volvo p1800 into ferrari 275gtb nart spyder: v12, 5spd, tube chassis

[Bellicose]

Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

You can !

Good luck with the IVA

[Lucky@LeMans]

A car engineered to this standard shouldn't have a problem. It is certainly doable.

[Bellicose]

Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

A car engineered to this standard shouldn't have a problem. It is certainly doable.

I know, my point was in the US you can take a car, chop it apart and go drive it which you can't in the UK.

Anyway, back on topic.

[275NART]

I am fortunate to be able to be as creative as I want, thankfully. Where I am in the US there's absolutely no kind of inspection since it is already titled. I just have to pay my money and get on the road (if that ever happens)! I have been slaving away doing dirty work but I have some updates coming soon.

[Bellicose]

Originally Posted by 275NART

I just have to pay my money and get on the road (if that ever happens)!

It will happen and it will look flipin' superb!!!

[Axel]

Can someone tell me why I cannot see any picture in this thread?
It works with all other threads...
Help is very much appreciated!

Thanks, Axel

[rossnzwpi]

Just a guess Axel - can you see pictures in another browser?

[Axel]

Originally Posted by rossnzwpi

Just a guess Axel - can you see pictures in another browser?

I am using chrome and ie, both don't work :-(

[275NART]

Did you try updating your flash extension? I am using imgur to host the photos, are you having problems seeing other images hosted on that site?

[Axel]

Originally Posted by 275NART

Did you try updating your flash extension? I am using imgur to host the photos, are you having problems seeing other images hosted on that site?

ok, so imgur is the problem, seems to be blocked by some policy issues, thanks for the help

[275NART]

I made some progress a while back but neglected to post. This was tedious work but it had to be done. I decided to add some gussets from the rear frame crossmember that would tie in to the strut tower area/frame rails.



Next I prepped the whole floor, top and bottom to remove any paint, surface rust, and factory undercoating.




Priming, seam sealing, undercoating




Painting the chassis, firewall and interior floor







seam sealed the interior floor for now

installing the front end and engine


Next up I AM starting on the body buck. But this project is taking a back seat for a few more months while I finish an engine swap/refresh in another car I have.

[molleur]

looking good! Keep at it.

[redratbike]

Thanks for the update

[275NART]

Thanks!

[Althecate1]

Yeah good update.

[Paul L]

275NART - Looking good.

[Car photographer]

amazing work

[275NART]

It has been quite some time since I updated. I have been working on translating a 3d model into a real physical structure and all is going well so far.

I ended up shortening the sides approximately 2" for the wheelbase to match the body as well as massaging the rear quarters to look closer to photos.* Visually it looks correct after a quick photoshop job too.* I have to just assume the 3d model I have been working with*was a tad out of scale.* Unfortunately*the 3d printed parts are quite fragile and I need to reinforce the insides before I crack any more pieces off...* After that I can begin hard mounting everything on the chassis.* The plan is to have it all be bolt on*for ease of removal as needed for working on specific sections.*

[Paul L]

That wire frame is a work of art in itself.

Good luck, Paul.

[JG]

The thread that keeps on giving. Love it. As Paul said, piece of art in itself