I’m in same boat as you except only driver fender is off on mine. Let me know what you/they plan to do. Appears if body lowers the slots will be closer to the holes on yours… lots of tolerance slop to get there but some voodoo also.
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He is going to adjust the hinges and make it lineup
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Cleaning up the firewall and deleting the kick vents.
No AC here. I love my kick and cowl vents.
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I debated about a lot of things on this rig, but as you will see in the coming weeks I have decided to clean up a lot of the panels and original body lines, and make more of a unibody construction. Much to the dismay of many purists on here.
Far from a purest here - big fan of make it yours.
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Firewall, Dash, Body Metal work continues...
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Finally getting to the point where I can fab the fuel cell. Looks like I can get around 48 gallons (@ 7.1lbs/gal ~ 340lbs) in the current model. The Cummins R2.8 advertises 25.8 mpg (~1240 miles/tank) but without the catalytic converter I think I can get closer to 30 mpg (~1440 miles/tank). Of course at the current average of $5/gal in the great state of California I will be breaking the bank to fill it up. (~$240)
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Fender update...
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Brakes came in, so started getting those fitted.
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Brian, that floor relief is really thinking outside the box! It’s going to have an AMAZINGLY low COG. How is the tub crossbed supported with the main box removed?
I’ve never been a fan of that main box, with its hidden seat and seatbelt mounts, and its interference with shaping the rear wheelwells. But I’ve always considered it non-negotiable.
I am more intrigued with your build than ever!
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Stand by...
You'll probably get around 20ish is my guess. That's what 40s seem to get with the 2.8. Ask @sogncab
You're not getting 25mpg with an R2.8 in a 40 Series.
Depending on gearing, you're not getting 20mpg.
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Sounds good.
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Mark,
Is is a pic of the underside behind the tank well. There will be another cross member further back as well.
Late Model Dash Panel
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Customizing a later model dash panel to make wiring easier with removable panel.
Yep make it yours. I'd find someone with a wire label maker or buy one and sell it when you are done. Really good terminals are worth the money IMHO. Do a proper wiring big diagram for when you get old or for the next guy.
