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04-13-2021, 10:24 PM
#481
Senior Member
I used 1/8” volara sculpting foam for the trans tunnel under the leather. I believe I first saw it in Paul’s thread when he was using it on the dash. In my opinion gives the perfect cushion and appearance. I used it on my initial dash panels as well but I’m thinking of trialing one of them in 1/16”.
https://www.yourautotrim.com/1thscfo.html
Originally Posted by
Blitzboy54
On your trans tunnel, did you put anything between the leather and the metal or adheres directly to it?
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04-13-2021, 10:45 PM
#482
Senior Member
Thanks! Your upholstery looks great.
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05-09-2021, 09:59 PM
#483
Senior Member
Still slowly plugging away. I decided awhile back I wanted something to fill the oil cooler space. After realizing I don’t need an actual oil cooler I decided to fab a setup with fog lights similar to many others. I believe a vendor used to sell one but doesn’t anymore.
For those that have used a similar setup, maybe even from the prior vendor, how was it secured?
My current plan is to HSRF four 10-32 thread adhesive studs in place as shown for a mounting platform.
Anyone think this will cause any issues down the road?
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05-10-2021, 06:15 AM
#484
Senior Member
Properly roughed up and bonded with HSRF that should hold OK. FWIW, the Tangent Technology parts from the past had the base bracket directly on the fiberglass and just bolted through. The lights and grille were elevated so they lined up with the opening.
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Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020.
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05-15-2021, 06:08 PM
#485
Senior Member
Thanks again for the info. I ended up direct bolting through the lower lip with some 1/4-20’s and rubber washers. The benefit here was some more adjustability in height with front and rear mounting sides. I think I’ve landed on a final version. No interference on any side and mounted solid. Time to get the body back on and final punch list before sending for paint in about 4-ish weeks.
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05-17-2021, 08:10 PM
#486
Senior Member
Filling gas tanks from cans with safety spouts could be an Olympic sport
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05-17-2021, 08:38 PM
#487
Senior Member
Anything larger than a 6gal tank is definitely like a strong man competition trying to hold that weight up
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05-29-2021, 03:06 PM
#488
Senior Member
I’m working on Re-fitting the body today and have it forward so the jams are about 3/16 in front of the catch plate on each side. I’m working on centering the front end from the body wheel well lip to the shock mount and seem to be within 1/16. The rear is still a bit off. Is it common to have to adjust the rear end laterally at all? I have the threaded inserts in place that Jeff K has described and many do and with the all thread in place.
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05-29-2021, 04:02 PM
#489
Senior Member
from my understanding, there's very little lateral movement in the rear. The QJ holes and the roll bar holes pretty much set the location. There's more movement in the front.
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05-29-2021, 04:22 PM
#490
Senior Member
Thanks for the confirmation. I also haven’t had an official alignment yet so that is likely playing a role.
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05-29-2021, 05:41 PM
#491
Senior Member
Yes, rear alignment will make a difference
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05-30-2021, 11:52 AM
#492
Senior Member
And this is what a 1/4 20 tap looks like when it snaps in the lower part of the rollbar. Ouch. I spent about 15 minutes looking at how I can get this thing out before I realized I really don’t even need to. It doesn’t go through the back wall and now I just have the sleeve really well attached.
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05-30-2021, 07:39 PM
#493
Senior Member
Re-assembly in full swing, busy day. Body back on, trunk and doors on, pipe cutouts trimmed, pipe hangers installed,
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05-31-2021, 11:16 AM
#494
Senior Member
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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05-31-2021, 12:04 PM
#495
Mike, Looks good. You are making great progress. Jim
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05-31-2021, 12:30 PM
#496
Senior Member
Thanks gents.
To those that used the bushing for hood latch support. Did you have to grind down the corners on the extension a bit to get through the bushing? Thought I bought a referenced size but the bushing is a bit small for the ID. Likely a fraction of a mm.
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06-02-2021, 07:48 PM
#497
Senior Member
Trying to line up the radiator opening, middle of the windshield and midline between the rollbars. I feel like this may be a situation where you get to just choose two.
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06-03-2021, 11:14 AM
#498
Not a waxer
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06-03-2021, 08:11 PM
#499
Senior Member
Jeff, Perfect thanks for the recommendation. I’ll use your method for center. Right now I’m just looking for the midline to measure out from for the hood latches. I’ll wait for the scoop then until the hood position is secure and Re-identify car center.
I’ve read that the hood latches may be mounted with the long axis to the rib for better contact. If that is done will they still be able to orient to the rear and lock?
Thanks again all!
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06-03-2021, 08:15 PM
#500
Senior Member
I mounted mine oriented side to side, so along the axis of the under hood rib. the square nature of the post allows you to mount the latch in 4-90* orientations.
