Progress progress

Finished the engine bay . Started on the underside. Epoxied the undercarriage and underbody. I just didn't like how the wheel well area looked ..so I was a little creative. Covered most of it with aluminum. Few more panels to make then I'll finish the plumbing and wiring.

One more picture

Just last night I was looking for updates from you, keep up the great work!

Lookin' good Joe!

Will this fat ride be ready for Carlisle???

Jerome

looks great joe! i always enjoy looking at your work.

Engine turning the el'cheapo way ....

Use a Scotch Brite pad as the turning pad, first cut a short piece of 1/4"- 3/8" steel fuel line 4" long , then holding one end to a grinding wheel, sharpen the edge so it can be used as a cutting punch to cut out small round "dots" of Scotch Brite. Super glue them onto short pieces of wood dowel or bolt head , mark out the surface you want to work with a very light pencil lines then, use WD 40 as lubricant turn the Scotch Bright pad at a slow speed in a cordless drill or drill press .....this works well!

Joe, that is looking good!!!!! I think I would be missing a few fingers by now. Keep us up to date Joe. Your build is a fun one to watch.

Alan, I just copied you 'turning' technique for my personal knowledge files. Great Idea.

This forum is sure worth the donation.

Jim

Eastwood has an inexpensive kit ($30) that will let you "tool" or "engine-turn" the pieces. Think it is popular on AC Cobra replicas - dash and firewall. It puts the round swirls that were popular in the 60's. It really looks great -- gives it a finished look. Easiest to do when the alloy is still flat. Kit Car magazine did a feature on it sometime ago.