Aluminum 550 Spyder build

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Re: Aluminum 550 Spyder build

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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.
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.
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#17 Post by Adam Wright »

Lots more measurements taken today off of 0054. Very motivating to see such a cool car!
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#18 Post by Rafik Dous »

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
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#19 Post by neil blaber »

looking forward to seeing the project come to life adam :)
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neil blaber wrote:looking forward to seeing the project come to life adam :)
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!
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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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#23 Post by Charles H Jacobus »

Wow, great job!!! Looking great!!!

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#24 Post by Dan Epperly »

That's about as legit as you can get. Keep posting updates.

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#25 Post by Adam Wright »

The shaping phase of the tail is done, the welding phase has begun.
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#26 Post by neil blaber »

definitely looking good adam! looking forward to seeing it progress :)
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#27 Post by Adam Wright »

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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#28 Post by ryan base »

wow big thumbs up adam, doing the work!!

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#29 Post by M Penta »

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!

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#30 Post by Charles H Jacobus »

What engine are you planning for it, Adam?

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