Build Thread '83 T-top Coupe - Welding Holes in My Rear

[Davedacarpainter]

Alright, I finally did it! Something I haven't done for a long, long time.

I ordered over a grand worth of stuff from LMR! It made me nervous as hell to do it.

So, the quick items I ordered are the floor plan, seat cross brace, right front subframe kit, tubular lower radiator support (@90sickfox ) and a few other odds and ends. Oh yeah, and to please @CarMichael Angelo , I just ordered a lower torque box support kit. I won't be getting the Wild Rides torque boxes since I'm going to go ahead with the IRS.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I also got the MM steering shaft for a cobra rack.

What do y'all think of this steering wheel?

 

[95BlueStallion]

Its not a bad wheel Dave, I can think of many worse options.

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Its not bad a bad wheel Dave, I can think of many worse options.

I can think of a couple..

 

[95BlueStallion]

I can think of a couple..

Lol, that is exactly what I thought of too. Hahaha. Funnier thing is that I bet you once had that in one of your past cars!

 

[CarMichael Angelo]

Lol, that is exactly what I thought of too. Hahaha. Funnier thing is that I bet you once had that in one of your past cars!

Uhhhh..
What's the finger say?

 

[95BlueStallion]

Thought for sure the chain wheel was a thing all the cool cats did in Counciltucky. Shows what I know.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I can think of a couple..

Oooh! That purple one is nice! I wonder if it comes in Booger green?

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Will a 110v plasma cutter be sufficient for the things I need to cut through on Booger? If so, I’ll go with an Eastwood model, unless y’all recommend something else?

 

[General karthief]

Oooh! That purple one is nice! I wonder if it comes in Booger green?

yes dave, yes they do
had one on my boat

 

[RaggedGT]

Depends,what are you cutting?

 

[General karthief]

It does not work too good on plywood and even worse on particle board.
Just ask that firemen that came to my house that day!

 

[Davedacarpainter]

Depends,what are you cutting?

Heaviest thing will be the subframe

 

[Hoytster]

Heaviest thing will be the subframe

Yep, you'll only be hitting thicker sheet metal so that machine will cut it. You will be at the limit of that machine though as I'm usually between 15-20 amps on my machine when cutting in those areas.

BTW, if the Trifamet torch on that machine doesn't come with the safety, be careful. My side is still healing from a two months ago.......

 

[Noobz347]

Green steering wheel or this project teh FiAlz.

 

[droopie85gt]

Show us pics of the new shiny stuff when it comes in.

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I'm kind of torn between the Versa Cut 20

and the Versa Cut 40 from eastwood.

the 40 will cut through thicker metal, but the 20 is supposed to be great for fine cuttting on sheet metal. That would be very helpful for fabricating the 1/4 flares.

The 40 costs $150 more, not a huge deal. I'm leaning toward the 20 because of the finesse ability with sheet metal (as thin as 24 gauge!).

EDIT: I ordered the Versa 20 cutter. Almost out of money! Woohoo! Just got to order those Scott Rodd panels now.

 

[90sickfox]

I can't wait to see what you do with that cutter.

I've wanted one for years but i can't justify it, yet.

 

[bird_dog0347]

Awesome Dave, I know the nervousness associated with placing those big orders, and I can't wait to see all the cutting and welding!

 

[Davedacarpainter]

UPS called! My new floor pan will be here Monday!