Where I'm at so far...

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by yetibone

Yeeh foo!

Thanks Mikey. You know, I never was any good at doing sheet metal, and bodywork, but this stuff hasn't been as bad as I thought it would. I'll lay down the primer, and do the finish bodywork, but I'm still gonna get a buddy to do the paint.

So far, the only things I haven't done myself were the machine and balance work to the engine, repair to the cylinders, and some TIG welding to the crossmember, and suspension braces. The only other thing I plan to farm out besides the paint, is the seat upholstery.

Building stuff like my car is why I'm in school for welding. I'm practicly welding a whole new top on to a 1947 Split. I wasn't very good with sheetmetal and body work, but My skills are improving. I was nervous about welding the grill in my car, I didn't want it to end up looking like crap. But I figured the worst I can do is funk it up. Then I'll just have to fix it. Turned out better than I thought it would. We just got a TIG Machine. I love it. I still haven't used it on my car yet. But I think I see a SS exhaust in my future.