[ZeGermanHam]

4th of July update: I'm happy to report that the body is now 99.8% done with metal work. We're still going to do a little bit of lead work in a few spots, but it's minor and will happen very soon. The big thing is that there is NO MORE RUST REPAIR left to do! Here are a few photos from the last couple of weeks.

Last of the cowl repairs. Still need to smooth the welds a tad more.



Replaced the entire bottom inside lip on the trunk lid.


Was able to track down & buy an undamaged original header panel. Also got an original hood scoop insert that I'm going to open up for ram air. Not pictured here is an automatic console top that I also purchased to replace mine which was cut up. Thank you to Joe Barber in Pennsylvania for the goods!


Spent a good many hours removing the remaining rustproofing from the underside of the floorboards. Not fun work, but came out well. I smoothed out the floor patch welds today after this photo was taken.




Behold! One rust-free GTO body!




We've gone over every square millimeter of this body over the past six months, and although there is still plenty of work ahead, it feels very good to have the metal work in the rear view mirror. I'm currently getting materials together to prime & undercoat the underside and then put it on the chassis. Gotta keep putting one foot in front of the other.