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> CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage
Chris H.
post Apr 13 2014, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 13 2014, 02:46 PM) *

Just decided that I'm going to take the radiator hoses up the tunnel. I have a lot of Lava Mat left for the entire tunnel, and it'll be a lot cleaner than going through the longs or under the car.

I can take a 4" square piece of Lava Mat, stick it to my finger, and hold it 3" over the top of an open flame with almost no heat on my finger. I think it'll work real well.


Great idea. I thought about the tunnel too since it'll be so empty without the shift rod and clutch cable, etc. but thought for sure it would get too hot in there. Can't wait to hear how it works. How crazy would it be to wrap the section of the hoses inside the tunnel in something like that as well? Not necessarily that stuff but some sort of heat barrier? Or at least the "hot" side? Just to get double protection in there....

Keep up the pace, you're really getting there! Hope you'll have a day or two for quality control/tweaking.
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post Apr 13 2014, 08:57 PM
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I'm planning on taking a spin Wednesday night. That'll give me Thursday night to check everything over before I drive off to Hershey on Friday.

I may not have rocker panels or even much of an interior, but I'll be driving it.
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post Apr 13 2014, 08:58 PM
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post Apr 13 2014, 11:34 PM
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How about a few more details on the front trunk...?
Show/give some more details on the radiator...!
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post Apr 14 2014, 07:46 AM
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My only issues with down the tunnel would be the possibility of heating brake fluid, or the fuel. Warm fuel sucks, but pre heated brake fluid could become a safety issue.

Warm fuel = less power.

Warm Brake fluid, means your closer to boiling it. I hope it works, because that makes for a nice well protected easy to run location. Might want to add some shielding for the lines. I know you said Lava Rock, with out testing Im not sure how well that stuff truly works.

Are they going to be tubing of the steel or Al. kind, or hose like green stripe?
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post Apr 14 2014, 08:31 AM
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Great work on you build! Thanks for sharing the pictures!
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post Apr 14 2014, 09:18 AM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Apr 14 2014, 09:46 AM) *

My only issues with down the tunnel would be the possibility of heating brake fluid, or the fuel. Warm fuel sucks, but pre heated brake fluid could become a safety issue.

Warm fuel = less power.

Warm Brake fluid, means your closer to boiling it. I hope it works, because that makes for a nice well protected easy to run location. Might want to add some shielding for the lines. I know you said Lava Rock, with out testing Im not sure how well that stuff truly works.

Are they going to be tubing of the steel or Al. kind, or hose like green stripe?


The lava mat works real well, but that's not to say that I wouldn't rather over-do the insulation there.

I was going to use the green stripe hose. I have plenty of 1" hose that fits well in the tunnel. An idea is to put something up the middle to separate it into two sides. I could use an insulating board that would give me an extra barrier between the radiator hose and the brake/fuel lines. Using a heat-shield sleeve on the radiator hose would also help a bit.

The goal is to have everything through that tunnel, so I've got to do whatever it takes to get it there. Right now, I have 1" ID hose, and then make it 1.25" on the radiator side and 1.4" at the motor. I don't know if that's going to be an issue or not, but from what I've heard, I should be just fine.

Either way, I'll find out this week if it works or not.

Back to progress:

I printed out all the shrink-wrap for the wires, and mounted the ECU in the trunk last night. I'll wire that all up later today and then get back to the tunnel and running lines. I have a feeling that's the last "great hurdle" I have to get over before the other pieces start falling into place. I'll also mount up the intercooler and fan tonight. I figured out where I'm mounting all of that. (under the driver side of the trunk, opposite the exhaust.)
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post Apr 14 2014, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(dan_the _body_guy @ Apr 13 2014, 12:49 AM) *

very nice! its starting to look like a car again, get with me after you get it running ill finish buffing before hershey trip


Doubt I'll have time, but if you want to come by Thursday afternoon, you're welcome to! I should have most of the exterior work and trim back on by then. I still don't think the paint we touched-up with is dry yet. Something tells me the hardener was needed afterall. ;-)
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post Apr 14 2014, 04:41 PM
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For those wondering about LavaMat...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNc_WyJ_7KA
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post Apr 14 2014, 04:50 PM
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That's like 4-5 inches away. Tiny little flame.

HOW LAME!

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post Apr 14 2014, 05:11 PM
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I'll try with a torch...just for you Qarl.


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post Apr 14 2014, 05:22 PM
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At least you didn't stick it on your middle finger for the torch test! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Apr 14 2014, 06:39 PM
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How did you do those LED lights? What lens, and what LED pagage did I you use?
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post Apr 14 2014, 09:20 PM
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Getting closer...

I spent an hour on re-building the proportioning valve tonight. I put it together wrong last time. Doh!

Then I ran the rear brake lines and played around in the front trunk a bit. Got the front marker lights wired up and installed. Then I moved to the ECU and got everything wired and ready to connect. Marking everything was important.

I also installed the wiper motor and squirters, only to realize I'm missing one of the rubber gaskets. Sent an email to Mark about that.

I'll have the spacers for the rear hubs tomorrow so I can get them installed along with the CV joints and then I should have a chance at making my deadline.

Tomorrow I'll finish the brakes and MAYBE get the radiator hoses set up. Past that it's going to be figuring out where the inter cooler stuff can go and finishing wiring. This is going to be close!


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post Apr 14 2014, 09:36 PM
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Doug, I am addicted to this thread. Can't believe how much work you are getting done so quickly, yet so well. You must be one hell of a project manager to keep yourself so focused and on task.
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post Apr 14 2014, 09:44 PM
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Ha! I'm the worst PM in the world. Even my PMs at the office would say the same thing. My ADD keeps me bouncing around different parts of the car. I think that's why it seems like I'm getting so much done.

Honestly, I wish I was further along. I have a lot to do in 3 days to get it on the road. With all of this, we had a client spring a surprise on us so I may have to run out if town tomorrow for the day. That'll put a big kink in my plans.

We shall see...
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post Apr 14 2014, 10:37 PM
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When are you cruising through to Hershey? I plan to leave Fri AM sometime. I am on the way and can help call you a two truck if you get a problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This is impressive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Apr 15 2014, 07:09 AM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Apr 15 2014, 12:37 AM) *

When are you cruising through to Hershey? I plan to leave Fri AM sometime. I am on the way and can help call you a two truck if you get a problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This is impressive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)


I was planning on leave Cleveland about noon, so I'd land in Hershey about 5:30. If I can get this built up enough that I trust it, I'll be there with my 914. If not, I'll either trailer it there on my truck, or just drive my DD and enjoy the ride.

Either way, I'll be there. Just not sure if I'll be driving a 914, Discovery, or 535. Two of the three may need a tow truck, so I'll keep your number. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There was a point last night that I thought this may be a hopeless cause, but now I'm looking at the punch list and thinking I may be able to get it done enough to drive. I won't have a lot of the interior done, but all I need is a seat and a steering wheel...right?
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post Apr 15 2014, 07:31 AM
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QUOTE(dudzy's914 @ Apr 14 2014, 08:39 PM) *

How did you do those LED lights? What lens, and what LED package did you use?


Spoke is making them.

Thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=202793

Buy: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=233408
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post Apr 15 2014, 07:41 AM
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QUOTE(Qarl @ Apr 11 2014, 11:10 AM) *

Love the green stitching. Nice touch!

Totally beat me to my idea.

Hey CptTripps:
Who did your seats? Would they do a stitched dash?
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