Im going to start getting the things together to install wolfe mini tubs, cut out the bottom t top well in the trunk as well as the sides, install wolfe through floor subframe connectors and a 10 pt Chromoly SOS cage.

Does anyone who has done any of that have any tips? Things you wish you had done differently or mistakes you made along the way?

What gauge sheetmetal did you use for the trunk floor?

Thanks for the help, I appreciate any input you can add!

 

id like to know also!!!!

 

I cut out the T top well and I'm covering the hole today. I'm using 1/16" aluminum angle underneath it to brace it and 1/8" aluminum to cover the hole.

I'll post pics when I finish it.

 

Awesome, 1/8" seems kind of thick, anxious to see pics.

 

It's actually the same thickness of an old road sign LOL. It may be a little thinner than 1/8", that was a rough guestimate.

 

Haha, I dont wanna know

 

Im going with a 8.8 and possible 12' wheels... Ill be considering cutting out the whole t top well as well considering i dont even have t tops.

+1 for pics/advice.

 

well, if anyone in or around Oklahoma wanna help me with cutting my tubs out, id be glad to pay cash. i would attempt this myself but that area is something i dont wanna try and end up messing up

 

Bring it to Kentucky and I'll do it LOL

 

gas would rape me more than the job to do it would cost. gas would rape me bad. car is not running so id have to trailer it wherever

come to okla, wont pay your gas though

 

I just got done doing mine. I used 16 gauge steel and welded it in place. I used a spot weld cutter to get the t-top bucket out.

 

where's the pics?

 

I am in process on mine. 16g as well for t-top area and 18 for cubbies. wheel wells just take FOREVER (for me anyways) and cutting ALL that out saved me apx 40lbs (after new pieces are in)....I have read here that it was supposed to be about double that so I was disappointed. only regret would have to be NOT bead rolling the flat pan in the t-top area. it's not horrible by any means, just something I would have done because it does flex a little.

if you can get a hold of a plasma cutter, you'll thank yourself for it - theres a fair amount of cutting and it helped.

 

Surely someone has some pics of their progress or something, let's see em'

 

I wasn't gonna post pics cause I am not done, but heres a few....I haven't taken any of the tub I have in

 

Looks great man..I will be doing the same thing to my car here in a couple weeks.

 

That is really awsome! I pride myself on how I do all my own work, but honestly I probably wouldnt do that myself lol.

 

Aluminum plate and urethane windshield adhesive:

 

many thanks - not sure I'd do it again, but glad it's done and thats one less thing I need to do in the future. paint was still wet, but it drys satin finish

few completed pics:

 

looks great bud! why did ya not go flush on the t-top area tho?