CYM project update, floor, firewall and front end test fitted
08-13-04, 08:40 PM
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CYM project update, floor, firewall and front end test fitted
Check out page 2, as usual it'll take ~1hr for the site to update.
http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL
The floor is screwed in for test fitting. When they start welding it in they remove the screws and weld the holes.
The front end is just clamped on the car and it's fit will be fine tuned when the laser measuring system is attached to the car. Upon first measurements the car was only off 1-3mm (~.040-.120") which is within normal tolerance. They still work to get it as close to perfect as possible. The *average* car is actually 7 cars measured and those numbers averages so most cars will be off even if they've never been hit. Anything over 4mm is not acceptable.
Before he welds anything the fenders, hood, headlights and bumper will be fitted to the car to verify laser measurements. Notice the floor and firewall flanges have been painted with a silvery paint (Zinc). Zinc paint is conductive so he can weld through it.
http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL
The floor is screwed in for test fitting. When they start welding it in they remove the screws and weld the holes.
The front end is just clamped on the car and it's fit will be fine tuned when the laser measuring system is attached to the car. Upon first measurements the car was only off 1-3mm (~.040-.120") which is within normal tolerance. They still work to get it as close to perfect as possible. The *average* car is actually 7 cars measured and those numbers averages so most cars will be off even if they've never been hit. Anything over 4mm is not acceptable.
Before he welds anything the fenders, hood, headlights and bumper will be fitted to the car to verify laser measurements. Notice the floor and firewall flanges have been painted with a silvery paint (Zinc). Zinc paint is conductive so he can weld through it.
Last edited by turbojeff; 08-13-04 at 09:09 PM.
08-13-04, 10:32 PM
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That is just bloody amazing, Jeff. It's almost like seeing one being put together at the factory!
It's also incredible that relatively thin sheet steel can be stamped and spot welded together to make a VERY strong assembly. That just blows my mind.
Dale
It's also incredible that relatively thin sheet steel can be stamped and spot welded together to make a VERY strong assembly. That just blows my mind.
Dale
08-14-04, 01:16 AM
#7
Damn Jeff , Great work. You really love the & and it shows...Seen the pics , wow...how the hell did you get a complete floor of the FD ... First time i have seen that . And thank you for saving that fd 
ps; how much did the chassis weight in at?
ps; how much did the chassis weight in at?
Last edited by SomeGuy_sg; 08-14-04 at 01:21 AM.
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08-14-04, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SomeGuy_sg
Damn Jeff , Great work. You really love the & and it shows...Seen the pics , wow...how the hell did you get a complete floor of the FD ... First time i have seen that . And thank you for saving that fd
ps; how much did the chassis weight in at?
ps; how much did the chassis weight in at?
I didn't weigh the chassis, the front end structure weighs about 75-100 lbs, the floor probably weighs 40-50lbs.
but i guess i have to wait 
08-15-04, 07:30 AM
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I wish we lived closer. I've done the auto body repair thing all my life. We have both resurected a FD. Mine was burnt and I put it back together with a wrecked one. The parts car was unrepairable. The drivers strut tower was drove in about 18 inches.
Anyhow, nice job! Wish I had the time to do the same.
Anyhow, nice job! Wish I had the time to do the same.
08-15-04, 11:04 AM
#21
Originally Posted by keakster
Nice Job, but how much would something like that cost to be repaired?
Parts not included, $7000 paint and labor, then I have to reassemble it.
In the end it'll be cheaper than a compareable condition CYM. I haven't run across a CYM that didn't need paint or that the owner didn't want $20K+ for it.
08-25-04, 10:59 PM
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I just got back from Singapore today (first overseas trip!) and stopped by the shop to take a few pics after I got back. It looks like they made some good progress while I was gone.
The car is all welded up and 95% stripped to bare metal. The pics show a lot of bondo but in reality there is very little, just a skim coat to fill door dings and minor imperfections.
We were actually pleasantly surprised, based on the condition of front of the car, the rest of the body had no crash damage at all.
New pics on page 3.
http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL/2
From the begining.
http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL/0
The car is all welded up and 95% stripped to bare metal. The pics show a lot of bondo but in reality there is very little, just a skim coat to fill door dings and minor imperfections.
We were actually pleasantly surprised, based on the condition of front of the car, the rest of the body had no crash damage at all.
New pics on page 3.
http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL/2
From the begining.
http://community.webshots.com/album/89560034SgoVwL/0
