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    The sketch up looks awesome. After seeing the BSG mod I can't wait to see this one.

    BTW, what are you going to do for a cd-rom, won't all the bays be taken up by resevoirs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gramatton View Post
    The sketch up looks awesome. After seeing the BSG mod I can't wait to see this one.

    BTW, what are you going to do for a cd-rom, won't all the bays be taken up by resevoirs?
    The case has seven external drive bays, and I am using all of them (the reservoirs normally take up 2 each, but I'm spacing them out a bit). I did however leave a 1/2" at the bottom for my slimline slot loading dvd drive.
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    After gutting the case, I started in on the side panel window design and pass-through holes. If you remember the case came with a windowed
    side panel that also had a fan hole in the upper right corner. Luckily, Moddersmart had a solid panel for the case lying around so I got that too.

    I penciled out the lines for the cutouts. I didn't bother to protect the surface with tape, since I will be sanding and painting later.


    Drilled some pilot holes for the jigsaw and started cutting.


    Cuts complete, but I made a tiny boo-boo. See it?


    How bout a closer look. I mistakingly drilled the pilot hole in the wrong spot. Doh!! :x


    Here is the panel on the case.


    To fix the whoops, I cut a round disc and plugged the hole, and will bondo over it later.


    On to the other side panel!
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    Nice cuts for the windows.
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    Some progress today!

    To cut the other side panel, I used the first one as a guide. After cleaning up the cuts with a file, I layed the two panels
    together and drew out the three holes.




    Holes cut (I got the pilot holes right this time! )




    Then I removed the front post.




    Instead of just working with the existing floor, I opted to make a whole new one out of the old windowed side panel.
    This provides me with a clean slate so I can make my access holes wherever I need them. Using the old one as a template,
    I marked out the side panel. Had just enough material in the middle.


    Cut, complete with mounting tabs and notches on the ends for the side panels.


    Test fit. Gotta make a few adjustments...


    Now it fits! I won't rivet it in just yet. Gotta first make all the holes I need for cabling, tubing, etc..., and paint.


    Next up will be the back panel, psu mount, and bottom radiator mounting brackets.

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    Great start man you skill amazes me +rep

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    I agree, you have gotten off to a really good start. Keep up the excellent work (I don't expect anything less from you Bod , The new divider looks much better than the original.
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    Fantastic cuts Bod!
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    Dont you just hate these amazing looking mods when they are just "in progress". I get desperate to see the finished article ffs!! Such a disappointment when the pics stop and leave you wanting more :| LoL!

    Looks sweet

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    what do you plan on doing with the cd drives with that pillar cut out? +sub

    [edit]humm, maybe i'll read the posts without pictures from now on[/edit]

    It makes me sad seeing a brand new case being cut up you seem to know what your doing so good luck!

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