Thread: Dragster body

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Finished panel.
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This side done.
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Rich

Both sides complete.
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The back will be cut straight to match the cars of that era, many had no rear panel
at all.
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Rich

why did he not want the cowl to fit motor plate??

The owner wanted to recreate the way they were built back than, and many did not even have a motor plate. He may
switch to another engine make also.

Rich, great work. You make it look easy. Thanks for taking the time to show the steps and pieces you make to get your backing to do bends etc.

Thank's Ryan!

Here's the rear panel, I made a buck to beat the sides
around. I use particle board on most bucks with alum. MDF holds up better
with carbon steel.
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This pic shows the panel almost complete. I missed getting pics of the step I beaded
into the outer edge so it would slip into the back panels. I had to machine down a set of dies because the flange was so narrow.
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Rich

It's hard to see in this pic, but the rear panel is flush with the side panels.
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I welded a piece of tube to the frame for a future push bar. The removable stub
bottoms against the frame inside the tube. Yes it is very fussy getting that hole
in the rear panel dead on! LOL
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Rich

Had a last minute change, the owner wanted the option of running weed burner headers. The Panel that seals the engine plate to the firewall is just barely visible in this pic.

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Rich

Some finished shots.
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The owner is looking to get the rear panel louvered, which would look great. There is still more work to be done on the car, but the owner needs to finish a lot of small stuff inside the cockpit. Also he just moved, and is relocating his shop. What a great
project, a lot of work, but very rewarding.
Rich

Congrats on all the hard work, it looks just great!

And again, thanks for spoiling us with all the detailed pictures and explanations!

Thank's Mike, I would love to try creating a chute pack dragster body, but I need to finish this Coupe of mine!

Originally Posted by 34_40

Congrats on all the hard work, it looks just great!

And again, thanks for spoiling us with all the detailed pictures and explanations!

X2, especially for taking time to explain the process in a way that makes me say, "Hey, I might have to try this!!"

I agree with Mike and Roger! I'm really eager to try to fold a corner on a piece of aluminum now! That looks really nice. I remember when I did the aluminum work on my corvette......... It didn't look anywhere as nice as I would have liked. But, i learned a lot doing it as I had never done that type of stuff before.