INDIANA 818 Build starts 3/15/2014

[indiana818]

received my car today . looked in good shape probably like most others had a few missing parts
such as coil springs, rivnuts, gas tank, neck, silicone needed for firewall? Car looks great and i removed the body
down to the frame. I think I will paint it red. cold out this morning only 27 degrees little to cold
in the garage. I will start on the firewall on Monday. Looking for a power rivnut tool. Anyone have one?
I saw one on the net yesterday. Note: if you are expecting a delivery of a car , Stewarts uses a 53' long
trailer and could not get down my driveway. I had a trailer and we met at my brothers farm and unloaded it
and then moved it to my garage. Just a heads up.

[Erik W. Treves]

Silicone is not missing...you need to buy it :)

[DodgyTim]

I have one of these rivnut tools, it uses a cordless drill to drive rivnuts really quickly
It's only disadvantage is it is quite long, even with a right angled drill


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5sBzK82Wb4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Blitzkrieg]

Check your shock hats for the c clips

[Mechie3]

Awesome! Youre now the closest 818 to me (besides my own).

[Blitzkrieg]

I'm four hours away lol. Let's all have a meet up when all the kits are done! ;)

[Goldwing]

Welcome! My kit was ready in December, and I'm still waiting for the gas tank. They redesigned the gas tank for more cockpit room, and waiting for them to come in. I haven't asked for an update in a while, but they like the free shipping of outgoing kits, so I bet we're still waiting if you didn't get yours. There's plenty to do in the meantime. :)

[DodgyTim]

I picked up my kit last week, gas tank and filler were some of the items on backorder

[indiana818]

3/17/2014
I finished the firewall today. It was relatively easy compared to what i thought it might be.
my new air riveter gun helped out. started on the front a- frame installation. I spent more time looking for bolts than it took me to install the a -frames. At a stand still on the a frames due to lack of ball joints . they must be on back order. I will find something else to work on tomorrow.

[305mouse]

Awesome! Youre now the closest 818 to me (besides my own).

BTW, hows that going?

[indiana818]

started my (hanging the shifter idea) that Craig did on his great ride. all braces cut and I will assemble it tomorrow . Does any know of any problems with moving the shifter forward 5" ? i could not fit the shifter below the hump where FFR said it would go
I moved it just forward of the cross brace.

[Canadian818]

A few others have put it up there and have go-carted, so they must have had enough cable length. I was wondering that last week and looked through the build threads. Have you thought about posting pics?

[Mechie3]

BTW, hows that going?

It's not. Havent' touched it in about 2 months. Too cold and too busy.


started my (hanging the shifter idea) that Craig did on his great ride. all braces cut and I will assemble it tomorrow . Does any know of any problems with moving the shifter forward 5" ? i could not fit the shifter below the hump where FFR said it would go
I moved it just forward of the cross brace.

I moved mine in front as well. The farther forward you go the more cable slack you have.

[indiana818]

i worked this weekend on the car:

a. front a arms and links, coilovers installed
b. power steering rack installed - ffr bracket did not fit well on my unit
c. rear links installed
d. problem with brake lines on rear in the way of the FFR irs brackets. I have drum brakes. Has anyone built a car yet with rear drum brakes?
e. riveted the side alum pcs in the cockpit
f. finished the firewall
g. measured for more metal to design a rear firewall (for extra safety only) getting new metal on monday

[indiana818]

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[metalmaker12]

Video not working bro

[indiana818]

axles done today
boy that snapring on the outer was a bear must practice patience

[wleehendrick]

boy that snapring on the outer was a bear must practice patience

I love the instructions... "tap it off". Unless you have the Hammer of Thor, it takes more than a 'tap'! Getting it on was a piece of cake following Wayne's tip to use a hose clamp. You did read the tips thread, right? ;)

[indiana818]

pictures of progress as of 3/25/14


http://s993.photobucket.com/user/rimexlighting/media/IMG_1754_zpsa0da60d6.jpg.html
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http://s993.photobucket.com/user/rimexlighting/media/IMG_1752_zps2369e523.jpg.html
http://s993.photobucket.com/user/rimexlighting/media/IMG_1751_zps34aac43f.jpg.html

[indiana818]

seat belts installed on saturday waiting on new clutch master cylinder
working on installing seats on monday
steering col went in well on saturday i had to move it onto the lower holes so it would couple with the rack ok no problems after that all is going well i'm waiting on missing parts and a solution to my brake line interference problem with the rear drum setup
anyone else have a problem with the irs bracket in front of the brake line coming out of drum brakes? what was the solution?
any help would be appreciated greatly

[indiana818]

4/5/14 update
throttle cable support done today looks good and solid
rear brake lines installed and done
rear firewall 99% done waiting to find out what lines run thru it
i know a. throttle b. e bake lines does anyone know anything else?

[Mechie3]

Some of the engine harness, fuel lines, and clutch line will go through the firewall depending on how much you covered on the rear firewall.

[indiana818]

working on a new higher console idea i would raise it 5" from the firewall to the shifter and then mount the shifter back up on top like the original plan only back slightly since i have short arms my 7" screen radio came in and i am mocking up
the front part of what the console would look like in cardboard 4/7/14 cks

[Xusia]

Can't wait to see it!

[indiana818]

work update:
added front end frame today
installed rad had to modify hold downs to fit . oem mounts even after cutting did not fit right
fixed clutch master cylinder with new one from oreilys . 04 wrx turbo model used
installed rear firewall, painted black
assembled gas pick up assembly ( waiting on gas tank)
ordered new wheels from discount tire TSW chrome wheels 17x 8 front 18x 8 rears
fixed the tranny shifter on the rear to allow for another 1.5 " clearance to the back bumper
completed gas pedal install by making my own plates to mount it on
fabricated a short 21" x 5" x5" frame for new console option picture to come
installed shifter cables
FFR shipped more parts today , ball joints,rear coils, rivnuts, vin tag exhaust pcs. now i can mount the wheels next week

[Canadian818]

Looking forward to pics of your console, I too need to fit a double din deck.

[indiana818]

4/18 Installed engine today. Whoooooaaaaa

[indiana818]

4/26 update
fixed the shifter rod location and also converted the tranny to 2wd easy after getting off the stubborn nut
working on special shifter plate i hope it will be cool
got my wheels on yesterday 18s on rr and 17 on front
started trying to install harness i really dont think it will work considering wayne's harness option

[CanadianYank]

Just brought my donor home today a TS the same as yours, I'm planning to use the rear drums as well. I think the stock brakes will work great for a car 1000 lbs less in weight. Do you have any updated pictures?

Frank