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Still working on this, have the charge cooler in, with a tank to burp it, Cobra pump is in too.

Starting on wiring, etc.

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Did tail lights yesterday... going back and forth on adding a second set where the back up LED's are and moving those to below.

Will wait until the tail gate's done.

Working to get some details embossed. Willy's script for the hood and some detail for the new tail gate.

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Using the rod ends for misalignment on the cheapo tow hooks was crafty. Wish I'd thought of that.
 
arse_sidewards said:
Using the rod ends for misalignment on the cheapo tow hooks was crafty. Wish I'd thought of that.
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Thanks. We do it a lot. They're sturdy enough and are through .5" of aluminum, with another .5" thick backing plate.
 
Starting to close up the front end. Bumper will be cut and closed up, will also have air inlet holes for the charge cooler.

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Will do an embossed panel across the front.

Also, we got more orders for this car type, so will have those logos set up as a stamp eventually for our 500t press.

Will pit cut the hood to fit better soon. Probably huck bolt it back together.
 
Pie cut seems like so much scary work. I have made those bends by turning a log with the same taper, and slightly less radius' on a lathe. Then making another, end caped, base with two 4x4's along the same taper. Using a press, You can press the log down between the two 4x4's to get the desired taper in the correct place. Seeing you have the press, I think you would understand.

Another alternative: You could butt a 4x4 close to one side to pinch the hood and slap it to the right shape. Known to most as a Gene Winfield Bending press. That keeps the hood all one piece so you can polish it.....

If you are going to make more hoods, or offer the service, I would make the press parts. Some want longer hoods for v8's. Usually +4" does it. I made my "log" longer for that plus able to move the sheet left or right to get the springback correct. You can also fudge a little bit by not pressing all the way down. HAve them supply a heavy paper outline what they want. Front and rear and the space between them. I use 6061-t6 at 1/8" so I don't have to seam the edges. The seam next to the fender can be bent on a standard brake sharp by annealing the t6. No more than an hour once set-up.

You can still make 4" plus fenders on a 50" finger brake so a good length. Usually just a day to make a set of fenders welded. Another to make the painter happy. No, I am not a metal man, which is why I try to figure stuff out to get it right the first time because I can't "fix" it.
 
Isdtbower said:
Pie cut seems like so much scary work. I have made those bends by turning a log with the same taper, and slightly less radius' on a lathe. Then making another, end caped, base with two 4x4's along the same taper. Using a press, You can press the log down between the two 4x4's to get the desired taper in the correct place. Seeing you have the press, I think you would understand.

Another alternative: You could butt a 4x4 close to one side to pinch the hood and slap it to the right shape. Known to most as a Gene Winfield Bending press. That keeps the hood all one piece so you can polish it.....

If you are going to make more hoods, or offer the service, I would make the press parts. Some want longer hoods for v8's. Usually +4" does it. I made my "log" longer for that plus able to move the sheet left or right to get the springback correct. You can also fudge a little bit by not pressing all the way down. HAve them supply a heavy paper outline what they want. Front and rear and the space between them. I use 6061-t6 at 1/8" so I don't have to seam the edges. The seam next to the fender can be bent on a standard brake sharp by annealing the t6. No more than an hour once set-up.

You can still make 4" plus fenders on a 50" finger brake so a good length. Usually just a day to make a set of fenders welded. Another to make the painter happy. No, I am not a metal man, which is why I try to figure stuff out to get it right the first time because I can't "fix" it.
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Yeah, I have no worries with the way I want to do it. I am a metal man. Thanks.

I guess you missed that I have a V8 under the hood already? And that it's already 1/8" thick 6061?
 
Still dinking with this when I can. Engine's wired. Front bumper needs to be cut and capped, but have the brackets and tow loop ready... also ordered LED foglights. Just waiting for the frame cap. Rerouted some plumbing for serviceability. Have a friend that will do chassis wiring.

Will start making the fuel cell soon. It's a mid tank, with drive shaft clearance and a side fill.

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For me, it's always the little details that get me jazzed about a build.

Eksahni had these done for the hood... and a couple of extra for me to play with.

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They will huck bolted to the side of the hood when we correct it's shape. Those letters are 2.75" tall.

Also sent this out to the water jet company, for the frame cover. It will be back lit.
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and finally, got a OEM glove box door and had to order the right dash plates.

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Holy hell, how did I miss this. That's gonna be tits. I have always wanted to drop a jeep body on a vette chassis, this is so much better..... Gonna finish and sell still?
 
So, do I stick a heater in this? It may have a safari top, but no doors planned.
 
Yes. A big one. Because driving a vehicle without doors when it's 40deg and raining sucks unless you've got so much heat you can get that "standing behind a forklift" effect
 
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So, do I stick a heater in this? It may have a safari top, but no doors planned.
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How much of a pain in the ass is it? Heat can be nice, even with no doors, heater blasting and seat heaters on warms things up.

Gonna sell it still?
 
Java230 said:
How much of a pain in the ass is it? Heat can be nice, even with no doors, heater blasting and seat heaters on warms things up.

Gonna sell it still?
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Not too hard, really, this car doesn't have much of an electrical system beyond the engine.

Everything's for sale, but not on sale.
 
Cheaper and probably more effective to get a pair of those Milwaukee heated jackets and include them with the sale :laughing:
 
Ok, adding a heater. They will roast you on a 40 degree day.

Why is everyone asking me if this will be built and sold?

To be clear, this is my personal one... we started this one and then got orders for 5 like it... so those got done while this one sat.

I am about 97% done. The others will scare the shit out of you. 1950lbs and 700+ rwhp. They are cheap supercar killers until aero stops you at 160mph, ish. You get there faster than anything else out there, though. :flipoff2: That includes several 1000CC motorcycles.

As I said, everything's for sale, for the right price. I have kids in college and a C8 Z06 to buy.
 
Grendel said:
Ok, adding a heater. They will roast you on a 40 degree day.

Why is everyone asking me if this will be built and sold?

To be clear, this is my personal one... we started this one and then got orders for 5 like it... so those got done while this one sat.

I am about 97% done. The others will scare the shit out of you. 1950lbs and 700+ rwhp. They are cheap supercar killers until aero stops you at 160mph, ish. You get there faster than anything else out there, though. :flipoff2: That includes several 1000CC motorcycles.

As I said, everything's for sale, for the right price. I have kids in college and a C8 Z06 to buy.
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Probably this part

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So, anyone want this? I need the space
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Grendel said:
To be clear, this is my personal one... we started this one and then got orders for 5 like it... so those got done while this one sat.

They are cheap supercar killers until aero stops you at 160mph, ish. .
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Are you saying that the other five are done? Pics/video?

160? I think the sheet metal might start pealing off and the windshield fold down before that. If your serious, I would hinge the hood from the front at a minimum.
 
WaterH said:
Are you saying that the other five are done? Pics/video?

160? I think the sheet metal might start pealing off and the windshield fold down before that. If your serious, I would hinge the hood from the front at a minimum.
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Yes, others are done - not my cars to post.

The hood gets aero latches.

The windshield frame ties to the cage. They're also laid back more and chopped more than you've seen. More like a deflector than a windshield, but keeps your helmet out of the air stream.

Not our first rodeo. It's funny, the front fenders work really well as a downforce increase.

The grill just starts pushing too much air.
 
NIce, how did you make those smaller willys embosses? That can't be a bead roller, can it?
 
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