Intro and new build thread

[frankc5r]

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Intro and new build thread



59576My handle is frankc5r and I live in Saline, Mi, just south of Ann Arbor. Worked at Univ Mich in Instrumentation for many years and had a
second life as engineer on multiple factory road racing programs over the years with the last being Corvette Racing where I initially worked
on wiring the cars and later did the radios which for a race like LeMans meant over 100 units.
Did many a hotrod over the years , one of the latest being a Cad Northstar mounted midengined in 65 Corvair.

Decided to do a kit car and 818, probably a coupe, looks like a fun project. I went ahead and got a donor car a few weeks ago from Wayne,
a 2002 WRX with little over 100k on it. Have got almost all suspension rebuilt with new bearings etc and have been cleaning up engine and trans.
Reduced harness to a couple pounds and will be doing the harness myself cause that is what I did in racing for years. Getting a Microsquirt
from Wayne. Took off trans today and car appears to have a stage 1 Exedy clutch not too long ago. Will check it for finger height and disc wear.
Going to try to attach a picture of clutch so others can tell me if I guess correctly.

Going to order from FFR when next sale comes along which some say may be about thanksgiving.

All suggestions welcomed.

[mikeb75]

Welcome to the madness. The coupe has been a fun build, but as I'm sure you know get ready to do some personalization for a million reasons... Sounds like you picked up a good donor, which can go a long way to making the build easier (IMHO).

Other important stuff: Go Jake! Glad CR picked up the titles this year, it was a tough fight at the end. And LeMans was a heartbreaker (-not just for Toyota but also for the non-turbo GT cars).

Good luck with the kit purchase, if not Thanksgiving maybe black Friday? And have fun!

[DanielsDM]

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your build. What area did you work in on the race teams? I assume instrumentation/electronics since that is what you did at UM.

[frankc5r]

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your build. What area did you work in on the race teams? I assume instrumentation/electronics since that is what you did at UM.

Over the years quite a few areas. I designed and built the wiring on quite a few roadracing cars, did data acquisition , built special sensors, and in the later
years did the repeater radio systems. Motorola was a sponsor so we had access to the latest hi tech portables.

spent today cleaning up the transaxle from years of grime etc.

[frankc5r]

Does anyone know if this is a stage 1 Exedy clutch?? Looks fairly new and was in my trans.59593

[frankc5r]

60579Been working on cleaning up and rebuilding all of the donor parts especially the aluminum parts. You are probably aware the HCL or muratic acid can be used
but it is fussy and you must Always add conc Hcl to water. BUT I found that The Works toilet bowl cleaner is about 10% hcl which is about right for our use.
Older version, till epa stopped them, were 16.5% and had a thickener which was very nice as it stayed in place. But until a new version with thickener is
available, the current version works pretty good. I use a cheap brush to put it on. A few min to work, then spray water on from windex bottle and use 5 gal
vacuum to suck it all up.. I have cleaned up the engine and trans with "The Works" using a engine stand to hold things horizontal. Attached are a couple pictures.60578

[turbomacncheese]

That's nice. How does it behave around steel parts? I used to use some diluted muriatic acid (pool cleaner, 10M HCl) on aluminum but if I wasn't careful, I got a lot of rust on pressed in steel pins, tubes, etc.

[frankc5r]

That's nice. How does it behave around steel parts? I used to use some diluted muriatic acid (pool cleaner, 10M HCl) on aluminum but if I wasn't careful, I got a lot of rust on pressed in steel pins, tubes, etc.

I was careful to apply with a brush and not spray and use
multiple washes with water. You could add a little soda to water wash as a neutralizer if worried. I did not see any problems.

[frankc5r]

Been cleaning and rebuilding parts from donor for 818 coupe build.
Some examples attached. Hope works. 60605606066060760608606096061060611

[turbomacncheese]

Good work

[svanlare]

Parts look really nice!

[frankc5r]

Thanks guys. I have put in ALOT of hours. I can see getting a southern or SW donor has some real benefits.

