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ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
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Date: January 24, 2010 11:13PM
Well, it is time I started posting pics of my 66 Corsa. I'll post as many pics as my time allows. Started back on it about 2 months ago, mostly just working on it on weekends.
Rust repair has been the name of the game since, can't wait to get onto some fun stuff...
The chopped roof, I took 3" out of the C pillars, cut above & below the windshield framework, as well as MANY other places, to get everything tweeked/fudged into place. The C pillars also had to bend in more to meet up with the lowered roof. The windshield angle was 45* stock, it is now 60*, and will fit the stock, unaltered windshield. The bottom, centre of the W/S is now 3/4" higher than stock. Dash support braces had to be cut & repositioned. I also had to cut out the tops of the fenders & the corners of the dash, to gain access for rust repair & cowl welding... Any questions, please ask! TIA
Hood Hinge bracket
A bit of rust on the roof
Welded
Finished
Some A pillar rust(right where the factory squirted some DUM DUM in there to seal off the pillar...
There is now a 1/4" wied pie slice that I have to deal with yet -
My fullsize floorpans I'm making - 18 Gauge
My Custom workbench, got it wedged in there perfect !!
First side cut out-
I did not bring the camera today, but got alot more done, so I'll post more pics tomorrow (_!_)
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Rust repair has been the name of the game since, can't wait to get onto some fun stuff...
The chopped roof, I took 3" out of the C pillars, cut above & below the windshield framework, as well as MANY other places, to get everything tweeked/fudged into place. The C pillars also had to bend in more to meet up with the lowered roof. The windshield angle was 45* stock, it is now 60*, and will fit the stock, unaltered windshield. The bottom, centre of the W/S is now 3/4" higher than stock. Dash support braces had to be cut & repositioned. I also had to cut out the tops of the fenders & the corners of the dash, to gain access for rust repair & cowl welding... Any questions, please ask! TIA
Hood Hinge bracket
A bit of rust on the roof
Welded
Finished
Some A pillar rust(right where the factory squirted some DUM DUM in there to seal off the pillar...
There is now a 1/4" wied pie slice that I have to deal with yet -
My fullsize floorpans I'm making - 18 Gauge
My Custom workbench, got it wedged in there perfect !!
First side cut out-
I did not bring the camera today, but got alot more done, so I'll post more pics tomorrow (_!_)
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
Mike J
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Date: January 24, 2010 11:30PM
Wow, that's some nice work. I did a chop top VW years ago. I think I chopped like 6" out of it. Slant chop with a full size rear window & factory sunroof. It was a lot of work, but not as much as your's. That thing is going to be awesome.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Mike J
Northern Calif
Rescue, CA
65 Corsa ~ Sold !!
www.fquick.com/MikesGarage
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Mike J
Northern Calif
Rescue, CA
65 Corsa ~ Sold !!
www.fquick.com/MikesGarage
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
MattNall
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Date: January 25, 2010 07:34AM
Sure hope we get to see this car at meets soon!
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Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
tkalp
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Date: January 25, 2010 08:30AM
Looks like a great project. How about rolling it out and getting a nice side profile shot? You were able to retain the stock windshield, the rear window will have to be custom . . . cut down lexan? What are your plans for the side windows? Will you eliminate the vent windows? Looks like you are welding up the gas fill door . . . where are you moving the fill to?
tkalp
wichita, ks
tkalp
wichita, ks
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
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Date: January 25, 2010 10:01AM
Yes, I'm probably going to use PC or acrylic for the rear, the sides - I've been hoping to use 68/69 Camaro door glass(no vent window), and possibly sand them down on a big belt sander... Anyone done/tried this before ?? Fuel will be filled from inside the trunk
Here's the finished pic of the roof patches
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Here's the finished pic of the roof patches
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
lgoodwin
()
Date: January 25, 2010 11:05AM
SSpeed66 Wrote:
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> I've been hoping to use 68/69 Camaro door glass(no vent window),
> and possibly sand them down on a big belt sander...
> Anyone done/tried this before ??
No, but as I'm sure you already know, tempered glass cannot be re-cut.
Be sure to wear heavy gloves and a mask when you try it.
I'd try a little bit first. Let us know if it works.
BTW, you might find a glass shop that will not charge an arm and a leg to make custom glass from your templates. If you can find out who the source for tempered glass is in your area, you may be able to order direct from them and save versus going through a glass shop and save the middleman cost.
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> I've been hoping to use 68/69 Camaro door glass(no vent window),
> and possibly sand them down on a big belt sander...
> Anyone done/tried this before ??
No, but as I'm sure you already know, tempered glass cannot be re-cut.
Be sure to wear heavy gloves and a mask when you try it.
