[TFoch]

Sammons, looking real good.  You're right even a little bit of progress is good and you can step back, check it out and smile!
Tom

[sammons]

Chopper, thanks man. My doc used to tell me I never got sick or any infections because of all the chemicals. He said nothing could survive that. lol. All I ever needed was stitches when masking tape wouldn't work!

Tom thanks, it's slowly gettin there. When it's done I would like to drive this thing up that old Missouri Mules butt that stopped in today!!!!

[madmike3434]

Chopper, thanks man. My doc used to tell me I never got sick or any infections because of all the chemicals. He said nothing could survive that. lol. All I ever needed was stitches when masking tape wouldn't work!

Tom thanks, it's slowly gettin there. When it's done I would like to drive this thing up that old Missouri Mules butt that stopped in today!!!!

You know what stops the clowns dead in their tracks........."didn't I see you on the Jerry Spring show " .   "You were a contestant on the GONG SHOW weren't you ?, you look awful familiar ".   "Have you taken your medications today" ?

And the absolute best one......."do you have medical dental coverage ? "

mike     

[vette59jdwl]

  OH! OH! aren't you the fellow from way up north. I got to love it MIKE. OH i had a car just like that one once. lol lol  OH YEH

[sammons]

Well finally after the last 4 days (@ 1hr at a time), the cowl/firewall is blended in and done ( till the body is off again), then I can take care of any left over pin holes or sand scratches. At least all evidence of adding 7.5" to the width is gone. I wanted all the original spot welds to show, so just before priming I got a 1/4" wooden dowel rod, rounded the edge, stuck it in the drill and put the dimples back in. Now when I prime and block they should fill in just right. Too me this should be the end of the difficult part of the body work. With wrists and fingers not working it was a real pain doing this tedious small work. Here is some pics, now a can rest a while!!

[TFoch]

Sammons that is a huge accomplishment, congrats.  I can appreciate what it takes to get your car to another step in the process.  I know when I made a big step like that it gave me incentive to get more done.  Just take some time now and enjoy it!  Nice work!!!
Tom

[themoose]

 Sammons That looks great. Attention to detail is what it's all about.....Now, what's this about you resting for awhile?

Moose

[ghost28]

Nice job buddy. You can't even tell you added to the width, the detail is gonna be what sets it apart.

[sammons]

Thanks guys.  I still can't believe how slow I am these days.

Looking at my pics this morning,  I really should have at least rounded the top of the Vette brake/clutch pod (like the top of an old fridge), the lines would have flowed better. I got to keep reminding my self that it's going to be a daily driver. I guess if I ever get around to building a hood top, it will be covered any way.

Moose the rest is kind of a laugh, but I do need it. I pushed to hard this weekend, broke another coffee cup this morning, just no grip. I told little sis yesterday when she asked what color (black) what a shame, cause the first dirt road I come too, it's gonna get throwed sideways and probably just going to get the paint peeled off anyway.

Ya'll have a good day, i'm headed for a nap already.

[chopper526]

That looks great, Sammons!! But you can't slow down now, cold weather is right around the corner.......

[sammons]

I got the sheet metal cut out/replaced on the front of the rear wheel tub. Wanted to cover the frame and have an access door to the rear control arm nut. Now if I can duplicate the other side tomorrow.

Decided just to use fastners instead of building an inner structure and hinges. The only reason to open is to replace/service gas tank. So I got my 1/4 turn fastners in saturday for the trunk lid. Got the four corners  intalled. I have to refit the gaps in the center before I install the center ones. I'm using # 9 clothes line wire welded to the edge to fill/grind to get an even 1/8" gap.

[sammons]

What do you guy's think? I want a rear bumper,  just to save the tail from less damage should it happen. I may have to give back the tubing bender soon, so I thought I had better get something bent up today. This will be a bolt on when done, so.....

I played around with some upright nurfs, just didn't look right for the car. The car will have a bit of an old circle track look when I'm done.

I moved it in further, no.(no pic) I ran it just outside body lip, yes. ( first two pics) I moved it out further, no.(last pic)

[EDNY]

Very nice work ...I like the rear bumper up tight like in the first pics.

[madmike3434]

looks like its designed with the car when its real close to the body tail. Question is can it take a light whack without bending into the body and causing damage ??

mike lynch,,,,,,,,,,,SHAZZBOTT   

[sammons]

Thanks guy's, I want it to blend in rather than look out of place. I had to radius it to match tail (I like parallel lines) and used 1 3/4" x .118 wall rollbar tubing. I have many strong points under that Vette rear stub to tie to. I will have approx 3/16" flat plate to make outers (like the older ford p.u. rear bumpers had) and probably a couple in the middle ( radius rod style tube). That's one area Mike that most forget to think of. And yes it's easy to create more damage if not braced properly. The up and down i'm going to play with when it gets back on the ground. Just curious if you fellas thought it looked alright.

Mike, how are you feeling, getting close to recovery yet?