[frankc5r]

614006140161402Build thread will be quiet for awhile as we are going to Florida for winter. Have the 818C sent up for late Mar 17 delivery when we return.
To prepare for delivery, I used others good design to make my dolly. Yes, I have about 1 in clearance for my engine hoist. Thanks for the
reminder. The car in the background is a previous project, 65 Chevy Corvair with 4.6L Northstar midengined.

[Aero STI]

Nice to see another Michigan builder.

[Scargo]

Does anyone know if this is a stage 1 Exedy clutch?? Looks fairly new and was in my trans.59593
Certainly looks like the Exedy Stage 1 clutches shown on Google images and this listing (https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Impreza-WRX-2-0L-Clutch/dp/B002V5IBO4), which says that they and others source their clutches from Exedy (so it may not have the Exedy name on it).

[phil1734]

Frank did you schedule delivery from Stewart for the 17th or completion on the 17th?

Stewart operates separate from FFR and is known to deliver at their own leisure after the FFR completion date. Southeast Michigan might not be a huge wait time, but there are plenty of horror stories of them taking 6-8 weeks to deliver kits. That's a lot of prime spring/summer build time gone.

[frankc5r]

Thanks for reply. At the moment I told FFR I wanted it done in late March of 2017 with that possibly changing if I decide to return from Fl earlier. Had
not heard about possible long delays. I will call Stewart in early Feb to confirm delivery date. I can always take my trailer and pick it up and are tempted to so I can see factory. That does complicate unloading back at my shop.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Thanks for reply. At the moment I told FFR I wanted it done in late March of 2017 with that possibly changing if I decide to return from Fl earlier. Had
not heard about possible long delays. I will call Stewart in early Feb to confirm delivery date. I can always take my trailer and pick it up and are tempted to so I can see factory. That does complicate unloading back at my shop.
Frank
unloading is not that difficult. you can lift on end of the frame by yourself.
Take the body off and then you can get the frame off.
Bob

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[TouchStone]

that's nice. How does it behave around steel parts? I used to use some diluted muriatic acid (pool cleaner, 10m hcl) on aluminum but if i wasn't careful, i got a lot of rust on pressed in steel pins, tubes, etc.

Also, HCL will aggressively attack zinc. A thin layer of zinc is applied all nuts and bolts to help prevent the steel from rusting. On a donor some of the engine hardware can be lacking some of this zinc plating. Other builders have gone so far as to sent all of their hardware to a local zinc plating facility. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?14392-DIY-Zinc-Plating-for-Donor-Nuts-and-Bolts&p=176232&viewfull=1#post176232

[frankc5r]

Also, HCL will aggressively attack zinc. A thin layer of zinc is applied all nuts and bolts to help prevent the steel from rusting. On a donor some of the engine hardware can be lacking some of this zinc plating. Other builders have gone so far as to sent all of their hardware to a local zinc plating facility. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?14392-DIY-Zinc-Plating-for-Donor-Nuts-and-Bolts&p=176232&viewfull=1#post176232

I bought from Caswell Plating some DIY kits for zinc and nickel plating. They have worked well in the past for plating car hardware.

[frankc5r]

Well today is delivery day for 818C so , of course,
it is time for the worst blizzard of winter. Plowed
driveway 3 times and still it comes. Driver says cart has 8 in wheels so he is not worried it I have hill so got truck to slow cart down on way to shop. Wish me luck!!

[Mechie3]

Here goes nothing!

[AZPete]

Good luck today, Frank!! Be sure to post some photos of the delivery.

[Mitch Wright]

Good Luck

[Wayne Presley]

Good luck Frank!!!

[frankc5r]

What a day! Spent all day replowing driveway from crazy snow storm. Semi arrived and he did not feel it was safe to unload. Also happened to the 33 hotrod in Westland who could not get a flatbed
truck. Was my only choice for delivery. He said he usually unloads 90 % from road but with snow, just could not do. I was lucky to find a flatbed truck in middle of a snow storm. We all met at a Walmart about a mile away and he unloaded car sitting on dolly onto the flatbed. Tied it down and off to my shop where I got the car at last. Took a nice video of driver using the hoist to unload car but its to big to load here and the mov size reducer I used did not reduce size enough. Will try to add some pictures here. Hope it works.

