'62 Frame Conversion - October 2000


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Front suspension located (approximately)

 

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Engine and trans positioned in frame

 

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Initial body fit.  Needs to go down about 4 inches.   Will have to trim some fiberglass.

 

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Shifter seems to be "just right".

 

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Forming sheet metal frame rails

 

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Side rails are placed first, then bottom

 

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More welding and grinding

 

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Reinforcing plates added on each side

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Front frame rails almost complete

 

 

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Almost a 'rolling chassis'

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