Re: The "After Eight" Roadster
Posted by Ross On 2016/8/25 19:54:40
I am so stoked about this project, I really don't want to work on anything else......
With all the bodymounts and rockers repaired, it was now safe to remove the roof in preparation for doing the sectioning project. The front half of the car will be sectioned first, the rear sometime later after the wheelbase has been reduced. We are doing a 4 1/4" section.
Another preliminary was moving the grill up 2 1/2". The front edge of the hood has been shaved back and the radiator splash pan has a new edge added to meet the grill casting. Am very pleased with the integrated look of the front end.
The deck lid is now hinged at the rear to accommodate the deck-mounted spare.
Also started the cuts to section the front fenders; the openings will be much closer to the top making a slim profile.
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With all the bodymounts and rockers repaired, it was now safe to remove the roof in preparation for doing the sectioning project. The front half of the car will be sectioned first, the rear sometime later after the wheelbase has been reduced. We are doing a 4 1/4" section.
Another preliminary was moving the grill up 2 1/2". The front edge of the hood has been shaved back and the radiator splash pan has a new edge added to meet the grill casting. Am very pleased with the integrated look of the front end.
The deck lid is now hinged at the rear to accommodate the deck-mounted spare.
Also started the cuts to section the front fenders; the openings will be much closer to the top making a slim profile.
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