[ErikW]

Started work on the tubular core support. First step was to install the original core support and align fenders to the doors and nose. Then Nick built a quick and dirty support structure to hold the fenders in alignment while removing the factory support. Then he started on tubular supports for the fenders. More to come.

[BDHABT]

Originally Posted by ErikW

Started work on the tubular core support. First step was to install the original core support and align fenders to the doors and nose. Then Nick built a quick and dirty support structure to hold the fenders in alignment while removing the factory support. Then he started on tubular supports for the fenders. More to come.

This is such an awesome build!

Now I know why my buddy did not want to 25.5 my car lol.

Thanks for the pics,especially of the core support.We put a Smith frame in our Bird,and did not want to reuse the factory core support;this will give my bud some ideas.

[wrench]

Any updates?

[ErikW]

Busy week. Nick built the Fab 9" housing from a Vanishing Point Race Cars Kit.(http://www.vp-racecars.com/index.html) It all starts with measuring for housing width, cutting axle tubes to rough length then trimming to final length on the lathe. Then Nick starts on housing fabrication using our homemade jig and a scrap center section. Before the back brace and housing ends are welded on the housing is welded to a beam to help avoid distortion. This whole process took several days as you have to weld and cool many times as you go. We're only allowed 5 pics per post so I'm going to make the next several posts just pics. Also included will be pics of the twin turbo "hot side" mock up.

[ErikW]

Rear Housing

[ErikW]

Rear housing

[ErikW]

Rear housing final