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The Grond Chronicles : Reincarnation Part 4 [Dialup; Agony & Ecstasy]

Part 1 of The Grond Chronicles : The Reincarnation, dealt with stripping the body panels and removing the entire drivetrain and engine. Details are here

Part 2 documented the complete engine teardown and looked like a scene out of Chernobyl. Details are here

Part 3 covered the interior demolition. Details are here

Part 4, that you are reading now, will document how to install tubs on a C5 Coupe and a custom 6 point chrome moly roll cage.

Parts 5, 6, 7 etc. I will reveal as time goes on. This project will stretch for several months, therefore please pull up a chair, open a cold one and get comfy.

Some background; "Tubs" are necessary if I want to run 345 or larger tyres without them sticking out beyond the stock bodywork. I want my tyres fully tucked in so I can keep Grond slammed and to maintain the stock look.

I could have just bought the LPE Mini-tubs but chose not to for several reasons. One is cost - LPE charge $900 for their kit. Two is the LPE kit is not wide enough for what I ultimately intend. Three is I wanted to do it myself. The fourth reason will become clear in Part 5 :D

The custom chrome moly 6 point rollcage (from Cajundude) is to save my sorry behind if I should "run out of talent".

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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen

Many folks have asked me to post a new thread everytime I post updated pictures. That will not work, and here are the reasons why :

I am trying to keep it to 1 thread per major modification from start to finish. Unfortunately it never quite works out that way and goes way off topic all the time.

Part 1 was the engine removal, Part 2 was the engine tear down, Part 3 was the interior teardown and Part 4 the tubs and rollcage. I don't want to break them up into hundreds of tiny threads as it will make it too hard to have continuity with each major mod.

this current thread is only 6 pages for me - I have my "View" settings at 100 posts per page :D

EG :cheers:

http://grond.tv/cfoptions.jpg

So without further ado, here are the pics.

EG :cheers:

I completed the interior demolition earlier today, so lets get those HVAC vents sealed.
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 1.jpg

Bought new Diamond and Carbide cutting wheels for my Dremel. My old diamond wheel had seen better days and the carbide wheel will work much better for cutting fibreglass.
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 2.jpg

Carbide on the left, Diamond on the right
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 3.jpg

Mid panel speaker enclosures are in the way in the Coupe. This problem does not exist in the FRC, Z06 & Vert.
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 5.jpg

So it needs to be gently pryed away...
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 6.jpg

http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 7.jpg

And cut off...
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 8.jpg

Transparent Vette...
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...ion18 - 28.jpg

http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...ion18 - 29.jpg

Shot across from the drivers seat
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...ion18 - 30.jpg

Directly behind the drivers seat
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...ion18 - 31.jpg

I NEED to do this more often!!! :D
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...ion18 - 32.jpg

And I hit the line - bonus!! :thumbs:
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...ion18 - 33.jpg

Safety is important when playing with fibreglass dust... mask was black by the time I was done...
http://grondpix.com/reincarnation/re...tion18 - 4.jpg

Stephen....

We are not worthy!!! You've really got WAY too much time on your hands.

So when are you moving to the Lone Star State so I can lend a hand?

:thumbs:

You need help!

Peace
Willfulone

Woohoo! me next me next!

Stephen, looking good! Can't wait to see the glass go back in!

:cheers:
Chris

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Originally Posted by debmwb

Stephen....

We are not worthy!!! You've really got WAY too much time on your hands.

So when are you moving to the Lone Star State so I can lend a hand?

:thumbs:

:lol: Everyone just finished telling me that I spend too much time on the Forum (20,000 posts celebration)

What's next on the chopping block?:thumbs:

WOW! :eek:

OMG

I keep telling myself, It's only a car, It's only a car. :crazy:

I know it will turn out ok, but that takes guts. :thumbs:

And this is the same guy who suggested I sell my A4 vert and buy an M6 car instead of doing the trans swap!!!!!!! Give me a break. :lol: :leaving:

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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen

Three is I wanted to do it myself.

I admire your courage to jump in and give these things a try. :thumbs:

Some would shy away out of fear. But if you never try, you'll never learn. Ands what the worst that can happen if something gets screwed up... well it'll just have to get fixed. :lol:

Have fun... :cool: :thumbs:

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Originally Posted by IBCAMN

And this is the same guy who suggested I sell my A4 vert and buy an M6 car instead of doing the trans swap!!!!!!! Give me a break. :lol: :leaving:

And I still hold by that opinion - simply because you were not in the position to do it yourself. :yesnod:

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

:lol: I bought a "How to Fibreglass" book... :D

HOLY CRAP THAT LOOKS FUN!!!!!!!!! :willy: God I need to save some money so I can do this......:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

I'm going to cancel my cable TV and just watch this... :lol:

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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen

And I still hold by that opinion - simply because you were not in the position to do it yourself. :yesnod:

Thats what my check book is for.

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Originally Posted by Cajundude

HOLY CRAP THAT LOOKS FUN!!!!!!!!! :willy: God I need to save some money so I can do this......:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Pot, meet Kettle... :leaving:

{insert whistling smiley here} :lol: