of the reason that the mould used for mine had the top of the scuttle as a separate piece which bolted on at the finesse lines each side. Ones where they split it in the middle f the scuttle (in my experience) always seem after a while to droop in the middle.
    BTDT
    Just a thought
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    I like the cage... if you happen to get into a bad situation, you will live to tell about it.
     
    #124 fletcherson, Mar 29, 2020
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    Will you always wear a helmet? I worry about head contact in even a lite bump in to!
     
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    I'm going to put padding on the cage to protect my hard head. Lol
     
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    39169477_1998524193519827_5757628192588300288_n.jpg I'm going to cut it at the seams on the back and remove the middle. I should be able te hide cuts with in seams.
     
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    When I started readying your replay, I thought surely you were going say .... to protect the roll bar from your hard head ! LOL !!!
     
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    Deal of the week 15x15 Weld Rod lights 33 18.5 dot Mickeys. $150

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    Awesome!!

    Just stay out of the rain . . . DOT or not
     
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    I like the rear wheel & tire combo. Buckets look their best with skinny fronts & fat backs.
     
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    Yes they do:cool:
     
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    FB_IMG_1585867528567.jpg FB_IMG_1585867535322.jpg Got the drive shaft loops fabed up tonight.
     
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    That’s some fancy tube bending there!
     
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    This car is gonna be ready for the track! Put some nerfs on 'er and let's go racing!:laugh::thumbsup:

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    Owww frame porn, I like it !!!
     
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    It's been awhile since I have posted any pics. Starting final assembly.
     

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    Great to hear an update! How's the power train coming along?
     
    #139 Spanky, Aug 1, 2021
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    The 383 stroker is back together. The 400 turbo is next to be rebuild.
    This will be my first auto trans.
    The 9" is installed.
     
    #140 JonRod1962, Aug 2, 2021
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