Posted by: daytona Apr 21 2018, 09:18 PM
I like the look.
Been thinking about doing the same thing. What size drill are you using?
Bill.
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 21 2018, 09:32 PM
copykat....ala me and Ralph Meaney....oh ya magnus did it toooooo
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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 21 2018, 09:37 PM
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Apr 22 2018, 12:32 AM)
copykat....ala me and Ralph Meaney....oh ya magnus did it toooooo
Posted by: r_towle Apr 22 2018, 04:09 AM
Take it all apart, I bet URY knows where to get that river.
Posted by: URY914 Apr 22 2018, 05:39 AM
You could have asked me directly.
Posted by: URY914 Apr 22 2018, 05:43 AM
You have to file the top off the pin to get it out.
Posted by: URY914 Apr 22 2018, 05:53 AM
You have to tap/push the pin out VERY carefully. I've developed a few tools over the years to do this. You can damage the flapper piece if you are not careful.
Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 22 2018, 06:39 AM
QUOTE(URY914 @ Apr 22 2018, 08:39 AM)
You could have asked me directly.
Yes, but it’s a forum. How is the collective knowledge benefitted by my asking you directly?
Do you just use a bolt to put it back together or is the rivet still a parts counter thing?
Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 22 2018, 06:45 AM
Actually, I think I’ll try polishing the handle faces first. They look pretty good after a good cleaning.
Posted by: URY914 Apr 22 2018, 07:00 AM
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Apr 22 2018, 05:39 AM)
QUOTE(URY914 @ Apr 22 2018, 08:39 AM)
You could have asked me directly.
Yes, but it’s a forum. How is the collective knowledge benefitted by my asking you directly?
Do you just use a bolt to put it back together or is the rivet still a parts counter thing?
Reuse the pin. The tension on the pin will keep the pin in the hole. Reinstall the filed off end of the pin on the bottom of the handle. I've never had a pin back out.
Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 22 2018, 08:09 AM
QUOTE(URY914 @ Apr 22 2018, 10:00 AM)
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Apr 22 2018, 05:39 AM)
QUOTE(URY914 @ Apr 22 2018, 08:39 AM)
You could have asked me directly.
Yes, but it’s a forum. How is the collective knowledge benefitted by my asking you directly?
Do you just use a bolt to put it back together or is the rivet still a parts counter thing?
Reuse the pin. The tension on the pin will keep the pin in the hole. Reinstall the filed off end of the pin on the bottom of the handle. I've never had a pin back out.
Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 22 2018, 08:19 AM
Is this the stat to make your car as light ac Ury's? Do you think this will improve your auto cross times ?
Posted by: scallyk9 Apr 22 2018, 09:31 AM
AA has a kit for replacing the long rivet. A smooth shank allen bolt with a short threaded area for a locknut at the end. I had to add a washer or two but it worked great.
Posted by: URY914 Apr 22 2018, 01:16 PM
QUOTE(scallyk9 @ Apr 22 2018, 08:31 AM)
AA has a kit for replacing the long rivet. A smooth shank allen bolt with a short threaded area for a locknut at the end. I had to add a washer or two but it worked great.
Not needed.
Posted by: bulitt Apr 22 2018, 01:53 PM
Pretty cool! Always liked Brants "racer build" thread for all the weight reduction he did...
Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 22 2018, 02:54 PM
QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 22 2018, 11:19 AM)
Is this the stat to make your car as light ac Ury's? Do you think this will improve your auto cross times ?
I don't really autocross anymore Bruce. 8 hours of standing in the sun for 5 minutes of fun is just not worth it. I drop in from time-to-time but track days are so much more fun and for $/hour of seat time? There isn't even a close comparison.
Not trying obviously to get my car as light as Paul's car. It's just another part of being authentic to the spirit of the GT cars. As I said in my thread, this saves 3/4#. Better thing would be to put the driver on a diet and exercise program!