Aluminum 550 Spyder build

[Unobtanium-inc]

Phase 1 is complete, only took 7 years! The body is shaped, complete and together. Phase 2 begins, the mechanical. Then phase 3, final assembly and finishing of body and interior. Never give up! Thanks for Wray Schelin at Pro Shaper for making dreams come true. I took his class on metal shaping years ago, learned some skills and he and me went crazy on my dream, an aluminum 550 Spyder. This is that dream realized.

[Simonjjb]

Well done !

[bob joyce]

wray to go
i mean way to go........................

[pgxif]

inspiring stuff
LOVE IT !

[TRS63]

Congrats, that is a nice step!

Antoine

[Unobtanium-inc]

According to science a group of Spyders is called a Cluster. My car and 550-0054.

---Adam

[Unobtanium-inc]

Phase 2 has begun. Bill and me assessed the things we need to do to get the car operational and decided to start on the steering. I have an original 550 steering column, which is a good deal shorter then a 356. But we had the problem that the 550 steering column is much farther in board then in a 356. We moved the steering box and drilled a new hole in the bulkhead. It lined up nicely. We had a little day left so we started placing the shifter and ran the cables for the cable shift.
Also lined up the e-brake with the one in Bill's car, it was a close match. Bill and I worked well together so I think this will flow pretty smooth moving forward.

[Unobtanium-inc]

Today was pedal day. We first had to make and fit the bar that holds the pedals. Luckily we knew exactly where to put it since Bill's Spyder 550-0054 was a few inches away! The pedals were drilled and fitted, then the bar was welded in. It fit with my plan of showing progress every time we touch the car.

---Adam

[bob joyce]

great pictures
keep them coming
utilizing the other car while it is there for "take offs" will save you hundreds of hours

[72targa]

Now that is one sturdy pedal cluster!