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06-07-2021, 10:00 PM
#501
Senior Member
Saturday I made final decision on destination for body and paint work. I have a couple interior things to finalize but nothing to hold up bodywork and decided to pull the trigger. Booked transport Saturday afternoon with Reliable Transport. Car was picked up tonight and next stop Yuba City California on Friday for a short residency with Ken Pike.
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06-09-2021, 05:47 PM
#502
Senior Member
Congrats, Mike! That's got to be a good feeling. What did you decide for color choices? (Sorry if you've already stated and I missed it.)
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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06-10-2021, 07:50 AM
#503
Senior Member
Yeah almost can’t believe it’s nearing the “end”, but I know the saying. I’m excited to see it in color but in no big rush to get it back, plenty of things to keep busy with in the meantime. Exact color codes to be determined but I know in my head exactly what I want it to look like. Something near midnight blue with vintage white stripes. I tried a few times throughout the build to convince myself I would do something different but ultimately always came back to this combo. All my favorite cars have been blue.
Originally Posted by
460.465USMC
Congrats, Mike! That's got to be a good feeling. What did you decide for color choices? (Sorry if you've already stated and I missed it.)
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07-01-2021, 09:57 PM
#504
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Car is at paint and I’m not one for idle time. Picked up a tinker project in the meantime.
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07-08-2021, 12:24 PM
#505
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Body underway.
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09-14-2021, 08:49 PM
#506
Senior Member
Interim project success. Rolling the country roads.
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01-15-2022, 02:39 PM
#507
Senior Member
Anyone know the standard sizes of the circle front hood badge and the rectangular side badges off hand?
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01-15-2022, 03:32 PM
#508
Senior Member
the ones offered by ********** are
side badges: 4-3/16" by 1-5/16"
hood badge: 2"
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01-19-2022, 04:39 PM
#509
Senior Member
Hi Mike. Just checking in to see how the bodywork and paint are coming along?
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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01-19-2022, 08:34 PM
#510
Senior Member
A bit behind schedule but sounds like all is coming along well. Last I heard car was in primer and supposed to be finished approximately 3 weeks from now. Thanks for checking in. Once I get an update I’ll post. Can’t wait to see the colors!
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02-06-2022, 10:52 PM
#511
Senior Member
And we have color! Should be right on schedule for final assembly, registration and as many summer miles as possible. About two weeks to completion and then the long trek back to Michigan. At least the shipping quote is less than it was when I checked a couple months ago. Next major posts should be completion as after it’s back it will primarily be Re-attaching everything and working on setup.
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02-07-2022, 12:37 AM
#512
Senior Member
Looks great. What color blue is that?
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02-07-2022, 09:40 AM
#513
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02-07-2022, 05:01 PM
#514
Senior Member
The blue is Lexus indigo ink. Stripe is actually lambo titanium and almost looks white in that picture.
Originally Posted by
egchewy79
Looks great. What color blue is that?
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02-07-2022, 05:33 PM
#515
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
MSumners
The blue is Lexus indigo ink. Stripe is actually lambo titanium and almost looks white in that picture.
Great combo. Going with a similar blue
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02-08-2022, 04:12 PM
#516
Senior Member
Right on, Mike! Looks really nice. Congrats!
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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02-08-2022, 08:19 PM
#517
Love the color combination. Congrats!
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Ordered: 11/6/20, Kit Completion: 2/13/21, Picked Up: 2/16/21, Build Started: 2/19/21, First Start: 6/13/21, Go Kart: 8/15/21, Sent for Paint: 12/23/21, Back From Paint: 6/16/22, Street Legal: 7/11/22
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02-11-2022, 11:47 AM
#518
Senior Member
Originally Posted by
MSumners
And we have color! Should be right on schedule for final assembly, registration and as many summer miles as possible. About two weeks to completion and then the long trek back to Michigan. At least the shipping quote is less than it was when I checked a couple months ago. Next major posts should be completion as after it’s back it will primarily be Re-attaching everything and working on setup.
Love that combo. I think that's the blue I've been looking for to use as the 289 nose stripe with the lambo titanium as the primary although the Missus thinks I should use the blue as the primary.
Jack
289 Roadster complete kit ordered 8/2/21. Delivered 3/14/2022. Chassis #10306. 17"x9" Halibrands, 3.55 IRS, PS, Wilwood brakes, BPE 306 with EFI and close ratio TKX. First start 7/20/2023. First Movement 9/24/2023. First go-kart 9/25/2023.
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02-11-2022, 06:34 PM
#519
Senior Member
Can't wait to see it in the sun! I love that color combo, I thought it was white at first too. Now I'm intrigued with the titanium.
Ken's work is exceptional.
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03-12-2022, 09:12 PM
#520
Senior Member
Updated assembly pics. Getting closer to the Reliable truck pickup. My head may explode when I see this in person.
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