Setback

[driller]

Managed some time to work on the Blue Flame trying to finish getting it ready for the paint shop. Run into a setback.

Once everything was loosely bolted in place, the hood alignment was wacked and the formerly new custom 1 of 2 hood is likley done for as I noticed cracks along where the scoop was fabbed on.

Took some measurements diagonally after the hood was off and it appears the front end is twisted about 1" diagonally towards the passenger side. That probably means it's going to take some jacking at a body shop to get everything back in alignment.

I'll probably tidy everything up in the next couple weeks or so with the old hood and take it to a local shop and have the engine pulled in preparation for the new motor. Then hopefully it will be trailered off to a body shop for the 1/4 panel surgery, front panel alignment, LSC mouldings/bumper covers and paint. Unsure at this point whether to get a new cowl hood or not.

Meanwhile the old motor will go to Fox Lake and the top end and accessories will go on the new shortblock being built. Once that's done the body work should be complete and the car will be ready to receive the fresh motor for break-in and tuning.

That's the plan for now anyways.

 

[philly0420]

Pics?

 

[LaserSVT]

Glad you saved that car. Its an icon.

 

[k9t8m]

shouldnt be to big of an issue. about 2 or 3 hours worth of labor on the frame rack and she'll be good as new.

 

[FLM Fan]

That's cutting it a little close for Carlisle isn't it?

 

[driller]

Pics?

I don't do well with pics while working.

Glad you saved that car. Its an icon.

Saved? I'm beginning to second guess that decision, but it will one day be resurrected.

shouldnt be to big of an issue. about 2 or 3 hours worth of labor on the frame rack and she'll be good as new.

Only more money and time. I used to manage a body shop, so I know the miracles that can be done.

That's cutting it a little close for Carlisle isn't it?

It was cutting it close once I made the decision to go with a built shortblock. This latest realization may or may not close the door on Carlisle this year for the Blue Flame. We'll carry on with the plans and see what becomes of the schedule. Either way, I plan to be there of course.