Bob3 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 This is a shot from WAY BACK in November when I started this project. Note the left front fender damage - :eek: My buddy Rick from Black & White Auto Body & Paint fixed the fender for me. Note the shot from inside the fender - no bondo! :thumbsup: Hopefully I can get some work done this weekend! Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hell, tell him to keep going. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Awesome work! I'd love to see a how to just on that!! :) Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Here you go. :D Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Do you like my new Avatar? :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
sr71sss Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 This is a shot from WAY BACK in November when I started this project. Note the left front fender damage - :eek: [/img] My buddy Rick from Black & White Auto Body & Paint fixed the fender for me. Note the shot from inside the fender - no bondo! :thumbsup: [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] Hopefully I can get some work done this weekend! "This is a shot from WAY BACK in November when I started this project" I'am amazed at the amount of work you have done with your project in the time frame you have had so far, keep up the good work and again I'am finally glad someone had saw some potential on the miata suspension like I did way back when, the miata is like a virtual kit car for the masses and I have always wondered what you can do with the "kitcar" suspension in another project car, I forone have been contemplating it in use for a '64 datsun fairlady since I want it to handle better than factory, I already have the miata seats in it right now so I might as well commit to going all miata suspension also since I have been thinking about using it for about 3 years in something that is worthy of its parts, thanks for all the inspiration. Quote Link to comment
hessianben Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ok, I am officially addicted to this thread... Keep with the posts! ... I'll be checking back every, um, about every 5 minutes. k, bye. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 this is a rad project for sure :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I forone have been contemplating it in use for a '64 datsun fairlady since I want it to handle better than factory. I think the idea of doing this to a 520 is off the wall. That is what makes it so bitch'n. I'm with you on the Fairlady. I would LOVE to do this to a Roadster. But put in a totally bad ass SR. Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 It sure is nice to have friends in the body business eh?:D As usual Bob, this project keeps on gettin better. Keep up the good work. I will be talkin to you soon:cool: Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I have the pass side strut tower about done. I'm going to tear into the drivers side next. I'm so excited that I have 4 GLORIOUS days to work in my shop on my Datto!:D:D:D I'll keep working and posting for the next 4 days!:P Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Wicked cool rig man! Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Merry Christmas Bob! Say "hi" to the fam for me! See you soon I hope:D Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 UPDATE - Both strut towers are pretty much done. Tomorrow I'll start on the floor & firewall! More later! :D Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Nice work :) Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Wow! Nice. So, does the sheet metal that you used to join the shock tower to the inner fender bare any load? 1 Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 So, does the sheet metal that you used to join the shock tower to the inner fender bare any load? No. I will build a removeable strut brace though. The RED strut towers that are now welded into the inner fenders can be unbolted at their base from the subframe and they will come off with the cab and inner fenders. 1 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Is the hole in the core support for the IC? :D Quote Link to comment
808DA6 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Absolute artistry! My compliments sir. Will u, by chance, ever make it to the Canby show? Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I'm going to try and make it to Canby in 2009. Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Nice work! I hope to see you in Canby. Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 What kind of mountain bike is that? Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have several, but my main mount is a FOES. Quote Link to comment
Phlebmaster Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have several, but my main mount is a FOES. Nice! So..you must free ride and or downhill? Have you seen my Falls City video? http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=4861 I can imagine you have some epic places to ride there in Colorado. :D Quote Link to comment
denveratsun Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Phleb...Bob is way to busy building awesome fabrication masterpieces to be out flinging his fragile body around on a mountain bike...:lol: There are lots of great places out here...many of them under snow right now.:D Bob...the work looks great, this last batch of pics did not load all the way...at least it seems that way to me.:blink: :cool: Peace man...Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment
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