Derek

Now for the small world award. Steve is a frequent visitor to the foundry. He's known the owner for quite a few years and I've met him a few times. He's really a great guy and has a firm handle on the home brew "build it on a dime" mentality. The foundry uses induction melters. They use Olivine green sand. I've got a bunch more pics that I'm going to be uploading to a gallery in the next few days. I'll let you know when I've got it done. I'm sure we can work Kevin Bacon in here if we try hard enough! Derek

I wondered what took so long for someone to pick up on that! Seriously both of these guys (one is the owner) have been doing this continuously since both were in high school and they're both in their early fifties. The first time I saw it I couldn't believe it because I'm like mister safety at my shop. Now when they pour bronze and iron it's a whole different story. They look like spacemen. I don't want this to turn into a debate about foundry safety so if people want to go that direction then let's start a new thread. Thanks Derek

Thanks guys. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. That's why they make band saws and tig welders! Well I figured if it doesn't work as a manifold I'd park a seal behind it, teach him a tune and go to work at a circus! I'll knock the cores out later this morning and post a few pics Derek

Well I finally got some time to get over the foundry to pour the first manifold. If you are new and need to come up to speed here's a link to the design stage http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121021 And a link to the pattern making http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121478 Here is the core assembly all glued together with the stainless tubes and the bronze bushings in place This is the pattern with the flask around it. Ramming the sand This is the drag or bottom of the mold with the pattern removed Setting the core. Cores makes castings hollow. We decided to do a dual pour. Don't try this at home! I'm running the camera by the way. The moment of truth. I'm really happy with this I ran out of time but tomorrow I'll shake out the cores and post a few more pics of the casting. Derek

I saw this in craigs list a while back. http://orlando.craigslist.org/car/545820452.html Derek

I also have the Spal kit in my 73 and I'm very impressed with the quality. The parts are made in Italy and that's a very refreshing change from the crap from China that I'm used to. I also have the spal central locking/alarm kit and it's equally impressive. Derek

I'll second that about rick at RAAMmat. He's a great guy and his product gets great reviews on the boards. I have a roll of RAAMmat that I'm going to put over my home brew spray on and then ensolite foam over that. I did a test piece of RAAMmat on the floor board and it stuck to spray on really well. The thing I liked about the liquid deadener is I was able to flow it into all of the crevices. I really hope to stop the exhaust from entering the car.

Hi I need a new set of seatbelts. I'm looking at these http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SIC03D/40-7491 Has anyone purchased these yet? Thanks Derek

Here's what I'm using. I got this info from this post http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alternative-lizard-skin-103610.html I'll condense it a bit. The idea is to get the glass micro spheres and add them to your paint of choice. I went with a water based elastomeric roof paint. I bought the micro spheres from here. http://www.hytechsales.com/insulating_paint_additives.html I bought the 5 gallon kit and mixed it a little heavier than they recommended. They said I could double the amount but I would get better results by using more coats. I spent $100.00 and ended up with 3 gallons of roof paint and the 5 gallon kit of micro balloons. I'm really satisfied with the adhesion I'm getting and it seems to work well as a sound deadener. I used an undercoating gun for the doors and 1/4 panels and a 3 inch roller for everything else. I tinted half the paint grey so I could control the coverage better. I'm on my third coat. Derek

Thanks Titus. great link. Derek

What a great idea. Especially since I have a bunch of reed switches laying around and a pile of neodymium magnets that I use in my slot cars. And as an added plus I get to use more relays! I LOVE relays. Thanks for the link. One more problem solved on HydridZ !!!!

Not a bad idea. Unfortunately I don't have any switches at the moment so I have to buy something. They must not be as bad as I remember as there isn't a lot of "door pin switch" discussions on HybridZ! Thanks Derek