'58 Build
- Thread starter Dicey58
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Pictures I had posted of the body, post blast, disappeared. Needless to say, I was really disappointed after blast. Someone had done a pretty good job of disguising issues with filler and spraying the car with primer just to sell it. I knew it had issues, but not to this level. My father had no idea what to look for when he bought it in 97 and nver dug into it. I got to do all the discovery. 
Guess I'll repost a couple for reference as this project moves forward.
Guess I'll repost a couple for reference as this project moves forward.
Frame modifications complete. New rear section narrowed and tied into center, provisions for coilovers, triangulated four link added, space for 3" exhaust to run all the way out the back, center section reinforced to reduce flex, and four body mount braces added and extended out to attach at outer floor braces in trying to stiffen everything up. All body mounts will be polyurethane.
Looks great, but the tubs don't look "mini" to me.
Looks great, but the tubs don't look "mini" to me.
I was thinking that exact same thing when I wrote that caption for these photos.
Love it...........
Handsome little guys! You're doing it right! Start them early!
Body bolted up to the frame. 4 body mounts added, and the wheel tubs offer an inch on each side of the 335 tires currently on the wheels, so there will be no issues putting 345s on there. 3 inch exhaust tucks nicely everywhere from front to back. Trunk floor and tank mounting will be done by the end of the week.
that looks fantastic really nice work
That will be a mean looking 58 !!! Very nice work.
