Fabrication of the Car 

I've gotten a hold of these Photos from Don.
The time frame for the build was from 1988 to 1990. I'd say the car is holding up quite well.

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Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

April 1988
Replacing rotted lower rear quarters.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

April 1988
Repair completed and wheel opening stretched four inches.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

August 1988
Installing upper shock mount and ladder bar cross member.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

October 1988
Completed frame after two coats of self etching primer.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

November 1988
Completed frame installed. Installing fabricated rear floor and tubs. 

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

November 1988
Underside view of fabricated floor before removal for priming.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

January 1989
Body stripped to bare metal. Begin the mudding phase.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

April 1989
Body after application of Dupont self etching primer. 

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

May 1989
Let the block sanding Begin! Sanding a guide coat.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

June 1989
Car raised for painting underside. Frame jacked into place.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

July 1989
Suspension and engine installed.

Fabrication of the Car 1988 to 1990

June 1990
Installing front clip.     

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