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Steve_R
post Mar 9 2014, 11:18 AM
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... and relocated the fuel pump and filter to under the gas tank.

totally awesome work! Won't the filter location make it really hard to change?


Thanks and good point. I think I'll re-relocate it back to it's original location and maybe add some insulation to help with vapor lock.


Actually, now that I think about it, it should be between the tank and the pump.
So, I think I'll just leave it there. I want it to look stock as much as possible so I don't want to put it in the front trunk.


Spectacular work! Your attention to detail will pay off many times over.

You can make a more convenient location for the pump and filter by mounting in the cavity that holds the steering rack and master cylinder. It's protected from road debris by the panel yet easily accessed for service.

What are your plans for wheels?


Marc,
That's a great idea. My car didn't have a debris shield so I didn't think of putting it there. Does anyone have any pictures of this?

I just picked up some Fuchs wheels that I'll be using with some Bridgestone Potenza 195/60R15 tires. I'll be painting the centers black.

To paint the centers black I built a tool to cut the tape at a constant distance from the rim outer surface. It's basically a flat piece of aluminum with a standoff and a razor blade attached to the end. After taping up the wheel I just sliced thru the tape with the razor blade tool and had a perfect tape line. I'll add some pictures of the finished wheel next.


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post Mar 27 2014, 11:31 PM
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Started working on the interior this week. I bought a complete interior kit from Autos International and the quality is really nice. The kit was $1400. which included the seats, door panels, back pad, carpet and headliner.


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post Jun 3 2014, 10:09 PM
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The next project was to make a wire harness for the gauges in the center console.
My other hobby is woodworking so I couldn't resist making a new center arm rest box.
The car didn't originally have one so i got one on ebay to use as a template.


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post Jun 3 2014, 10:15 PM
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The gauges were in bad shape so I sanded them down and painted them with the same semi gloss paint I used for the valances.


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post Jun 4 2014, 01:43 AM
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Hi Again Steve,

A real amazing job and beautiful teen that is running in the road soon!!!!

God Bless!

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post Oct 14 2014, 08:51 PM
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It's been a while since I've posted any pictures. So, here are some removing the dolly.


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post Oct 14 2014, 09:00 PM
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post Oct 14 2014, 09:09 PM
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Sa-Weet! Really nice work. Congrads on being back on the earth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 14 2014, 09:25 PM
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Wasn't there a picture on 914world of this car (or maybe another car) being rolled onto a car trailer on a wood dolly like Steve used in this thread? I am just wondering if the wood dolly here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...t&id=394445

would be strong enough to haul the car, on a car trailer, to the paint shop. What do you think?
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post Oct 14 2014, 10:02 PM
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Wasn't there a picture on 914world of this car (or maybe another car) being rolled onto a car trailer on a wood dolly like Steve used in this thread? I am just wondering if the wood dolly here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...t&id=394445

would be strong enough to haul the car, on a car trailer, to the paint shop. What do you think?



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It wasn't this car. I have not put it on a trailer.
I think it would work if the engine was out of the car.
You could also beef it up a little from these plans.
Maybe use 3/4" plywood with 2" deck screws for the gussets.
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post Oct 14 2014, 10:11 PM
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QUOTE(stevegm @ Oct 14 2014, 08:25 PM) *

Wasn't there a picture on 914world of this car (or maybe another car) being rolled onto a car trailer on a wood dolly like Steve used in this thread? I am just wondering if the wood dolly here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...t&id=394445

would be strong enough to haul the car, on a car trailer, to the paint shop. What do you think?



Steve,
It wasn't this car. I have not put it on a trailer.
I think it would work if the engine was out of the car.
You could also beef it up a little from these plans.
Maybe use 3/4" plywood with 2" deck screws for the gussets.



Thanks. I can also beef it up with a metal strap all the way around. Just curious on your thoughts, since you used the dolly so much.
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post Oct 14 2014, 10:15 PM
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post Oct 15 2014, 07:29 AM
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Car looks beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Oct 15 2014, 11:04 AM
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Great job on that interior. Very well done.
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post Oct 22 2014, 08:08 PM
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So now that I have about 1,000 miles on my car it’s time to adjust the air fuel ratio (mixture).
It generally runs good. However, it is a little rough before the engine is fully warmed up. Also, when I took it in for the initial wheel alignment the mechanic told me he thought it was running a little lean.

My plan is to use a wideband oxygen sensor to measure the AFR (air/fuel ratio) and adjust the MPS (manifold pressure sensor) to achieve an AFR of 12.5 at full load or WOT (Wide Open Throttle).

I purchased a new Innovate Motorsports LM-2 Air/Fuel meter on ebay for $300.00. I originally wanted to log the results on the LM-2 SD card , however I could not get the LM-2 to log data on the supplied SD memory card. After a few calls to their tech support I was able to connect a laptop to the LM-2 via the supplied USB cable. The laptop then displayed the data (AFR) and record it to a file. I also wanted to record RPM but I could not get it to read an accurate value. The LM-2 would be a great unit if it only worked. Also, the customer support and manual are not good. In the end, I was able to get it to log the AFR which was what I really needed.

I drilled a hole in the exhaust muffler collector and welded in the O2 sensor fitting. It was cheaper to weld in the fitting (since it came with the kit) than buy the exhaust clamp for 80 bucks. Since this is not a permanent install I just ran the wires into the engine compartment and thru the engine lid, thru the passenger window to the passenger seat. The oxygen sensor is connected to the LM-2 and the LM-2 is connected to the laptop via a USB cable.
The laptop is running the supplied Logworks software and can display (and record) the AFR in real time on a graph as well as a digital gauge.

Once I got the Logworks software to log the AFR results real time, I made some initial baseline runs up a long hill to get a steady AFR plot at full throttle or WOT.
The baseline WOT AFR was about 13.5 which means it was running lean.

Next, I removed the MPS from the car and removed the epoxy plug covering the Full Load Stop screw. There are two adjustment screws, one inside of the other. I needed to adjust the inner screw without moving the outer screw. Luckily, I was able to turn the inner screw without turning the outer screw. If the outer screw turns there is a tool available from Tangerine Racing that allows you to turn either screw. I initially loosened the inner screw CCW 90 degrees and made another run. It helped but the AFR was still high. I then turned it another 90 degrees tor a total of 180 degrees. The WOT AFR was right on 12.5 and the car ran so much better. It was a lot smoother and the roughness when the engine was cold was gone.






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post Dec 16 2014, 06:38 PM
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post Dec 16 2014, 07:20 PM
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I love your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

What's up with that long tailpipe sticking out so far past the bumper? That is all I would change on your car. Absolutely perfect car otherwise.
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post Dec 16 2014, 07:21 PM
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Absolutely beautiful job, just love the way it came out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Dec 16 2014, 08:21 PM
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Gawd, is there anything you CAN'T do?? You did a great job on your car and I for one am jealous.

Really nice build!!!!!
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post Dec 16 2014, 08:32 PM
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Stunning! I admire your ingenuity and will be copying your tool for taping off the Fuchs.

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