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Thanks! Yeah...it's a TON easier than a 4th gen to work with. But...it's going to get tough in a big hurry. LOTS of wiring and what-not will be taking place, and there isn't very much room in the small cab to hide any wiring. The cab of this thing will be cramped in a similar fashion to the underhood of a 4th gen.Quote:
Originally Posted by 95mysticta
Update: BODY WORK!
Precision Engineering Layout Work = Cardboard + Pencil + Scissors
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Time to start cutting. Jigsaw = point of no return
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Playing with the cool laser level to get the body straightened up on the frame. Definitely wouldn't want this thing to look like it's dog-tracking all the time.
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Bruce making some final checks before getting the saw back out...
-Body before channeling
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And body after channeling...
It was only 1.5"...but looks a TON better, and much more rigid.
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LOVE THE PICS!!!
LTX looks so perfect in THERE!!!
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Some wise-ass awhile back told me "Man, that shifter will be WAY too far back in that thing, using a 6 speed would be so dumb". To that guy (I don't even remember who the hell it was)....
SUCK IT!
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I also decided that I'd put the front end back on it, and install the shocks. It's a pretty cool kit that has weld-on brackets for the frame, that are shock mounts AND headlight mounts. Too bad the shocks were too short :(
Still got a lot done. It's going to be a bit until more updates, things are pretty busy at the factory and I've decided to have a weekend of relaxation and excessive drinking. So, probably no car work.
Stay tuned!
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Dammit PoPo! You ALWAYS seem to post right in between my posting!Quote:
Originally Posted by popo8
Just playin' man. Thanks for the compliments. The LTX looks like it BELONGS in there. That same dude that was talking smack about the shifter location, also said something about the engine will look way too low because it doesn't have a high rise with a carb. I told him I'd rather have fuel injection, it's cooler :)
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Originally Posted by QC97Z
Im sorry.... Im just a loser with nothing to do......
I can delete the stuff so your photos are together...
Either way, Very excited for this build!!!!
^ Lol I don't give a crap if the photos are together or not...just giving you shit.
The excitement of this build is what keeps me going day to day. I don't think I'll ever stop building shit.
Brett is having me do the headers... excited to be part of this cool project!
Damn man, lookin good!
I like budget builds also, almost like a challenge...
^ Hell yeah! When I built my camaro I kept seeing build pics of turbo kits you were setting up....and I was like damn..that dude does some pretty sweet work. Glad to have you along for the ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealQuick
Thanks! Yeah, a budget build is definitely a challenge. I'm going to go over (mostly because of a few very expensive items: my rear tires and a super-ultra-top-secret device) but not by a hell of a lot I think. I'll still be in a situation where I have a pretty badass hot rod for little money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixxer99TA
So, since I haven't updated in awhile, I suppose I will give a little something.
The floor is in. It took FOREVER to get templates made, get the wood, and get it cut out. The templates were fairly complex. I still may have to clearance it around the trans a bit more to allow drivetrain twist and not have it dislodging the floor. The floor isn't mounted down to the frame yet or fiberglassed to the body yet..but that's next.
I also went seat shopping! (Junkyard) I picked up a commonly used seat for T-buckets: Middle bench seat from a mid-90's Caravan/Voyager. The upholstery will be stripped, and the frame will have to be sectioned a bit. No biggie. Then I'm going to set it up so the bottom cushion hinges toward the front for some under-seat storage.
Pics to come soon!
I promise things will start to pick up soon...just been involved heavily in work, wrapping up the finishing touches on my bike build, and getting over the hump of a few difficult tasks before everything else can start to flow with the car. If anyone's interested, I'll post up a few more pics of the bike progress to tide you over :)