Wallace18"s 818 Build

[wallace18]

I roughed out all the vent areas. I will finish them up at a later date. I also started on my rear engine side firewall. I am going to make 4 removable aluminum pieces. They will be held in with S/S 10-32 button head screw with rubber backed washers. I will also insulate between the alum. and the tank with foam and thermcoustic. I realize I have to make allowances for the wiring, cables and ect. Stll waiting on B/O stuff, Arg!

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[wallace18]

For those who chose the Boyd tank you may need to modify the sender. It should read 90 ohms empty and 0 ohms full. Some are coming with the opposite readings. The fix is easy though. Pull the sensor and flip the entire plastic assembly to the other side and flip the float as well. This way it will read correctly. Make sure you mark the levels and float before moving, so you can get them in the correct place. I will email Dave Boyd about this just in case.

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[metalmaker12]

Easy Fix! Hey you can just measure out your lower kirkey seat brackets lengths so i can determine if i get them or another set, thanks

[wallace18]

Easy Fix! Hey you can just measure out your lower kirkey seat brackets lengths so i can determine if i get them or another set, thanks

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[wallace18]

Well I got a package from FFR this week. It had almost all my B.O. stuff in it. Yea! Still waiting on the CF stuff and door liners but, now I can move on with the build. My CV axles fits my CV's pefectly. I made a firewall between the engine and fuel tank. I will make holes for fuel lines and cables as I go. I added a little old school Hot Rod to my build. Also installed 10 mm spacers for my wheels. Now I have 38mm backspace. Here's some pics.

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[Frank818]

Nice thing, what did you use as your firewall?

[metalmaker12]

I used the first rev 2006 FFR pass supplied seat mount which works for the kirkeys, only have two, wondering if anyone has another two. FFR threw them all out when they realized they don't work with oem seats.

[Mechie3]

I have some brackets. I said my car was an 06 but think the brackets say something different. I'm not using them and have no need for them. I'll take a picture. If they'll work you can have them for the cost of shipping.

[wallace18]

Nice thing, what did you use as your firewall?

14 ga. aluminum sheet. Then I engine turned it with the Eastwood kit.

[Frank818]

People are really doing great custom stuff on this forum...

[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

Looking good! Can't wait to see it again.

[wallace18]

Just in case you missed my post on the Koni thread you can easy install the collars on the shocks by useing a heat gun for 45 seconds. They slip right on then. no sanding or label to remove. See if you can guess what is wrong in one of these pics. LOL. Hint: hats vs collars.

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[wallace18]

Had a great surprize this morning. I got a call from Wayne as he was heading home from Sebring. He stopped by and showed me some tips on the parts I got from him as well as tips on the 818. I was very fortunate to have him visit. Wayne is a class guy and a very smart dude. His paint choice is awesome in the sun. I can't wait to see his car when it is done, I hope to drive up to his shop in the future for a visit as well. I hope to get going on my 818 good this week as all I am missing is the shock spring hats, CF and door liners. Pay attention to his tips in the forum. He can save you some headaches for sure.

[Wayne Presley]

Had a great surprize this morning. I got a call from Wayne as he was heading home from Sebring. He stopped by and showed me some tips on the parts I got from him as well as tips on the 818. I was very fortunate to have him visit. Wayne is a class guy and a very smart dude. His paint choice is awesome in the sun. I can't wait to see his car when it is done, I hope to drive up to his shop in the future for a visit as well. I hope to get going on my 818 good this week as all I am missing is the shock spring hats, CF and door liners. Pay attention to his tips in the forum. He can save you some headaches for sure.

Glad I could drop by on my way through, your 33 is really cool and I like the mods you've done to your 818.

[metalmaker12]

wayne is a big help, thanks man

[wallace18]

For those who want to see how much room the tall guy gas tank gets you here are some pics. I am 6'3" with a 32" inseam and weigh 240lbs. Kirkey seats. I am very comfortable here. Also I have 1.5" spacers on the column.

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[wallace18]

Today I mounted my gas pedal and throttle cable. If you read the manual it says to drill a 1/4" hole in the front panel. You most likely won't be able to pass the cable end and ball cup through it. Open the hole just enough to pass the cup through and slot 2 fender washers to finish up the job using the slip nut. I mounted my pedal with out the FFR bracket. Much better for locating it IMO. Here is a photo of that and my insulation. I also mocked up my shifter and cables.

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[RM1SepEx]

I do like your pedal location better than mine! when you depress the throttle doesn't it hit the round cross bar? Throttle cable on mine tomorrow...

[wallace18]

Mounted my shift cable brackets on the trans today. Hope they are correct. I had a tuff time remembering what Wayne told me on Sunday. I guess at my age CRS creeps in every now and then. LOL

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[Mechie3]

I don't think I have a bracket that looks like that (the one on the left).

