Update 8/6/13

August 5, 2013August 5, 2013 atarzan

I stripped all the parts off the front of the chassis so I can prime and paint forward of the passenger compartment. As you can see below, before painting I need to do final welding, cap several open tubes and do some sheet metal work where I had to cut into the inner fenders for the larger diameter tires. I am installing subframe connectors to tie the lower part of the front frame to the lower part of the rear frame so that they don’t spread apart under bending load. Its an extra precaution because the factory uni-body is made … Continue reading Update 8/6/13

Update 8/5/13

August 5, 2013January 9, 2014 atarzan

I modified the upper and lower radiator supports so that they clear the tilt hood mechanism. I started taking all the removable parts off the front of the chassis so I can prime and paint forward of the passenger compartment. There are a lot of places where I need to fully weld joints and do a little sheet metal work but all the major assemblies are mounted—brake booster, brake and clutch master cylinders, radiator, battery, fuel tank and steering. I started counting up the connections that need to run to the back of the car and there are LOTS. Rear … Continue reading Update 8/5/13

My Stradale

My Lancia 037 Evo tribute car build diary

Month: August 2013

Update 8/6/13

Update 8/5/13