CarlC- thanks for the heads up. Yes, I'm 6' tall and I'm planning to use these aftermarket seats:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...SABEgJ62vD_BwE

I need to order the seats and brackets and then see where I stand (or sit:)).

Daniel

Body work is s-l-o-w...at least when I'm doing it. I've been chipping away at stripping panels and spraying some etch primer. I'm trying to consistently devote time to the body work in order to get it to the painter soon, so I can turn my attention to other areas of the project.

Aircraft paint remover on the roof and quarters
https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1525695773

The result after 2 coats
https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1525695773

Stripping with Avanti Pro Quick Strip discs- these work well
https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1525695773

https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1525695773

https://lateral-g.net/forums/attachme...1&d=1525695773

Daniel

Not being critical but you'll get better performance from paint stripper if you keep it out of the sun and or breeze, anything that will dry it out.

I don't take that as being critical, I'm here to learn. I have mechanical experience, but virtually no paint/body experience.

I found that out through trial and error and tried to move it into shade after the first stripper coat.

Daniel

Urethane/Butyl removal and cleanup
 

I removed the windshield and back glass yesterday and now have to deal with the nasty urethane or butyl that remains in the window channels.

I used acetone to cleanup my tools and hands and it did ok. I read that WD40 can be used as well. Does anyone have a more efficient suggestion for cleaning up this crap?

Daniel

I agree...I love seeing the pro builds but I've gleaned equally as much from many of the garage builds on here. I like where you're headed with this one; nice work and keep the updates coming!

Nice work! Your doing a great job. I wish I had gone with the adjustable coil overs in the front. Keep the updates coming I’m enjoying them.

Keep up the hard work. A little bit everyday

Torqstorm

Update-

After letting the urethane/butyl in the window channels sit and dry out, I was able to get it off surprisingly easy with just a wire wheel. Happy about that.

I have 95% of the paint removed from the body shell. Just a few nooks and crannies left to get to.

I've never worked with body filler before...oh what a joy. It looks a hell of a lot easier on Youtube... I'm still getting a feel for how much hardener is needed when it's 85* out with 80% humidity. That stuff turns over *fast* with too much hardener. Also, trying to get a feel for how/how much to apply so I don't create more sanding than needed and/or dull body lines.

There are a few old rust repairs on the doors that need attention. I tackled the door with only one bad spot so far and I think it turned out ok. In the last photo here, I was about 90% done. I was able to blend it a bit better before I primed it.

Daniel

Nothing dull about that body line! nice job.