[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Its really growing on me IJ, it’s going to look bloody fantastic on the track.  And be a total weapon.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Well, that’s day 1 of Walters rhinoplasty done, big day, I’m stuffed!!  Cooper dropped by last night and gave me the idea of welding the window frame to the nose off the car, then fitting it as one.  Used some m12 bolts through the wiper holes as a rough datum then a bit of fettling and it seemed to line up quite well.  Broke out the spot welder and did a heap of test pieces until I was happy.  Then Suesy gave me a hand and we got it done.  Won’t lie was a bit nervous about stuffing it up.  Also fitted the headlight buckets I salvaged off his old nose and got them fitted with a gap for the seal.  At the end of the day offered it up for a rough test fit and seriously it’s just smack on the money, so happy about that.  Only thing is my spot welds leave a bit of a depression, I guess that’s a bit of filler at some stage to get them all sweet.  Tomorrow all things being equal should get it on (hopefully).

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

I’m still working buddy, but at home

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

That will look cool. A BMW Batmobile!!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Hey that’s a win, that’s looking bloody nice!!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>The old “will fit most models”. Looks like it’s no biggie though. Great to see you getting back into it mate. Nice work.</p>

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Hi boys, well there is one advantage to this working from home caper.  I live about an hour north of Adelaide, so no commute means I can knock off and walk straight out to the shed.  Last night I got the second A-pillar in position, now I have spent so much time getting the first one right, using the central string line, it’s was actually pretty simple.  So tonight I decided to weld it in and 30 minutes late, done deal.  For fun I offered up the windscreen surround its literally a perfect press fit, could not be happier.  Happy days.!!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Cool is that a YouTube channel?  Funny how anything Porsche seems to go well with a VW. Had a play tonight and got the second A Pillar sorted. I reckon it’s just about ready to weld it up.

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[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

There sure is some very cool builds going on at the moment.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Lol Frazer, bit old for the woopy weed, it does look a bit dopey in that pic  though

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea I am IJ. Always loved the Fuchs. When I started building it I told Suesy I would build it anyhow she wants as long as I can pick the wheels. I reckon they make or break a car.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Looks good mate, this build is lightyears ahead of the Lexcen, and at the time the Lexcen blew me away.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

How neat is that, nice!!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Did a mock-up of the look I want;

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

That looks like a great spot mate. Keep the updates coming 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Well, that’s one A-Pillar fully welded in, right in position, doors perfect, very happy.  Took most of the day, once I had that side right thought I would tackle the other side.  Decided to bring it down off the lift and rearrange the shed a little so I can get around it easier.  Got the old pillar out, it’s rather rusted!!  It needed a repair on the headlight bucket end, that turned out pretty good.  Slow and steady wins the race!

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Unfortunately I do agree it’s the idiots not understanding the importance of slowing  the transmission that’s the issue. Stay safe mate. Hunker down, we will get through this.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Cheers. Seriously peaking that it all lines up. Fingers crossed from here in.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Nice!  Gotta make the best of a tough situation. Crazy times.

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