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Just made some more room...., For a V8! |
bondo |
Aug 12 2004, 10:13 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Just thought I'd share a couple progress pics... (Ignore the rust) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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bondo |
Aug 12 2004, 10:15 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Right side: (Notice anything missing?)
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Brad Roberts |
Aug 12 2004, 10:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
We dont need no stinking engine shelf...
I like the green color. First time I did that... I cut a brake line...LOL B |
dakotaewing |
Aug 12 2004, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So, How did you take it out...?
Drill bits....? Sawzall? Inquiring minds want to know..... |
bondo |
Aug 12 2004, 11:06 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
I had planned on just going in there and drawing lines with the acetylene pencil... but once I got in there, I chickened out (too many brake lines, brake cables, and important suspesion members that would be right behind stuff I would cut). I ended up using my trusty $24.99 air body saw from Harbor Freight. Did all that with only two blades, and it went real fast. The blades will even bend and still cut, so you can cut things closer than you would normally think possible. For those unfamiliar with the tool: it's like a tiny sawzall that's air powered with a smaller stroke, smaller blade, and goes very fast.
Brad: Still got that used 9" kevlar clutch disk? |
Andyrew |
Aug 12 2004, 11:11 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
So... Do you have to do this for a v8?
lol, im asking that now.. ya.. tell me about it.. I got myself a nibbler.. I can handle it! *grunt* Clean cuts though! |
Brad Roberts |
Aug 12 2004, 11:28 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Still have the disc...
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bondo |
Aug 12 2004, 11:36 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Andyrew: I don't think so. I just want to make it as easy as possible to work on once it's in there.
Brad: How much do you want for it? I could probably get jkeyzer to pick it up for me, or maybe do it myself later this month. |
Jeroen |
Aug 13 2004, 05:18 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
I'm in the middle of doing exactly that
I'll post some pics tonight so we can have a little competition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) cheers, Jeroen |
1bad914 |
Aug 13 2004, 05:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Battle Creek, MI Member No.: 2,028 |
Mine is coming out this weekend. I'll use a combination of die grinder and air saw! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) What is that color by the way?
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bondo |
Aug 13 2004, 09:00 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
I still need to go through with a grinder and flap sander to smooth things out. I believe the color is zambezi green, but I'm doing a color change. I wish I could afford a dip, but I can't. Gonna remove as much paint as I can with chemical stripper. The green is a nice color, but it's just not for me.
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watsonrx13 |
Aug 13 2004, 09:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Great job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I never thought about removing the engine shelf for a v8 implant. It take it the shelf isn't structrual? BTW, I'm cleaning up my engine compartment also, what a PITA to get it clean and removing all extraneous bits. But, when it's done, it's done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
rey |
Aug 13 2004, 09:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 2-July 04 From: alviso,ca Member No.: 2,285 |
Hey Bondo, Looking good . what shelf I don't see anything Cant wait to see more pic..
what color are you ging to paint. is it possible to modify a dog house thing so a stock water pump can be used? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
bondo |
Aug 13 2004, 09:48 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
I hope it isn't structural (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It doesn't appear to be, although the front engine shelf is an extension of a seam in the firewall, so it probably does lend a bit of strength to the firewall from bowing, but that isn't really a strength it needs (unless you tend to put your seat back too far) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I'm going to paint it Hummer H2 Yellow. It's similar to the 914 color sunflower yellow, but brighter and maybe a little more towards orange. Not sure what you mean by a doghouse. I am using the stock water pump, but I'm reloacating it to the front trunk and putting an electric drive on it. (it's an LT1, so it has a strange water pump and reverse cooling) |
John2kx |
Aug 13 2004, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Aug 12 2004, 09:11 PM) So... Do you have to do this for a v8? lol, im asking that now.. ya.. tell me about it.. I got myself a nibbler.. I can handle it! *grunt* Clean cuts though! It is not necessary to remove any part of the engine shelf when running a V8. You will actually be surprised at how much room you have when going "V" as compared to flat. There is also no gain to be had when it comes to maintenance or installation/removal of drivetrain. Anything you need to access is either above or below engine shelf. John |
John2kx |
Aug 13 2004, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
left side
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John2kx |
Aug 13 2004, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
right side
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Andyrew |
Aug 13 2004, 10:08 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
John, Thanks.
I knew there was a ton of room side to side.. But what about in the front? I could cut that part out and give myself a little extra room for timing or other stuff.. Right? |
brant |
Aug 13 2004, 10:21 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Nice....
damn.. I've got to buy a digital camera (but that would take away from my car budget you know)... I just finished the same task.. We cut away all unnecessaries and all tin work for our -6 conversion race car. I just got it back from Paint 2 weeks ago (have 35mm pictures but no scanner) and wish I could share on this thread... It really came out nice. your pictures look good ! brant |
rey |
Aug 13 2004, 11:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 2-July 04 From: alviso,ca Member No.: 2,285 |
Dog house, what I meant was to cut access hole in the firewall behind the back pad then make a door type thing. Is this a bad idea?
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