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front ears for the diff mounted and welded.
front ears for the diff mounted and welded.
0 2020/06/09 10:23:01
0 2020/06/02 11:06:00
Still need a IRS thirdmember. scored this off ebay. its a posi too. 2013 Camaro
Still need a IRS thirdmember. scored this off ebay. its a posi too. 2013 Camaro
0 2020/06/02 11:05:59
Tossed some tubing at it got the upper arm mounts in and was able to remove the sides of the jig. the square tubing corner posts will house the rams.
Tossed some tubing at it got the upper arm mounts in and was able to remove the sides of the jig. the square tubing corner posts will house the rams.
0 2020/06/02 11:05:58
laid out all the pieces (Camaro diff, Corvette suspension, 12 inch lifting rams, and the reverse suspension jig) kinda got a idea how this is to go together.
laid out all the pieces (Camaro diff, Corvette suspension, 12 inch lifting rams, and the reverse suspension jig) kinda got a idea how this is to go together.
0 2020/06/02 11:05:57
Cube frame tacked in along with some test braces. you can see the jig showing exactly where the upper arms and shocks mount. (never enough clamps or magnets).
Cube frame tacked in along with some test braces. you can see the jig showing exactly where the upper arms and shocks mount. (never enough clamps or magnets).
0 2020/06/02 11:05:56
all mounts in and added the Corvette suspension to see if every thing lines up and fits like it is suppose too.
all mounts in and added the Corvette suspension to see if every thing lines up and fits like it is suppose too.
0 2020/06/02 11:05:55
got the back side welded to the cage, giving the door hinges some needed structure.
got the back side welded to the cage, giving the door hinges some needed structure.
0 2020/05/26 10:08:02
fully welded. will need some cleaning so the seals fit nice.
fully welded. will need some cleaning so the seals fit nice.
0 2020/05/26 10:08:01
How to add a panel that is literately floating in the middle of the air...I found looking at it for a long time, bitching about it to my dad and some how a idea pops in. Vise grip a cute little spacer or 2 in and rest the panel on it. set the glass in and adjust till all gaps around the glass fit nice. don't forget to shim the glass out as well and top to bottom and side to side.
How to add a panel that is literately floating in the middle of the air...I found looking at it for a long time, bitching about it to my dad and some how a idea pops in. Vise grip a cute little spacer or 2 in and rest the panel on it. set the glass in and adjust till all gaps around the glass fit nice. don't forget to shim the glass out as well and top to bottom and side to side.
0 2020/05/26 10:08:00
every this is looking good. added a hand full of those cute little spacers (tacked into position)
every this is looking good. added a hand full of those cute little spacers (tacked into position)
0 2020/05/26 10:07:59
I am learning that a weld is only slightly more difficult to remove than a bolt...this may not be a good mindset. Built a filler panel to bridge the gap between the panel and the cage.
I am learning that a weld is only slightly more difficult to remove than a bolt...this may not be a good mindset. Built a filler panel to bridge the gap between the panel and the cage.
0 2020/05/26 10:07:58
measure twice and weld once...if only measure about 10 times then check with a different tape just to make sure. tack. remeasure, cut it off, measure again, tack, measure, finally got it. got the hinge pillar sitting exactly where i wanted it. (kinda critical if i am to every have good body lines.)
measure twice and weld once...if only measure about 10 times then check with a different tape just to make sure. tack. remeasure, cut it off, measure again, tack, measure, finally got it. got the hinge pillar sitting exactly where i wanted it. (kinda critical if i am to every have good body lines.)
0 2020/05/26 10:07:57
added 4 gussets between the cage and windshield. to fill the gap and to hold the a-pillar in place while i fix the hinge areas rust
added 4 gussets between the cage and windshield. to fill the gap and to hold the a-pillar in place while i fix the hinge areas rust
0 2020/05/22 04:17:05
took 5 for the upper
took 5 for the upper
0 2020/05/22 04:17:04
took 7 little 2-3degree bents to make the lower bar for the windshield
took 7 little 2-3degree bents to make the lower bar for the windshield
0 2020/05/22 04:17:03
I like how all 3 roof bars are hidden in the roof. Hopefully the headliner will cover them.
I like how all 3 roof bars are hidden in the roof. Hopefully the headliner will cover them.
0 2020/05/22 04:17:02
0 2020/05/22 04:15:38
painted and tacked in. added some upper roof bars, and the back 1/2 cage is taking shape.
painted and tacked in. added some upper roof bars, and the back 1/2 cage is taking shape.
0 2020/05/19 04:21:17
Cut the dash and lower windshield out. well just connected the dots between the rust holes.
Cut the dash and lower windshield out. well just connected the dots between the rust holes.
0 2020/05/19 04:21:16
7 bends to get the B-pillar right (first try though)
7 bends to get the B-pillar right (first try though)
0 2020/05/19 04:21:15
notched the interior as far as the window regulator will allow. will have to put some thought into the posts color and/or upholstery.
notched the interior as far as the window regulator will allow. will have to put some thought into the posts color and/or upholstery.
