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[christolx]

The C pillars on both sides were totally shot. (non existent) the RHS was a lot better than the left but it was cut out and repaired too. 

 

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[christolx]

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Both floor sections drivers side and passenger were repaired. Drivers side had previously been patched fairly well, but a replacement panel was cheap enough so decided to re do the repair and do it properly. Passengers side was pitted fairly badly and required replacement. It was later discovered that this may have been due to a rusted section behind the heater box (small circular hole) which was likely leaking water into the foot well over time.

 

 

Sorry, forgot to post the repair on the RHS C Pillar. 

 

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[christolx]

Lastly the windscreen channel needed to be replaced the whole way along.

 

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That was pretty much the last of the major rust work, there were small sections around the plenum, around the window pillar, radiator support and hatch area that were all repaired.

 

[christolx]

I had the chassis rails trimmed and the battery box area smooth'd out, as i plan to run a 383 SBC and could use the extra room for pipes. The firewall lip will also be trimmed for distributor clearance. 

 

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[Ice]

Love your dedication to the job keep at it bud

[christolx]

SO...

After a long 12 months, and a lot of people around me (work colleagues, family, friends) all not understanding why i was putting so much ($$) most of my income into this shell of a car. I now have a completed shell in high fill, getting the last few bits of body work and then she is home for the build! Plan is to fit the running gear and then get the car painted (as i want the flares to be fitted perfectly to the diff/wheel combination). Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has given me words of support, i am very new to the classic car hobby and to be honest i need all the advice i can get and take all your suggestions on board, so thank you all.

Christo. 

 

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[Bigfella237]

So you're not fitting very wide wheels then? I would've assumed you'd have cut the guards by now if you were fitting big wheels and flares?

 

Are you having the underbody and engine bay painted before you start assembling?

[christolx]

I am fitting wide wheels and flares, didn't want to cut just yet. I'll get the wheels and may cut before getting the 9" diff made up

 

I am having the underbody painted, but not the engine bay. Will likely just be a dummy fit to get everything in, i have heard with a lot of builds it's engine in/out a few times so i didn't want to have the bay scratched. I will get the K Frame back in the next week or so hopefully.

[christolx]

Thanks LX SS EFI - I originally wanted to go a Metallic Gunmetal Grey with Blackouts, but I think white highlights the blackouts better...so i think i have convinced myself to go white instead....

[Covert]

Well done Chris, the shell has come along way since you started and looks great

Look forward to watching the car come together

[matty]

Looks fantastic Chris, well done. Mine is Grey with the blackouts around the window. Certainly stands out.

Great job on planning and executing this build. Will be keen to follow your progress.

Cheers Matty.

[christolx]

Cheers Covert & Matty, i appreciate the support! hopefully the ball keeps rolling...panel work has come to a standstill over the break. was supposed to have the car back this week...bit of a waiting game atm.

[christolx]

And...SHE IS HOME!

 

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[christolx]

does it? its from Ernicks WIslon. Ridgy Dige copies apparently

[Bigfella237]

Looks like the normal A9X bonnet scoop to me, maybe you're thinking of those full-length cowls with the big ridge up the centre, Brandon?

 

BTW Chris, how good does the old girl look now! Bet you can't wait to get some paint on it?

[christolx]

mate, i tell ya...it has been a long time coming. I'm relieved it has turned out so well and am really hoping to get some paint on it although i have changed my mind on the planned colour scheme a few times!

[GMHAz]

I have the same problem with choosing a paint colour Chris, I've changed the colour four times in the last 12 months but hopefully my last choice will stick.

[matty]

Must be nice to Have her home mate. Looks great.

[cameron]

I have heard with a lot of builds it's engine in/out a few times so i didn't want to have the bay scratched. I will get the K Frame back in the next week or so hopefully.

 

To avoid damage mount and remove by dropping the complete driveline, kframe, suspension gearbox etc under the car.

 

Cameron

 

 

 

 

[myss427]

Only way I can get mine in or out!

[Holdenbn74]

Same here. 👍

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[Bigfella237]

^^^ Ingenious use of a car trailer and a treated pine log... you gotta love bush mechanics!