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Old 08-20-2007, 09:07 AM
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best way... plasma cutter. realistic/practical... cutting wheel and a grinder.
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Hmmmmmm..... my dad has a plasma cutter he's been itching to use....
Old 08-20-2007, 10:22 AM
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Default I did mine with a cold chisel and cleaned up with a 4" grinder. I didn't want to use a torch

because of the fuel lines right underneath. It wasn't too bad. 1/2 hour with the chisel had the tray out from the firewall and the RH fender just leaving the flanges behind. With the bulk out of the way it was an easy clean up with the grinder
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Chop top CQ FTW
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Default that'd be bada$$! like the old volvo bertones!

<center><img src="http://www.volvoforlife-fr.com/240-260_fichiers/image022.jpg"></center><p>but much better looking.

my dads buddy has one thats tubbed with a 730 hp supercharged 351 windsor in it.
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isn't it spot welded in place?
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Use a spot weld bit to cut out the welds, then separate with a chisel.


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