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chads74
post Mar 25 2014, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Mar 25 2014, 04:07 PM) *

I also needed a simple and lightweight solution for a defroster. I ended up with a $20 bilge blower from Ebay, some ducting from Home Cheapo and a little bit of time fabbing up an aluminum vent to replace the factory bakelite piece that would have been there. I didn't see the need to connect it to the cowl as all you really need is air at the same temperature as ambient. I would say the whole thing weighs less than 2-3 pounds.

Last night's rain gave me a chance to try it out with the window fully fogged over. In less than a minute it was clear again - those bilge blowers put out a TON of air.



I need to do this on mine one day.
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post Mar 25 2014, 07:22 PM
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Great progress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

We will be terrorizing chump car this year!

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post Mar 26 2014, 02:55 PM
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Thanks John! I sure hope so. Just need to finish the seats and dash now and order the rest of the gas containers and consumables - brake pads, etc.

... after we get into the house of course.
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post Mar 26 2014, 03:21 PM
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You ever find out what was wrong with the old motor?
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post Mar 26 2014, 04:12 PM
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You ever find out what was wrong with the old motor?


Nope, not yet. Waiting to move into the new house next month with a proper garage for the first time in my life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hands.gif) Didn't feel right tearing the heads off of the old motor just to end up getting dirt and debris in the cylinders. Everything I've done thus far on the car has been outside in the driveway full of sand.

But it is indeed on my list of things to do. I want to learn exactly what went wrong. Hopefully do a top-end rebuild to introduce me to these engines before I tear one completely apart. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

All I know is with the linkage working correctly, this thing engine runs like a scalded dog!
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post Mar 26 2014, 04:20 PM
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Just went through the entire thread. Nice work George! I cant wait to join the club. Ive been hanging out, learning and getting more and more anxious to get my hands on one. I love the blue!
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post Mar 26 2014, 04:30 PM
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Thanks Simon! You'll find one eventually. You've done it right - learn all the bad/susceptible parts of these cars first - take your time and buy one that will leave with with less work to do in the long run. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 26 2014, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Mar 26 2014, 06:12 PM) *

QUOTE(vw505 @ Mar 26 2014, 05:21 PM) *

You ever find out what was wrong with the old motor?


Nope, not yet. Waiting to move into the new house next month with a proper garage for the first time in my life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hands.gif) Didn't feel right tearing the heads off of the old motor just to end up getting dirt and debris in the cylinders. Everything I've done thus far on the car has been outside in the driveway full of sand.

But it is indeed on my list of things to do. I want to learn exactly what went wrong. Hopefully do a top-end rebuild to introduce me to these engines before I tear one completely apart. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

All I know is with the linkage working correctly, this thing engine runs like a scalded dog!


George, when are you Moving? I'll Trade you Truck & Trailer Moving Time for Valve Adjustment/Carb Synch on the Blue 2.0
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post Mar 26 2014, 08:43 PM
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George, when are you Moving? I'll Trade you Truck & Trailer Moving Time for Valve Adjustment/Carb Synch on the Blue 2.0


T.C., it'll be April 18th tentatively. But we'll see. I was going to call you anyways and see if you'd be willing to let me tinker with those carbs and linkage a little. You don't owe me a thing bud.
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post Mar 27 2014, 05:28 AM
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Still waiting to get the car back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Mar 27 2014, 07:51 AM
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Whats getting done to the car T.C.?
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post Mar 27 2014, 08:55 AM
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Mar 26 2014, 03:12 PM) *

QUOTE(vw505 @ Mar 26 2014, 05:21 PM) *

You ever find out what was wrong with the old motor?


Nope, not yet. Waiting to move into the new house next month with a proper garage for the first time in my life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hands.gif) Didn't feel right tearing the heads off of the old motor just to end up getting dirt and debris in the cylinders. Everything I've done thus far on the car has been outside in the driveway full of sand.

But it is indeed on my list of things to do. I want to learn exactly what went wrong. Hopefully do a top-end rebuild to introduce me to these engines before I tear one completely apart. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

All I know is with the linkage working correctly, this thing engine runs like a scalded dog!


I grew up in "the Berg" myself, went to North east High School. I know all about the sand!
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post Mar 27 2014, 06:00 PM
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I grew up in "the Berg" myself, went to North east High School. I know all about the sand!



No way! That's a rarity - even more rare here on the World. I can count on one hand the people I've met who actually were born here.

If you're ever in town, I'll be happy to treat you to a beer and a burger at Chattaway!
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post Mar 27 2014, 06:22 PM
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Whats getting done to the car T.C.?


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post Apr 8 2014, 06:47 AM
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Hey George,
Noticed that your looking to buy fiberglass bumpers for chump. I was going to put my steel ones back on for that race. You think glass will be ok?
Oh, only because we talked about this before, I ran a 2.48 at Sebring trying to chase down Joe in that V-8 beast. Best time yet!
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post Apr 8 2014, 07:58 AM
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Hey Shane,
Though I'm a little worried about contact, I think FG is the only way to go with a really underpowered car. That should be in the neighborhood of 30-40 lbs weight savings.

A 2:48 is FLYING in a /4 at Sebring. I'm really impressed man. I still need to return your call (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) so I'll give you a shout at some point this week.
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post Apr 28 2014, 06:32 PM
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Any new progress?
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post Apr 28 2014, 07:45 PM
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What is the contact for Perry and the bikini top thingie?

Awesome and entertaining build, btw.....!!!!
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post May 4 2014, 07:18 PM
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https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productse...sp?Product=2426

Is this the extinguisher system you went with? I'm on again off again about Chumping my ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post May 5 2014, 07:19 AM
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Hey guys. Sorry I wasn't around to respond sooner - was in Daytona crewing for a team for this weekend's SCCA Regional race.

Larmo - send me a PM and I'll send you Perry's e-mail address. I'm not sure that he wants it posted publicly. He is still producing the umbrella tops, but he is very busy at the moment, so you'll have to be patient.

Shane, that is indeed the system that I used and I like it a lot. Simple and effective. I chose the 4.0L liter, despite weighing a few more pounds for the added egress time. Although I like doing business with Pegasus, I actually ordered my system from these guys:

http://www.racingfiresystems.com/RacingFir...ed_Systems.html


A little cheaper and every bit counts!
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