batbuilder's LP640 called "No Mercie"

[batbuilder]

There will be a 1/4 inch metal plate that has been drilled and tapped. Once we get it perfect it will be fiberglassed to the inside of the body

[batbuilder]

Here's the rear mount. Man I hope this works I know its a little outside the box but I think we can get it to work.

[batbuilder]

Ok went to dinner and my buddy called me up with the news he was bringing the engine cradle over. I asked was it all done and did it look good? He said sure its done. Guess what he overlooked. The fricken crack! I though maybe this is a joke but not funny as I want to start sanding the engine cradle. Can't paint over a crack. Anyways its back over the welder an I asked him to check it out closely. Lol Here's the batwing support with the end piece still needing to be welded

[batbuilder]

Thanks usmc-butler, naw no race here. Lol I had a lot of photos prior to joining Lamboclone. Love posting all the pics I take. My hope is a pic might help someone somewhere. The whole idea to even build these Murcies started on March 20th. So long time. See? Thanks for stopping by...dave

[usmc_butler]

Is there a race I'm loosing?!?! You are movin right along! Looks great

[batbuilder]

Here is the angle iron cut around the body panel. it will act as a sill for the rear deck lid and a mounting points for the batwings.

[batbuilder]

Here some pics of the hinge for the rear deck lid. I do have one concern about a rear end collision that could drive the deck lid and hinge into the passenger compartment, That would not be a good thing

[batbuilder]

Was also concerned about the welds ending before the end of the seam. But he told me the welds were held back to prevent the metal from tearing. That makes sense. Just learning new stuff everyday

[batbuilder]

Thought this seam should be welded up. The welder said the seam is suppose to be there to allow some flexing in the metal. its welded on the inside.

[batbuilder]

Here's another view of that tear

[batbuilder]

Here's another slight tear that will need to be repaired....Bummer

[batbuilder]

That power washer was taking the paint off the metal. Even exposed a crack in the cradle. Appears the front of the cradle hit something very solid causing the transmission mout to tear the metal. So its not back to my house but over to my welder's shop

[batbuilder]

Here's the underside of the engine cradle after being powerwashed

[batbuilder]

This is a 24 year old engine cradle probably be the first time human eyes have been laid on it

[batbuilder]

Here's the grimmy corroded engine cradle and Jordan ready for work