Progress on #782

[DanEC]

I had to return one of my front coil/overs back to ERA because the dampning wouldn't adjust on it. While waiting on it and the rain to end, thought I would post a couple photos of tweaks. Installed 1/4 inch (actually more like 3/16 inch) Holley gaskets under the carbs to improve heat insulation. The holes were too small for my 600 cfm carbs (??) so I used a drum sander in my drill to enlarge them to match the regular base gaskets. Surprisingly I still have quite a bit of hood clearance so I need to start looking for some air filters that will fit the S&H air cleaners and are about 1/2 taller.



Although the headers are ceramic coated I'm a bit concerned about the battery sitting there so close. An aluminum sheet metal shield would be ideal and look a bit more finished but the brace to the suspension cross member is difficult to work around. So for now I slippd a piece of left over B-Kool foil surfaced inuslation under the battery and formed another piece into a shield to fit around the half of the battery closest to the exhaust. It's held on with self-adhesive velcro strips. Should work for the summer.



And of course my no expense barred, custom fit cockpit tonneau. I have a cover from ERA but I still enjoy going out to the garage every day and look at it.