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Was going to suggest this as well. If 3D scanning and CNC machining is cost prohibitive, the same type of epoxies and urethanes are also available...
When I did the 2dr conversion on my 51 I found it was best to align the new rockers to the factory rockers by taking a bunch of measurements from...
Fatman drop spindleswith lowered springs relieved of x1 coil up front and 3” blocks, dearched leaf springs with reversed eyes out back. Flip the...
the clips with the studs go through the front fenders (x 2 each side) and screwing the other type to the rockers works well. It's been ages...
Shit that's cool, are you running some kind of sand casting simulation before you do the 3D print?
Man that firewall sure does draw attention to the motor, looks like it's begging to be filled with diamond pleats, chrome and other magical shiny...
yeah agreed, plus I really want to follow along as you do it. Looks like the delivery floorpan is the same as the cars at least up to the rear...
Nice notch, is that something you made?
More expensive but totally worth it. One tip I picked up from a brake shop is not to squash the second flare right down with the flaring tool,...
Nice, I get stupidly obsessive about this sort of thing sometimes but don't always have the tools, materials or expertise to do what I want....
yeah those A arm welds are as critical as they come and would require testing/certing down here. Might want to think about grinding them back and...
I've got 3" blocks, de-arched springs (can't remember how much) and reversed eyes on mine and it looks great but I need to notch the frame to get...
We use Autodesk AutoCAD at work and you can actually pick up a monthly or annual subscription license for a bare bones LT package for pretty cheap...
You got the alignment re-done after you lowered it right? Also 4" blocks aren't really the best option on any car, if your springs are in ok...
I'm with 31Vicky, the magnetic switches (proper name is a reed switch) are a great option - super small, affordable and simple, but I've been...
damn cosmic you got lucky, every 49-52 trunk I looked at seemed to fit like crap from the factory. I had to do do a combo of hammering, prying,...
You guys have google right? try searching COD scam and freight forwarding scam. It's a variation of a fairly common scam. At some point you'll...
damn, stings so much more when you've sunk time into it and can't send it back. Hope it's cool to post here - I've got a 21 circuit EZ wiring...
Interesting, are xj40 hubs the same as xj6? what kind of smoothies? I know for sure stock 49-54 Chev steelies won't fit the xj6 hubs without...
5 x 4.75" but the centre hub is quite big and needs to be turned down to fit most non-jag rims
If you've got good access like you say - a) prep the bare metal just like you would any other mild steel piece (degrease, wire wheel, roloc disc...
placement of the anchors in relation to passenger/seat position is really important (not just strength). Like Oz we've also got guidelines that...
Drilling a few holes for some screws or clecos before you pull it apart is a good idea. I tend to do that a lot whenever seprating sheetmetal but...
It's a roadster, just drive faster :) Does the car run ok? As gas gets used air needs to replace the volume of space the gas previously occupied...
By no means a pro but will see if I can find some photos of when I did a hood and a trunk lid. Process is the same as reskinning a door and you'll...
Glad to see at least one other person pointed this out, it's not just your lungs that absorb chemicals - eyes, exposed skin, hair all soak that...
That's slick man, clean, simple and looks like it belongs there. Any chance you'd have a better pic?
Learnt from someone on here that British Leyland stuff like 77-80 MGB's, some Sprites, Austin Healys, Midgets etc have a really cool brass tank...
I'd recommend a decent 2K acrylic urethane, the kind of product typically used on truck chassis and heavy machinery. This is what I used on mine...
Should check out Boones 51 hardtop in it's last guise for a lesson in getting stance right with big n little tires and positive rake on the these...
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