nkw8181's 818 build thread

[Frank818]

Bob it does load very slowly. Probably the number of pictures along with the host site they are hosted at.

[Frank818]

how did you deal with the gap at the bottom (floor) since its like a 1/4 short now ?

I actually add gap to my alu cover, as it was not 100% sitting on the frame and it was erratic on the foot floor too. Besides, I will fill that gap on the floor with undercarpet or other stuff that add a gap anyway.

[nkw8181]

Frank do you have the Boyd tank? I heard that it would be difficult to run the lokar since the cables are suppose to mount from underneath.


Tony,

There isn't anything "wrong" with thw way F5 shows it I just didn't like how high it was and wanted it horizontal.

Frank mine is that close because I made it horizontal. How are you going to mount you cables if you don't have the metal ends with any configuration?

[nkw8181]

Like Frank that is where mine sat. Debating what to do for the front floor. Considering welding some tabs of angle iron to the front floorboard to use as mounting points so I don't rivet to the floor.

[Frank818]

How are you going to mount you cables if you don't have the metal ends with any configuration?

Bingo! When I read this and the encouragements of wleehendricks it made an explosive mix in my head. Couldn't think of anything else but that installation.
So I mocked it up. Shifter and ebrake, OEM. It's close but it doesn't annoy my shifting at all. In fact I plan on mounting the handle under the small tunnel tubing, instead of over it.

But like you said, that's not my problem! My problem is I still can't bolt the cables in place. I have a few ideas but I am missing that cable bracket and I can't recall it being on the donor, if I recall the brackets were welded onto the chassis on the tunnel. Anyway pix of what I mean on my thread and a taste of solutions to see what you guys think.

[nkw8181]

So I'm thinking of welding the brake line tabs to the frame. Any reasons I shouldn't? also is there an easy way to get a fifth one since I will need one for my clutch hookup or is the only option to make one? I have .125 thick scraps but looks to be the tabs are ~.100.

[nkw8181]

Did a bit more welding. Want to mount my center tunnel to the side rather then the floor. also these angles give me somewhere to mount speakers if I chose to later.

[nkw8181]

I installed countersunk screws in all my rivetnuts to prep for powder coating

[nkw8181]

Woooo hoooo and it's off to get purrdy via powder coating. Now what should I do without the frame....... Hmmm anything on the body that I should start with?

[nkw8181]

Wooo hoooo the frame and aluminum panels are back from the power coater and look great!

[nkw8181]

Now to build for real!

[Frank818]

Darn nice! Great job!

Any close-up pix on some bars, like the roll bar and some big square ones?

[nkw8181]

Headed on a cruise but I'll get some better pics for ya when I get back and start building again

[nkw8181]

So life got busy but I finally got some progress to show. I got alot of the panels installed this past weekend. You can see the powder coat better as well even though it is dirty.

http://imgur.com/a/SEUyi

[nkw8181]

Thought the link would work

[Mechie3]

Link works for me.

[ehansen007]

Wooo hoooo the frame and aluminum panels are back from the power coater and look great!

Dude, at first I thought you drilled out all your sheet metal for weight reasons... then I realized it was the mat under the car. LOL.

[nkw8181]

Ha ha ok that is pretty funny lol.

[nkw8181]

Finally got an update. I'm in the midst of prepping to move. So I'm hoping I got the front upper a-arms mounted right. Can I get a double check. Also all the front panels in can install are installed.

http://imgur.com/a/nZVfh

[TouchStone]

According to Wayne http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...l=1#post111559 you did it right. According to the manual, even in the latest revision 1O it is very unclear. Mine are currently the other way, which is good indicator that your correct.

[Wayne Presley]

Mine are currently the other way, which is good indicator that your correct.

Now that is funny!

[nkw8181]

So long as we are clear who is Wright

[nkw8181]

Making more progress bit by bit. Spent time grinding of the sway bar mounts painting my rear later links only to realize that one had a bend in it. So I ordered Waynes kit. I'm moving the car this sat to the new house so the pressure is on to be a roller again.


http://imgur.com/a/5PD9J

[Pearldrummer7]

Making more progress bit by bit. Spent time grinding of the sway bar mounts painting my rear later links only to realize that one had a bend in it. So I ordered Waynes kit. I'm moving the car this sat to the new house so the pressure is on to be a roller again.


http://imgur.com/a/5PD9J

Looks good! I love the painted aluminum panels everywhere with the contrast of the silver rivets.

[nkw8181]

Thanks, I found it didn't cost much more to have the aluminum powder coated along with the frame.

[nkw8181]

Got the car moved to the new place. I will say it is a pain to move a half built car buy got it done! I also got new brakes and rotors installed (and they are pretty!). As well as the turbo switched out for the 20g I picked up. Man there is a definite difference in size. Got the clutch Blead no problem but the brakes won't build pressure. I posted this in the brakes forum and was told that since the master cylinder was dry it may take a while to get bleed. The upper a-arms look like they may indeed need trimming. I have positive camber and not a little. Also the caster looks pretty high.


http://imgur.com/a/14rL2

[Mechie3]

Do you have an early kit? Early ones with the tilted top mount for the ball joint need to be trimmed on the driver side.

[nkw8181]

Just the driver side? The passager is the same. Kit 187

[Wayne Presley]

He has the flat ones.

[nkw8181]

Wayne I'll post some better pics when I'm at the new house showing the angles. With the wheels on it is very noticeable and it is at ride height.

[nkw8181]

Here's a pic showing the angle

[Wayne Presley]

You do have a ton of positive camber

[Wayne Presley]

Once you get the wheels that you are going to run, you can open up the upper IFS adapter bolt hole and bring the tire in closer to the upper ball joint and get more negative camber that way. Can you take a pic of the set up from above the upper A arm so I can see the relative length of each leg?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

The latest manual has starting rough dimension for the upper "A" arms.

When threading on the couplers. Start at both ends at the same time. There is a stop in the middle of the coupler where it switches from RH to LH threads. This give you the most adjustability.
The picture below is kind of bad, as it looks like one of the rod might be ready to fall out of the short coupler.

The top of the picture is the front of the car.
EDIT: MY MISTAKE, THE BOTTOM IS THE FRONT OF THE CAR.

Bob

[nkw8181]

The above pic is what I used but could not get to185.81. It bottomed out. I can't remember how much it was off but the shorter section is as above.

[nkw8181]

Wow I just realized it has been a while since I updated the progress on the car. After settling in after the move and removing the temp installed parts I've done a fare amount.

Corrected brakes and blead them, trimmed upper arms, installed shifter and all linkage, e-brake, drivers seat, frame nose piece, radiator with hoses, air to water intercooler with heat exchanger (no hoses yet) and wrapped /installed exhaust headers. I think I caught everything and I just made a pic album to speed things up.

http://imgur.com/a/EkXc3

[nkw8181]

Got the awic hoses installed and secured (minus the he return connection). Used clamps with zip ties and rivnut in various combination to secure both the awic hoses with the main coolant hoses. Also made a mounting bracket for the air intake.

http://imgur.com/a/OZ9NX

[nkw8181]

Got my front wheels in, thanks VCP, and started on the monster call wiring. Uhgg I tell myself one wire at a time. Just one wire at a time. I'm trying to modify as little as possible until I know it starts.

http://imgur.com/a/32qYF

[nkw8181]

Got my pre-order in for the hard top!

[TouchStone]

Your not the only one!