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This is the goal. Re-Create Ferrari's rare and exotic 1962 GTO but make it a convertible. With a little luck, a lot of fiberglass and some old molds to begin with we approach this enormous project. I am standing in front of my father's GTO he made 15 yrs ago. He created molds off of an alpha kit, he then modified the hood and doors. I found his old molds and started making my own body parts. I wanted to make a convertible that had matching curvature on the rear tub unlike some kits for sale that square off the rear wheel curvature.
I also noticed that the front end of the fiberglass body had a lot of incorrect features including a square nose, large circular openings, missing underside scoops and oversized top air scoops. Along the way I decided to make a GTO replica dash with removable Nacelle, replica chrome hood pins, plexi clear hood air scoops and retro fit an LS1 V8 with a six-speed transmission. I still have a lot to go but the project is moving along.
Sorry for the poor page layout, I need to better organize the order of the pics
Here are some update pictures. The hood is now mounted to a rigid metal frame, the hood air scoops are cut, the window frame is welded together, and the heater vents have been cut. I've also sealed the underside and topside of the floor pan area with Por15. A lot of the wiring is now complete. Each gauge is now wired along with turn signal dash indicators. Roll hoop is nearly finished (not shown yet)
This shot shows the front end mold pieces laying on the Datsun Z. As you can see, these molds were pretty rough to start with!
We started with a white 1978 Datsun 280 Z with minimal rust.
Cut the top off and increased the wheel well size, stripped the Datsun uni-body of its fenders, bumper and other attachments.
Cut the rear spare tire well out to make room for the LS1 fuel tank. Welded in cross members to stiffen the rear shock towers.
Installed a 2000 LS1 with T56 engine and transmission.
The big wiring mess that comes when installing a fuel injected engine
Created the rear convertible section to replace the hardtop design
Fit the rear fiberglass tub.
Door skins
Fit the front clip
Here are a few pictures with the front and rear clip.
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