bit of an update

[robbinsshkr]

Status update............ Just wanted to say the aluminum is in. still needs a few tweaks here and there, but the majority of the tin work is behind me.
thanks,
Eddie

[Slither]

Looks good... one step closer.

Just for fun, you could slip it onto that tractor or four-wheeler and take it around the block to show off to the neighbors...

[robbinsshkr]

Thats not a bad idea, kinda like a float in a parade

[Slither]

Thats not a bad idea, kinda like a float in a parade

Yah, that's the ticket!

[Brent]

Your a big boy Eddie.

Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_-Lyinntog

[robbinsshkr]

Brent,

like i have always said about you........you always have the right answer, with perfect timing and some kind of documentation, picture or video to back it up. That was hilarious and couldn't have been sent at a better time. You think the harness from jegs will hold the weight of car
thanks, I needed that after a very chitty day. that cracked me up.
Eddie

[Slither]

Now that will really impress the neighbors, Eddie!

[Bill D]

Being a noobie here, id that aluminum sheetmetal that covers the footboxes, firewall, and front splash guards? How difficult is it to install? Do you have to bend it or does it come pre-bent? It looks gorgeous BTW

Thanks
Bill D

[weaver]

The engine bay aluminum comes prebent but does have to be fitted and trimmed in a few places. It takes me a few hours to install.

Alan

[ralphscott]

Alan a few hours -- me a day with clecos. The Al really does fit, eventhough at times you can't imagine how it would. I had insulation under mine, footboxes, transmission tunnel and firewall. I used two sets of clecos to put up as much as I could.

Ralph

[robbinsshkr]

Very enjoyable project! Not difficult at all, but it is time consuming to do it right. Not sure if all are the same, but I had to do a little trimming on the fiberglass inner fenderwells them self in addition to trimming just the alum panels. basically just smoothing an 1/8'' or so lip from the mold.
Get them as flat to the body part you are covering as you can. the clenco's are a must have. the more per panel you use the flatter the alum will lay. I worked my way from center to outwards to avoid any bows that could have developed if done outwards to in. The panels from unique really make you appreciate the guys that have purchased sheets of aluminum and made their own from scratch.
Eddie

[Bill D]

Thanks guys! Metal fabrication is an easy task for me having had to fab quite a bit for the GT40