Getting ready to cut a big ole hole in my rusty old roof

Double checking all my measurements

Completely gutted the body

Nothing left but rust

Nothing that a little (I wish - it will be a LOT) of sandblasting won't fix

Brought the front hood back from Granbury

Will need it to make sure the new front apron is lined up right before we weld it in

Shifter and hand brake ready to go


Shift rod linked up to the tranny nose

Yep - I'd say it was time to change out that old shift rod hanger
Quite a difference between the new and old one

Pedal assembly back together

Drilled the spot welds so I could remove the shift rod hanger

This is what broke on my last bug - Won't be happening again with this one!

Sand-blasted another fender

The body is back

In my garage and ready for cleanup