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Manual is new R version.

[wleehendrick]

What a day! Spent all day replowing driveway from crazy snow storm. Semi arrived and he did not feel it was safe to unload. Also happened to the 33 hotrod in Westland who could not get a flatbed
truck. Was my only choice for delivery. He said he usually unloads 90 % from road but with snow, just could not do. I was lucky to find a flatbed truck in middle of a snow storm. We all met at a Walmart about a mile away and he unloaded car sitting on dolly onto the flatbed. Tied it down and off to my shop where I got the car at last.

Congrats! That sounds familiar... due to access my delivery had to unloaded the same way at a local high school parking lot; luckily a neighbor hat a flatbed to borrow unexpectedly.


Took a nice video of driver using the hoist to unload car but its to big to load here and the mov size reducer I used did not reduce size enough..

You can upload it to YouTube in full resolution, and then link to it here; it will be imbeded and play right from the forum page.

[Shawn818c]

Congrats Frank! Can't wait to see it completed

[AZPete]

Good work getting it done, Frank. That looks like a very serious garage - I'm envious.

[DanielsDM]

Looks like it was quite a process. My shop isn't accessible with a big rig so I had to do something similar. Now the fun begins!

[frankc5r]

I have uploaded the video of unloading my 818C from the Stewart Transportation semi using its nice crane system on rails.

https://youtu.be/YAz68XATaaA

It had been snowing all day and Stewart could not unload safely at my shop so off to Walmart Parking lot. 33 hotrod in background was supposed to go to Westland
but could not get done.

[wleehendrick]

Hi Frank, If you click on the Insert Video icon and paste the full YouTube URL, you can have your videos playable right in the forum window like this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAz68XATaaA&feature=youtu.be

Brrr! That looks like the same driver who delivered my kit (quite a while ago), but I had a bit warmer weather...

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=65109&d=1489600370


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[frankc5r]

Thanks for helpful post.

[wallace18]

Way to go Frank. Keep us informed on your progress.

[frankc5r]

Got thru the packing list and only missing a few items.. Got the roof off and stored. Pretty close to actually starting on build..
Some pictures attached.

65263 car as delivered, roof off

65264 View of shop, 1 of 2 rooms

65265 roof suspended, plywood floor bet lift rails to store body

65266 front firewall

65267 rear firewall

65268 front interior

65269 roll cage

Thanks to those who posted to id parts.
The carbon pieces all look excellent.

[Mitch Wright]

Now let the games begin, ENJOY
Nice shop BTW

[WIS89]

Frank-

Glad that you were able to overcome delivery challenges; Mother Nature sure can be uncooperative!

I am totally jealous of your garage! It sure looks like you have a great set-up, and from the looks of your prep work, you have all you need. I have enjoyed watching you get your donor parts ready. They look fantastic, and it sure shows your patience.

Congratulations on your delivery. I look forward to following your build!

Regards,

Steve

[frankc5r]

First day of actual build. Painted all of firewall , mounted pedal box mount and couple pieces of aluminum.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1011.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1011.jpg.html)


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Black coated the rivits for the all black look.

[Frank818]

Hey you got it! That's great! Already installed and painted the front FW, good building pace, keep it up.

Nice pictures and I can tell these shiny frame tubes won't stay shiny for very long (dust), so savor the moment! :)

[Shawn818c]

did you use paint, rubberized undercoating or truck bed liner on the firewall?? Also, if you finish before me then you're welcome to come help me with my kit :) :)

[frankc5r]

did you use paint, rubberized undercoating or truck bed liner on the firewall?? Also, if you finish before me then you're welcome to come help me with my kit :) :)

I used Duplicolor truck bed coating. It leaves a very nice slightly pebbled finish with a couple of buts. First you need to rough up the aluminum with like a 80 grit. I used a DA sander.
Second, I was concerned when a panel I did earlier in the day pealed when I removed some blue tape from it. Turns out it was surface dry but not really fully dry. I took a test panel I had done a week before and try scraping it pretty hard and it held up well. It is not an epoxy but seems to be a good choice for panels that may seem some weather plus it offers some sound deadening
properties.

