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Oh no what have I got myself into..... I'm a little bit better and have loads if time now. Have body back from 3rd painter. Supposed to be finish... right they just painted was was there and left lot un touched ....how do you paint a car and not spot weld or something to the back ass of the car... anyway I confiscated the sora blue shell brought her home and am about ready to complete my last project.... hmmmm TBD.
Greg you have a knack for motivating people in a way they here it personally... what skill.. bit behind but I will getherdone!!!!.

Hi Matt!
Project is looking great! I'm super excited to see things progress. It's going to be a fun ride for sure and I bet you're looking forward to taking everyone for a ride once it's done!
I had some questions on your rear axle design. First of all, as an automotive engineer, I applaud your use of the satchell link rear axle! In my opinion it is the best solid rear axle design out there! (For a sporty application anyway).
What did you decide on for your antidive/squat, roll center height and roll steer? Did you end up getting feedback from Terry on the design?
Keep up the good work!
David

So it’s been a while again.
I can kick my butt around here. Haven’t got much time in the car, but the lady is going. I’m sure everybody’s getting her butt kicked right now!

As for the car, I’ve needed to get her up I had an epiphany and realized I could just use my body rack and turn it on its side and walla I can get to the bottom no problem. Did a little number crunching, cut up some extra supports, got an engine hoist, lowered the body on the rack and lifted her up on to her side. Which got a bit hinky, but all ended well.

I also stood my frame on its side on its dolly for storage. We live in Texas and hail is a common occurrence so I have to be able to get both of my other cars in the garage. This worked out very well. I’m currently looking for a power coating shop for the frame and axel as they are done and ready. But I’m not in a rush and might just POR-15 it

I’ve started the oh so fun process of removing the undercoating. It’s not hard just time consuming. After I get the majority of the goo off I hit it with a wire wheel. Now this is a pain in the ass. But it uncovers the hidden holes and gets it down to bare metal. Im shooting it with a primer just to seal the metal. Having the car up on its side is making this so much easier. Here’s my progress.
When I stripped the truck area I revealed the extent of the trunk floor crack that is on both sides of the tank supports. I know this is common and I have a plan. But that is an issue for future Matt!
Well I have a fence to build so may be awhile before I get any time for the lady.

Cheers

Love the creative approach. The ratchet straps are a good insurance policy!

Matt, Very impressive set of dollys and using dual wheel casters, the pivot-moment when switching to vertical must have been an achievement! And, car is looking great. BTW, I've used POR-15. I won't do enough driving to bang the surface (meaning extensive rock-chip). I think that is the only area Powder would be more durable. (During assembly it scratches a bit easier if not careful). IMO, unless you have a reasonable powder-coater in the budget the POR 15 will be fine.