Front air dam construction.

comp2Member

I just started on the air dam this weekend so it will be a while before I make a page for it. This is the general idea though. From here it will take a long process of cutting, grinding, fitting, welding 3" hammer, dolly, repeat. It will take some time before it looks much different:

The second photo has a side strip which will bring in the side shape.

1/11/094:18 PM

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accobraMember

Very nice !! Your is a little more rounded ..I like it.

Ron

1/12/094:05 PM

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comp2Member

Ron my goal is to make it look as good as yours. You really set the bar. How is the progress on yours?

1/12/094:28 PM

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accobraMember

Progress ...hmmm .. not much in the automobile world ..but I think a little in the family world ... you tell me ..LOL

Looking foward to getting back in the garage also ...

Ron

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1/12/095:12 PM

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comp2Member

Absolutely AWESOME RON!!! Absolutely Awesome!

1/12/095:34 PM

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panteraturboMember

Very nice air dam. Excellent work. Makes me wanna get out to the garage. Congrats to Ron as well.

Blaine

1/12/097:35 PM

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davidbMember

Awesome Ron. The only thing more beautiful than a Pantera! Congrats!

1/12/099:42 PM

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4nhotrodHe who dies with the most toys is dead

Priceless.
Congratulations Ron

1/13/092:54 AM

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accobraMember

Thanks Gents !

Gary sorry for setting us off course AGAIN !

Ok back to the spoiler.

Ron

1/13/095:04 AM

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comp2Member

You know I don't mind Ron. Keep the photos coming!

1/13/095:34 AM

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comp2Member

One corner at a time:

The side is the tough part. The only part tougher on the air dam is making the second side look like the first.

Got all the tools lined out to do it again!

1/18/093:52 PM

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lambolp400sMember

Will be nice, BUT what is that engine to the right?

1/19/0912:41 PM

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comp2Member

GMC 702. That is just one of the blocks we use to develop parts for it.

1/19/091:00 PM

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pittcrewOwner etc. of 3785

Looking really good Gary!
I like how well it blends to the fender.

1/22/096:52 AM

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garth66"When speed is the only thing that counts"

Gary,

Is that an optical illusion on the right hand side of this pic, or did you weld together a couple of V6's to make a V12?

Inquiring minds want to know!

1/22/0912:29 PM

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lambolp400sMember

Read about it here: http://www.6066gmcguy.org/TwinSix.htm

1/22/091:08 PM

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comp2Member

Some people assume it is welded but it's actually a separate casting from the V6's. The bore alignment does not match the v6. The heads fit but the intakes do not line up. If you lop off 4 cylinders it is still bigger then a 455!

1/22/091:32 PM

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comp2Member

Brook I am VERY pleased at the shape and trying to get my head in the right frame of mind to do the second side. Matching the second side will be the #1 challenge here.

1/22/091:36 PM

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comp2Member

Welding the top edge, shaping it to the car. Beginning to look like the fiberglass part: