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Real Deal Steel 1957 Chevy Body - Building Better Bodies
Measurements are checked for...
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Measurements are checked for the decklid opening before final welding of the quarter-panels. The check and double-check system keeps the body gaps uniform.
Once satisfied with the fit...
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Once satisfied with the fit of the decklid Whitaker and Irwin do the final welding with both the spot-welder and plug welding with a MIG.
This is one of the Real Deal...
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This is one of the Real Deal Steel two-door hardtop bodies resting on a gasser frame from Woody’s Hot Rodz. All you need now is a thumper motor, some trim parts and you are on your way.
A chain with a turnbuckle...
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A chain with a turnbuckle is used to pull the quarter-panels together and hold them in place. Typically the chain is pulling the quarter-panel about 1/2 inch. The chain also prevents the quarters from moving during the welding process. Joe Whitaker is busy fitting the panel ahead of the decklid.
A perfect floor in a Tri-Five...
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A perfect floor in a Tri-Five Chevrolet, complete with new hinges, a complete spare tire well and perfect fit. Mother Nature has eliminated most of those things from original Tri-Five Chevrolets.
We checked the body alignment...
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We checked the body alignment on an original ’57 chassis that was in the shop, and sure enough every hole lined up perfectly. This replacement body is spot-on.
After the panel forward of...
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After the panel forward of the decklid is fitted a series of spot-welds are performed to hold it in place. Also seen in this photo are the cam-lever locating pins on the inner fixture.
Ross Logsdon lays down a line...
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Ross Logsdon lays down a line of spot-welds after carefully fitting the rocker panels to the inner floorpan.
Blocking and sanding will...
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Blocking and sanding will bring the body to paint status. Virtually every trim piece is available in reproduction. Check out the outrageous nose-bleed attitude on that Woody’s Hot Rodz gasser frame.
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Real Deal Steel Bodies
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