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    Just before speaking to Crowie today i had started making a templete for the seats.

    Next i cut it out in metal then placed it in the bender to which i modified and put a round bar to help bend curves.

    Once i mounted the seat it sat to high so i modified the seat in high and width till i was happy with how it sat, then i cut out a new templete for the passenger seat.

    Then i removed the body and cleaned up the floor pan ready to mount it in position and prep it up for painting.

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    Look like Nascar racing seats.......top job Scott.
    Also like your bench mount folding/roller jig.
    Cheers.....

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    Thanks Crowie,
    The bender was a score for a high school it was broken and attached to a cabinet they were throwing out so i quickly jump on it and repaired it. Today i spent about 9-10 hrs on the rod, doesnt look like it but there is alot of looking and planning ahead on how things will go together when im doing the finishing touches. First i started with the floor pan getting it fixed in position. Next i finished welding the side caps to the second fuel thank and sanding them back welding them together and mounting in position. Next i drill a hole through the roof down into the fuel tank and installed a brass tube for the filler neck and the mounted the fuel cap.

    Next i drilled and tapped the nitro bottle and mounted. Then i removed the dash and drilled and mount the steering column bracket as well as drilling and mount the glove box handle. I then removed the body and did a few minor change to the chassis and returned the body for final fit. Once done i soldered the headlights in position.

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    Lookin Good Scotty. Have you decided on your paint scheme yet. Since your engine is a Hemi will it be orange? Can't wait to see it finished.

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    Thanks Bret, Not sure what colour or anything yet been thinking matt black but still undecided, so many colour to choose from.

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    I'm a bit late on the program with this however this is great work Scotty. Love the fact that your doing all this off the top of you head. Great work and look forward to seeing more.
    -Scott

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    I saw the RatRod up close & personal the other day, it's quite big and Scott is adding some beaut detail......top project,,,,,,cheers, crowie

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    coming along well

    how big is guite big?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
    coming along well

    how big is guite big?
    The photo above next to the tape measure should give you an idea

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker View Post
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    how big is guite big?
    600 to 700mm long and about 200 plus wide

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    Hi Guys,
    It 730 long and 300 wide

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    Back to work on the rod, what im going to do is get the under carriage all done then proceed with the body. So to start i drilled and tapped the chassis to hold the engine in place. Next i drilled and tapped the rear of block to mount the gearbox. I then stripped down the motor and box then installed a sump plug in the sump. Next i made up a front panel for the bug catcher and soldered in then i removed the radiator then the rear suspension. I did add a couple more suspension brackets to the chassis and diff. Next i ground down all the welds on everything in readiness for sandblasting.
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    Damn Scott, You sure are making u for lost time in the shed.
    It looks like you've dismantled the whole thing??
    Also what's with using a shifter as a tap wrench??
    I want to see it all back together again.
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    Yeh Crowie and the misses is complaining all ready, do this job do that job dont worry about your hobby, using small taps it works better with a shifter it just spin most time with one supplied.

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    I see you made a little trolley jack for it too... LOL

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