S800 Rat Rod: Body

There are two options for the body: One is to cut up the S2000 body, using either the nose or the entire body, but the other is to build a proper old school roadster body from sheet stock.



So the roadster started off with the S600 dashboard supported by a bit of brass tube.



Next was the cowl from the S600 and some sheet stock.



Strategic trimming uncovered the electrical relays and hydraulic cylinders on the firewall. Whether this is good or bad remains to be decided.

Quarter round stock contributed to the curved body panels. Single compound curves are actually relatively easy; it's the compound curves that are challenging.



Next will be some putty and sanding, followed by primer. Stealing the headrests from the S2000 was an easy decision.



The issue of identifying a decent nose cone remains to be dealt with. With the radiator to one side and the battery on the other, something asymmetric makes sense. Stay tuned!