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The mass of the 15 gal fuel cell (filled) is too small to impact the drive ability. The original 427 with the large 42 gal (about 280 pounds) tanks over the rear axle had some problems with the slush. But nowadays this can be cured with baffles and sponges...
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Looking really good:D!
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Pete, your parts went in the mail yesterday 12/7
Roger |
Thanks Roger, got them on Saturday.:)
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I love this build! I shall be following it from this point forward. :D
AWESOME! Inspirational, actually! Paul :) |
Trunk and hood hinge fabrication.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06732.jpg Ready for welding. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06734.jpg First part done , the rods are 0.375 inch. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06735.jpg Attached to the cross front hood crossbar. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06738.jpg Same on the PA side. The full length rod is just for positioning, it will be cut later on. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06739.jpg Same method on the trunk. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06741.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06743.jpg |
Finishing the roll bar. Finalize the forward bracing.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06745.jpg The roll bar is 1.5 inches OD and has a wall of 0.125 inch DOM. The insert is 1.25 inch, pipe is drilled and insert welded. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06746.jpg Nice snug fit. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06748.jpg Floor attachment plate. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06751.jpg Top attachment and the whole bar. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06752.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06753.jpg |
Le Mans fuel cap positioning and mounting.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06754.jpg Base plate for the fuel cap. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06755.jpg Hole cut and plate in place. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06756.jpg The fuel cap sits horizontal in both axis. The plate simulates the top of the tank. The original tank was taller and wider and the fuel cap was directly attached. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06758.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06759.jpg |
Continues work on the trunk.
Framing for the spare tire. The finish drop (4.5 inch) will be fiber glassed. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06767.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06768.jpg Next on the to do list (not in a particular order): Attachment of trunk and hood. Fabricating door hinges. Battery box design (in trunk). Quick jacks front and rear. ...that's plenty for now. |
Dang Pete, you are rocking along!
Nice work on the hinges and the LeMans cap. Looks good. :) |
Tomorrow I post more pictures....
Happy New Year!! |
The new year starts right away with some more machining. The 1967 VW turn signal switch needs to be fit on the 1.75 inch column.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06770.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06771.jpg Test fit and more work on the mill. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06773.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06775.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06782.jpg |
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Now the hood, same principal tubing frame. The frame will be later fiber glassed in.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06806.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06808.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06809.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06810.jpg Later more of the hood... |
The doors, these are a little more complicated. Started with spacers between the sill and tubing and worked my way way from there.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06816.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06818.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06823.jpg Door hinges http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06821.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06824.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06825.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06836.jpg Next time you will see the door locks mounted and may in the same time the hood in place. |
Great work as usual, Pete.
What material are you using to glass the tubing with the CF? Vinylester? - Allen. |
Evercoat 6oz fiberglass and West System epoxy resin - I have good experience with them bonding different materials and holding up.
I have a question for you Allen, how large are your auxiliary lights in front of your 289 and how many watts have they? |
Pete:
Here is some info on the Driving Lights: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/tech...usrrc-how.html They are Cibie Oscar lamps and I'm not sure of the specific wattage...I'll need to check for you. - Allen. |
Allen, you're 100% right Jackson is a nice guy. I just ordered the lights, lets see if I can design a quick jack with the light bracket incorporated.
Thank you - very nice writeup btw... |
Thanks, Pete.
That's cool! Both you and Jay (Crashburn) have contacted Jackson for lights form my thread write-up. Awesome! Looking forward to seeing how they turn out. I'm sure you'll do a great job with the quick-jacks. Biggest decision now is will you mount the quick jacks as outies or innies.. - Allen. |
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