There Goes The Neighborhood, Sorting out an adopted V8 build |
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There Goes The Neighborhood, Sorting out an adopted V8 build |
whitetwinturbo |
Jul 7 2015, 05:21 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm just "wading" into this project since it rolled off the shipping truck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) 99% rust free California car now in SoCal after sitting in a garage for years without being (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif). My neighbors are now giving me the "hairy eyeball" since I fired it up to pull it up into the garage....and it was a bit loud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) . Now taking inventory of what it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) and making a list of what-to-do and in what order it might be done. I'm starting with draining and renewing all water, oil, brake and transmission fluids. I expect the juices to be a little funky since just sitting unused continues the 'chemistry'. The wiring looks a little scary too. Many of them in the engine compartment (box behind driver) were cut and lead nowhere. Hum. It would be good to hear from other V8 'Loons' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) who may be able to help me avoid to much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif). Let the 914 madness continue! |
whitetwinturbo |
Aug 10 2015, 05:22 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's part of the cooling design that came with the car:
Note the round grey sheet metal disk. There is one 2.5" on each front wheel well. My guess is that this wild ducting, including the fiberglass shroud and trunk floor removal, was the second attempt to vent the radiator when the small holes did not do the job. I removed the ducting to expose this: Time to find front truck sheet metal and weld it back up. Anybody got a lead on that piece of steel? Next, I need to decide on better venting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) I like hot air rising up to vent(s) on the top of the hood...but I'm not sure about how it would look. This looks like what could have been done if more holes had been cut the first time. I could do this. I like the remaining strength of the wheel well assuming the holes are far enough apart. It would also leave nice attachment points for critter screen guards. Would love to hear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) from the water cool guys on their experiences (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) |
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