My monte build up

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Well, the subframes are already connected because it is body on frame construction. You can box the C channel to add rigidity, and X bracing the chassis from corner to corner of the C channel would add significantly to the car's rigidity.

 

[Rockstar]

Thats what im going to do when i get some metal and my friends lift is availible.

 

[Rockstar]

Now that i have the ignition swithes done i started on the dash so i can get it back in the car. This is a pic of the dash after i removed the vinly from it. I am going to use expanding foam to fill in all the openings such as the defrost vents, ac vents, speaker holes. Then im going to start fiberglassing it.

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Here's an idea for your dash: Since you will not be running any ventilation controls or ducts, why not cut off the little outcropping that the HVAC controls and radio go in, and then smooth it off? You could then move the radio higher in the dash to make it easier to reach. Plus, it would look cleaner too.

 

[Rockstar]

Yeah that crossed my mind but what im going to do is mold from that point out into a center console that will go all the way the the rear deck.

 

[Rockstar]

Got my SS spoiler on today. Just need to see where the SS trunk is cut out for access to the two outer bolts.

Dont mind the dip in the bumper im still working on that

 

[STLRegal]

are you going to put any emblems where the license plate used to be? It just look really plain and boring to me if you dont.

 

[Rockstar]

Nope i like them clean shaven. I am still debating shaving the taillights and running thin leds.

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

Yeah, there's nothing worse than stubble...

 

[78mali350]

very cool project i haven't looked into this one in a while