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WildBillyT 04-08-2008 09:51 AM

Rocker Replacement
 
Made some big steps on the car this past weekend. I got the remaining part of the rocker (under the tulip panel) cut off and got the new one fit and plug welded in place.

Old:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/P1130115.jpg

New:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...08/rocker1.jpg


On top of that I was able to make a patch panel for the lower inner quarter section out of sheet steel; I think it actually turned out pretty decent:

Old:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...6/IMG_1767.jpg

New:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...erquarter2.jpg


Finally, since the rocker was in and the inner quarter anchored down, I was able to fit and tack the mini tub (in the pic the outer wheelhouse is attached as well, it's just clamped in place). The pictures don't do it justice, that wheelwell is pretty deep...

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...8/minitub1.jpg



So finally some real progress. It feels great to finally start ADDING back to the car instead of always cutting stuff off.

HardcoreZ28 04-08-2008 11:06 AM

Looking good bro. I'd still love to find some time to check it out in person. You should run by my shop in Hillsborough sometime too. I'm gonna post pics of it soon.

WildBillyT 04-08-2008 12:49 PM

Sounds like a plan. Post pics up when you've got them.

JL8Jeff 04-09-2008 09:20 AM

Man, that looks like fun! :omg:

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//<86TA>\\ 04-09-2008 08:36 PM

wow, you wern't kidding when you said rust, looks like fun:shock:

or on the positive side, its a very effective weight reduction mod.
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bad64chevelle 04-09-2008 10:20 PM

Looks Great!

Ian 04-10-2008 07:35 PM

you're car hardly looks like a car :shock:

great work though. the patch panel looks nice.

sweetbmxrider 04-10-2008 07:49 PM

i could take a bath in that tub. nice restowork.


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