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You going to fabricate the alternator bracket or go to a current source?
It's done I want it low & tight shortest belt possible.
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You going to fabricate the alternator bracket or go to a current source?
Thanks for noticing the Alt I screwed up I had it in the wrong place right in the support tube moved now. I made a bracket.

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Moving along today I got all the Battery tray cut & bent But I can't remember what the battery hold down looks like any Pix?







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In my opinion, the sanding and glass work is the worst part Looks like you are doing a good job.
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In my opinion, the sanding and glass work is the worst part Looks like you are doing a good job.
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Is the hood hoop steel or aluminum? And what size (OD and wall thickness)?

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Is the hood hoop steel or aluminum? And what size (OD and wall thickness)?

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Bill it's the original 3/4" steel from CSX-2575.

Your Body was made in the mold from my car.

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Your Body was made in the mold from my car.

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As was mine.

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As was mine.

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How was the aluminum hood mounted to the hoop?
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Hi Bill,
Here is a link to Cobrakiwi's build showing his steps to an ally hood wrap in case you were wondering in general.

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Thanks. That's amazing
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