NS F355 Project (Page 25/73)
Bloozberry JUL 07, 03:16 PM
Great work Yarmouth Fiero... won't be long before you move on to the drivetrain! Whatcha' got in mind?
Yarmouth Fiero JUL 07, 03:38 PM
Thanks Blooz. I'm still thinking 350 with either my low mileage 5 speed or perhaps a shiny new 6 speed.

But first, I'm going to get some measurements off that awesome 355 that our buddy Don passed our way. I'd like to get the suspension ordered and installed by the fall so I can atleast sit in the chassis while the boys push me around the block.

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Yarmouth Fiero JUL 07, 03:54 PM
Just having a few Heinekens on this hot summer day and thought this was funny.
RCR JUL 07, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by Yarmouth Fiero:

But first, I'm going to get some measurements off that awesome 355 that our buddy Don passed our way.



Now I know what some of the cryptic messages were about, and where Don's project ended up.



Bob
Yarmouth Fiero JUL 07, 04:14 PM
Yes, Don made a very generous offer and gave both our projects a huge boost with regards to the body work. It was a very exciting developement.
Yarmouth Fiero JUL 13, 08:51 PM
The transverse frame with rollover hoops came back from the powdercoater today. I am really happy with the quality of the finish. The hoops took alot of hand sanding to remove the surface imperfections but as always, the end result is certainly worth the extra effort. I decided to go with no clear coat in the end. In the sunlight, the gold nugget has a nice shine that really highlights the gold flakes. The 365 Gold Nugget is listed as a super durable finish so no clear on the hoops should be fine. I think when it comes time to do the suspension components, I'll get them clear coated with a semi gloss or stain just for added protection from dirt and debris.







Now its time to get the frame welded into the chassis once and for all.
Yarmouth Fiero JUL 13, 10:01 PM
Here are a few pictures of the frame in place. I had to open up the slots in the top flange of the firewall so the weld beads at the base of the hoops would pass through. But it's fine since there will eventually be a body panel covering everything on the top of the firewall anyway. Btw, how are the pics of the new body panels coming Blooz?

Now its time to cover the hoops with some 2" dia foam pipe insulation. There will be alot of construction over the next while in the vacinity of these hoops and if they get dinged after the frame is welded in, I'm going to have a hard time fixing them. I'm pretty sure the entire chassis won't fit in the powdercoating oven.



Bloozberry JUL 14, 04:02 PM
Great progress there YF! You won't be able to procrastinate on cutting the roof off much longer. I'm getting anxious to see that. (If you're smart, you'll let one of your sons do it so you can blame somebody else if something goes wrong)

If you want, I can post some photos of the new (to us) body panels in your thread.
Yarmouth Fiero JUL 14, 04:21 PM
ha ha ha ha ha...... it's funny you mention one of the boys cutting the roof. I'll be honest... I am a little anxious about taking that step....... and I have thought about getting kirk to do the cutting. He has good hand / eye developement from hockey. Me..... I'm now wearing bi-focal safety glasses

Yes, please post the new body pics in my thread if you get a chance. Did you try mounting them on your chassis already?

Just got back from a fund raiser for my friend Fred who is battling cancer. Alot of his previous project cars and their owners stopped by for an impromptu show. I think my next project is defiinitely going to be an old car restoration...... and I mean pre 85.
Bloozberry JUL 27, 09:58 AM
I've tried taking photos of our newly acquired body panels from Don using two different cameras and different lighting, but none of the pictures do justice to Don's work so far. I'd rather not post photos that don't look right. I haven't tried installing them on my car yet primarily because I haven't had the chance to remove my old ones, but I'm thinking the best way to show how much Don changed the panels is to have before and after shots on my car (or yours!).