I'd try a little bit first. Let us know if it works.
BTW, you might find a glass shop that will not charge an arm and a leg to make custom glass from your templates. If you can find out who the source for tempered glass is in your area, you may be able to order direct from them and save versus going through a glass shop and save the middleman cost.
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Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
66vairman
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Date: January 25, 2010 11:22AM
Congratualtions on the good work. I don't like to see a solid car cut up, but it's really nice to see one with corrosion saved from the crusher and turned into something creative and interesting.
A fellow in our club saved a rusty convertible to make it a mid V8 car with lots of braces added. Turned out really well.
A fellow in our club saved a rusty convertible to make it a mid V8 car with lots of braces added. Turned out really well.
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
Jim
()
Date: January 25, 2010 11:30AM
Your doing a nice job.
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Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
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Date: January 25, 2010 11:39AM
Thanks for that tip, Luke. Definitely will have to explore all options, and I did hear there is someone locally who makes custom tempered glass. The stock rear window might be able to be cut down too.
The tail light area that is marked out in the last pic is a customizing thought- any guesses as to what I'm contemplating...???
The hood pic is where I will be cutting for radiator air exits. The flaps will be curved down & sheeted in around 3 sides. Thanks to Cody's pops for inspiration/ideas on that !
I'm putting in subframe connectors before the new floorpans go in, sandblsting is next
Area all buffed out, ready to mark where the subframe connectors will go
I had to fix this area too
A pillar rust patch all cleaned up
More pieces to build...
Inside of C pillar, had to cut horizontally across the bottom, to enable them to be bent in slightly
Tools needed for the job
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
The tail light area that is marked out in the last pic is a customizing thought- any guesses as to what I'm contemplating...???
The hood pic is where I will be cutting for radiator air exits. The flaps will be curved down & sheeted in around 3 sides. Thanks to Cody's pops for inspiration/ideas on that !
I'm putting in subframe connectors before the new floorpans go in, sandblsting is next
Area all buffed out, ready to mark where the subframe connectors will go
I had to fix this area too
A pillar rust patch all cleaned up
More pieces to build...
Inside of C pillar, had to cut horizontally across the bottom, to enable them to be bent in slightly
Tools needed for the job
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
Mark M
()
Date: January 25, 2010 12:03PM
Awesome, that roof angle really accentuates the body lines - updates the look and shows how timeless the LM lines are.
Note to self: Sure, SSpeed66 has lots of experience and ability. But, if he can do this you can surely patch your fender tops and wheel openings.
Mark M
Project: 64 Spyder Vert running 80 hp heads and carbs
1st Vair: 65 Corsa 140
St. Louis, MO
Show Me Corvair Club &
CORSA member
"If it's not broken, you're not driving it hard enough"
Note to self: Sure, SSpeed66 has lots of experience and ability. But, if he can do this you can surely patch your fender tops and wheel openings.
Mark M
Project: 64 Spyder Vert running 80 hp heads and carbs
1st Vair: 65 Corsa 140
St. Louis, MO
Show Me Corvair Club &
CORSA member
"If it's not broken, you're not driving it hard enough"
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
Setterz54
()
Date: January 25, 2010 05:07PM
Beautiful work.I like what your doing.
Setterz54
Fulton,MD.
Setterz54
Fulton,MD.
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
FLSteve
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Date: January 25, 2010 06:06PM
Nice spread. I'm refering to your tools not the BIKER woman spread in the last picture.
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
sweet66monza
()
Date: January 25, 2010 07:23PM
SSpeed66 Wrote:
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> The flaps will be curved down
> & sheeted in around 3 sides. Thanks to Cody's pops
> for inspiration/ideas on that !
Glad to see the design on your car. It will look great when you get it done. The setup works AMAZING with the ducting and double bypass radiator.
very cool project!! I love it!!
And Steve-good eye!! I never noticed those posters
Cody Hurley
North Idaho (Post Falls)
66 Monza convertible 140/PG, loaded with factory options
66 Corsa factory turbo coupe, 3rd owner fully documented [corvaircenter.com]
65 Monza coupe daily driver 110/4
66 Monza 95/PG coupe project FOR SALE
Also 2 Ford f350 IDI diesels, six Jeep FC 170s, 66 CJ5A, 03 neon, 4 Rokon Trailbreakers, 3 vintage Honda 50cc minibikes, 4 Honda xr350s, and thousands of parts
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> The flaps will be curved down
> & sheeted in around 3 sides. Thanks to Cody's pops
> for inspiration/ideas on that !
Glad to see the design on your car. It will look great when you get it done. The setup works AMAZING with the ducting and double bypass radiator.
very cool project!! I love it!!
