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    1. #21
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      I promised updates would start coming thick and fast ;)

      I will let the pics do the talking











      Thats the central housing complete, next steps, axel snouts and hubs

      Amit

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    2. #22
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      More updates from Jason at theGMR

      Jason uses high tech custom designed tooling to ensure he can draw a straight line around the tube. No wonky cuts here!


      Holes drilled to allow the snout to be plug welded to the axel tubes for final fit


      More custom designed tooling from GMR to make sure centre section bolt holes are in exactly the right place




      Another jig used to ensure perfect alignment for the axel snouts. A precision ground alignment bar that spans the entire length of the housing both snouts are set at the same time, making them very straight to each other. Dont want to be driving in circles!


      Tacked in place for now




      Jason is cleary actually a women as he is able to tap a thread, bolt in the drain plug and take a picture at the same time


      The completed GM9 Chromoloy bare housing, ready for suspension and brake mounts of your choice






      As you can see, light as a feather. With the Motto “Lighter – Stronger – Faster” the gmr products are designed accordingly and this GMR9-325 housing is no exception. The GMR9-325 housing with 3.25" housing tubes, 3/8" faceplate, large filler cap, and rear truss section is only 1 pound more then a Currie F9 with 3" tubes and NO TRUSS installed! Now, that is a serious weight – strength ratio!

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    3. #23
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      Tomorrow should be an exciting day.

      Going to visit retropower to discuss the custom chassis build.

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    4. #24
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      Quote Originally Posted by Amit View Post
      Tomorrow should be an exciting day.

      Going to visit retropower to discuss the custom chassis build.
      Well was a productive day.

      We decided we are going to build a full perimeter chassis with smooth floor. This car is going to be as stiff as a tank.

      Will post up some cad drawings in a couple of days

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    5. #25
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      I love seeing work like that rear end....auto art!
      Regards,
      Leigh

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    6. #26
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      Quote Originally Posted by Amit View Post
      Well was a productive day.

      We decided we are going to build a full perimeter chassis with smooth floor. This car is going to be as stiff as a tank.

      Will post up some cad drawings in a couple of days
      Atta boy! Should be FUN
      Ron in SoCal
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      Used to be known as flash911

    7. #27
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      Has to be done right?

      Us in the UK dont get quite as many bolt on options as you guys.. but heyho.. makes for a unique build

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    8. #28
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      And we continue, but the rear end is in sight ;) see what i did there

      Hardcore tapered bearings and crush tube live inside the hub. The crush tube is the exact size to ensure you cant over tighten the hub nut allowing the hub housing to spin freely


      Billet hub housing bolted in place with brake rotor adapters


      Jason expertly measures the axel lengths so we can get them ordered from Strange Engineering


      Next up, the great Strange Engineering pro HD aluminium housing, complete with chromoly yoke, Strange S-trac diff, and 3.7 gearset.


      These babies have more bite than jaws!


      Complete third member bolted in place


      finally the fully assembled rear end (minus the shafts)





      Next stage, install the gun drilled hy-tuf 35 spline axles from strange, and then we move onto the brakes.

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    9. #29
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      Nice rearend!

    10. #30
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      why thank you sir ;) I try

      oh wait you mean the axel

      Amit

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    11. #31
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      Man you and I think alike!!!
      I also named my 69 Camaro build Night Hawk (I wrote Nite Hawk in the thread title but that just looked dumb so I changed it to Night everywhere but couldn't change the thread name).

      We also have the similar taste in parts, I am running the catalog of GMR parts too. I also went with a full perimeter frame.

      That is some NICE stuff you are posting, I know first hand.

      I am torn on the engine choice, and originally was set on a whipple/TVS supercharged LS engine but I am now considering an all aluminum stack fuel injected BBC. It will all come down to cost for me, once I am ready to buy the engine.
      "Step Brothers"
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    12. #32
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      oh i see..

      off to your thread to see if I can steel any ideas lol.

      Yeah I am also torn on the engine. I want LS9 for its engineering, design, lightweight, good gas mileage, performance etc, but just dont think it looks nice enough so considering a blown LS7, or maybe a nelson racing engine :D :D but again will depend on cost at crunch time.

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    13. #33
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      Hi Amit!

      Since I've been stuck in front of the PC for a few hours recently ;-) thought I would sign up on here.

