ODB CB7 J-swap/Shave and Tuck Pix Thread

[91b20ed]

Thanx man. Just wait till next weekend. Thats when the fun starts.

[wherm]

Not sure if I missed something, but why did you remove the trans mount?

[91b20ed]

A new bracket will be made in its place. Its getting a J swap.

[Raf99]

Its not that expensive to ship cars these days. I have a customer shipping me 2 cars later in the year from Virginia.

It probably is from Canada. But I'm assuming, I've never looked into it before. How much does shipping a car cost?

[wherm]

A new bracket will be made in its place. Its getting a J swap.

Ok, that makes sense. Nice work btw.

[91b20ed]

It probably is from Canada. But I'm assuming, I've never looked into it before. How much does shipping a car cost?

I shipped a civic si from Riverside California for about 400. The only thing that sux for you if you have to ship it back.

[91b20ed]

Heres a little sneak preview of whats to come this weekend. Got all the cover plates and box parts made up today.

[dbales]

if you don't mind me asking, what kind of welder are you using?

[SNOOZE]

dude that looks fun! i wish i had a welder and i wish i could make a living off doing things like this! Great job man! Keep us updated!

[oneoffaccord]

Heres a little sneak preview of whats to come this weekend. Got all the cover plates and box parts made up today.

i really dont like how thats going to look. why dont u just make a template of the holes and weld them shut?

[91b20ed]

i really dont like how thats going to look. why dont u just make a template of the holes and weld them shut?

Many reasons actually. Essentially, making individual templates, welding them all and smoothing them out would create the same effect right? So why on earth would I spend more time and make the bay more prone to cracking? Makes no sense. Not to mention the not flat bumpy mess that will be there afterwards and if you want it flat doing it that way youll be putting and 1/4 thick layer of filler to get it to lay flat. Thats how you get cracks. It comes out smoother, cleaner and more professional this way. This is how the pros do it my friend. : ) I mean, isnt the point of shaving a bay to make it slick and clean. Not trying to be an asshole btw, just give you an honest answer.

Also Im using the biggest mig that Miller makes in 110. .030 70 series wire, 75/25 gas.

[DarkHusk11]

Wish I had the knowledge and time to do this! Amazing work cant wait for some updates

[91b20ed]

Thanx for all the comments everyone.

[tommi]

Heck ya, Babe!
I'm glad Ben is letting you do a thread on the process! This is going to be VERY useful to a lot of members.

Hopefully I can get penciled in- after Ben, Brian, Joey, and Yourself!

hahahahahhaha

I'm playin'.
But not really.
:P

LOL shes got jokes

[Cb_JoeyG]

I like the use of the plates like that its a great idea and im definalty gonna be using that technique when i do mine because after my wreck the repair of the metal under the battery tray isnt quite as structurally sound as normal

Props tho man look like shes gonna be done right!