My First Ever Project Build.

[craigF]

Hi all.
We've had a busy weekend and made a little progress. Woody wasn't happy with how the bottom of the Fender finished up last weekend so he decided to re bend it to tighten up the bottom gap and add some stick welding rod to the front and rear of the doors to enable him to file a nice finished gap.
So far it seems to be doing the trick.
The lines are coming together and our gaps are looking a lot neater. Considering where we started with the aftermarket panel sizes and shape we are really pleased with how it shaping up.

The rear axle housing turned up during the week so that gave me a job to do while Woody was plying his trade to the bodywork.
I planned on fitting up the rear axle to check all the clearances and get the car sat on the ground to look at the ride height and stance. (without engine.)
All went well until i fitted the wheels onto the back. The lower control arm rubs the 305 size tire. Looks like i miscalculated the wheel back space or the axle length by about 7/16 inch.
Total control Products do do an off set pivot to give a little more tire clearance but i'm not sure it will be enough. I may have to get the mounting brackets removed from the axle and re welded further in. If the brackets don't come off then i'll have to get some new ones from Total Control. Expensive rookie mistake!!!!



Lower fender gap coming along