Be happy to but I am pretty slow especially when it comes to body stuff.

[phil1734]

FYI, you can buy black rivets from McMaster.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#rivets/=16vlww3

You'll probably need way more rivets then what's provided in the kit so if you need more that's a good way to get them.

[wallace18]

Looking good Frank. It is good to see another old guy getting after it! LOL. TW

[frankc5r]

Todays progress. Assembled uca and sized. Had to reverse one as others have noted. Had to persuade the bracket a little to install.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1022.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1022.jpg.html)

Wayne suggested to install the front lca bolt first, then the rear as you can use the compliance in the rubber to pry in place which I had to do.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1025.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1025.jpg.html)

Sprayed the new aluminum lca with wheel clean coating to maintain their appearance for some time I hope.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1028.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1028.jpg.html)

[frankc5r]

Was able to hammer off one of the 2 donor front cv joints but second just would not come off. Tried Art's inertia method but could not get enough velocity in short height I had.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1031.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1031.jpg.html)

So I used small cutoff wheel to cut cage apart and remove the balls after which it just fell apart and I had my stub to use. took less time than all the hammering I did.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1032.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1032.jpg.html)

[Wayne Presley]

Was able to hammer off one of the 2 donor front cv joints but second just would not come off. Tried Art's inertia method but could not get enough velocity in short height I had.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1031.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1031.jpg.html)

So I used small cutoff wheel to cut cage apart and remove the balls after which it just fell apart and I had my stub to use. took less time than all the hammering I did.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1032.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1032.jpg.html)
Frank, I didn't know you were working on the fron CV's when we talked. I just cut through the CV's about 3/8" off the ABS wheel. Makes lighter axle stubs.
Frank,

[frankc5r]

Thanks Wayne. I will do that.

[CdnCarNut]

Great stuff and quick progress.
After reading your thread I have garage envy. ;-)

Russ

[frankc5r]

Took yesterday off to visit my old crewmates at Corvette Racing preparing for next weekends race at Long Beach.

Today spent time drilling all the rivits for the cockpit side panels and doing misc other tasks.
protected the floor with some old under carpet foam so tools and drillings don't mess up powder coat.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1055.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1055.jpg.html)

At another members suggestion, I bought some Vvivd xpo carbon fiber vinyl wrap to cover cockpit sidepanels. It is about 7 mils thick. Did a test install using black rivet from McMaster.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1058.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1058.jpg.html)

[frankc5r]

The R version manual ( newest) shows older cockpit aluminum around the coolant tubes. I had missing those coolant tube coverls like I have seen on recent builds on forum. So I installed the others
pieces and covered with Vvivd carbon vinyl wrap. Picture attached.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1077.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1077.jpg.html)

I saw some nice seats at Tom Wallace's shop. They were reclining and had sliders and were black cloth. Cost $157 ea. Got them today and slider adds very little height so I am hopefull
they will work well. I am about 5-10. More as I install.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1073.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1073.jpg.html)

[frankc5r]

Even the latest 1R version of 818 manual shows an older version of front aluminum. It does not show the triangular piece covering the radiator cooling tubes. Picture attached.
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Welded the the mounts for Summit black cloth seats with sliders and recliner.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1090.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1090.jpg.html)

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[frankc5r]

Been gone for awhile- got sick. All better now.

Received my Boyd tank. A reayll a nice piece. Installed and cut pass side firewall to gain back pass seat room. Had to cut a 3.625 section out of horizontal section
of firewall to even both sides up. Tig welded together and metal finished. Bought an Astro pneumatics rivnut model 1442 tool with compound handles which really makes
setting steel 1/4-20 rivnuts easy.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1116cmp.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1116cmp.jpg.html)

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[wallace18]

Coming along very nice Frank.

