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July 23, 2012 Update

Got some garage time in this weekend.  Worked on the body jig.  My design is complete and the next step is to cut up the 2.5×2.5 and 2×2 metal tubes.  Got to use the cut-off saw for the first time.  I quickly found out that cutting these will be time consuming!

My setup:

Three more 6′ sections to go!

These will be cut into 6″ sections.  This is from one 6′ section – three more to go and then start cutting the 2×2’s!

Body Jig

Decided to build my own body jig to keep the Camaro from twisting while I work on replacing the body parts.  Priced the 1/8″ 2×2’s on the internet for roughly $600 and $100 shipping for 11 12′ sections.  Drove down to Mcneilus steel in Dodge Center and got the same thing for about $350 (note: you can buy one on the Internet for roughly $850-$975 plus $350 shipping):

I will start on the body jig AFTER I replace the firewall brackets so I have a good mounting point.