Sharkbite

Bet my Monday was kooler than yours. I couldn't wait any longer. Woke up today and said this is it. It's happening. Now.
I already spent a couple evenings laying out the cuts. So I got out the grinders.
First the floor and side panels


Then the roof panel. Targa top anyone?


Then the frame and rocker panel. I decided to keep the jack point so I had to puzzle piece it all together.



And here it is ratchet strapped together.


Let the welding begin!



That's enough for 1 day I guess. Gotta work tomorrow so won't get much done. I'm going to leave the GT roof for now so I will be welding it back together next.

Rogviler

Wow, I'm blown away by how well you got that cut apart and stuck back together. It certainly IS happening.

And you're right, all I did today was struggle with a Mercedes W123 front strut. Ended up having to drill the damn thing apart to get it out and didn't even have time to get a new one in (tomorrow!). That's the kind of thing not remotely worth documenting in pictures.

-Rog

Sharkbite

ok so after all the cutting and grinding I decided today would be a good day to remove the bumpers and clean the garage up a bit. Had to slide a tire n wheel in place to see what it's going to look like. 7" shorter wheelbase than my Rabbit!!

mixtery

Wow you have serious skills.
Watching this closely. Perhaps use the 20vt AAN engine to really make it a rally car!

Sharkbite

Thanks! But it's just cutting and welding.
I am on the hunt for a 20vt. Looks like I will have to buy an entire car to get one. I have a few leads. Still have a ways to go till I need it tho.

Got both quarters welded and ground down. Along with quarter and roof supports. Zippin up the rockers and starting the roof line today.

Stay tuned.

Supercoupe

excellent work... don't give up....

flagreen

Have you tried Chris at Force 5? http://www.force5auto.com/

jchrisyoungren

It's so great to see you doing this. It makes me rethink parting out my old 4kq. Hmmm...I wonder if my old Coupe GT is still at the junkyard........

Sharkbite

Sorry.. I don't understand this alien language...