0 2020/05/19 04:21:14
right down bar was my first attempt at a dual plane bend. (twist) nailed it first try took about 2 hours.
right down bar was my first attempt at a dual plane bend. (twist) nailed it first try took about 2 hours.
0 2020/05/19 04:21:13
0 2020/05/19 04:21:11
sure is a lot of nothing going on in here. I guess this is 1 way to get rid of the rust in the floors.
sure is a lot of nothing going on in here. I guess this is 1 way to get rid of the rust in the floors.
0 2020/05/14 04:14:46
trick of the camera angle to get the murder stance and kinda make it look like its on the ground. still not sure if that tire is tall enough
trick of the camera angle to get the murder stance and kinda make it look like its on the ground. still not sure if that tire is tall enough
0 2020/05/14 04:14:45
98 Corvette wheel and tire in the full up rails on the ground position. clears the cage but just touches the rear glass when its all the way down...
98 Corvette wheel and tire in the full up rails on the ground position. clears the cage but just touches the rear glass when its all the way down...
0 2020/05/14 04:14:43
Added the rear brace. love how it sneaks into the sail panel.
Added the rear brace. love how it sneaks into the sail panel.
0 2020/05/14 04:14:42
Cardboard is my friend. I think every build i have done was done in cardboard first. don't forget the tape
Cardboard is my friend. I think every build i have done was done in cardboard first. don't forget the tape
0 2020/05/14 04:14:41
first try. It's to short between the bends (bad math, something about measure twice and cut once comes to mind...now)
first try. It's to short between the bends (bad math, something about measure twice and cut once comes to mind...now)
0 2020/05/12 10:26:49
Various angles bent, marked, and used to test fit, angle finders (easy/simple/effective) and some sheet templets to see how the radius will fit (this cage needs to be tight)
Various angles bent, marked, and used to test fit, angle finders (easy/simple/effective) and some sheet templets to see how the radius will fit (this cage needs to be tight)
0 2020/05/12 10:26:48
Stitched in If you look close you can see it should tuck under the headliner. (Note: all the frame under the vehicle is my frame table)
Stitched in If you look close you can see it should tuck under the headliner. (Note: all the frame under the vehicle is my frame table)
0 2020/05/12 10:26:47
second try. going good.
second try. going good.
0 2020/05/12 10:26:45
this is within a 1/4 inch of the outer roof skin and as far out as the rear window regulators will allow. I primed it with a weld through primer because im not sure how long before the outer skin is removed, and i would like to minimize rust between layers.
this is within a 1/4 inch of the outer roof skin and as far out as the rear window regulators will allow. I primed it with a weld through primer because im not sure how long before the outer skin is removed, and i would like to minimize rust between layers.
0 2020/05/12 10:26:44
This thing weighs about 600 pounds. Made from a chunk of I beam. Cage tubing doesn't boss it around.
This thing weighs about 600 pounds. Made from a chunk of I beam. Cage tubing doesn't boss it around.
0 2020/05/12 10:26:43
Front view of the frame install. when done it will look like it has no frame. this should add 3-4 inches of ankle room to the floor (per side). BTW this took hours of very nervous work to final fit.
Front view of the frame install. when done it will look like it has no frame. this should add 3-4 inches of ankle room to the floor (per side). BTW this took hours of very nervous work to final fit.
0 2020/05/09 12:59:24
Decided a moc pinch weld lip would be good. it will be a nice jacking point. and a place to weld the new rockers to.
Decided a moc pinch weld lip would be good. it will be a nice jacking point. and a place to weld the new rockers to.
0 2020/05/09 12:59:23
Making sure the frame that will define the interior is within a nats azz of perfect (no twist no out of square). this is to be my foundation. the better this is, the better the build will be.
Making sure the frame that will define the interior is within a nats azz of perfect (no twist no out of square). this is to be my foundation. the better this is, the better the build will be.
0 2020/05/09 12:59:22
This was a dance of clusters. car is hanging from the ceiling. sometime supported by the bracing. as the cab box frame is slid down the rockers.
This was a dance of clusters. car is hanging from the ceiling. sometime supported by the bracing. as the cab box frame is slid down the rockers.
0 2020/05/09 12:59:21
OK frame in (not tack welded yet) nice and snug. time to toss some plywood and cardboard at it to see where i want the motor. (front to rear and right bias) also to test console ideas with dealing with the corvette driveshaft tube. (it is a lot like crawling through a jungle gym right now.)
OK frame in (not tack welded yet) nice and snug. time to toss some plywood and cardboard at it to see where i want the motor. (front to rear and right bias) also to test console ideas with dealing with the corvette driveshaft tube. (it is a lot like crawling through a jungle gym right now.)
0 2020/05/09 12:59:19