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  1. MCS02

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    #509 MCS02, Sep 1, 2014
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    Holy Moly! I thought Dave.0 was neurotic about washing his car but you even dismantle the engine! :D
     
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    #516 RallyMini370, Sep 5, 2014
    That got me thinking: I should do a mud covered look with paint to save me jet washing the engine after every rally! This project should be featured on Mini Space.
     
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    #518 walshe_ian, Sep 7, 2014
    Some serious paint skills right there!
     
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    #536 TheModFather, Sep 28, 2014
    Well guys, I was hoping do do a decent update this weekend with all the work I did...

    Unfortunately very minimal work got done... Ok so 5 bolts and 3 hoses came off. :( Just enough to get the radiator/support off so I could make a bunch of measurements and start building the framing for the I/C diverter.

    But I didnt even get the tape measure out of my work bag... :(

    I did however, get caught up on the yard work, replaced the hot water heater, and striped the 40 year old wall paper out of the upstairs hallway, and hooked it up with some fancy paint.

    Back to the diverter though... There isnt as much room as I thought there was, but the only changes I need to make to my plan is to shorten the height. It is still going to be a very small space in the diverter, but the stock plastic stuff is all in the same area and it works, so it should work out fine.

    Still cant wait until I build a front mount I/C setup for the stroker... What is very little space for an I/C is actually a good bit of room for piping, and a custom short runner/large plenum intake manifold. :D
     
  5. Spa2k

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    #543 Spa2k, Oct 6, 2014
    Here's the street-legal sprint car, powered by what appeared to be a small GM V6. And yes, the windshield is zip-tied into place. :Thumbsup:

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    #550 Spa2k, Oct 7, 2014
    Reminds me of my colonoscopy...
     
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    #555 BlimeyCabrio, Oct 8, 2014
    Clean all the paint out of that gouge and brush some acid in it to make it rust. Will look FINE. :D
     
  8. TheModFather

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    #560 TheModFather, Oct 8, 2014

    Fixed that for you Dave! ;)
     
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    #565 Dave.0, Oct 14, 2014
    ^^^^ cool about the filter.

    And when I said cardboard I was talking fabricator cardboard not you empty Coors light case. :lol:
     
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    #582 TheModFather, Nov 2, 2014
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    Yep, thats the business end!

    So, I painted the back panel, and the floor of the air box. (To hide the ugliness that you would see behind and below it. ;))

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    Then I polished a lot of pieces of aluminum...

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    And riveted the two panels together...

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    Man this thing is going to look SWEET!
     
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    #587 Apex, Nov 2, 2014
    Sometimes it is nice to have a one-off piece to call your own. :)

    I always enjoy seeing your workmanship.
     
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    #589 Dave.0, Nov 2, 2014
    I really dig the shaved 3rd brake light and rear spoiler holes filled.

    Looks perfect! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #605 wmwny, Nov 10, 2014
    Hmmmmm...the pic taker musta been on some of that legalized weed [aka, he's pretty "high"]....:devil:
     
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    #607 TheModFather, Nov 10, 2014
    Well, looks like I'm not getting much done for a couple days... :(

    Winter decided to show up, and it can suck my name!
     
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    #610 RallyMini370, Nov 12, 2014
    I'll be working on that for 2015! first the suspension. No more street suspension on the stages.
     
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    #614 TheModFather, Nov 24, 2014
    No the Porker is staying pretty! I have been thinking about a bright obnoxious orange roof on it though... :)
     
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    #620 TheModFather, Dec 15, 2014
    Indeed... I need a heater in the garage, because nothing really happens when its cold. :(
     
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    #623 Spa2k, Jan 1, 2015
    You live where it's cold in the winter. How have you missed the fact that the kitchen table becomes the official automotive genius' work surface when it's too cold outside for your fingers to work? :confused:
     
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    #645 Eric@Helix, Jan 27, 2015
    First of all, this build is pretty sweet. Congrats on a really nice job. I like the workmanship on the intake: my only quibble is the carbon fiber finish on the NACA duct. I think it betrays the ratness of the rod. How bout wrapping that sucker or painting it to match the patina of the rest of the car?
     
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    #656 cct1, Jan 30, 2015
    Needs more rivets.

    And dents.

    Savvy, it obviously wasn't Dick's friends. Now, if it were four sheep...
     
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