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Getting close to turning the key....
Nice progress! I’ve done the stainless rod mistake and it’s a mess when it happens.
Always impressed with your craftsmanship on the wiring. 
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Mar 29 2025, 09:59 AM) 
@Superhawk996 - To be clear, that's an example of what I'm attempting but that's NOT my work! I aspire to that level of result but we'll have to wait to see how close I can get!
QUOTE(tygaboy @ Mar 30 2025, 10:59 AM)
@Superhawk996 - To be clear, that's an example of what I'm attempting but that's NOT my work! I aspire to that level of result but we'll have to wait to see how close I can get!
Appreciate the honesty! Based on the photo of your twisting work and what I’ve seen of your wiring on the V8, I assumed that was your work. I have no doubt you’ll pull it off!
Loving the videos on the YouTube! Have to say I’m always learning something.
The Tig worked out in the end.
Look forward to more Chris.
The Tig worked out in the end.
Look forward to more Chris.
I really enjoy the videos; Chris takes the time to explain everything as he walks us through his plan from beginning to end.
More stuff getting done means less left to do before I try and start this thing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQ9OoCeNUU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQ9OoCeNUU
QUOTE(tygaboy @ Mar 24 2025, 11:51 PM)
@davep @bkrantz A concentric twist harness is built to the same dimension since it still has to connect to everything, but uses 15-20% more wire length. The twist and service loops takes some length and, depending on the branching approach, some extra length is used there, too.
But the wire that's typically used (Tefzel M22759/32) is smaller diameter and lighter, due to the type of insulation is uses.
If you used Tefzel that harness is likely more expensive than my car was when I bought it!
I see signs that someone took the High Performance Academy Motorsports wiring course?
I'm nothing if not ineffecient! It took me a full day to get the frunk hard lines fitted. Final welding of a few joints and this coolant system will be all set.
I'm happy with how it's turning out, especially now that I'm doing everything on my own, including the aluminum welding. Yes, I miss hanging out with Martin but I need to develop! Still a ways to go on that skill but the results are functional if not quite beautiful (yet!)
I'm happy with how it's turning out, especially now that I'm doing everything on my own, including the aluminum welding. Yes, I miss hanging out with Martin but I need to develop! Still a ways to go on that skill but the results are functional if not quite beautiful (yet!)
Looking good with the aluminum welding training wheels off!
Curious how you’re going to insulate the tubing?
Making good progress, even if it’s painfully slow at times.
Curious how you’re going to insulate the tubing?
Making good progress, even if it’s painfully slow at times.
Radiator hard lines all done. Amazing what a little Scotch-Brite can do to an aluminum tube. I'm happy with how these turned out.
Very nice looking. Pretty soon you will have nothing left but to turn the key.
And here's the detail of getting to those hard lines pictured above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05oBjNGBSyQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05oBjNGBSyQ
I need an oil catch can.
I love symmetry.
Problem solved!
Yep, I picked up another Ferrari 360 coolant fill tank, made a mirror image bracket set and: done!
Well, almost done. I still need to add the appropriate fittings and lines but, come on! This looks so cool, it's all factory parts so I'm claiming I've earned solid style points on this one.
I love symmetry.
Problem solved!
Yep, I picked up another Ferrari 360 coolant fill tank, made a mirror image bracket set and: done!
Well, almost done. I still need to add the appropriate fittings and lines but, come on! This looks so cool, it's all factory parts so I'm claiming I've earned solid style points on this one.
Nice!
Something reminded me of this today and I realized it would be perfect for this project.
Definitely coming along. I really like the 3D printer thoughts. The Mickey Mouse ears on my 3.6 are 3D printed out of some special material (I don't recall what it was) and they are beautiful and strong. Keep up the great work Chris.
Thank you for the Saturday morning entertainment!
Always pleasant to see the enginnering and craftmanship!
Now, I have to ask. What's the deal with the "SMALL" engine valve on top of your tool box in the background at the end of the video?
Always pleasant to see the enginnering and craftmanship!
Now, I have to ask. What's the deal with the "SMALL" engine valve on top of your tool box in the background at the end of the video?
QUOTE(Montreal914 @ May 3 2025, 08:40 AM)
Thank you for the Saturday morning entertainment!
Always pleasant to see the enginnering and craftmanship!
Now, I have to ask. What's the deal with the "SMALL" engine valve on top of your tool box in the background at the end of the video?
@Montreal914 - I was wondering if anyone would notice that! It came out of a 2-stroke diesel submarine engine. I use it as a shop towel roll holder...
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