this thread reminds me why I hate body work haha
The BlackBomber build thread.
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been pretty busy this week.
picked up a camaro 10 bolt with a 3:73 posi.
stripped the leaf spring brackets off it.
also stripped the chassis to get ready for sandblasting.
then came the fun part, sandblasting on a summer day.
and sealed everything with some epoxy primer.
I ordered the frame notch, bag brackets, and 4 link kit. So once those come in Ill be starting to do the chassis work and start fitting the new susp, as well as the body.
picked up a camaro 10 bolt with a 3:73 posi.
stripped the leaf spring brackets off it.
also stripped the chassis to get ready for sandblasting.
then came the fun part, sandblasting on a summer day.
and sealed everything with some epoxy primer.
I ordered the frame notch, bag brackets, and 4 link kit. So once those come in Ill be starting to do the chassis work and start fitting the new susp, as well as the body.
Man, you have some top shelf restoration/body skills. I see a VERY bright future for you. Can't wait to see the finished '54.
Enjoy Ireland!
Enjoy Ireland!
Man, you have some top shelf restoration/body skills. I see a VERY bright future for you. Can't wait to see the finished '54.
Enjoy Ireland!
Thanks Bob. I just got back from Ireland on monday. Its beautiful there, deff good to be home in the states though.
Did some cleaning on the last inner fender, cleaned up pretty nice once I got the undercoating off, no rot. Ill clean up the surface rust, Ill shoot it with some epoxy the next time im up at the shop.
some befores(old)
cleaned up.
some befores(old)
cleaned up.
rolled the car outside to rearrange the back room and blow the car off. Gonna do a couple last minute things to the car on saturday, and get started on the chassis hopefully next week.
a little more solid then my start in 2011
a little more solid then my start in 2011
I remember seeing this POS in the corner with a pile of old parts. Keep the pics coming Dave, nice progress.
yeah I think its graduated from POS status to maybe just old car now as there is no rust. So now comes the fun part the custom stuff.
Did some work on the door/quarter fitment, as well as put the pass side rocker on. Its a big milestone because now the body of the car is rust free and the rust repair is complete.
and sealed the other rocker with epoxy as well.
and sealed the other rocker with epoxy as well.
put the body together one last time to fit the gaps, took some convincing with a 5lb sledge a block of wood and a slide hammer but I'm happy with the result. The drivers side hinges need to be replaced, so ill grab the ones off the parts car which are perfect.
getting chopped this weekend
Damn! Just realized this was going on! work has been killing SVTP Time lately. Subbin!
So Dave.... update?
such good work.cannot wait to see the finished product!
incredible
So Dave.... update?
after tomorrow, I need to put another 8 hours or so before I let the cat out of the bag.
Well I had originally planned on finishing the chassis before I chopped the car, but I have no cash right now. So I figured I might as well chop the car because it will allow me to continue making progress without having to spend money.
so I took the glass out and braced up the body to keep it from warping.
and hacked the roof off
Removed the appropriate amount and threw the roof back on.
had to cut out the package tray/catwalk and move it forward about 6 inches to line back up with the rear window.
decided that was enough for one day, turned everything off and went home, came back up this morning and started fresh.
cut and sectioned the top of the door and b pillar, decided that leaned pillars would make the car look better than straight up and down like stock. I still have a ton of work to do but it came out real decent for my first chop and no guidance from anyone.
so I took the glass out and braced up the body to keep it from warping.
and hacked the roof off
Removed the appropriate amount and threw the roof back on.
had to cut out the package tray/catwalk and move it forward about 6 inches to line back up with the rear window.
decided that was enough for one day, turned everything off and went home, came back up this morning and started fresh.
cut and sectioned the top of the door and b pillar, decided that leaned pillars would make the car look better than straight up and down like stock. I still have a ton of work to do but it came out real decent for my first chop and no guidance from anyone.
Awesome work!
finished up the passenger side today,
post before.
and after some metalworking, I still have to do some work on the upper bodyline to where I am happy with it.
got the inside plated up and welded.
and wire wheeled the rear glass channel.
post before.
and after some metalworking, I still have to do some work on the upper bodyline to where I am happy with it.
got the inside plated up and welded.
and wire wheeled the rear glass channel.
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