      Think we're still a little while away from any CAD worth posting up on here sadly, all the little bits take ages to draw up, and that's just bits of chassis! Also a hell of a lot to measure!! If somebody had a CAD model of a standard front end that would save me this afternoon's measuring session!

      cheers

      Nat

    14. #34
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      Quote Originally Posted by Peter Mc Mahon View Post
      Nice rearend!
      Yeah he must work out.
      Very nice stuff going into this car keep the posts coming.
      Wil.
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    15. #35
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      That rear axle is Sweet.
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    16. #36
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      Quote Originally Posted by AmKenpo1 View Post
      Yeah he must work out.
      Very nice stuff going into this car keep the posts coming.
      Wil.
      lol only the best for Nighthawk

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    17. #37
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      So we have an update from retropower on the body rebuild.

      Stu at retro power has started cutting out the wroten panels and is replacing them with GM Approved repair panels provided by AutoMetalsDirect.

      As you will see throughout the build, these panels are as good as OEM.

      First up, Stu gets the shell mounted on the chassis jig and tackles the front cowl area

      As always, the full public album is available here The Body Rebuild

      But here is a preview.

      The shell is mounted to the chassis table to maintain its shape once most of its cut out :|


      Stu goes wild with the cutting gear. We are building a custom permiter chassis which means custom floor pans and trans tunnnel etc.. so not a lot worth keeping. This will also allows us a 40mm body drop ;) The complete bulkhead and cowl area is chopped out ready for replacement.


      The excellent AMD repair sections are spot welded back in place




      Coming together in OEM form. Later in the project, this area will be cleaned up with all the holes removed, and a nice clean firewall fabbed with simple bead lines rolled in for strength. No need for brake servo or wiper motor hole as I have some trick stuff up my sleve for these


      The front section all complete


      Stu then unpicks the roof skin ready for the next phase of repairs which will start in a couple of weeks


      Enjoy, and be sure to check out the full gallery of pics here The Body Rebuild

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    18. #38
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      And onto the next thrilling installment in the rebuild saga.

      This week, we have moved onto the rear end.

      The Full picture set of the story so far can be found here The Body Rebuild Continues

      First of all, we strip her back to the core structure. As you can see, not much original metal is staying


      The excellent rear panel from AMD is then tacked in place.


      To ensure alignment, the outer panels were temporarily refitted.


      Then they were removed so the repair work could continue. The wheels tubs were also removed to be replaced by some nice reworked AMD tubs


      The outer skin of the pillar support rib wasnt looking too great


      so it was cut out


      a repair section was fabbed


      and welded back in good as new


      New wheels tub fitted, after some minor rework to maximize clearance


      more rot - before


      during


      and as after. You would never know it was there. Great repair skill from Stu @retropower


      Starting to look like a car again, but still a long way to go. Again outer panels still temporarily fitted to test alignment.


      Next installment, we start on the left hand side, and I should have some updates on the front struts

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    19. #39
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      The body rebuild continues!

      I have just posted another 40+ step by step pictures to my public gallery here

      The Body Rebuild

      but a few highlights for the thread

      This rear parcel tray panel isnt looking so hot


      So lets chop it all out


      In with the new inner panel


      and the outer panel


      Outer quater can then be spot welded in place.


      Much better. As you can see, fittment on these repro AMD panels is excellent!


      Panel gaps are bad either out of the box! These will be tightend latetr


      Next the roof support was blasted


      and painted


      And thats it for the body repair so far. Next will be the other side, plus the roof skin.

      Then the upgrades can start

      In the mean time, Jason from the GMR finshed of the rear end by fitting the brakes

      The Full gallery is here Rear end build Album

      Sexy red wilwood stoppers will look lovely against the black discs and gold wheels


      Jason uses his nogin and an air line to perfectly locate the caliper braket before welding


      for the parking brake, I decided to use a GMR spot caliper


      and clamped in place with a single bolt in the mech to locate


      and finaly, my xmas present ready to ship


      In other news, I have found a new designer to continue the good work Mike Gillet started.
      Unfortunetly Mike doesnt have the time to take the project further so victor from Victor Fulton Designs has stepped in to get the ideas out of my head and onto paper.

      Here is a sneak peak from Victor.


      This is by no means the final render, just victor showing off.

      Please check out his facebook page here Victor Fulton Designs And drop him a line if you need any design work. I is offering an incredible deal for his first 5 customers

      Thats all folks.. unitl next time.

      As always I would love to hear your feedback/comments

      and please join in the banter on facebook and tell your friends

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    20. #40
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      That is a sweet car and build you are doing

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