71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build by johns cuda shop

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Before the motor goes in , I wanted to do most of the sheet metal work and repairs to the engine compartment . Looks like the upper cowl (cudas are notorious for rusting there) and LH inner fender needs replacement. I spent the day drilling spotwelds and carfully removing sheet metal with a hand chisel. This is what I got done today.

5-19-2011

Today I spent most of the day grinding down spot welds and welding some holes in the engine compartment. I still have some patch work before I can install the new cowl and inner fender. I removed the inner fender core supports as I am gonna bend some new one to check the clearance with the front suspension travel. I mocked up the vintage air unit , I took a piece of 1/8 flat and welded some studs it. The positioned the unit and welded it to the firewall.