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[bob w]

Here's the caveman battery box. Made out of angle iron, the way it would have been done in days of yore.

 

[Mr.Crown]

go Bob go!

 

[bob w]

Been working on the floor. 3/4" plywood in the flat spots. That's the trans crossmember cutting through it. The driveshaft tunnel is 9" high so it could be a good arm rest.
All the sheet metal is 18 gauge. Since I don't have a sheet metal brake I am using the "cut and weld" approach to the transmission cover. Trying to keep it really tight to the trans to provide some foot room. (I did sneak over to Terry & Lee's, Tator here on RRR, to bend up the driveshaft tunnel.)

The floor is at the bottom of the frame to provide more head room.

I just noticed the trans cover looks wavy or warped. It isn't. No distortion from the tack welds.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Look'n good. Nice work on the dash plate

 

[Dirtyrat]

It has a stealth bomber look to it, I like it!

 

[bob w]

Got the toe boards done. Began installing my very last Mustang shifter. Looks like I'll need to have an access panel in the trans hump in order go hook up the shift linkage.

Made a stiffening plate for the firewall where the master cylinder is located.

It doesn't seem like much for a whole day of effort.

 

[bell]

Lovin' it Bob!

 

[DJ3100]

"It doesn't seem like much for a whole day of effort."

Gees Bob, I have been thinking just the opposite. Looks like you're smokin' right through this thing. Great progress -great build!

 

[Snake Farm]

Yeah Bob I'm with DJ, looks like a ton of progress from here! [cl[cl Especially if ya compare it to what I've been getting done.

I'm itching for another 'step back and look at the whole thing from the side' picture......you ol' teaser you!

 

[falconvan]

Your floor looks great, Bob! You're really cruising along on this thing.

 

[bob w]

Looking at hood side options. Either steel or aluminum. Chock full of louvers. The frame is wide at the front so the hood sides have to be in two pieces. This option has a short bottom piece. The bottom piece could have a curve on the front edge. Or some other type of graceful line.

 

[bob w]

Here it is with a full length bottom piece and a frame cover hear the radiator shell. The cut out for the steering and motor mount would be more stylish that the hack job I did on the poster board.

Opinions and suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Dirtyrat]

Seeing it cut out for the steering makes me wonder what it would look like with just a hood and no sides...

OR, I just had a thought, which is a tough thing to come by when I'm sick, but what about an aero bubble that covers over the steering area and then fades back into the panel?

 

[Snake Farm]

I'm liking the full length bottom.

 

[DJ3100]

I like the hood and no sides idea. It has the added bonus of fewer decisions, less work, and the opportunity to still see the engine.

 

[GJunktionMike]

I like the hood and no sides idea also.

 

[bob w]

Thanks for the suggestions. A teardrop bubble over the steering area would be a great addition. I'm hoping the sides will work and look good. The car is quite long in front and I wanted to not break up the lines running without hood sides. Poster board is cheap. I'll keep trying.

Here's a high angle shot.

 

[Flipper_1938]

I like this one, but with everything tucked inside the hood side. How hard would that be?

 

[bob w]

The frame is a lot wider than the radiator shell at the front. That, and the bulk of the steering box and motor mount make hood sides a bit of a challenge.

 

[transport module #3]

paint ?

try no bottom pc.
and try dippin it down in a arch, at the back of the steering box to match up with cowl bottom...
then the back of frame at firewall will 'flow' into body/cowl..
the lines i am seeing in your paper are just too straight....
the frame has beautiful lines,,,consider leaving exposed and painted a rich brown......or machinery gray...

i really enjoy your build,,,thanks for sharing it