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did some work on the firewall. I said the downpipe was fun and easy, this is less so. more challenging but still fun. using tin snips to cut decently thick steel and then trying to get it to fit good. this section was easiest part and the passenger side wont be too bad but the drivers side will definitely be a challenge. but im really digging this look and I think it will turn out cool. pretty damn sturdy too. I got the idea to paint the cabin side with clearcoat and then sticker bomb it which will be cool af, I got tons of motorsports stickers saved up. the other side I will paint the same color I paint the engine bay which wont be camo.
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You are getting a lot done quickly. Some of it seems rushed, do you have a deadline?
I can get behind it all except the paint job. It looks like a giraffe to me. But it is your car so your opinion is the only one that matters.
This is a track car right? It's definitely unique. I am interested to see the end result. Keep up the good work.How to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=297611
Could be better, could be worse.
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Originally posted by rzerob View PostYou are getting a lot done quickly. Some of it seems rushed, do you have a deadline?
I can get behind it all except the paint job. It looks like a giraffe to me. But it is your car so your opinion is the only one that matters.
This is a track car right? It's definitely unique. I am interested to see the end result. Keep up the good work.
im really just in the zone focused on getting it running and driving so once I get to that point and im out of the zone I will focus on polishing up some loose ends.
thanks man I will keep it up
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Originally posted by e30davie View PostGreat project. Ive always worked in a similar fashion with projects. Work hard to get it working and running, sort out the major issues, then come back and tidy it up later. look forward to more updates.
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installed the Holley hydramat fuel pickup in the fuel cell. this will supposedly prevent fuel starvation without the need for a surge tank. mounted with magnets that are strong af
did some more work in the engine bay
ive got the radiator to fit really easy, just had to cut the hoses provided with the control pack. the intercooler and aircleaner is a different story. the intercooler i think i may be able to use the tubes provided in the conrtol pack but its a stretch. the air filter box I may be able to fit if I chop the bottom off but I may just use a cone filter instead. once I spend more time here and get it finalized I will weld or rivet up some brackets to support everything.
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Originally posted by hasa View PostNice project! But I would not do the all bodywork with aluminium sheet and rivets. The original wirewall and transmission tunnel is essential part of the body strength.
the original firewall is 18 gauge(1mm) thick steel. I am using 20 gauge(.80mm) thick steel(not aluminum) that when overlapped from sheet to sheet like im doing is 1.6mm thick(over 50% thicker than stock). there are even some spots where I have riveted 3 sheets together(2.4mm). Rivets are a tried and true fastener that is very suited to handling shear forces. before welding was developed riveting was the way to join metals in most applications. they are still used in allot of applications where high strength and low weight is desired, notably the aircraft industry. The point being I am confident in this firewall, I can tell you from knocking on it and pushing it that it is very strong.
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Originally posted by LowR3V'in View Postwhat made u use rivets?now I understand why people weld in sheetmetal when repairing rusted out sections because that retains a stock look but especially on something as big as a firewall; riveting these panels as opposed to welding is quicker, cheaper, easier, much better looking result and just as effective/strong as welding.Last edited by hkv; 09-07-2019, 04:22 PM.
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