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Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: kirin on September 17, 2006, 07:52:38 PM

Hey guys,
I have my project in the works and I'm wondering what allocations I need to make before my car is finally painted. Any ideas on what holes should be drilled or things to consider? I'm mostly curious of talking to those that have been down this road before....
-Kirin

Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: Chris on September 17, 2006, 08:49:58 PM

best suggestion may be to just primer your car and then do motor and drivetrain installation and then tear it down for paint.

Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: kirin on September 17, 2006, 08:53:43 PM

I like that idea. I know Jim Martin went through the same thing. Sure its a bit of a longer method but you might as well do it once do it right?

Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: Chris on September 17, 2006, 09:02:09 PM

yep, thats why im not worried about painting my car yet, get it right electrically and mechanically and then get it painted.

Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: Lanny on September 18, 2006, 07:09:00 AM

Mock Up , Mock Up! Darren 's 55 was partially assembled and taken apart many, many times. The car will always turn out alot nicer.

Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: kirin on September 18, 2006, 11:00:44 AM

Well then I guess thats what I will have to do.
Get the car in primer with the finished up pan and drive line. And then get the sucker to run...

Any tips on electrical? Get it all electrically sorted pre-paint or what?

Title: Body Mods For A Hi-po Drivetrain
Post by: Chris on September 18, 2006, 11:30:59 AM

yes