And Steve-good eye!! I never noticed those posters
Cody Hurley
North Idaho (Post Falls)
66 Monza convertible 140/PG, loaded with factory options
66 Corsa factory turbo coupe, 3rd owner fully documented [corvaircenter.com]
65 Monza coupe daily driver 110/4
66 Monza 95/PG coupe project FOR SALE
Also 2 Ford f350 IDI diesels, six Jeep FC 170s, 66 CJ5A, 03 neon, 4 Rokon Trailbreakers, 3 vintage Honda 50cc minibikes, 4 Honda xr350s, and thousands of parts
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Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
()
Date: January 31, 2010 09:40PM
I only got a few hours labour in on the car this weekend, but I did get one side cut for the 2"x2" subframe connector, I'll order the steel tomorrow, as well as the tubing/plate for the rollbar, which all has to be finished before the new floorpans go in. I left a lip along the rear floor to bend up & meet the 2x2. I will also be welding in plates under the floor to accept the rollbar. It will be bolt in.
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
MattNall
()
Date: January 31, 2010 09:43PM
Looks like Cody is "Inspiring" gg
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..............................110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo
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Sea Mountain, between Charleston Harbor and Coos Bay! SW Oregon Coast
Click HERE for My Website...Click HERE for My TechPages!
..............................110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
()
Date: February 02, 2010 12:04AM
MattNall Wrote:
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> Looks like Cody is "Inspiring" gg
????????
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
-------------------------------------------------------
> Looks like Cody is "Inspiring" gg
????????
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
MattNall
()
Date: February 02, 2010 07:17AM
SSpeed66 Wrote:
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> MattNall Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Looks like Cody is "Inspiring" gg
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ????????
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You mean you haven't been following the"Kid" ? click here!
MODERATOR
Sea Mountain, between Charleston Harbor and Coos Bay! SW Oregon Coast
Click HERE for My Website...Click HERE for My TechPages!
..............................110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo
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> MattNall Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Looks like Cody is "Inspiring" gg
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ????????
============================================================
You mean you haven't been following the"Kid" ? click here!
MODERATOR
Sea Mountain, between Charleston Harbor and Coos Bay! SW Oregon Coast
Click HERE for My Website...Click HERE for My TechPages!
..............................110-PG.................................................Webered-Turbo
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
Jonathan Knapp
()
Date: February 02, 2010 05:33PM
Al,
Where are you located? If I lived close enough I'd love to take a look "up close and personal.
Jonathan Knapp
Seattle, WA
Where are you located? If I lived close enough I'd love to take a look "up close and personal.
Jonathan Knapp
Seattle, WA
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
()
Date: February 03, 2010 12:15AM
Hi Jonathan, I live about 10 miles north of Kelowna, BC, 300+ miles from you...
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Re: ANGLE CHOPPED 66 CORSA BBC TORO RESTO
Posted by:
SSpeed66
()
Date: February 07, 2010 09:18PM
More work this weekend
Peeled out the hole backing plates from inside the subframe
Frame Connector in place
Front pieces in place
Rear floorboard with bent up lip
Welded over the rear antennae hole
Right side frame connector finished
Front view
Bottom front
I also cut the hood/trunk lid
The flaps will curve/arch over quite a bit more, and I am going to reweld the centre inner support back in. Yes the air ducts will be sheeted in on 3 sides, then opened up for airflow. Just waiting for a sheet of 22 gauge to come in
The pieces I cut out
I also buffed out the interior down to bare metal
Now this week I will build the 6 plates for the bolt-in Aluminum rollbar(street car guys)
My Armies are REAL TIRED tonight
Al Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
Peeled out the hole backing plates from inside the subframe
Frame Connector in place
Front pieces in place
Rear floorboard with bent up lip
Welded over the rear antennae hole
Right side frame connector finished
Front view
Bottom front
I also cut the hood/trunk lid
The flaps will curve/arch over quite a bit more, and I am going to reweld the centre inner support back in. Yes the air ducts will be sheeted in on 3 sides, then opened up for airflow. Just waiting for a sheet of 22 gauge to come in
The pieces I cut out
I also buffed out the interior down to bare metal
Now this week I will build the 6 plates for the bolt-in Aluminum rollbar(street car guys)
My Armies are REAL TIRED tonightAl Macaulay - Okanagan Valley, BC
Western Canada Corsa
Link to my Corsa build- [corvaircenter.com]
Link to my Cobra boat Project- [www.sidewinder-boats.com]
66 Corsa 140 HT - 402BBC/Turbo 425, 66 CDN Corsa 'Vert 140, 79 Cobra 16SS/Merc 1500, 69 Triumph Trident Chopper, 67 BSA Lightning Custom
Cobra Custom Metal Design/ God Bless Canada
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