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[Sam_Fear]

Angles seem to match well. Of course this will make the curves of my trunk all messed up, but I figure it'll be easier to work on the trunk lid than the body.

Tomorrow I weld!

 

[Snake Farm]

Wow wow wow Sam, this thing just keeps getting better and better. There are so many subtle mods involved with this chop that no one but us folks here will ever know about......Dick Dean is definitely smiling down and Bill Hines should be bowing down to you before it's over
You really should consider changing your name to "Sam_ No Fear"....I would

 

[Gastrick]

I saw this in the GNRS link that e-man posted. It reminded me of something Sam Fearless might build.

 

[hotrod preacher]

WoW Sam (no) fear ! you are doing an amazing job....i hate welding sheet metal b/c i always get i na hurry and wind up w/warpage ....my hats off to you for patience and "tenacity" ......looking good[cl[cl


and gastrick that pic is one cool car-it does remind me of sams to some degree.....

 

[blacksheep]

Sam , this car is going to be awesome dude. Can't wait to see what you do next.[cl[cl

 

[Sam_Fear]

Cool pic Gas! Wonder what the front looks like? Those are Caddy front fenders so I wonder if that's what it started life as. Rear fenders look more like early 50's. Flares on all and bubble skirts! WAY above my level!

Time to go [. Hopefully I have a few progress pics later.

Thanks for the boost fellas!

 

[Flipper_1938]

Your pictures make it look easy

Keep up the good work [P

 

[Sam_Fear]

Got a little bit done, then I decided I was tired of being cold for the day. Got one of the door posts moved and tacked in. I cut it right below the drip edge.

And the rear section welded up - except for right at the trunk lip.

 

[Gastrick]

Nice update. I think that looks very good and has a nice natural flow thats pleasing to the eye.

 

[Got Rust?]

lookn' good.[P

 

[Sam_Fear]

Forgot to mention how I did the center posts. Aligning them with the uncut door so the edge was straight, tack, then made a cut at the belt line and folded the whole thing inward.

Seems most people move the B-pillar by cutting above the drip edge, but I made the cuts below the drip edge. Maybe a little more work breaking it apart and welding on the inside, but I didn't didn't want to mess with the roof and drip edge.

Next will be the doors...

 

[TiredIronGRB]

I can't believe how well this is working out, to be honest I thought you were messing up a nice car but you have made a really cool car into a one of a kind cool car!

 

[Sam_Fear]

Thanks TI, I appreciate a compliment from a real car builder. I'm just a hack, but I'm getting better. But keep in mind, it's still a 4door.

 

[Sam_Fear]

Got going on the doors. Also did the drip rails.

Decided to do the rear door first. Started by making cuts on the backside at the belt line and leaning the window frame in.

Then cuts to lean the rear part forward to match the curve of the door frame.

Attach the split top pieces aligned to the lower sections...

Align the two sections to each other...

Add a splice, and done!

 

[Sam_Fear]

Next the front. basically did it the same way. Hope to finish it up tomorrow and move on to the other side.

I decided not to weld up the doors and climb through the windows.

 

[Bonehead]

wild! really looking good.

 

[DJ3100]

Sam, I haven't been saying much, but I've been watching with awe. Chaulk me up for an additional AMAZING!

You're making it look easy.

 

[Got Rust?]

Look'n gooood.
I think your doing great work, 4 door just makes it more unusual.

 

[Tim...Ok]

it may be a 4 door, but that thing is gonna be long and low..it's gonna be the coolest more door on anybodies block..awesome work and vision

 

[Gastrick]

Looks super Sam. Very nice. Are you going to have any issues to deal with ref windows rolling up with the frames leaned in?