K Member, Engine & Gearbox mount. 03/02/11
K Member & tail shaft loop dummied up. 
8 Hours plus of solid work to create this masterpiece of engineering
Manifold & Carby dummy up. Firewall & Floor 21/06/09
Air cleaner, carby, manifold & rocker covers dummied up to check firewall clearance.
This is the proper engine. It will be painted either black or purple.
Firewall dummied up to check clearance.
Steering column dummied up. Steering column drop is from a blown hemi tractor motor.
Console / Transmission hump is made fro 26 individual pieces all welded together. If I had access to a folder the same piece could have been made in 3 pieces. The console will be removeable to allow access to the gearbox
Four inch haircut..Chopping the roof..01/03/09
Three hours of measuring and marking out.
First cut. No turning back.
The standard "lift off" photo.
First Inspection. 30/06/08
Things didnt go the way I hoped with the first inspection. The prick inspecting the chassis is nothing more than a corrupt arsehole.
After we got back from the inspection. Joe couldnt wait to start smoothing down my welds with a flap disc on his 9 inch grinder...
Getting square. 04/05/08
Angle iron jig was made to support the diff in the right position.
Test fitting rear guard to check clearance between body panel and diff tube.
Gold coloured coil springs are from a Jag and are used to dummy up spring mounts and ride height.
Engine & Gearbox dummy up. 04/05/08
We wheeled the motor and box in place for a trial fit. We probably starred at it for an hour after that....
Joe in the drivers seat.
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