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      07-25-2020, 12:01 AM   #23
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Naw, not upset at all. Vent is to JLs specs and my experience with them over the years shows they know what they are doing. The only time that was wrong in my experience is when they told me it wasn’t possible to build a band pass for 8w6s. They changed their mind after we showed them the design we built that hit 133db a weighted on half of a PPI 50x4 amp.

No, I don’t have a router or a whole bunch of tools, would love to but the garage barely fits the car so it’s not worth building a big shop yet.

Sensitive? Naw, just not a prick. I’m well aware it’s not top notch, I have not installed audio gear since 1996 but hey, if it makes ya feel better just wait until I learn how to weld and do body work, that should be a hoot.
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Louvers for wheel wells are in.
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      09-05-2020, 07:08 PM   #25
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Finished the new firewall flange, installed the heater and started working on the hood scoop and cf vents.
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Thanks for continuing to share as you make progress.
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Got the heater wiring and cabling done, glovebox and ashtray put in (need to fill holes in it and paint to match dash)
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Interior work done this weekend
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      09-20-2020, 03:11 PM   #29
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Wife finished up the bottom back seat
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Did she sew that herself?
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No it's a kit from a company called tmi, comes sewn, you just have to add foam, put in listing wires and hog ring everything on.
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Very nice looking! Do you plan to use the factory buckets, or something else?
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Yes but with tons of added bolster.
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The lower backs of the factory buckets are going to look better in the car. Nice work!
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Got the lower cowl on and painted today
Wife finished the back seat.
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Been a while, got some stuff done.
Top cowl on, began work on vent delete to minimize stuff getting in and starting the rotting process again.

Bought a bottle so I could mig.

Installed a windshield washer reservoir.

Wife finished a seat.
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Very cool project, thanks for sharing! Would love to have the space and time down the road to do something like this
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Been a while, got some stuff done.
Top cowl on, began work on vent delete to minimize stuff getting in and starting the rotting process again.

Bought a bottle so I could mig.

Installed a windshield washer reservoir.

Wife finished a seat.
Thanks for making this thread, it very interesting to read. So based on the past few posts on the cowl replacement, it looks like the replacement sheet metal is glued into place vs. welding it, or is that just sealant?

I get the mod of closing up some of the cabin air intake vent, but why wouldn't you, or the replacement parts manufacturer place fine, hard screening under the vent area and add drains to the lower cowl panel.

Just curious.
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Whoa, great metalwork man. I wish GM did that well making the cowl section replaceable/serviceable on their 60s B bodies.

On my 65 Impala, it's all rusted to hell and is a 3 layered spot welded extravaganza of metal that you can't access, that all merges into one piece at the windshield gasket surface... really shitty design my dad and I spent almost 6 months on alone. It seems that setup is much cleaner, but they're also very different cars structurally so it's understandable.

It's really nice to see one of these cars properly gutted and rebuilt, can't wait to see the result. I'm also very curious if you spot welded it and sealed it with glue/sealant or if the cowl itself is actually body glued in now. I've been wanting to venture into using body glue in place of traditional methods but haven't taken the plunge yet.

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