The race is on - Namrups 65 Daytona Coupe build

[rhk118]

Rear the following link: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...anical-linkage

Wow, didn't even know this was a thing Scott. Is that kit specifically for the Coupe or is it a roadster kit you modified? I was going to upgrade to a Lokar cable, but I don't like my throttle on/off. hmmmm....thanks for posting all of that and it laid out as you did.

[Namrups]

Wow, didn't even know this was a thing Scott. Is that kit specifically for the Coupe or is it a roadster kit you modified?

Mike Forte has this kit designed specifically for the Coupe.

[Namrups]

Throttle install day 2

First thing on the agenda today was mounting the thru-wall plates for the throttle/actuator arm.


With that in place I was able to figure out where to attach the rods. I came up with the Sniper rod attached to the crossbar pivot arm about half way to the pivot point and the throttle rod all the way out from the pivot point. This gave me the most movement of the throttle to get to full throttle on the Sniper.


At this point I started the car to feel the throttle response. I like this setup. Throttle is smooth, controllable and very precise. Having located the positioning of the pivot arms I used a 1/8" drill to drill holes for the roll pins.



Reinstalled everything so that I can now go-kart. After go-karting I will have to remove the aluminum panels on the footbox so that I can add the heat/sound mats and then final assembly.

[rhk118]

Scott, location of that linkage not likely to interfere with the wipers? Looks pretty low.

[Namrups]

Scott, location of that linkage not likely to interfere with the wipers? Looks pretty low.

Hope not. To early to tell. It's another reason I kept it a low as I could.

[edwardb]

Scott, location of that linkage not likely to interfere with the wipers? Looks pretty low.

Hope not. To early to tell. It's another reason I kept it a low as I could.

Shouldn't be a problem. This isn't the best picture, but the only one I have. You can see the wiper boxes and tubs are nearly tight against the top of the body and well up on the firewall.

[Namrups]

Shouldn't be a problem. This isn't the best picture, but the only one I have. You can see the wiper boxes and tubs are nearly tight against the top of the body and well up on the firewall.

Thanks for the response Paul. I remembered seeing this in your thread and felt comfortable with the throttle setup.

[Namrups]

Go-Kart!!

We are supposed to get from 4" to 18" of snow starting tonight! Needed to go-kart now or wait till spring. Keeping in mind that I live in the middle of town and it's only 31 degrees I didn't get much over an idle nor did I go very far! Another milestone achieved!

[Jeff Kleiner]

That is FANTASTIC Scott! Really excited for you

And don't let a little snow slow you down------ Wadesnow.jpg

Jeff

[Dave Tabor]

Scott- this made my day- good for you! Inspirational!

And just a year and a month after your first post!

Here's to getting to Spring asap!

Dave
Gen III Coupe #17

[Namrups]

That is FANTASTIC Scott! Really excited for you

And don't let a little snow slow you down------ Wadesnow.jpg

Jeff

Thanks Jeff! More concerning than the snow is the fact I live right in the middle of Mechanicville! No place to run and hide if the cops show up.

[Namrups]

Scott- this made my day- good for you! Inspirational!

And just a year and a month before your first post!

Here's to getting to Spring asap!

Dave
Gen III Coupe #17

Only 175 days from delivery!! No major hick-ups or delays so far.

[Joel Hauser]

That is very cool, scott. What does your daughter think?

[Namrups]

That is very cool, scott. What does your daughter think?

It's hard to say. She has helped me a couple of times but has not shown a real interest. She sat behind the wheel at one point during the build when I only had the drivers seat in and told me that I should put the other seat in so that we could sit in it together. Once it's done and we can cruise in it I think it will be a different story. I told her to imagine me picking her up from school in it. It (and she) will be surrounded by half the boys in the school! Especially if she gets into the drivers seat and drives away! After saying that I thought about it and said maybe that's not such a good idea!!

[Mark Eaton]

Awesome!! Makes me want to build a Type '65 Coupe next!!

[Namrups]

Awesome!! Makes me want to build a Type '65 Coupe next!!

Go for it!!

[rhk118]

Scott! Congrats! Sounds great and wow that turning radius!

[Namrups]

Scott! Congrats! Sounds great and wow that turning radius!

As my daughter would say "Ya I know right!!"

[Skuzzy]

Congratulations! Happy to see it all came together for you.

[Namrups]

Congratulations! Happy to see it all came together for you.

Thanks Skuzzy!

[Blitzboy54]

Congrats Scott! Disappointed I couldn't be there. Glad you got it done

[burchfieldb]

That is awesome and a great milestone, nice work! I feel like a kid a Christmas every time I hear one of these cars startup.

[Namrups]

Congrats Scott! Disappointed I couldn't be there. Glad you got it done

If we get lucky with the snow I may have a chance to try again on Sunday. If you are available PM me.

[Namrups]

That is awesome and a great milestone, nice work! I feel like a kid a Christmas every time I hear one of these cars startup.

I do also. I found I am looking for reasons to push the start button!

[burchfieldb]

I do also. I found I am looking for reasons to push the start button!

Yes, I have the same problem, even though my engine is currently on a run stand. It is so satisfying to push the start button!

