1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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Well, the power to weight ratio IS the reason to do this..... I'd love to hit the magical 2 lbs/hp mark.

2 Notes:

1. This paint is a temporary fix. After the build is completed, the car will be stripped as far as possible, mtal replaced, dipped, and then poiwdercoated.

2. I didn't paint the control arms, springs, shocks, etc., because that will all be removed shortly for reconditioning. I will probably powdercoat it all then.

1-23-2011

2 Thoughts today:

1. Stop taking stuff apart @!$#^^$%&#$#!!

2. I sandblasted and painted a lot of undercarriage for nothing.



Well, last night, I bought a fiberglass bugeye front clip.




So today, I removed the front fenders to do a trial fitting.

Then I removed the hood support/ air ducting metal around the core support.



I was able to lose the hood hinges as well as this front clip hinges at the front.



I had to remove more of the metal in front for proper hood clearance.... some of that nice shiny black stuff I just painted. :rolleyes: I will duct it in for airflow as needed with some plastic later.



I will remove this red metal ducting and replace it with plastic as well (unless the dude I know who lays carbon fiber will come by for a weekend )




It is almost in place. I need to trim the inner fender a bit on both sides. I will replace the metal I remove with a rubber strip to keep excessive amounts of water from going between the metal fender and the fiberglass hood.