Visit our community sponsor
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Hi lance are you installing the wiper kit?
Nice, I want to do the same thing to the hood.
I simply went to my local auto parts store and bought a siamesed tube of panel adhesive(2 part epoxy) to glue the balsa wood to the hood bottom. 50 grit sandpaper to prep, then fit the wood. I sawed grooves in the planks 4/5 of the way through, allowing the wood to conform to the contour of the hood. After gluing the wood to the hood, I filled the saw grooves with the same panel adhesive, effectively locking in the contours. After all that, another round of 50 grit in prep for the fiberglass. 3 layers of glass cloth & resin completed the job. It's so stiff now, it's unbelievable.
Thx for the details. Would not have thought to make the contour slits.... clever!!
Lance, if you're able to, can you get a photo pf what the new style headlamps look like when they're lit up?
Thanks.
Hey everybody
Lance sent me a bunch of pictures, I'll post the body mods tonight.
He opened up the side vents and filled in the original fuel filler opening. I think these side vents will bring twice the air into the engine compartment.
Here is an awesome look at the new nose.
He is funneling all the frontal air into his radiator.
He sent me a bunch of pictures, I'll post some each day.
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 12-22-2015 at 10:04 AM.
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Awesome thanks for photos
Here is sme of Lance's gas Tank pictures.
Frame mods will be next!!!
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Was the fiberglass just bent in to open those ducts up more? I want to do this also and was wondering if the fiberglass will just destress over time/ sitting in sun.
LOL, Looks just like what I did, It makes it look much nicer. cool
That gas tank is a great design. How many gallons does it hold?
If I recall correctly, It is 13 gallons.
Lance designed the tank and Boyd welding manufactured it.
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Do you guys like pictures full size or as thumbnails that you can click on?
Front Bumper frame design
fm 818 build pics 001.jpg
Windshield mount with locator bracket.
fm how the _A_ pillars locate.jpg
fm locators for _A_ pillars.jpg
Large single fan wit custom shroud
fm modified fan shroud.jpg
Custom mount of rear side sails.
Lance added bars along all body seams.
fm mount for rear sail panel.jpg
Rear bumper for safety and to meet Ohio's code.
fm my rear bumper.jpg
Lance used a single bar for the shock cross bar.
fm straight bar to replace factory bar.jpg
Front bumper for safety and to meet Ohio's code.
fm without fenders, shows mounting straps.jpg
Lance reminds me of Wayne and Erik building the first 818S. They were setting the bar pretty high.
Bob
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Very nice work on the frame mods
Lance, do you have a need for your shock crossbar? I'm in need of one since mine is missing. One of the hazards when buying an unfinished project.
How much adjustability have you built into your body mounts? Are you doing all the body mounting and fitting first? I was wondering if getting this done first would keep the inevitable dust from getting Ito everything.
I also like the frame modifications/additions. You've added some stuff that I would have copied 8 months ago.
Edit: I like the thumbnail pictures. Faster loading.
Great idea on the locator bracket for the windshield.
I would like for you to have my stock shock bar. Pay for shipping. It really isn't much to look at. Looks like a beginner tried to weld it. Lots of ground off welds makes it look bush league. Plus its twice as heavy as the bar I replaced it with.
I've slotted the brackets that I welded to the chassis, allowing about .75 of adjustability. Did you see the steel strips I bent to conform to the under side of the fender lip? To thus strip I welded an angle bracket with a single 1\4-20 x 1" bolt which connects my fender to the chassis bracket. I have two such connections per fender. This makes the body panels very quick and easy to remove and reinstall.
Lance started working on the rear body.
IMG_0647.jpg
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
Here is some of Lance's work on the license plate mounting.
IMG_0648.JPG
IMG_0650.JPG
IMG_0651.JPG
818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
My Son Michael's Turbo ICE Build X22 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...rts-818S-Build
My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
What modifications were required in order to get that gas tank to fit?
-Jason
No mods necessary. I designed it to fit between frame members. Its also notched in the rear to allow for brake master cylinder clearance. Because of the triangular shape,fuel slosh is minimized. I did however make a riser for the filler cap to raise it above the frame members to facilitate fueling.
whos frenched license plate kit is that?
How much did it cost for them to build it and are you willing to share the data so if anyone wants to order one we can?
-Jason
Sure I'll share it with you. Boyds should have it on file tho. You really should look it over very close because I designed it for my application. Will wood brake pedals, plus I've redesigned my front radiator framework and am not using the supplied shifter cables. This all makes a difference. Pm me your email address and I'll send out a jpeg of my drawing. You can compare and modify where necessary.
When you cut the grooves in the wood, this will allow them to conform to the hood curvature. Before filling saw cuts with epoxy, find a large cardboard box and lay it on its side. Push on the large flat until it has a slight dish. This will cradle the hood when you lay it on top of the box. Once the epoxy is put in the saw cuts, this will lock the hood into its natural contours. After the saw cut epoxy cures, it should have enough torsional rigidity to resist warping until the glass work is finished.