[frankc5r]

Test of PostImage hosting site.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae238/frankc5r/IMG_1134cmp.jpg (http://s975.photobucket.com/user/frankc5r/media/IMG_1134cmp.jpg.html)

Should see a picture

[STiPWRD]

Be careful with using rivnuts into the bottom of the floor - all it takes is one bump to knock them off or shear your bolts. For attaching the tank, seats, bottoms of the side sails, etc. I used low profile hex button flange head screws, where the head is towards the ground.

[frankc5r]

Some Progress- did the interior in carbon fibre vinyl, built insulated rear firewall, and installed engine transaxle. Few pictures attached.

https://s6.postimg.org/p71h60n4h/Chassis_Prep_for_Install.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/y22bgjbwt/)

https://s6.postimg.org/owtymo8i9/Engine_Front_Clearance.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/527x0jtal/)

https://s6.postimg.org/jwwieq2vl/Engine_INSTALLED.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ben2adwct/)

https://s6.postimg.org/n12kxrua9/Engine-crossover_wrapped.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/utt8pr099/)

https://s6.postimg.org/dlrayb1n5/IMG_1177.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/aro5kuzgt/)

[fastzrex]

Some Progress- did the interior in carbon fibre vinyl, built insulated rear firewall, and installed engine transaxle. Few pictures attached.

Frank, well done. I see I need to insulate the sides of the passenger compartment; forgot about hot water running by that area.

What oil pan are you using? Does it hang below the cross tube just in front of the engine? Thanks!

[frankc5r]

Frank, well done. I see I need to insulate the sides of the passenger compartment; forgot about hot water running by that area.

What oil pan are you using? Does it hang below the cross tube just in front of the engine? Thanks!

The dynamat is stop panel vibration and noise and insulation will go into side area later. (good idea @ water tubes). Oil pan is stock WRX. Thanks.

[frankc5r]

Spent some time today sealing up and wrapping exhaust. Used Ti woven tape and embossed thin stainless steel with gromments and ss tie wraps.

https://s6.postimg.org/5ld09tkp9/Engine_pass_side_exhaust_wrap.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/5ld09tkp9/)

https://s6.postimg.org/6xupbpi4t/Engine-drv_side_exhaust_wrap.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/6xupbpi4t/)

https://s6.postimg.org/3sa3lhzil/Engine-drv_side_SS_cover_over_wrap.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/3sa3lhzil/)

https://s6.postimg.org/x9znhc7pp/Engine-pass_side_turbine_in_wrap.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/x9znhc7pp/)

[Frank818]

Really clean stuff, there!

[frankc5r]

Thanks Frank. Hours counting up but nothing like your project. Glad it coming to a proper end.

[frankc5r]

Spent the winter in Florida home so not as much progress as I wanted. Have a bunch of little things:

https://s7.postimg.org/6jr1zlwcn/Air_temp_sender_for_IC.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/6jr1zlwcn/)
Have a dual IC temp gauge in console. Installed the sensors in IC.

https://s7.postimg.org/6xsdyo607/Carbon_front_console.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/6xsdyo607/)
Built a console for WBo2 controller, dual IC gauge, ac control panel, 12 outlet, and sec fans switch.

https://s7.postimg.org/r55tqxt6v/ctr_line_rear_valence_1_in_above_rear_trans_bolts. jpg (https://postimg.org/image/r55tqxt6v/)
Mounted the rear body to see where exhaust would exit, set laser line at centerline of rear area and it is 1 in above side bolts on trans. Now I know where
to put muffler.

https://s7.postimg.org/6xsdyodpz/Shifter_VCP_no_brackets_needed.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/6xsdyodpz/)
Clearance of shifter etc to rear body


https://s7.postimg.org/ltqx68u9j/VCP_5_sod_shifter.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ltqx68u9j/)

VCP 5 speed shifter with heavy carbon covered shift knob, 10 x 1.5 thread

https://s7.postimg.org/ruom3bwbb/view_from_rear_drivers_side_sail.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ruom3bwbb/)
Never saw anyone post view inside sailes showing clearance. maybe someone will fine usefull, drivers side

https://s7.postimg.org/krgqnpj5z/View_from_rear_pass_side_sail.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/krgqnpj5z/)
pass side. Also see large area caliper Wilwood rear brakes

Frank

[Frank818]

I have that dual IC gauge. It's very interesting to see the temp differences, however my gauge sometimes has erratic incomplete numbers as display. Maybe a lemon and I should buy a new one but for the time being I'll see how it runs for the summer. Keep an eye on yours and let me know if you get the same flaw.

