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Hood latch base assembly now finally completed. After I took this shot I looked around the entire trunk and realized I had nothing more to add in here....
Last edited by JTR70; 07-23-2024, 10:13 PM.
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Secondary catch:
To break up the monotony of plug welding, now was just a good a time as any to install the secondary catch. The center of this...Last edited by JTR70; 07-23-2024, 10:06 PM.
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Congratulations John, you are really making some head way on it. That old muffler was a palatial nursery for those critters.
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New nose on for good.
Sealer coat
Thena quick top coat of black. Some of it up close to the jamb will not survive after the coming weld...Last edited by JTR70; 07-22-2024, 07:51 AM.
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You've obviously built an engine or two. Lots a great tips here thanks. Whether its a new muffler or a new fender they all need fitment and tweaking...
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Prepping the nose for final installation:
Factory holes should be close enough and I thought I was going to go ahead and drill them out first...
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Thanks for the video. The spot weld penetration through those thicker gauges is amazing! He seems like he's here in the US how is he able to hang onto...
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One clearance confirmation I did want to make before the nose went on was that there would be ample room to allow for the ultimate pitch angle of the...
Last edited by JTR70; 07-11-2024, 01:38 AM.
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Mocking up the struts:
Started with the repros and right off the bat I was running into fitment issues. The holes need to be elongated for adjustment...Last edited by JTR70; 07-11-2024, 01:04 AM.
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Initial front bumper mock up on the chassis:
Prepping to mount the front bumper irons. This is an original so the mounts are a little bent with...Last edited by JTR70; 07-10-2024, 08:01 AM.
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Getting ready for front end group commitment time.
I've teed up both front fenders about as far as I dare go for now. Time to get the nose mounted...Last edited by JTR70; 07-10-2024, 07:33 AM.
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Are you optimistic about getting through all of those hoops before time runs out?
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h Following the tack welds up with a the final seam stitch.
Another test fit after all the welding and hammering to make sure it will still contour...Last edited by JTR70; 07-08-2024, 08:50 PM.
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Dust shields and calipers look nice.
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I confirmed and now had a very basic fender fitment on this side.
I went back over to the left side to address an issue that I had been debating...Last edited by JTR70; 07-01-2024, 08:55 PM.
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Oh my god, Very fortunate that its not at the warehouse. Keeping my fingers crossed that you'll get through all of their hoops before time runs out....
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