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| posted on November 22nd, 2004 at 09:17 PM |
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Don't worry, more pics to come.
Got a question about the engine specs, I wrote it all out in a U2U but may as well paste it all here in case anyone else is interested.
Here are details I can remember off the top of my head:
- 2L type IV case acid cleaned and line bored (was a borderline case so decided to go with it to be safe) - oversized bearings were hard to find
- 71mm crank and standard rods
- slightly lightened 215mm flywheel (13lbs I think) - all dynamically balanced.
- stock type IV 215mm clutch/pressure plate
- 94.5mm (slightly oversize) pistons and bored stock german barrels
- 2L heads with 1800 valves installed
- new standard valve springs
- hardened valve seats
- 3 angle valve grind
- stock lifters resurfaced
- match ported type IV manifolds
- dual 40mm dellortos with update kit from cb performance (horizontal discharge tubes)
- upright conversion (Sharpbuilt...required work)
- 36hp aftermarket doghouse shroud modified for type IV cooler
- Mallory unilite vac/mechanical advance dizzy
- Mallory promaster coil (no ballast resistor required)
This is all I can remember at the moment. Should be a nice tame little torquey engine - no fire breather, but hopefully 110hp at flywheel would be a
realistic estimate.
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:02 PM |
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Did a bit more work on the sub/speaker enclosure tonight. To get the desired shape I had to put some more MDF support pieces to enable the material to
be stapled in place.
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:03 PM |
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The enclosure is upside down if you didn't figure out already....the hot glue gun holds the support pieces in place - the fibreglass will provide the
strength required.
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:04 PM |
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Bleedin work of art m8, well done!
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:05 PM |
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Couple of other little pieces to complete the skeleton framework. Again sorry for the multitude of pics...thought its better to have too many than not
enough.
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:09 PM |
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Here the material is stretched into place ensuring there are as few folds or wrinkles as possible (although filler will help with minor
imperfections.
[Edited on 23-11-2004 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:11 PM |
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This gives you an idea of the shape of the enclosure - resin was applied to give the material some stiffness so the fibreglass mat can be applied.
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:13 PM |
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Last pic for now. Next up is Fibreglassing-101 (my introductory course). Best way to learn is to give it a crack I guess!
I should specify that although the sub I will be using initially is a free air sub, I am obviously building a sub box. This is not ideal however one
day I will upgrade to a better sub designed for enclosure use. Live and learn
[Edited on 23-11-2004 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:54 PM |
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Man............ i got nothin.......
meanwhile... the speaker idea is genius, i wana do somethin simiklar but all hidden..... 
Adam
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 09:55 PM |
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And not a pretty :P
Adam
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| posted on November 23rd, 2004 at 11:17 PM |
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hey adz we can make sumthn like that for ur car if u want it. nice work mate this project is an inspiration for us all!
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| posted on November 24th, 2004 at 08:21 PM |
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Slotted the enclosure in place to make sure everything fits (which it still does thankfully!). This will give you an idea of what it will look like in
the car. Will look nice when painted (unless I get lazy and vinyl it).
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| posted on November 24th, 2004 at 08:24 PM |
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By the way there was a cut out left in the front of the enclosure on each end so I can get to the wiring for the 6x9s, and also the coil which will be
mounted on the firewall on passenger side.
Some small cover pieces will be made to cover the hole around the back side of the rollcage uprights to tidy things up. Added another coat of resin to
stiffen things up a little more before I start applying the mat (hopefully tomorrow after work).
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| posted on November 25th, 2004 at 03:37 AM |
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All i can say is. I am at work and ment to be working but instead i have been fixated by your posts (all 9 pages of em). I am impressed. Very much
lookin forward to seeing it all on the road and roaring around. Full thumbs up dude.
Keep us posted. :thumb
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| posted on November 25th, 2004 at 07:54 AM |
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Mate that's looking awesome! Great to see your patience is paying off and it all fits without too much swearing |
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| posted on November 25th, 2004 at 08:13 AM |
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wow awesome. what kind of finish are you doing on the fibreglass? just like a gel coat or CF 
Jon
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| posted on November 25th, 2004 at 08:28 AM |
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Thanks again guys....you certainly need a lot of patience when embarking of a resto of this nature!
After fibreglassing, the enclosure will receive some filler, glaze putty where necessary, then two pack base coat/clear coat in body colour so it
blends in nicely.
Cheers again
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| posted on November 25th, 2004 at 09:34 AM |
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what do you know about glassing?
I spent a lot of time glassing my buggy. Happy to answer questions if I know the answers 
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| posted on November 25th, 2004 at 09:08 PM |
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Cheers Pete - may very well have some qsts as it progresses. I only know what I have read, learnt by trial and error, and a bit from talking to a few
people that have done it before. Nothing like experience though! Like anything I'll get better the more I do....practice practice practice.
Anyway, I laid down a couple layers of fibreglass mat tonight using a roller to try and get bubbles out of areas that the roller could get to! Looks
shabby in the photo but will clean up okay. This is a messy process! Especially when its your first time 
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:24 PM |
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Layed down a few more layers of glass and resin. Allowed it to cure then sanded it back a little to get rid of the nibs etc.
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:25 PM |
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First layer of filler today then ran out of time - this is in preparation for paint which will be in the near future. (at least high build primer etc
and will spray the body colour when I paint the rest of the car).
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:26 PM |
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You should seriously think about making a batch of these. You could make a tidy little profit |
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:27 PM |
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Changed my mind again on a few bits of the tank - wanted a -4 AN fitting for the breather line so had one tig welded in place. Although tank has been
powdercoated and clearcoated already, the burnt off paint will be patched and matched (with two pack base/clear I had colour matched already).
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:30 PM |
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Also had a -8 fitting welded in to allow braided line to be used from the tank. Again paint will be repaired in time.
[Edited on 27-11-2004 by Dasdubber]
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:33 PM |
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Got the stainless steel breather box back today as well - two outlets for both valve covers, and one for the oil filler to vent crankcase. Fitting on
bottom is just for a drain plug if required.
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:35 PM |
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I will have to measure exactly what the capacity it, however I was restricted more by space limitations behind the shroud so didn't have a whole lot
of room to play with. I will polish the stainless up to a nice shiny finish when I get a chance. Thats it for now - more pics to come hopefully
tomorrow after some more work.
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:38 PM |
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Only problem ruckus is that mine wouldn't then be a one-off custom!!
Plus because I am still learning how to glass properly and take too much time to complete it, I would never recover cost for labour as people
wouldn't want to pay for the amount of hours I have spent to make mine!!
Someone who specialises in this area might make it viable though. This is my first time so if I can do it, anyone can who is willing to try, has
patience, and may be prepared to outlay some money on tools which are a worthwhile investment in any case!
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:40 PM |
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Also fitted the gas charged bonnet struts - pretty easy process again (bought them from aircooled.net). Will hopefully bolt the bonnet up tomorrow to
check fit etc.
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| posted on November 27th, 2004 at 10:47 PM |
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nice work on the bonnet struts... nice all over..
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| posted on November 28th, 2004 at 05:10 PM |
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Filler work on the sub enclosure continued today....
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