[metalmaker12]

I don't have that bracket either

[wleehendrick]

I don't think I have a bracket that looks like that (the one on the left).

I do, and I don't even have my 818 yet! (The bracket comes with Wayne's K-tuned shifter kit)

Tom, I'd appreciate any install tips you can post for the k-tuned shifter.

Thanks,

Lee

[wallace18]

I do, and I don't even have my 818 yet! (The bracket comes with Wayne's K-tuned shifter kit)

Tom, I'd appreciate any install tips you can post for the k-tuned shifter.

Thanks,

Lee

That is correct they are not for the FFR shifter. So far I am just mocking up stuff. I am not going to locate the shifter till I have the engine/trans in the chassis. You have to cut the FFR bracket and add the other one. The cables run to the rear of the shifter instead of the front like the kits. Shorter cables mean less slop. The shifter is a piece of artwork IMO. No shifter boot on this one for sure. I am still waiting on TGV deletes and spring hats for my shocks. Then I can start cooking along. Right now I am just trying to stay busy on mods.

[wleehendrick]

The shifter is a piece of artwork IMO. No shifter boot on this one for sure

Absolutley! It's even sexier than the shifter on a Spyker, or the exposed gate on an older Ferrari. (before they went all manumatic)

I look forward to seeing yours come together. My kit's due to roll out next weekend, so it'll be a while before I get to my shifter.

And those are some seriously nice cables that Wayne provided.

[Wayne Presley]

Brackets look good, you have to redrill the FFR bracket to allow the new cable to be in the center of its travel.

[metalmaker12]

That is correct they are not for the FFR shifter. So far I am just mocking up stuff. I am not going to locate the shifter till I have the engine/trans in the chassis. You have to cut the FFR bracket and add the other one. The cables run to the rear of the shifter instead of the front like the kits. Shorter cables mean less slop. The shifter is a piece of artwork IMO. No shifter boot on this one for sure. I am still waiting on TGV deletes and spring hats for my shocks. Then I can start cooking along. Right now I am just trying to stay busy on mods.

Oh yea a da

[wallace18]

Still waiting on spring hats and TGV deletes. Mounted seats and belts and started on wiring harness. Waynes ECU/ harness is a joy to work with compared to the stock one. Here's some pics.

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[blueoval_bowtie_guy]

Looking good!

[wallace18]

I have been working on wiring. I was able to get all the light circuits, horns, fans and E-Brk light to work, as well as the dash stuff. A few wires needed relocating and I am installing wire loom covers. I did a mod on the dash as I was cutting holes for my electric cutoff switch. I got rid of the screws and installed S/S screws, washers and locknuts. I think this will hold up better in the long run, JMO.

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[Bob_n_Cincy]

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Tom
What size width are your kirkey seats?
Bob

[wallace18]

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Tom
What size width are your kirkey seats?
Bob

16", I got them on the cheap a year ago from a MKII builder who did not want them in his car.

[wallace18]

Today was clean the shop day. Of course after that I had to work some on the 818 LOL. I mounted my extra gauges in the console. It is a shame the way they light up does not show up in the pics. They look super cool IMO. Boost, Oil Pressure and Voltmeter.

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[wallace18]

I finished up my rear firewall. I added 2 boots from my factory harness. The center one is for my E-brk cables and throttle cable. The one on the left is for the fuel lines and tank vent. I felt it made it look cleaner and will allow me to mount some stuff to it with 10-32 S/S screws down the road. My harness is coming in from the left side with the coolant lines.

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[wallace18]

Still waiting on key parts. The spring hats should be here this week. I do not know on the TGV deletes. They must be coming from Japan or somewhere.LOL. I installed some of the cooling pipes and did the headlight buckets and headlights. Here's some pics.

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[Mechie3]

I see you got extra clamps for the side coolant tubes. I did the same. Didn't want them rubbing the frame and wearing holes.

[wallace18]

I see you got extra clamps for the side coolant tubes. I did the same. Didn't want them rubbing the frame and wearing holes.

Yea, I got 8 clamps in the kit. They only fit the tube so what the heck I might as well use them.

[metalmaker12]

Coming along, I m starting to button up. I like your work, and old school style!!!

[wallace18]

Well today I got good news and bad news. My coilover spring hats came today and my TGV deletes are coming tommorow. The bad news is the hats came without the spring clips. I think someone put a hex on my build. LOL. I was hoping to have the car done by now but delays are killing me. I know God is teaching me patience but I wish he would cut me a break! LOL. I hope Joe Scott can hook me up with some clips soon. hint, hint.

[Joe Scott]

what me?! nahhh. they are in en route to you Tom

[Mechie3]

Yea, I got 8 clamps in the kit. They only fit the tube so what the heck I might as well use them.

ORLY? I got 4 (I think?) and bought a bunch more from Mcmaster. I'll have to check my boxes.