RB26powered74zcar Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Making great progress this afternoon!! Should get the passenger side done tomorrow afternoon. Mike Nice work Mike!! Everything has come together real nicely.... Can you take her out for a run downtown, and shoot us a video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Actually I could, since it is tagged as an antique! I do drive it on the street once in a while... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 You might need to replace those check valves with a higher quality Ford, or Toyota replacement part. The check valves in the kit are terrible, nothing like the free flow and complete check that the nicer valves have. Those things are often stuck nearly closed and never actually seal in the other direction. A good valve will flow freely in one direction and check completely with little pressure to seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 I checked them with my motiv/adapter fittings I had previously used in pressurizing my turbos on the Porsche... They seemed to seal up well. If there's an issue, I'll swap them out... I wrote down the info you provided in your other thread, and will swap them if they don't function well... 10 minute fix. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 After months and months and months and... OK enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I like the woopaz stance it now has. Many props to you Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That last shot is ducking money. Looks crazy aggressive. I love it! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Now that's what I'm talking about! Thats just mean looking Mike! Love it. That third to the last shot looks like it's about to pounce on anything that comes' out of the woods!!! Edited March 23, 2012 by fastzcars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 So the list is smaller still... I have gauges working properly again. I need to resolve the rear hatch latch mechanism, and I need to find out why this car eats alternators... Need to buy yet another one. Also need to install a stronger throttle spring on the T-body. Also need to provide power to the wiper motor... Somehow I list that... Need to do a new alignment to the car as a number of things have obviously changed since pulling caster out of the front to clear the bodywork. And I need to re-install the fuel cell surround/closeout panel. Getting there! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Now we need track pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 And video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Mike, it's looking quite menacing! I'm glad to see you're making so much progress! The front tires look so freaking huge - that is going to be a blast to drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) I was off on Friday, But didn't get much done because of this: Got past the "break-in" miles and was able to actually go out for a fast ride on the new motorcycle with a few competent riders... Wow am I glad I traded the old man rig in for this thing... and this: Hailey! Hailey with my future daughter inlaw... Had an ealry Birthday dinner for my kid's fiance, which meant I got to play grampa for a couple of hours... Amazing how much children complete the picture for our lives. Spent 4 hours yesterday cleaning the shop up. It probably hadn't been completely "Cleaned" for about 90 days. With the foot traffic and project work that's been going on, that is a long time, especially with the level of cutting/grinding/drilling/welding of "stuff" that has gone on since early January. Also managed to pull the alternator, wire in the data logger power, and find the latch parts for the rear hatch. I'll continue on knocking my short list down over the next couple days... Fortunatly I bought the alternator at an Autozone in Horseheads, NY. when we were at Watkins Glen last year. Getting it covered under warranty shouldn't be a problem. Also got the replacement right front tire in... Idiot at the tire shop trashed a nearly new tire on the bead. Goes to show not just anyone can use a tire machine... Mike Edited March 25, 2012 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Mike, can you actually use the red tie down/tow loops on the back of your car? I put a set on, really just to make up for the unused holes from my rusty bumper delete, but I'm afraid to use them for fear of bending the car's sheetmetal. I'd love to use them if it is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 I used them with my tow straps in my car trailer... One hook actually bent but didn't do anything to the sheetmetal... Seem fine to me... YMMV! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 @RebekahsZ: the holes for mounting the bumper are attached to a bracket that is welded to the hat-section frame "rails" that run on either side of the spare tire depression. The rear panel and a stiffener behind it are very close by. This kind of like a monocoque construction and fairly strong. There's nothing stronger in that area of the car to connect to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Great, thanks gentlemen. I made some last year, but I've been afraid to use them. I'll be of good courage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Got another bit of "stuff" worked out on the Zcar tonight. Fixed the charging system on the Zcar. I had to replace the existing bad alternator and remove the Painless Alternator Solenoid. Really happy resolving this issue. Sidelined for the next few days doing a clutch swap on the M3. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Who named the guibo? Enjoying your progress. Can't wait to see it on the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 I failed to mention that I took the car out for a quick and spirited run up the street and back... This thing goes like stink and sticks like Velcro... I'm really excited to get it to the track soonest!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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