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Old 04-08-2008, 09:51 AM   #1
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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.

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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:

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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...





So finally some real progress. It feels great to finally start ADDING back to the car instead of always cutting stuff off.
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Old 04-08-2008, 11:06 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 04-08-2008, 12:49 PM   #3
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Sounds like a plan. Post pics up when you've got them.
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Old 04-09-2008, 09:20 AM   #4
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Man, that looks like fun!

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Old 04-09-2008, 08:36 PM   #5
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wow, you wern't kidding when you said rust, looks like fun

or on the positive side, its a very effective weight reduction mod.
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Old 04-09-2008, 10:20 PM   #6
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Looks Great!
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:35 PM   #7
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you're car hardly looks like a car

great work though. the patch panel looks nice.
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:49 PM   #8
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i could take a bath in that tub. nice restowork.
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