Aaron's 76 Type LT Project

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Got the rear end out this weekend - started building the rotisserie but felt like crap on Sunday so will have to finish that up next weekend.



So this is what she looks like now

1-24-2010

Made another big leap this weekend - got the shell on the home made rotisserie. The design was inspired by szalkuskt. It rotates well and feels solid, so can't wait to roll it out into the driveway and get some real work done!

1-25-2010

February should be a good month - going to rock and roll on the shell, the frame and the rear axle housing.  

I have actually started thinking about hiring someone to do all the welding work and then painting the car myself. Is that something any of you guys have done?

I am not prepared to dive into any welding work, at least on this car. I have painted this car before (and others) so I am not apprehensive about doing that, esp since I have clean body panels. I know I'd save a ton in money - just a lot to think about.

Unfortunately I have to replace both 1/4 panels. I don't want to jump into welding and use that as one of my first practice runs, ya know? But I hear you loud and clear. The trunk area that needs work is rather small in size and that does not need to look pretty, same with the floor pans.

Just another thing to think about. Part of me wants to just put her in the shop and let someone else do it all, but I know I could save some serious cash and use that for something else if I did the prep and painting myself.  

The good thing is that this represents the lowest point of this project - I can't tear her down any more. I can only start moving forward from here.