Rapom's Rocket - just another Duster build thread

Step two was to lay out where the opening will be cut. Problem with small openings is the engine offset in these cars, aprox 1.5" to the passenger side, which is designed in room for the steering box/column. Hence the need to get the motor in place, bolt on the hood and check for interference. This is what I decided to cut out. After taking out the flange of the bracing I found the top skin and under hood bracing are in contact about 3/4 of the way around. This really helps to simplify construction of the opening.