[s14unimog]

Keepin on keepin on

I got the all the parts built now and so moving on to the modifications the tower needed to really take advantage of the tubs. Here is how I cut that.



I made sure to leave a small tab so I could overlap the side panels; this will surely help restructure that area. and in case you haven't noticed the jack, I actually did all of the welding and cutting while the car was lifted by the cross member. We all know metal moves when you get it hot and I figured that had to be the best position to support it while doing all this; along with keeping the strut bar in place.



Then with the parts back in for final fitment...



And the same for the other side.



Fast forward to the car back at the house and all welding done with 1" spacing. I'm very pleased with how they came out. There is miles of room now, lol.














That's all I got done for now. It took a lot longer than I had expected, but either the case, the car is back in the garage and I've got tons planed! It's really coming back together now!!!

Oh and I spoke with David @ Carroll's Engine Rebuilders and we're going with a 0.020" over bore. So I got those ordered. CP 9:1 87mm ordered through Enjuku, thanks guys! Looks like weapon's grade plutonium or something, haha. More to come!!!