I haven't been able to post the updates for a while but the work continues.
did you form this piece yourself? do you have the dimensions by any chance?
CSL restoration beginning
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did you form this piece yourself? do you have the dimensions by any chance?
if it wouldn't be too much to ask, that would be great thank you!
Hi,
I am sorry, I think I got this post wrong. I was thinking you would tell me a specific side of the part to measure. the whole part is quite complex to measure because there are curves with changing radius. and the part is on the car.
but if you want the whole piece I would do my best to make some technical drawings with dimensions.
let be know.
updates
before / after
you may notice that the base of the A pillar is also removed. it seemed that there was accident damage.
before / after
you may notice that the base of the A pillar is also removed. it seemed that there was accident damage.
and some more
"good morning beautiful."
A 1960 Biscayne, an Alfa GT, some fiberglass M3 fenders and Merc Grill. also the laser lines. checking everything is where they should be.
standard part just doesn't cut it
"good morning beautiful."
A 1960 Biscayne, an Alfa GT, some fiberglass M3 fenders and Merc Grill. also the laser lines. checking everything is where they should be.
standard part just doesn't cut it
Thank you
floor pans are in.
chassis legs are getting ready.
also I have a wide angle lens for my phone
the reflections change according to the way the sander was used. picture doesn't do justice to how smooth that metal is.
and here is the future owner of the car inspecting
chassis legs are getting ready.
also I have a wide angle lens for my phone
the reflections change according to the way the sander was used. picture doesn't do justice to how smooth that metal is.
and here is the future owner of the car inspecting
Little more progress
And some more
These are going on to test the fit. they will be mostly re-made.
these will be modified to fit inside the flared fender
These are going on to test the fit. they will be mostly re-made.
these will be modified to fit inside the flared fender
after the nose job
I'm always checking in on every update, very nice progress and serious fabrication skills!
Mini update
not the best photos
not the best photos
Another mini update
The Cantilever
Thats all folks
The Cantilever
Thats all folks
awesome stuff!
I've been thinking about hot to mount a rotisserie on an E9. Some do it w/o a long 4x4 down the middle underneath, some do it with like you.
Keep up the great work!
I've been thinking about hot to mount a rotisserie on an E9. Some do it w/o a long 4x4 down the middle underneath, some do it with like you.
Keep up the great work!
Granted I am no expert but I have never seen the flares made from metal.
Very nice workmanship!
Very nice workmanship!
Thanks
I think the piece down the middle helps keeping the car straight especially if you are going to remove all the strength from the sides while replacing the rockers.
by putting it in there you have the car just resting on the frame with out stress. or at least that's what I was aiming for. Still, the braces inside are also very important.
when we removed it all the sheet metal that we put back on was still fitting perfect.
cheers
Thanks Stan
the original flares were metal, so I am just restoring them the same way. This car never was a race car but just a crazy street car of a playboy.
it also has the built in bumper at the back which is not practical probably
cheers
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things have been slow for a while
but here is an update.
these are work in progress.
but here is an update.
these are work in progress.