The ChassisThe Chassis
It started out as a bush buggy but needed a lot of help. The important
thing was it was already shortened the right amount and the pans had been
replaced with 1/16 steel plate. Two inch angle iron makes up the perimeter.
Extra bracing extends out to the front beam and rear torsion assembly.
It is close to being bullet proof. Many hours went into modifying this
1966 chassis to suit my needs.
As you can
see in the pics the body was incredibly rough. It was covered in stress
cracks, holes from assorted fasteners and 30 some year old paint.
The first steps involved were to remove all the fasteners and pinstriping.
Then the entire body was sanded by hand down to the original gel coat.
Then each stress crack was opened up to 1/16 inch using a dremel tool and
carbide bit. All holes were opened up and countersunk on both sides. The
cracks and holes were then filled with short strand fiberglass bodyfiller.
At this time the original headlight mounts were shaved and the tail light
openings were cut.
