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Hood (bonnet) Seams
Created on 2008-08-24 15:05:11
Since I welded the fenders on, I removed all the bolts and captive nuts that hold the fender in place along the hood edge. The bolt holes were welded in, then ground flush and filled. I'm also filling any and all holes in the inner fenders, and will probably need to dish the inner fenders in at least two places for the turbo and A/C compressor (if I can make it fit)
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nut plates removed - right side
nut plates removed - left side
engine bay - in process
nut plates removed - right side
nut plates removed - left side
engine bay - in process
Summary of Previous Journal Entries
Showing previous 10 journal entries:
| Title | Date | #Pic | #Cmt | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doors | 2008-08-23 | 2 | More body mods: Since I am using Harley mirrors that mount to the wind wing, I welded up the mirror holes in the door. I also welded in the door lock hole. Doors are now ni... | |
| 4-link | 2008-08-11 | 2 | My Guzman 4-link arrived today- SWEET! I hope I can get to install it this weekend. | |
| Mirrors | 2008-08-03 | 5 | I don't mind the look of the stock mirrors, but they do leave a bit to be desired as far as viewing area. So I have been looking for alternatives. The current options are: R... | |
| Trunk Lid Fit | 2008-08-03 | 3 | The trunk lid also didn't fit quite right- zero gap at one point and non-flush surfaces at a couple more areas. So back with the hammer, grinder and filler. Now it all fits correct... | |
| Tail Lights | 2008-07-20 | 3 | The sheet metal around the tail lights didn't fit too well either- large gaps and the light frames don't sit flush to the body all around. After I filled and blended, the lights no... | |
| Door Seams | 2008-07-06 | 6 | After all the body panels were installed and the doors hung, I measured the gaps around the doors. They varied from approximately 1/8" to 3/8", and the door skins weren't flush to ... | |
| Door Openings | 2008-07-02 | 5 | Since things are already getting out of hand welding up all the body seams, I thought I would seal up the gap between the front fender and the inner fender (at the front edge of th... | |
| Front Left Fender Completed | 2008-02-23 | 3 | Whoo-hoo! I finished blending in the front left fender this weekend, and primed it after finishing. Things are starting to come together! | |
| Fender Vents | 2008-02-12 | 6 | To keep the heat down in the engine compartment, I am installing vents in the fenders. I like the portholes (ventiports) from the 61 Buicks, and after much searching, I have enough... | |
| Right Front Fender | 2008-02-10 | 6 | Even though I didn't have to replace the whole right rocker panel, the front area had some damage that had to be patched prior to replacing the fender. The right fender needed repa... |
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