Project “Ghost Duster”, 1970 Duster Corner Carver
Been a while since I’ve posted....Going back to work has cut into my car time.
When I cut the quarters off of the car I decided to cutout the outer wheelhouse for future tire clearance. Everyone knows how much the outers occupy space that a fat tire would love to inhabit. Here’s my take on the classic Mopar “de-hump”.
When I removed them I left about 3/4” of material to attach the new tub. I had to cut the original contoured weld flanges in the center of the tub to accommodate the new flat metal. New flanges were made from 20 gauge and plug welded to the newly trimmed tub brace. I added a curve to match the new shape.
I got out the poster board for some more cardboard aided design, and came up with a template.
Next, I transferred the pattern to some 18 gauge sheet metal and cut out the tub. I DA sanded both sides for paint adhesion.
I decided to make the tub in two pieces to make things easier. Next, I used the bead roller to strengthen the pieces and add a little rigidity and I drilled the holes for my plug welds.
Painted the interior side with POR15
Been a while since I’ve posted....Going back to work has cut into my car time.
When I cut the quarters off of the car I decided to cutout the outer wheelhouse for future tire clearance. Everyone knows how much the outers occupy space that a fat tire would love to inhabit. Here’s my take on the classic Mopar “de-hump”.
When I removed them I left about 3/4” of material to attach the new tub. I had to cut the original contoured weld flanges in the center of the tub to accommodate the new flat metal. New flanges were made from 20 gauge and plug welded to the newly trimmed tub brace. I added a curve to match the new shape.
I decided to make the tub in two pieces to make things easier. Next, I used the bead roller to strengthen the pieces and add a little rigidity and I drilled the holes for my plug welds.
Painted the interior side with POR15
