Another Mopar Off My Bucket List - Barracuda Fastback
I had to put the headers back on to see where to cut the openings for those headers to pass through. I still haven't decided if I want to change the paint color on them.
I spent most of the night continuing with the sheet metal templates. One benefit I can see I will have with aluminum panels in place is that it should brighten the engine compartment. I've closed up the openings for the headers to pass through so I'm considering some Dzus fasteners to make removal quicker.
It wouldn't be a disaster if I used screws or pop rivets. I don't foresee the need to remove them very often. After looking things over I think I'll need the bead rolls to keep the panels from rattling.
The rest of the original sheet metal including the firewall will probably get repainted a silver aluminum color.
My next step will be to finish trimming the panels for a little more header clearance. Then I'll lay out the templates on the aluminum sheets and transfer the patterns. I've already marked the position of the bends that will need to be bent. As long as I don't make any mistakes it shouldn't be too hard. None of the aluminum I have is polished and I'm not sure if I want to take the time to buff it.
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I had to put the headers back on to see where to cut the openings for those headers to pass through. I still haven't decided if I want to change the paint color on them.
I spent most of the night continuing with the sheet metal templates. One benefit I can see I will have with aluminum panels in place is that it should brighten the engine compartment. I've closed up the openings for the headers to pass through so I'm considering some Dzus fasteners to make removal quicker.
It wouldn't be a disaster if I used screws or pop rivets. I don't foresee the need to remove them very often. After looking things over I think I'll need the bead rolls to keep the panels from rattling.
The rest of the original sheet metal including the firewall will probably get repainted a silver aluminum color.
My next step will be to finish trimming the panels for a little more header clearance. Then I'll lay out the templates on the aluminum sheets and transfer the patterns. I've already marked the position of the bends that will need to be bent. As long as I don't make any mistakes it shouldn't be too hard. None of the aluminum I have is polished and I'm not sure if I want to take the time to buff it.
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