[cgundermann]

Awesomeness - man you trucking along!

Chris

[Namrups]

Awesomeness - man you trucking along!

Chris

Thanks Chris!

[JimStone]

That 427 is a snarling beast! Love it! Great work Scott!

[Namrups]

That 427 is a snarling beast! Love it! Great work Scott!

Thanks Jim!

[Bob-STL]

I love these go-cart videos, especially in the snow!

[Namrups]

Started to install the AC plumbing and ran into an immediate issue. The thru-wall mount has a center-of-hole to center-of-hole dimension of 1 5/8". I measured, re-measured and measured again the upper fitting to line up with the fitting on the AC unit. These lines are very short so getting this in the proper location was very important in my mind. After drilling and installing the thru-wall mount I noticed that even though the top fitting was in alignment the center-of-hole to center-of-hole of the fittings on the AC unit was different.


I have two issues. First the misalignment of the lower fitting and second the bottom fitting hits the steel brace. As you can see in the pic I can not attach this fitting this way without cross threading it.


I have discussed this with my expert mentor (yes that would be Paul!) and he had the same issues. I believe we have decided on a solution and I will post pics when completed.

In the mean time, stay warm and Merry Christmas!

[freds]

I made it very simple for myself, and eliminated two elbow flow restrictions (minimal)," but every little helps"
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fred

[Namrups]

I made it very simple for myself, and eliminated two elbow flow restrictions (minimal)," but every little helps"
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fred

Great idea. Wish I had seen it sooner.

[edwardb]

Great idea. Wish I had seen it sooner.

Like most everything, has plusses and minuses. Agreed going direct would eliminate the manifold and those crazy short hoses. Which are a pain to get just right. But without the manifold your hose connections would be inside at the evaporator and very difficult to remove and/or service if necessary. Once that evaporator and associated plumbing is permanently installed in the footbox, really wouldn't want to have to get into it. Not a friendly place to work.

[Namrups]

Like most everything, has plusses and minuses. Agreed going direct would eliminate the manifold and those crazy short hoses. Which are a pain to get just right. But without the manifold your hose connections would be inside at the evaporator and very difficult to remove and/or service if necessary. Once that evaporator and associated plumbing is permanently installed in the footbox, really wouldn't want to have to get into it. Not a friendly place to work.

After thinking about this I will agree with you Paul. Even having the small access panel I think working in that small area once and done is the way to go. Those hoses still need to be insulated to keep frost from melting in the footbox so if there was an issue that insulation would have to be redone also.

Not being critical of your solution Freds. As they say each to their own. Your solution may never be an issue. But for me I will work this out using the thru-wall manifold.

[freds]

After thinking about this I will agree with you Paul. Even having the small access panel I think working in that small area once and done is the way to go. Those hoses still need to be insulated to keep frost from melting in the footbox so if there was an issue that insulation would have to be redone also.

Not being critical of your solution Freds. As they say each to their own. Your solution may never be an issue. But for me I will work this out using the thru-wall manifold.

No skin off my nose. I know! The rest is merely speculation. I have 3,300 Houston miles on my # 50 coupe.

The suction line hose can be cold The "liquid line" can be warm/hot and having them together is normal A/C good practice. .Also, in the footbox only source of heat is from the heater hoses. "Melt" hoses?.

Thanks for the reply...I appreciate good manners. And enjoy your build...it's worth the effort!

fred

[maclonchas]

Blitzboy54 stopped by over the weekend and we bleed the brakes. Thanks Jesse for the help and for bringing your pressure bleeding unit.

Working to get to a point where I can drop the engine in. To do so I need to have some of the engine bay electrical completed. Laid out the positive and negative battery cables. Using 2 ga cable to go from the battery to the master cut off switch. Then from the switched side to the starter with 4 ga. Also from the switched side to a 150 amp breaker to a positive bus bar in the dash with 8 ga cable. Also laid out the negative to the frame with 2 ga.


Also laid out the rear harness. Shortened the fuel pump and the sender wires for a better fit. This harness will enter the cockpit thru the DS side panel. The rear brake line and the hydraulic clutch line also use this same location.



Thinking about laying out the dash I decided to follow EdwardB's lead and made up a filler piece between the dash and the front transmission tunnel cover. Now to figure out how to lay out all the switches and buttons.

SCOTT,
In your last picture with the steering wheel and column in the Coupe, it shows a gap between the column and gauge sheet panel. When you get a chance, can you measure the gap between the column and the top of the radius.

Additionally, later I may take you up on your offer for the guides to attach the steering wheel and quick release.

Thanks
Bill

[Namrups]

I will get you the dimension. Let me know on the guides.

[maclonchas]

I will get you the dimension. Let me know on the guides.

Scott,

Thanks. I will send you a PM on the guides.

Bill

[Namrups]

SCOTT,
In your last picture with the steering wheel and column in the Coupe, it shows a gap between the column and gauge sheet panel. When you get a chance, can you measure the gap between the column and the top of the radius.

Additionally, later I may take you up on your offer for the guides to attach the steering wheel and quick release.

Thanks
Bill

The gap is 19/32". Also note that I had to mill out a space for the RT wiring.