AP2289 Build log 'stage 2'

[tkb289]

Nice work Glen, great attention to detail. What's next on the list? Are you waiting on any parts or do you have plenty to keep you busy?

[xb-60]

Thanks Tim. I have almost all required parts now, although there is still a short list of parts that are yet to be supplied by AP.

What's next? I need to fit the diff. and half shafts, then the fuel tank, and then I can start fitting the sheetmetal panels in the boot/trunk. Logically, after that, I should fit the panels under the hood and also start insulating.
Currently I'm doing what should be an easy one - modifying the alloy 'filter' panel so that it will fit in the hood scoop. It's supplied as a blank panel, so I will probably use the ERA FIA hole pattern rather than the larger holes that LP's CSX2259 uses.

Cheers,
Glen

[BJ's Snake]

How are you thinking of attaching yours Glen?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by BJ's Snake

How are you thinking of attaching yours Glen?

M4 button head socket screws with Nylocs.
What hole pattern are you using for the airflow?
I'll send a PM with more detail.

Cheers,
Glen

[BJ's Snake]

Originally Posted by xb-60

M4 button head socket screws with Nylocs.
What hole pattern are you using for the airflow?
I'll send a PM with more detail.

Cheers,
Glen

Single row large holes.
Look forward to see your idea of fixing the panel, I was thinking of fibreglassing it in somehow.

Cheers
Brett

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by BJ's Snake

...Single row large holes...

Of course! Ken Miles how could I forget

[xb-60]

OK, it’s a small milestone. The hood scoop grille is complete and installed.

I like to think that the hood scoop grille on CSX2259 (below) is one of those few original parts to survive , so firstly here’s what I wanted mine to look like…



….and here’s what my interpretation looks like on AP2289….



…and…




Cheers,
Glen

[1795]

Originally Posted by xb-60

What's next? I need to fit the diff. and half shafts, then the fuel tank, and then I can start fitting the sheetmetal panels in the boot/trunk.

Cheers,
Glen

Glen,

Is your build using transverse leaf springs? If it is you will have to check to see if the lower control arms are binding on the rear hubs. On my build the pressure of the transverse leaf springs caused the hubs to bind on the lower control arms, preventing rotating the hubs to install the half-shafts. We had to use a jack on the lower control arm to relieve the pressure from the leaf springs so the hub would spin. While we were there, we installed the rear shocks, as once installed they kept the pressure off the hub and allowed us to remove the jack and that was one less thing in the way.

Good luck with the build, and wear long sleeves while installing those half-shafts, not a lot of working room in their and my forearms are scuffed up pretty well from not wearing long sleeves.

Jim

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by 1795

Glen,

Is your build using transverse leaf springs? .....

....Good luck with the build, and wear long sleeves while installing those half-shafts, not a lot of working room in their and my forearms are scuffed up pretty well from not wearing long sleeves.

Jim

Hi Jim,

No, not transverse leaf. It's a bit more radical under the skin than (hopefully) it appears on the outside.
Here's a shot of the front suspension setup.




Rear is similar with pushrods as well. I think the diff. fit will be tight, but should be OK with the half-shafts.



Thanks for the thoughts...it's depths of winter here, so will have the long sleeves - and jumper - and overalls.

Cheers,
Glen

[1795]

Glen,

That should be a little easier than mine. Those leaf springs are rather stiff. Easier with coil overs. Good luck.

Jim