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The new front frame piece has been constructed, so it's time to take the next step.
The next step involves a sawzall, and a slightly uneasy feeling.
1. Here you can see the frame sitting on the underside of the car. The driveshaft relief (no longer needed since we are doing IRS) sits in the way. |
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2. A last look at it. |
3. And it's cut out, and the frame is more settled against the bottom of the car. |
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4. The cut is a little rough, but works for now. |
5. Here is where we marked the axle centerline on the new frame rail. |
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6. I started putting gin braces for when the front gets cut. |
7. And from the front. |
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8. Test fitting the temporary rear brace. You can also see the level I used to set the car level. |
9. A brace on the other side. |
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10. Test fitting a front brace. |
11. The back cleaned up to better fit the brace |
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12. Here's the $50 chop saw I got at harbour freight to cut the bracing pipes. I also had a 30% off coupon. |
13. Braces welded, getting ready to cut. |
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14. Another brace got put into the door opening. |
15. Front tunnel brace welded in. |
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16. And, here's the front all cut out. |
17. From the side. |
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18. From the back. |
19. The other side. |
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20. The car with the front cut off. |
21. Driver's side closeup. |
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22. Passenger side closeup. |
23. Clear view of the front brace. |
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24. Who knew the front frame pieces had internal reinforcements. |
25. Trying to get a shot down the tube. |
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26. Again. |
27. Still not a very good shot. |
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28. Down the driveshaft tunnel. |
29. This is the underside of the battery and heater plenum panel. |
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30. The frame more level and in place, no longer up in the front. |
31. In place to the front. |
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32. From the front. |
I still feel a little sick looking at it. It's very strange to come up to something that you really like, and have spent a lot of time with, and cut it in half. Anyway, progress.
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