Fauxre Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Playing with some paint schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Radiator from Stealth Conversions arrived this week. I had a few minutes between home repairs.... ... and slipped it in easily. Another small step toward the finish line. Now back to the yard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Working on mounts for the Taurus fan. Think I've finally decided on which way to go. Pics when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Mounted my Taurus fan to the radiator. I considered several different options after looking at many pics here at HybridZ. I eventually settled on what turned out to be a pretty simple solution. I attached the vertical plastic edge flange on each side of the shroud to 1 1/2" x 1/4" aluminum bar using stainless steel rivets.. The bar width is enough to extend to the existing mounting bolts for the threaded 3/4" aluminum bar that came on the JTR/Stealth radiator brackets. I simply drilled holes in the new bars at those locations and used the same bolts to reattach everything. I think it looks pretty clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Finally finished the bonnet mods. A lot of work for some subtle changes. Hopefully these will make it stand out from the other VR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Looks amazing though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Progress on several fronts over the last couple of weeks. First I wired up the dual speed radiator cooling fan with the help of this thread... http://forums.hybrid...__1#entry921201 ...and it's associated links. I got all of my parts at the local Pick N Pull. Dual Speed Taurus Fan $35 Volvo Fan Relay w/plugs $10 BMW Temp. Switch w/plug $ 7 Total $52 Next I went to work on the hydraulic clutch system. The Tilton .850 master cylinder, ($85 from Summit Racing)... ...connects to the Camaro slave cylinder ($35 at O Reilly Auto) with a blue -3 an coupler ($2.45 Summit), a 32" -3 an 90 degree hose ($17 Summit) and a 'GM clutch cylinder to -3 an' adapter ($32 Summit). Total cost about $90. Very clean when installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ordered the Factory Five Racing Le Mans style gas cap yesterday. Still playing with wheels. And with the assistance of my wife, bled both the brake and clutch systems. Good news... NO LEAKS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kito Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 This is gorgeous. I really appreciate the write-up. I'm currently in the midst of tearing down my '77 and pulling a LT1+T56 for it, and I'm really tempted by the VR kit. It really is a thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) This is gorgeous. ... pulling a LT1+T56 for it, and I'm really tempted by the VR kit. It really is a thing of beauty. Thanks Kito. I agree. The VR body is sleek, elegant and unique. I know it's not the popular view, but I like the look of this roadster much more than the original fastback Ferrari 250 GTO. If you'e truly considering this re-body, just remember that it's not a bolt on affair. You'll have, in my opinion, triple the amount of work over your engine/tranny swap. I thought I was through with mods a couple months ago, but I keep finding areas that just don't feel finished. For instance, I spent some time today trying to make an inner fender for the front end. The headlights, turn signals and front vents are visible through the front wheel openings. Here's my current solution. Sorry pics won't load. I'll try a new post. Edited July 3, 2011 by Fauxre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Here's what I'm trying now. A removable fiberglass inner fender ... ...that will block off and protect the light assemblies from road debris and finish off the wheel well when the bonnet is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Working on the fuel pocket today. It's too big for my taste, so I'm trying a couple different looks. The walls are set at right angles to the bottom... ...I created sloping walls, by stretching fiberglass cloth from the center hole to the pocket edges and securing it with tape. The resulting insert... ... makes for a more appealing pocket. But I still think it's too big. To get the pocket tighter to the gas cap, I lined the pocket with foil... ...inserted the gas cap... ...and filled the gap with expanding foam. A little trimming and carving... Some more carving and I think I'll have something I'll like. I'll use the foam plug to make a piece that can be permanently glassed to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Wrapping up a closet remodel before getting back to the VR. So much for getting it running this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Adding material and reshaping the fuel pocket for a tighter fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 With no new parts coming my way in the next month (keeping a cash cushion for our son's up coming wedding) I've decided to get going on fitment and clean up on some interior parts. Started with the seats. The reclining release mechanisms rub on the reinforcement used to strengthen the unibody after the top was chopped. Simple fix. I swapped the seats from side to side, putting the release handles next to the tunnel, where there's plenty of room. Todays job was refurbishing the door glass. A little steel wool, some elbow grease and a coat of paint for the metal pieces, brings back the original shine. I'll start in on the tracks tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Windows are in, but the regulators are worn and operation is sloppy. Especially on the drivers side. Considering power options. Anyone installed after market power windows in the S30 doors? Forum search time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 This is what happens when I have too much free time. An not enough parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Three more paint schemes (of 87 I have saved), I like. Edited August 14, 2011 by Fauxre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Next time you need to stretch some cloth for a form fit, try using some fleece. Secure it how ever it needs to be, then pull it taught, and secure it it on the other edge. It works well, when you have some very irregular shapes and need to fill in spans. I use this technique regularly in car audio installations and interior work, for speaker enclosures, amp racks and trim panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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