Ivan's coupe: bodywork is done

[Ivan141]

This was not an original sunroof, and I even had trouble finding parts at the manufacturer that made the damn thing (dutch company).
Anyway.. I never appreciated the damn thing and welding it shut requires a more talent than changing a roof.

[Mux213]

Good to read there is still live in this little project, go Ivan! soon it will just be putting it back together again!

[nmwisima]

86 Cabrio with roll cage, doesnt sound that bad!

[banpei]

Ivan141 Wrote:Teasers from the mad scientist himself (yes that means me):

Hmmm, you look a bit like this with those glasses:


And that's a genuine mad scientist.

[Mux213]

Alita?

[Bean]

Mux213 Wrote:Alita?

yup - Prof. Desty Nova

[cavey]

hehe

battle angel alita, known throughout the world

[Ivan141]

Update:

New roofskin removed from it's old frame:


Old roofskin removed from project (can hardly call it a car at the moment):


This is the worst of the rust damage I found: (lucky me)


Sadly, practising on the old roof is impossible because I cut the old roof off on the safe side.


Try it on for size:




Fits like a glove... which is lucky considering I didn't measure everything up more than once.

Next up is cleaning the damage from removing the spot welds etc. :



Many thanks to The Doctor for lending a hand. I expect to have the new skin fitted in one or two weeks time. I plan on hard-soldering or lead loading the rear posts together rather than welding, should keep potential heat damage to a minimum.

[robokill]

do I actually see progress on Ivan's ride after 5 years? WHEEE

[nmwisima]

At least some mods are trying to have an 86

Good work mate :wink:

A.