I do have a chunk of a real 550 on my desk, it was burned, but no VIN attached. Also, I think the car has been fully restored and on the show circuit now.Dan Epperly wrote:Too bad you don't have a roughly six by two.inch section of a real one with the VIN stamped on it, you could call it a restoration project.
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Lots more measurements taken today off of 0054. Very motivating to see such a cool car!
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This is a real one too in Melbourne Adam. In the fox Car Museum
Apparently it was severely damaged all the way to the firewall. They rebuilt it by taking measurements from Jerry Seinfeld's car then made a buck
Later on they lazer scanned Jerry's car too
Apparently it was severely damaged all the way to the firewall. They rebuilt it by taking measurements from Jerry Seinfeld's car then made a buck
Later on they lazer scanned Jerry's car too
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looking forward to seeing the project come to life adam
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The next big push will happen in a few months, waiting for some prep work and scanning so we can have an accurate buck to start the real shaping. Stay tuned!neil blaber wrote:looking forward to seeing the project come to life adam
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We beat metal today like we were mad at it. Making some good progress on the car, two more days of beating, shaping, beating, and fitting.
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It was a long several days, got a lot done, it was fun.
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Wow, great job!!! Looking great!!!
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That's about as legit as you can get. Keep posting updates.
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The shaping phase of the tail is done, the welding phase has begun.
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definitely looking good adam! looking forward to seeing it progress
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Ok, so both rear fenders are now done, hoping to have the tail ready to display at the open house in a few weeks.
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wow big thumbs up adam, doing the work!!
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Another amazing recreation in the works, looks great so far. Must be hard to find the time to juggle this and the 904 project.
This must be the shop in CT that offers classes I have seen advertised, have heard great things about them.
Best of luck with both projects!
This must be the shop in CT that offers classes I have seen advertised, have heard great things about them.
Best of luck with both projects!
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What engine are you planning for it, Adam?
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