project 72 fastty
now that would be telling ?the torsion bars are being sorted as we speak.the beam is being blasted ready for narrowing 5"!.will order the pan half i need in the next couple of weeks.will test the front end mods over next summer,car will be out for dub freeze end of feb.will post some pics in the next couple of weeks.
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- rustyt3fasty
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could have brought new,but have not, instead choose to mod.i will not reveal how i did it untill i have made sure it works and is safe.will do all the testing on my own car.have spoke to a few people in the know and they seam to think there is no problem with what im about to do.
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started to mod floorpan to except narrowed beam.can see why it has not been done before,a lot of work but i feel worth the effort.should ride a lot better than the type 1 beam.also going to change from a stearing box to a rack.have not even got into the mods needed to put the body back on ,it looks a lot but should be a cool ride when done.got to order a bottom bearing for the beam as wrecked one when taking them out for blasting.hoping to have the wheels back on by next weekend.willpost some pics through the week.
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heres some pics of the work required to narrow the type3 front floor to except a type3 narrowed 5" beam.done most of the welding tonight even got the susspension back on one side to see how the wheel looks in the arch.still loads to do but its getting there.post more pics in next couple of days.
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the last pic is were i have welded in boxed in sections under the top skins for added strength.i have done this top and bottom.im going to put a load of pics on my myspace site to show just how much work has to be done.www.myspace/blacktopcustomsuk.in the mean time heres some more pics,these show how the wheels now sit in the arches(not at ride height as it needs tubbing)and how the beam sits in the petrol tank space(as my beam is also raised 2" on the pan).
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Re: project 72 fastty
blimey, has it been that long.time just goes nowhere.me and a couple of mates were pondering over me fastback the other day.not really done much to it as have got sidetracked on a project for the misses(she likes her cars to)thats not far of being done so will have a bit more time for the fastty.would love to get it done over the winter ready for next year.the biggest stumbling block are the floor pans.not sure weather to buy some or make my own, i will decide when i get back on it.looks like there is some really good projects on here, cant wait to get stuck into mine again.will keep you posted.
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right finally have some good news.have sorted out to have the floor pan and all the susspension and engine tin powder coated, also going to get the front tubs made and welded in over the christmas holidays. got to have it ready for the summer.
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- volkswalker
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wow narrowing the type 3 beam!?!?!
great idea every1 goes 4 the bug beam followed by expensive adjusters...
this is the way dude!!
cool resto get it done
great idea every1 goes 4 the bug beam followed by expensive adjusters...
this is the way dude!!
cool resto get it done
we dont stop playing because we get old.... we get old because we stop playing
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well i have actually got something done , not much but it,s a start.
made the wood templates for the wheel tubes.
gives an idea to how they will fit in.going to try and get them cut out tomorrow.
more pics soon.
made the wood templates for the wheel tubes.
gives an idea to how they will fit in.going to try and get them cut out tomorrow.
more pics soon.
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got a bit more done,made the outer tub sections.
and how they sit in the front.
get some gas for the welder during the week , then i will make the main section of the tubs.
and how they sit in the front.
get some gas for the welder during the week , then i will make the main section of the tubs.
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few pics from tonight.fabbed the wheel tubs.
going to try and get them welded in this week end
going to try and get them welded in this week end
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- volkswalker
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mental dude
we dont stop playing because we get old.... we get old because we stop playing
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I'm loving this, keep us updated fella!
NIce to see something thats a departure from the norm.
NIce to see something thats a departure from the norm.
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Re: project 72 fastty
few more pics from today.
heres how it looked.
move bits about.
place new tub in place.
weld in and trim.
finnish this one and start the other side.
also going to have to narrow the fuel tank to fit, so will chop it and tig weld it back together at work.more tomorrow.
sorry pics are all sizes but resizing them has not gone how it should
heres how it looked.
move bits about.
place new tub in place.
weld in and trim.
finnish this one and start the other side.
also going to have to narrow the fuel tank to fit, so will chop it and tig weld it back together at work.more tomorrow.
sorry pics are all sizes but resizing them has not gone how it should
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