FFR #8,515 - Latest Youtube From The Dark Side - The GoDadGo Chevy Powered MK-4

[GoDadGo]

Hey Gang,

We buttoned up a few more things on the car now that I have a little more time to work on FFR #8,515.
The next project is installing the radiator, hoses, fan and horn before we can go Go-Karting!
While I love doing this Dark Side build, it does require some additional time to figure things out.
Anyway, the attached video was shot late this afternoon.

Steve


https://youtu.be/_wnHDNgnNqs

[Jeff Kleiner]

Looking good Dad! FYI, I noticed that you have bulb seal running all the way across the top of the rear cockpit wall---it doesn't go there. Make it like this:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/Mk4%207276/100_2601-1.jpg

Looking forward to the first start video!

Jeff

[GoDadGo]

Thanks Jeff!

[Yama-Bro]

Looking really good!

[wareaglescott]

Enjoyed the video. Looking good. Looking forward to first start and go cart videos.

[GoDadGo]

Enjoyed the video. Looking good. Looking forward to first start and go cart videos.

Thanks & I can't wait to see "Stone Soup" rolling around my neighborhood on it's own power.
I am still contemplating using your stripe layout even though I originally wanted to go ALL RED! like Shelby's CSX-3178, minus the interesting Single Roll Bar.
If I do it will be Blood Red with Gray Metalic stripes so I'll keep you posted
As slow as I'm going, I'm sure I have time to contemplate the paint.

CSX-3178 >>> https://youtu.be/imF-_t6UixU

[edwardb]

Looking good. Will be interested to see how those headers transition to the side pipes. Thanks for the shout out about the stereo. Yea, same Infinity head unit I used, except I put mine in the glovebox.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/edwardb123/Factory%20Five%20Mark%204%20Roadster%20Build/Update%2004202014/th_IMG_2543_zps0bf6dd4c.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/edwardb123/media/Factory%20Five%20Mark%204%20Roadster%20Build/Update%2004202014/IMG_2543_zps0bf6dd4c.jpg.html)

[GoDadGo]

Looking good. Will be interested to see how those headers transition to the side pipes. Thanks for the shout out about the stereo. Yea, same Infinity head unit I used, except I put mine in the glovebox.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/edwardb123/Factory%20Five%20Mark%204%20Roadster%20Build/Update%2004202014/th_IMG_2543_zps0bf6dd4c.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/user/edwardb123/media/Factory%20Five%20Mark%204%20Roadster%20Build/Update%2004202014/IMG_2543_zps0bf6dd4c.jpg.html)

Originally, I bought the headers just to do the Engine Fit ($179.00) and Go-Kart Testing, but I really like these things.
My game plan is to shorten the collectors so that I can get a better angle on the J-Pipes which should be some place between 45-60 degree.
I have also talked the folks at Spintech and they'll make a custom muffler that will make the transition if I give them the basic shape in inlet & outlet locations.
Please know that may need to bug you down the road regarding "That Stereo" because I was unsure about the two wire power supply set up.
I'll send you a Private Message if I have any issues when I power things up.
Thanks For Checking Out My Progress!

[Al_C]

Looks good! I can't get over how much room you have in the engine bay. Your comment about "going off the Factory Five reservation" got me thinking. I believe that to some degree, everybody ends up customizing. In my experience (which admittedly is pretty limited) we all have to re-engineer to some extent. That's not a complaint. That's part of the challenge. Yours is just a little more radical...

[GoDadGo]

Looks good! I can't get over how much room you have in the engine bay. Your comment about "going off the Factory Five reservation" got me thinking. I believe that to some degree, everybody ends up customizing. In my experience (which admittedly is pretty limited) we all have to re-engineer to some extent. That's not a complaint. That's part of the challenge. Yours is just a little more radical...

Al_C

I agree that everybody on this forum customizes their cars, but I don't think mine is very radical at all, just a different drive line.

My goal has been for Form To Follow Function with the end goal of a fun car that is very dependable and Super Easy To Work On!

I just hope that I can pull it off.

Good Luck With Your Project & Thanks!

Steve