I did post those inside clearance pix a long time ago and yes me neither I didn't see many of them elsewhere. Which was the reason why I posted back then! loll

[frankc5r]

Been awhile since I posted to build thread, but after
solving a priming and crank sensor
issues, I did a first start today. Using a Microsquirt V3
for controller and it started right up using some
suggested start parameters. Backfired a bit cause
wind band showed pretty lean. Looking a datalogs
and will refine but nice to have 1st
start done w/o any problems.

[Wayne Presley]

Congrats Frank!!!

[aquillen]

Back on your post re the seats - ("I saw some nice seats at Tom Wallace's shop").

Pep Boys have these under their "APC - ITR" brand, cloth with blue, red or black back panels, and a leather-ette version. From your pix I'm sure it is the same product as I have some. I picked up the blue paneled ones on sale for like $119 a while back. Some of the stores have a "race shop" in the store, for example East side Indianapolis, and they had the seats on display there or you can get them on line - eBay, etc. from Pep Boys.

The store said the seat examples were fastened to the wall, but I went in and it was hanging on a hook, took it down, sat in it and said - works for my 6'1" 220# chassis.

Low end seats, sure, but they recline, slide and really - not to bad if your wanting the style on a low budget. They are pretty decent looking too, but they won't have the haute couture branding if you must have. Cheap enough to just buy another if one gets messed up, some of the fancier stuff would hurt the pocketbook to replace for looks.

[turbomacncheese]

Thumbs up!

[Mitch Wright]

Congrants, the first start is always a great feeling of accomplishment.

[frankc5r]

Here is video of almost 1st start using Microsquirt V3. Was rich on very 1st start so leaned out.
Utube link.

https://youtu.be/xq-1N57IEME

Hope it works
Thanks to all that helped especially Wayne Presley.

[frankc5r]

Mounted up Mechie hood hinge today and it is a great design and fit fine.
https://s15.postimg.cc/9c8ihpaxj/20180831_134417.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/9c8ihpaxj/)
This shot shows 1/4 luan glued to hood after roughing up with 36 grit using West Systems six-ten epoxy. This is
a thickened exopy that stays put where you apply it.

https://s15.postimg.cc/btk9p0zzr/20180901_091956.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/btk9p0zzr/)

This shows marking the panel where the mounting studs are glued and fiberglassed to hood.

https://s15.postimg.cc/mt5h0n5uf/20180902_081824.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/mt5h0n5uf/)

This shows hood after fiberglassing using 2 layers of 7725 glass and vinyl ester resin. Using a paper towel to mop up excess resin make joint more crack resistant,

https://s15.postimg.cc/9ozwnwgcn/20180902_100508.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/9ozwnwgcn/)

Final install. Top of hood needs stiffening.

[AZPete]

Nice job on mounting the ZBD hood hinge. Yes, it's a beautiful design and after a few years my hinges still work well.

[frankc5r]

Spent some time on body install. So far it's not as bad as I feared. Nose insert needed to be clamped with strong spring clamps and left for couple days to
convince it to fit with minimal gaps.

https://i.postimg.cc/q6CZkLhM/20180915_135301.jpg (https://postimg.cc/q6CZkLhM)

door frame install. Followed Wayne's tips and all went well.

https://i.postimg.cc/23qtFzcR/20180915_135311.jpg (https://postimg.cc/23qtFzcR)

Install of door seal panel.

https://i.postimg.cc/nM6P36gs/20180915_140301.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nM6P36gs)

Installed door. Good panel gaps.

[Frank818]

How close from the from bumper's insert is your hood opening with the hinges? Is it slightly rubbing or clearing no problem? If your bumper insert is at its final location, of course.