Keep on keeping on, Friend.
I've long since learned not to believe anyone is actually going to do what they say until they show up.
I've long since learned not to believe anyone is actually going to do what they say until they show up.
Don't worry, I'll be gentle.Breather catch can and hoses on, still short two fittings for this and the oil cooler. Tomorrow hopefully for them. Am told we will do intake manifold things soon.....want to be optimistic but I've been hurt before.View attachment 220815
So, when this Bad Boy is finished, what are you gonna do with it besides being cooool?Things that make you go "Huh?" We had the same reducer radiator hose elbow I need for the lower radiator hose laying in a spare parts bin.
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My fittings came in today too so I have the oil system sealed back up and the crankcase vent hoses both attached from their engine ports to the catch can. Ran the engine and topped up the oil, looks like it added about 2 quarts to the system plus a other quart to fill the new filter.
Look at it, take it to shows, maybe autocross just for shits and giggles? Other than that the plan at work is to start taking completed projects to tracks for break in and tuning going forward and I'll bring the car with us then. When this was first being talked about the two guys I was going to be building it with were also talking about building track capable projects and we were talking about taking mini vacations renting a small road course for a day, but they've not shown any actual interest in that in more than a year.So, when this Bad Boy is finished, what are you gonna do with it besides being cooool?
I kinda' thought that's where you were going with it. Sounds like fun.Look at it, take it to shows, maybe autocross just for shits and giggles? Other than that the plan at work is to start taking completed projects to tracks for break in and tuning going forward and I'll bring the car with us then. When this was first being talked about the two guys I was going to be building it with were also talking about building track capable projects and we were talking about taking mini vacations renting a small road course for a day, but they've not shown any actual interest in that in more than a year.
That sounds like the two friends I had in high school who tried to talk me into going in the Marines. In the end, I went, they didn't. It worked out well for me. I hope this project is rewarding for you.When this was first being talked about the two guys I was going to be building it with were also talking about building track capable projects and we were talking about taking mini vacations renting a small road course for a day, but they've not shown any actual interest in that in more than a year.
At worst, you've got a cool autocrosser or take it to the strip and bracket race it. Can it be made street legal? If so, Saturday night cruising would be fun if for no other reason than to share your creation with the public. Personally I think it's way cool.One of the mental hurdles I've had to get through the last year or so is whether any of the track day stuff will ever come to fruition. I've made no concessions for this thing to be driven on the street and I do wonder if I'll be able to do enough with the car to make this all feel worth it. At the end of the day though I've had fun and learned a lot just building it and that's gotta be enough for now.
Can it be made street legal? If so, Saturday night cruising would be fun if for no other reason than to share your creation with the public. Personally I think it's way cool.
Same here I think I could do a better job welding if I could actually see that puddle. I'm dealing with just your basic steel welding with small Lincoln wire feed and the gas attachment. Not trying to build anything fancy mostly just fixing things like worn out mower decks or patching up things on old snow blowers!That is one skill I haven't BEGUN to master. Part of the problem for me is that by the time my old eyes can see the puddle forming, it's too late...