NUHale's MKIV 7275 Build Thread - FFR Premium Top Review

[TMartinLVNV]

7275 on the trailer and ready to go. Hitting the road first thing and will deliver to spotlight customs first thing Saturday AM.

Looking good. That trailer is a beast. I used the same one with mine. Check the tire pressure in all 4 before you hit the road. On the one that I rented, they were all over the place.

[KDubU]

Looking good. That trailer is a beast. I used the same one with mine. Check the tire pressure in all 4 before you hit the road. On the one that I rented, they were all over the place.

Agree with that. I had one of the tires blow out on me on I95 just past the MA line in NH. Luckily it was on the return trip after dropping mine off for paint. Check the tires before you rent the unit they have.

[Blitzboy54]

Agree with that. I had one of the tires blow out on me on I95 just past the MA line in NH. Luckily it was on the return trip after dropping mine off for paint. Check the tires before you rent the unit they have.

Yup. I towed a car from NY to OR back in the day. Coming through the cascades lost a tire and definitely derailed my trip for 24 hours on the same trailer. Wish I had checked it before I left

[nuhale]

7275 "The Cubra" is with painter. Long trip down to Dahlonega from Chicago but pretty uneventful. Stopped at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green and checked out some of the new mid-engines. That was pretty cool.



Overall the Uhaul trailer was a beast. Kept the speed to 70 and was no problem at all. Getting it on the trailer was a little stressful but other than that was pretty straight forward. I did lose a front Amber turn indicator cover at some point in the journey. That was frustrating. Anyone have one for sale??

I couldn't resist going for a drive with my MKIV in the Georgia mountains so that was a treat. Illinois is flat as flat gets so couldn't pass up the opportunity. The area where Spotlight Customs is has some really beautiful winding roads. Plan to come back when paint is complete.

Quick photo of both the Cubra and Chad's finished roadster in the shop. That red he and carl have chosen really is cool. I haven't been a big fan of the blacked out look but I must say his came out really nice.



Will post some pics as painter progresses. Still heading towards Guardsman and Wimbledon. Only thing I haven't decided on is adding gumballs or the outer pinstripe.

[RJD]

Glad your trip was uneventful.

[Al_C]

Glad the trip was successful! What about Cubs blue?

[nuhale]

Glad the trip was successful! What about Cubs blue?

I considered that... I have looked at too many colors and always go back to guardsman. I know a bit overplayed but it just fits this car perfect. Not quite cubby blue but it will do!

[cv2065]

Glad you made it safely Bryan. As you said, LOTS of winding hills once you make it up to Mike's place. It's so beautiful I'll have to go back and take some photos. Looks like you'll be back in about 7-8 weeks as well.

[GTBradley]

I had a similar experience with that trailer, it’s tough but heavy and the ramps are slick. I spun my wheels and drifted perilously close to the edge. The aluminum trailers are like a thousand pounds lighter than that thing, but it gets the job done.

I hear you on the color, I did the same thing - always returning to what I knew was right deep down. Personally, I don’t think the Gaurdsman blue is done that much. With respect to the meatballs, I decided the vinyl ones look as good as paint and that way I could switch them out when I wanted.

[nuhale]

First body pic in from the body/paint shop. Just a start but the gravity of this in final steps is starting to hit me. Spent much time with the shop on my expectations of consistent gaps and nice transition of the door to front cowling.

[BadAsp427]

It's going to look great when Mike gets it all done.

[nuhale]

More progress from Mike at spotlight. Finishing up the seams. Body coming off Monday for primer. Progress!

[RJD]

Looking good!

[BadAsp427]

Great photos of progress.... Why is your hood scoop red? Is it fiberglass or something other than the black plastic/vinyl that most get?

[Al_C]

Progress! Yay!

[nuhale]

This is one of the early MKIV's that came with fiberglass scoop.

[GoDadGo]

This is one of the early MKIV's that came with fiberglass scoop.

If I had the Glass Scoop, I probably would have installed it.
This is something I wish they still offered.
LooooooooKing GooooooooD!

[nuhale]

Been pretty bored without 7275 here in COVIDLAND. Been doing some thought around work that can be done when she comes home from paint. A question for all you EE's out there...

I repurposed the "choke" circuit to run my footbox vent bilge fans. This is on the same bus line on the fuse box as the turn signal fuse. I upgraded my bulbs to LED and flashers to electronic to support. When both fan and turn signal "on" the flasher goes bananas. I'm assuming this is line noise caused by the electric motor. When I change the flasher relay back to the mechanical (and change front amber bulbs back to incandescent to get draw) all works fine. Will a noise filter do the trick? Other thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/Noise-Filter-...2534243&sr=8-5

[FLPBFoot]

Bryan,

The dc motors likely have brushes and this is causing the HF noise. Not much detail on the filter your referenced. I suggest something cheap as a start. You should always put a capacitor across the motor terminals even if your circuit is not affected, because brush arcing creates rf noise that can interfere with other equipment (eg. AM radios). The usual recommendation is to install two 0.1uF ceramic capacitors, one connected from each motor terminal to the case. This 'grounds' the case to rf. The caps should be cheap and easy to install.

Steve

[FLPBFoot]

And another thought is to put a diode on the positive motor lead. This will also block unwanted RF from coming back out the positive lead.

[nuhale]

And another thought is to put a diode on the positive motor lead. This will also block unwanted RF from coming back out the positive lead.

I was wondering if a diode would do the trick. I’ll give this a try. Thanks Steve

[nuhale]

Goodbye Red Gel Coat... Another round of primer and should be ready for the Guardsman. Today I finally decided on adding the outer pinstripe.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Why isn’t it pink Bryan?

Jeff

[nuhale]

Why isn’t it pink Bryan?

Jeff

With no disrespect to all those pink car lovers out there... HELL NO.

[BadAsp427]

It's a BOY!!!

[JB in NOVA]

Love it! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[nuhale]

Things are starting to become the right shade of blue.. Body ready for guardsman tomorrow.

[BadAsp427]

That is looking fantastic. Excited to see it all finished up.

[KDubU]

Going to look awesome! Beautiful blue.

[cv2065]

Blue looks great! Excited to see the finished product!

[nuhale]

WOW. I love this color combo. 4 coats of guardsman, 3 white and 2 of high solids clear

[nuhale]

[cnutting]

very nice!

[Jeff Kleiner]

...I love this color combo...

Like I told ya’, there’s a good reason that’s such a popular combination! It just works!

Jeff

[BadAsp427]

Looks GREAT Brian... Can't wait to see it in person in a few weeks.

[BeePea]

This looks really good. I see this in my future as well.

[glastron351]

That looks great! Another great color choice....only problem with it is it's making me second guess my color choice...(for the 96th time)!

[RJD]

Classic!

[KDubU]

Like I told ya’, there’s a good reason that’s such a popular combination! It just works!

Jeff

Yup. Something those guys who paint theirs red don’t get . Going to run and hide now!

Great colour choices!

[nuhale]

Body back on.. Coming together! Coyote cover just resting on the engine and not snapped in which is why the cover is listed in the pic. It does list slightly PS.