Rebuild

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In Novemeber 2007 the rebuild of the original Scorcher chassis began. The goal was the have the rolling chassis assembled and on the way to the USA by early January 2008 so we could display the car at the 50th March Meet at Famoso Raceway at Bakersfield California. These pictures show the rebuild step-by-step.

The old chassis back section

The original roll cage and panels

Old motor plate mounts braised on

Front motor mounts

The rail was ground thin enough to push a screwdriver through

This does'nt look original

Old Scorcher meets new Scorcher

Both chassis from behind

The original front end is cut off

Ready to be reunited with the back half

Ready for surgery

Operation was a success!

Completed original chassis

The original hand formed seat

Engine plate and tank fitted

Refit old panels

Scorcher rolls again

Looks great !

   

All wrapped up ready for shipping

As she arrives in Los Angeles

The hemi engine comes together

Rubbing the old paint off

Best seat in the house !

Bakersfield here we come !