The Baroness: MkIV Roadster Build Thread

[Pmieras]

It's been a while since posting an update to the build. Truth is it's been hot. Really hot.
And I've been doing some remodeling (re-did stairs, laundry room, etc)
And getting ready for archery season (built a new bow, tuning and sighting in)
And going to the lake....

Anyways. I was able to get some work done on changing the wheel color and getting tires mounted.

Turned out pretty good I think although there was some growing pains.

Will be working to get the motor off of the run stand in preparation for stuffing into the body.

[Pmieras]

What has to happen before the motor can get installed into the chassis?
Well it has to come off the run stand.

Gotta start it up one last time first though. It's gonna be a bit before it will be ready to start up again.

[Pmieras]

First time installing a dual clutch for me.

Went together easy enough, just a lot of measuring

[Blitzboy54]

I really like the red pinstripes on the wheels. Nice touch.

[Mike.Bray]

Is the bottom flange on the bellhousing going to hang below the frame rails? I know most people trim the Quicktime units for clearance.

[Pmieras]

Is the bottom flange on the bellhousing going to hang below the frame rails? I know most people trim the Quicktime units for clearance.

I'm not sure.
I'll see what unforeseen issues I run into when I drop in the motor in the next week or so. I'm hoping I don't have to trim anything off.

If I have to trim it I don't think I can take too much off. There's only about 1.5" until I'm at the flywheel.

[Pmieras]

Wheels and tires go on in preparation for the engine to drop in.

For some reason I was thinking this would help with the engine install.

[Mike.Bray]

I know adding those stripes to the wheels took a lot of time but they really set it off. Very nice.

I like the little details like that, to me these things set a great build apart from an average build.

[Pmieras]

I know adding those stripes to the wheels took a lot of time but they really set it off. Very nice.

I like the little details like that, to me these things set a great build apart from an average build.

Thank you sir. Kind words.
So far I like the stripes.

[Pmieras]

This is gonna the last vid for a bit. Going bow hunting next week and I need to shift my focus until I get back.

Motor goes in though and looks nice in the engine bay.

It does look like I may have to trim the bottom of the bell housing (Just the tab that has 2 bolts).
Doesn't look like it would be terribly difficult or take any substantial strength / protection from the bell housing.