Another Pace427 heading to Vic

[deano59]

that diff centre cleaned up a treat i think i will do the same with mine . that alloy colored paint looks nice ive been thinking of doing my engine block in it as well .

[messy]

Originally Posted by deano59

that diff centre cleaned up a treat i think i will do the same with mine . that alloy colored paint looks nice ive been thinking of doing my engine block in it as well .

deano,

I painted my engine/trans/covers/intake with engine enamel. First time for me so not 100% but looks the goods for an amateur job......better than just a degrease. All I need now is something to drop it into.

[deano59]

i bought a carbon fibre look a like cover that clips over the red intake manifold in your pic

[guye]

Simon - dunno about the fuel sender. I knew about it before mounting. Worse case I'll just drop the tank and til it. Others, I can just use a magnet to pickup all the filings :-)

Gav, Craig - I'm advised the tunnel acts as a tailshaft loop itself with the flooring built in. But yes, apart from the fuel pumps and lines there, there's also only ~4mm of aluminium sheet between a wayward tailshaft and me! Simon was suggesting maybe adding a steel loop in there somewhere. But that would only make it even tighter!

So, do tailshafts let go often? I'm not planning on tracking this car, except the occasional gentlemans run at Shelbyfest.

[deano59]

I can just use a magnet to pickup all the filings :-)

you must have one of those special magnets that pick up alloy .or you could use some grease on the drill bit and drill slowly so the filings stick to the grease

[750hp]

Originally Posted by guye

So, do tailshafts let go often?

Not often, but when they do, you know about it!

This show a diff centre having a bit of a moment, but it is a good example of what a tailshaft can do when allowed to spin free. I'm not sure the fuel pump/filter would take too kindly to this type of a massage. Carnage begins at about the 30 second mark...

[renovationinnov]

the diff centre exploded but the tail shaft is still intact

[750hp]

True Rob, but a tailshaft loop would have kept it from bouncing off the road or trans tunnel (or fuel system).

[Laner]

Ouch !!!

Originally Posted by 750hp

not often, but when they do, you know about it!

This show a diff centre having a bit of a moment, but it is a good example of what a tailshaft can do when allowed to spin free. I'm not sure the fuel pump/filter would take too kindly to this type of a massage. Carnage begins at about the 30 second mark...

[guye]

Mandatory vroom pic. I was checking the seat and pedal position



Custom fluid reservoirs.



Seat belts done.



Sound proof lining, and heel rest mod (thanks Muz).



Also RobH recommended this idea of Flintstone wheels (well to quite - they're not stone!) to aid with rough wheel alignment, etc. dunno, but I think the steel and rubber jobs look better

[Cobra01]

Hi Guye

The build is progressing well I see, now for the home stretch to the finish line.

You are doing a great job and I can't wait to see it on the road

Cheers

Brad

[guye]

Cheers Brad. I wonder if Nationals is too ambitious?

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by guye

Cheers Brad. I wonder if Nationals is too ambitious?

C'mon Guy you know you can do it !!!!

You need to pick up the pace a bit

Cheers Gregg

[leroy17]

Great update and good pics.

Must be great to work with nice new and clean parts. Keep it up, you can make nationals.

[Cobra01]

Originally Posted by guye

Cheers Brad. I wonder if Nationals is too ambitious?

Hi Guye

Nothing is ever too ambitious.

Just harden up take a tea spoon of cement and power on

Good to see the progress

I will see the car at the Nationals I am sure

Cheers

Brad

[guye]

Another milestone last night.

Grappled with this on my own for most of the day. I had to cut out about 55mm of the front floor in the tailshaft tunnel so I could fit the gearbox mount. Moved everything outside as I don't have the roof clearance in my little Cobra Den for the engine crane.

Fitted up the gearbox, repositioned the clutch line (the default location doesn't clear the front of the tunnel), removed the hurst adapter and inserted the engine.

The crane, even on full extension and without the nose fitted to the chassis, only just reaches! I actually had to manually lift the rear of the gearbox to 'swing' the engine back enough to drop into the mounts (and this is where I needed help - thanks Paintwerks!)

A huge milestone in my mind. Also, heaps more floor space in the Den now!

[Dimis]

Nice progress and a milestone hit no doubt. Congrats.

But just one word of warning if I may.
You're going to have trouble finding tyres to suit those wheels you have mounted.

[Modena]

Nice work guye. For next time, put the crane in from the side of the car.

[guye]

Thanks Ben, I worked that out in the end!

[guye]

Actually, looks like I'll get the chance to try that side-crane manouvre sooner than later. I need to move it six inches forward so I can fit the tailshaft. I've got it in place, but there is no way I can hold it in place and bolt it in securely - I need more space!