AFX 558T mk2 grp4... Wilcox powered N/A Cosworth

[SHIFTY]

Right then folks me and paw have been busy over the xmas hols getting a good bit done on the rs...
measured/marked up where the large tunnel will be going ready to cut out hole. Looks like it will make life that little bit easier with its size ..hopefully get pics of that soon.
Here's some pics of one of the cage stiffiners getting fitted....
Had to cut and trim to size - welded in:

Polished up ready for primer:

Primed:


Also spent most of Boxing day fitting the large gearbox tunnel....well its half in lol still got to weld up underneath
Here's some pics:
Tunnel getting cut:

Tunnel welded in:...still to be dressed and primed

Cheers folks il try keep the updates coming.....all things going well she will be on the road this year (08)

[Delvmatic]

Nice one shifty boy. Keep up the good work

[davie 3 door]

Gettin there old son,gettin there,youve put hours and hours into this mate!!
Looks the part!!

[rossco]

tunnel looks mean as hell mate cant wait to see this finished.

credit where it due glad to see you getting stuck in about it

[RSlewis]

yes shifty this project is looking closer to being finished nice1 when we going out cruising for chicks

[djmillsy]

looking good no long till your out in her now

[delboyrscos]

looks good mate keepp at it!!!

[SHIFTY]

[david]

Looking good mate

[Adie]

looking forward to seeing this wen finished

[SHIFTY]

Cheers lads!
Got a good bit more work done today - finished the tunnel and started on the rear arches.............................................................now for the bit you's all like! yip I got some pics!
Working on tunnel....note the ideal use of a Sainsbury's trolley!

Tunnel in:

Gona make life that little bit easier! will be fitting the gearbox mounts later

Back upright ready to get the rear arches on:

[tac]

Looking good .

[rossco]

looking good shifty keep up the good work

[Delvmatic]

Nice one chap. Coming along very nicely. Look forward to seeing her going sideways again. Mon the Mk2s

[RSlewis]

gutted shifty u stole a trolley and i wasnt there to get a shot in it

looking good tho m8 cars coming along nicely

[g.varney]

lookin good mate cant wait to see it finished

[Adie]

is that a body frame the mk2s on mate that what iam needing wait till you see what ive been up to when i update my resto 2morro

[SHIFTY]

Cheers lads
Adie: Yeah mate, thats the spit we made for the car, look forward to see how you gettin on
Done loads of work today considering I was slightly fooked from the night/mornin before
Cut out a big chunk of the new near side rear 1/4 panel! ....needless to say it was after a good few measurements!
Done that and cut out half of the rear inner arch. Then tac welded the sheet metal in to half tub the rear
Just need to fully weld it up now, then rivet the arch on.....
Really pleased how its turned, out hopefully get pics up soon

[Foxy]

Good stuff Craig, dying to see this done mate, got that excited feelin an its no even ma motor!!!

[Adie]

where abouts you from matey do you work as a fabricator ?