Month: December 2015

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Update 12/24/15

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I was never happy with the number of fittings in the brake and clutch hydraulic systems. Many adapters and couplers were required to fit the hard lines and flex hoses together, plus extras inside the passenger compartment because I couldn’t run continuous hard lines from front to back. The hard lines wouldn’t snake through the passenger compartment after creating all the bends so the clutch and rear brake lines were joined inside the passenger compartment with couplers. Instead I replaced all the lines with stainless flex lines. This solved a couple leak issues and drastically reduced the number of fittings … Continue reading Update 12/24/15

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Update 12/12/15

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I installed LED dash indicators for the turn signals, high beams and engine warning. I pulled the dash panel and mounted all the gauges and switches using loctite on the fasteners. I added sound deadener to the rear of the dash panel. I’ll be working on the gauge wiring using the prefabricated harness. I have a battery cutoff switch and a pull lever for a fire suppression system. There is not room on the dashboard to install them within easy reach of the driver so they will be installed elsewhere, possibly on a center console or the a-pillar of the … Continue reading Update 12/12/15

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Update 12/10/15

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I cut the front wheel arches and moved them forward 2″ so the wheels are centered in the bodywork without rubbing. I need to trim the front lower valance and quarter panel pieces to reflect the changes to the wheel arch location. I built a tilt mechanism and frame for the rear body. The body will have 8 attachment points to the frame and easily support any down force from the rear spoiler. The body frame will latch at the top with two bear-claw latches. As viewed from the side the frame stands slightly proud of the rear window surround … Continue reading Update 12/10/15