Build Thread?
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This thread needs an update! Not a whole lot going on with the car with the holidays and finals going on, but I did get out there tonight and get a few things done!
Cut back more rust
Got a piece made up to fit in there and started tacking/grinding that smooth. It's going nicely in my opinion!
I finally did something that I have been thinking about doing/wanted to do for a while now. I REALLY like the way it turned out!
Did all four, and man was that a lot of work! I am oddly excited about how good that will look, and look forward to adding a touch more low.I am happy with progression, and how things have been shaping up as of late, been having more people over to the shop to help, and a few guys that are actually sheet metal fab guys. To say the least they are good with suggestions and pointers for sheet metal work!
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Used a sharpie paint pen, was a real pain too lol.
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This thread needs an update
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Photobucket quality
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Jake has madd skillz yo
Those were from the day we brought it out to the shop, when it kept overheating the oil and shutting off at stop signs/lights.
I really need to add pictures of the new car, but its so dern cold. Which is kind of a BS excuse, because it's in the shop. Maybe tonight. -
Amazing progress since I saw the car last night. I'm speachless.
Seriously though, that car needs to get back on the road and working right by summer. I'm hoping to have my beater together this weekend, and get the paint booth project wrapped up. Should be able to paint the bay within a week or two...
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Ha, it amusing to look at pictures of it and then think of what it looks like right now. Nowhere near as cool...
Summer is my goal, as always. Waiting for this cold strike to calm down a bit. That is really a BS excuse, maybe my lazy ass will go there today and get some work done.
You cannot call it a beater after what has been done to it lol. -
Pictures of the new lady, yes I did take some stuff off of it after buying it, and its kidneys are making a better appearance on HipMF's car. I look forward to cleaning it out, there was a small furry friend living in it for a bit. It reeks.
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What do you need?
Unfortunately my plans are on the DL until I get a few things together for it, and then I shall explain. I will make a build log, but will not post it until the car is pretty close to where I want it.
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Wow, it's been far too long!
Have been working on the putsy stuff. Smoothing panels etc.
Got the new core support mocked up, but wasn't quite happy with the finish on it. As you can see from the picture its not flat, it is kind of wavy on top and I think that will drive me insane so I will be picking up an OEM piece. -
Removable, old one was indeed bent and pretty rusty
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I bought an aftermarket core support for my Maxima and I got what I paid for, half as much as OE and also half as thick. Fell apart within a year. The engine cradle mounts to the core support in the center and I ended up welding angle iron across to support the engine cradle. Not very pretty but sturdy.
TLDR: spend the money for OE.
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Thanks !
The core support isn't really thinner, and nothing critical mounts to it , it just doesn't look as good as I want it to.
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Smooth all the things! Great job Ben
OCD anonymous? We've had a relapse...
Hahaha. I appreciate the end result, but watching these things happen first hand can be painful and confusing.
Ben: Have you looked at your passenger-side rear window recently?
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