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09-16-2009, 08:38 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:43 PM
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David Thank you,
The price is reasonable and those joints are the best. I was going to convert my stub shafts to 30 spline anyway, are the 30 spline shafts made with a 6 bolt flange? I am assuming that you also have a splined outer flange that will fit my hub carrier drive hub that is also 6 bolt? Will the Porsche CV clear the original circular hole in the frame and is there an issue with driving and torquing the CV mounting bolts on car? It is very difficult to get torque on the standard 4 bolt flange because of minimal clearance.
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There is adequate clearance to tighten the bolts and everything clears. Yes, we will supply a 6 bolt flange for your rear upright.
If you are changing to the 30 spline axles, (which I totally recommend!) then we should look into making the axle and the flange in 1 piece for maximum strength out of 17-4. That is the alloy we used on this Billet Chassis Car. Making the flange and axle in 1 piece will also allow us to make the axle as long as possible to reduce the angularity of the CVs. The part is a little more expensive, but it is vastly superior because you don't have to worry about the differential axle nut loosening (there isn't one).
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09-16-2009, 08:45 PM
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There were a LOT of bolts to tighten! Notice we used button head bolts on the interior so the driver wouldn't catch his feet on the bolt heads.
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09-16-2009, 08:47 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:48 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:51 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:53 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:55 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:56 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:58 PM
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09-16-2009, 08:59 PM
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09-16-2009, 09:01 PM
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09-16-2009, 09:03 PM
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09-16-2009, 09:05 PM
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I'll try to post some more tomorrow so anyone can comment that wants to. I have a Skunk Works project that will keep me tied up for a large part of the day, however.
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09-16-2009, 09:34 PM
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I have a Skunk Works project that will keep me tied up for a large part of the day, however.
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Teaser.. You put post up a bunch of Alumiporn and then tease us with a hint of something new... shame on you. 
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09-16-2009, 10:06 PM
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I just finished reading your book and all I can say is WOW. You and your employees are true artisans. The attention to detail is phenomenal. I look forward to your next project. I noticed a Daytona Coupe in the background in a couple of photos, what is the story on that. Are you working on producing those as well?
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09-17-2009, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ROSS WEAVER
I noticed a Daytona Coupe in the background in a couple of photos, what is the story on that. Are you working on producing those as well?
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About a year + ago, the Kirkhams were taking orders on building 10 Daytona Coupes made from aluminum. However, I'm sure it took a back seat to Mr. Ellison's Billet car and progress on the Coupe was stopped or slowed down considerably.
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09-17-2009, 02:13 PM
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David, How about a couple accessories?
1. A cool "removable" Armrest/compartement with a drink holder for the long drives? Needs to be removable for the track. I have seen others but am sure you guys can design something really nice and not too cheesy.
2. Retrofit a gas cap assembly for the filler tube.
If you need to work on the Block and Daytona first I'll understand. Darren  |
09-17-2009, 02:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROSS WEAVER
I just finished reading your book and all I can say is WOW. You and your employees are true artisans. The attention to detail is phenomenal. I look forward to your next project. I noticed a Daytona Coupe in the background in a couple of photos, what is the story on that. Are you working on producing those as well?
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Thank you for your kind words.
We are thinking about the coupe project. We digitized the entire car, both inside and out, including interior panels. We just have so many things on the table right now.
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09-17-2009, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
About a year + ago, the Kirkhams were taking orders on building 10 Daytona Coupes made from aluminum. However, I'm sure it took a back seat to Mr. Ellison's Billet car and progress on the Coupe was stopped or slowed down considerably.
Personally, I would love an update.
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The coupe project was sidelined for a number of reasons. We never really decided on a price so we didn't take any deposits--though we could have taken quite a few. I am not sure where it ends up in the list of things to do right now. I will keep you all posted.
David
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