Project Frankenbird
#22
I'm really busy during the week, and the car is at a friend's shop 27 miles away, so I only get to go down there on weekends to make it worth the trip (and gas).
I'll get some pics up this weekend if I finish the welding on the minitubs and the cage (finally got it cut out of my T/A).
I'll get some pics up this weekend if I finish the welding on the minitubs and the cage (finally got it cut out of my T/A).
#23
Ok, I finally have some progress on the car that is picture worthy. Got the cage in and completely welded into the car. I am now working with my dremel to clean all of the welds up, since this will be the second time this cage has been welded and overlapping welds look really bad.
I also took the leap and started cutting for the t-tops. I've spent weeks debating this, and I finally decided to take the plunge.
Started cutting with the dremel wheel
Prybars work wonders.
It did not want to come off at all.
A lot of work ahead of me:
I also took the leap and started cutting for the t-tops. I've spent weeks debating this, and I finally decided to take the plunge.
Started cutting with the dremel wheel
Prybars work wonders.
It did not want to come off at all.
A lot of work ahead of me:
#24
Cut out the door supports:
As you can see, the brackets for the t-top holders are already there.
Started working on molding the metal to form what a t-top car would look like. I am highly satisfied with how the rear passenger side turned out. This one side too me 6 hours to get perfect. I'll be painting the metal with POR15 and then putting silicone down to hold the molding.
Buddy took a picture of me working without me knowing
As you can see, the brackets for the t-top holders are already there.
Started working on molding the metal to form what a t-top car would look like. I am highly satisfied with how the rear passenger side turned out. This one side too me 6 hours to get perfect. I'll be painting the metal with POR15 and then putting silicone down to hold the molding.
Buddy took a picture of me working without me knowing
#27
Finished the T-Tops, but don't have any pics. I'll get some tomorrow before I paint.
Got prepped for painting today. Had to clean ALL of the dirt and grime from the car, and after almost 20 years of being neglected, there was a lot to be cleaned.
Where the grease/grime was the worst, the cleaner stripped the paint right off the car.
The rear end is also out of the car and at a speed shop to be rebuilt...so far, all I know is that it needs a new axle, not sure what else yet.
Got prepped for painting today. Had to clean ALL of the dirt and grime from the car, and after almost 20 years of being neglected, there was a lot to be cleaned.
Where the grease/grime was the worst, the cleaner stripped the paint right off the car.
The rear end is also out of the car and at a speed shop to be rebuilt...so far, all I know is that it needs a new axle, not sure what else yet.