Kwik92GT's How NOT to build a Project Car Thread

Glenn's tank and rear suspension pics. Before you guys kill me on the rust and such, it is all getting painted, coated, or whatever it takes to get right. Makes me crazy even knowing it looks like this.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...d%20GT/056.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...d%20GT/059.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...d%20GT/058.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...d%20GT/064.jpg

That should about do it for now with updates and pics. I'll be posting more soon as I get things done.

Make a simple heat shield out of some sheet metal for the m/c.

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Originally Posted by Qtr milerocket

Looks wicked Greg!, as you already know that's some top notch quality work you've just posted up! :bigthumb



Peace :cool2:




James

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Thanks James.

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Originally Posted by evil8

So is that gonna make it out in 2012 Greg?

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That's the plan, but of course that's been the plan the past few years. I'm working again and have weekends now to get things done so hopefully it'll happen.

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Originally Posted by dsmawd350

Boiling points for common braking fluids [1]
..........Dry boiling point ... Wet boiling point
DOT 3 .. 205 °C (401 °F) ... 140 °C (284 °F)
DOT 4 .. 230 °C (446 °F) ... 155 °C (311 °F)
DOT 5 .. 260 °C (500 °F) ... 180 °C (356 °F)
DOT 5.1 .. 270 °C (518 °F) ... 190 °C (374 °F)

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Looks like I'm in trouble. :lol:

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Originally Posted by Jeff88coupe

Make a simple heat shield out of some sheet metal for the m/c.

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That's actually the direction I think I'm heading in Jeff. I thought maybe covering the shield with some type of heat reflecting coating or something of the sort. With the headers getting ceramic coated and having a coated shield or something of the sort, I'm hoping I can keep things under control.

a starter heat blanket wrapped around it may work too. idk how it would look or if you care?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...oductId=761406

Get those stick on wheel weights off your wheels before taking that thing to the track. Those pretty much turn into bullets when they fly off during some high gear burnouts. Your pit crew will not be happy catching a few of those to the shin, lol. Car looks great Greg!!!

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Originally Posted by dsmawd350

a starter heat blanket wrapped around it may work too. idk how it would look or if you care?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...oductId=761406

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Will look into something like that too. Really would rather not have it look like ass, lol, but I need something that will work :bigthumb

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Originally Posted by Whyucryn

Get those stick on wheel weights off your wheels before taking that thing to the track. Those pretty much turn into bullets when they fly off during some high gear burnouts. Your pit crew will not be happy catching a few of those to the shin, lol. Car looks great Greg!!!

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Pit crew? I ain't a "baller" like you Rob, I don't have a crew. :lol: I usually duct tape over the top of the weights, never had a problem in the past doing it that way. I just haven't gotten around to it yet with these.

Rear end looks killer bro!

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Originally Posted by Rick93coupe

Rear end looks killer bro!

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Thanks Rick, just trying to keep up with the Joneses (you). :D

Rick thinks Greg has a nice rear....Fag!

Bromosexuals.

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Originally Posted by Kwik92GT

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...d%20GT/056.jpg

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That is sooooooo embarrassing! How in the world could you let it look like that? :D

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Originally Posted by Rich

That is sooooooo embarrassing! How in the world could you let it look like that? :D

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I know, right. :(

Minor update. Most of the stuff I'm working on right now isn't really photo worthy but I have been able to keep the ball rolling. Throwing up a couple of pics of the brake lines I bent up just to have something to post.

I've started getting the fuel system put together and I'll post progress pics of that as I get further into it.


MC
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...T/DSC00242.jpg
Driver well
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...T/DSC00251.jpg
Pass. well
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...T/DSC00259.jpg
Driver rear
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...T/DSC00245.jpg
Pass rear
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...T/DSC00246.jpg

Hell Yeahs!! Bout time the Mafia do something!!:bigthumb

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Hell Yeahs!! Bout time the Mafia do something!!:bigthumb

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No doubt. A few of us have been slippin'. :lol:

Slippin...I fell down,lol. Looks good Greg:bigthumb

Looking good Greg.

Looking good greg....hope to see you get it out this year.

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Originally Posted by ibstrokin

Slippin...I fell down,lol. Looks good Greg:bigthumb

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No Comment! :lol:

Thanks man.

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Originally Posted by 2Kblacksleeper

Looking good Greg.

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Thanks John.

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Originally Posted by Jeff88coupe

Looking good greg....hope to see you get it out this year.

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Thanks Jeff, I'm trying.

Posted this pic in the new parts section too. It's the start of getting the fuel system in. Hoping to have back half of the system buttoned up next weekend and getting started on mounting the pump.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...T/6443a701.jpg

Any updates on this heap?

Nothing photo worthy, I have been working on dyeing interior plastics when time allows. Might throw up a couple before and afters of the dash or something but it's not what I'd call noteworthy. LOL Now that the holidays are out of the way, and work should be slowing some, I hope real progress will begin again here shortly. Still have a few big projects here at the house to get done but I'll work it out.

Started with a porno red dash here, now it's the correct titanium. Pictures honestly don't do any justice to the before and afters. Actually came out better than I expected. Been putting in a lot of prep work to get this stuff to dye right. The glove door is done but have no pics right now, I'm still working on the vents and they are a major PITA. I'll post more when completely done.

This is the dash and pad separate that I started with:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...49095E45D6.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...5AE96A0E8A.jpg

This is the dash after dyeing, dash pad back on.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...4910F6A9AC.jpg

Lookng good man, I know how projects go, usually there's a shortage of time and money, just be patient and do it right regardless how long it takes..

How do you dye the plastic? It looks great

Looks good

Looking good Greg.

Thanks all for the positive comments. :bigthumb Can really help in the "down" times with a project like this. Hopefully I can get some post worthy progress done in the next few months.

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Originally Posted by coleary1992

How do you dye the plastic? It looks great

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I'm using dyes from Latemodel Restoration. They are made by SEM and are very good. It's not a hard process but is a little time consuming. The key is in the prep work. I start by cleaning the parts with dish soap, then I use trisodium phosphate (TSP) to get all the grease and other residues that may be on the panel, off. I then apply an adhesion promoter/primer, depends what your working on (hard plastic or vinyl). After that dries, I then dye it my color of choice. That's about it.

Great job!

Bump for a dope ride.

Looks slowww!!! Lol

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Originally Posted by Whyucryn

Looks slowww!!! Lol

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It is, but not much on jack stands can fuck with it. :tard:

Is it running yet?

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Originally Posted by Zimmersfab

Is it running yet?

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LOL....are pigs flying?