RonJon24’s Build Thread #9460: Inventory Complete

[edwardb]

Not sure what the best course of action is on the aluminum. Should I leave it on and process one pc at a time (I just plan on Sharkhide for them)? Or pull them all off, process them and reattach and rivet as I go?

The generally recommended process, and one that I've also followed, is to fit, drill, and cleco the pieces in the order shown in the build manual. The sequence is pretty important because it helps to assure all the correct overlaps and fits. Then Sharkhide (in your case), then permanently bond and rivet. Don't be in a hurry to rivet panels though. F panels on the front yes, but then after that, look at brake lines, fuel lines, electrical harness (mainly the rear harness) installations before installing permanently. Hope that helps a little.

Congrats on your pickup. Have made that trip a couple times my self (including the Canada route) and it's pretty exciting. We're practically neighbors, so give me a shout with questions or if you need any help.

[RonJon24]

Thanks Edwardb!

Any recommendations for a machine shop in the Detroit Metro area? I need to get my driveshaft shortened.

[edwardb]

Thanks Edwardb!

Any recommendations for a machine shop in the Detroit Metro area? I need to get my driveshaft shortened.

I'm sure there are many that would do a good job with that. The only machine shop I've had actual personal experience with is http://www.dsengine.com/. Recommended to me by a buddy, and they did a good job on the 306 in my first Roadster build. I don't know if they do driveshafts though.

This shop helped with a ratio change and were great to work with. Also did one for another buddy. http://www.ringandpinionshop.com/. Doesn't look like they do driveshafts, but I'll bet they could recommend a place.