Nels Hb viva build

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First sides all stitched up and came out pretty good..no warping.

just need to flap disc it to see if there’s any little holes I’ve missed.

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I had to turn the car around to do the other side so thought it was time to give it some sun.

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Had my painter mate check out the rear quarters before I moved on to other work.

he was happy as..just needs a light skim which is always nice to hear.

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Finally got the driveshaft tunnel welded in place...time to move on to the firewall and rest of the trans tunnel.

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Firewalls all welded in..time to move onto the last pieces of the trans tunnel.

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Started working on the brace for the floor crossmember that was there originally

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Finally that big hole in the floor is finally closed in.

Starting to take shape and my welding is getting better.

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Finally got the wheel tubs spotted in place and sealed against the quarters. I was told by a number of people don’t weld them completely to the quarters as they need to have a bit of flex to them.

i haven’t spot welded them to the frame just yet as I need to lift the body one more time so will do that once it’s on for the last time.

 

 

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Cars finally back down on all fours.

wheel tubs are all sealed in.

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Welded up all the bumper holes, trim and badge holes.

 

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Door and rear quarter panels are all done..that’s the interior finished..and yes it’s very spartan.

perfect eighties vibe..noisey and hot..no dynamat for me.

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I’m seriously thinking of trying to make my whole front end come off in two pieces.

bonnet seperate and then the fenders and front splash like this 

what you guys reckon..

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The cars finally starting to take shape and finishing up last bits of fab work.

will start on the driveshaft loop and the seat mounts in the floor.

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