Boxing the frame on G-Body
My 85 regal is finally in surgery for the insufficient foundation. I will try to post pictures within the week. I narrowed the rear frame 8 inches on each side for my narrowed Ford 9 inch. I will do all the sheet metal work for the body tub myself using 24 guage aluminum. The frame will have all unecessary holes (recovery; T-hook R-hook S-hook and baby J holes) panned and welded. I am finishing up within a few days boxing the frame and triangulating the rear. When completed I plan on having the whole frame assembly powdercoated Fire-engine red. The process thus far has taken me about 3 1/2 weeks, due to my sporadic work schedule. The body mods are in the mail... I have ordered a full fiberglass front clip, hood, fenders, doors and rear clip for the vehicle as well as removed every thread of interior from the car to make way for a fiberglass dash and two bucket seats from a '98 Chevy 3500 Box Van. I chose those for their full mobility, comfort and HIGH backs for the buckets. The inside is getting an 8 point cage and minimal guage cluster with shift light tach. The rest of the Interior will be Rhino-Lined (The spray on bedliner) Bright red. My plan is to have my motor Black with Red accessory and accents. While the exterior and compartment panels painted Black as well. I hope to be completed by June of Next year. Meanwhile will try to get pictures posted. It's a very stout and strong olds 455 motor with C heads ported. I will keep my output a secret, I like it that way. The TH400 has been rebuilt with a manual shift valve body and a 3500 stall. To top it all off, I am putting a NOS cheater plate system good for 250 extra ponies. Will let you know an ET in June...Thanks for reading, would like to hear someone elses project.
My 85 regal is finally in surgery for the insufficient foundation. I will try to post pictures within the week. I narrowed the rear frame 8 inches on each side for my narrowed Ford 9 inch. I will do all the sheet metal work for the body tub myself using 24 guage aluminum. The frame will have all unecessary holes (recovery; T-hook R-hook S-hook and baby J holes) panned and welded. I am finishing up within a few days boxing the frame and triangulating the rear. When completed I plan on having the whole frame assembly powdercoated Fire-engine red. The process thus far has taken me about 3 1/2 weeks, due to my sporadic work schedule. The body mods are in the mail... I have ordered a full fiberglass front clip, hood, fenders, doors and rear clip for the vehicle as well as removed every thread of interior from the car to make way for a fiberglass dash and two bucket seats from a '98 Chevy 3500 Box Van. I chose those for their full mobility, comfort and HIGH backs for the buckets. The inside is getting an 8 point cage and minimal guage cluster with shift light tach. The rest of the Interior will be Rhino-Lined (The spray on bedliner) Bright red. My plan is to have my motor Black with Red accessory and accents. While the exterior and compartment panels painted Black as well. I hope to be completed by June of Next year. Meanwhile will try to get pictures posted. It's a very stout and strong olds 455 motor with C heads ported. I will keep my output a secret, I like it that way. The TH400 has been rebuilt with a manual shift valve body and a 3500 stall. To top it all off, I am putting a NOS cheater plate system good for 250 extra ponies. Will let you know an ET in June...Thanks for reading, would like to hear someone elses project.
