Terminator Roadster Build by cChrisM - MK3 7011

I knew going into this project (thanks to Sergio Venomxs.com) I would either have to notch the frame to clear the supercharger pulley crank or raise the engine and have possible hood clearance issues. I decided to notch the frame and have enough clearance for a larger lower pulley. As you may know once you get comfortable with one mod, you break the ice and everything is fair game. The game plan was to mock up the entire car then send out for powder coat. Even though the build took a lot longer I am glad I took this approach. I also got the fame uncoated so the weld splatter could be addressed and any an all mods including welding would be a lot easier.

Life is fun with a 220v Mig Welder in the garage. First step, get brother in law electrician to put in sub panel.

Here is a list of frame mods:

1. Front cross 4" tube - notched to fit lower pulley on the Terminator engine.
2. Foot Box Driver and Passenger, cut the 2x2 square tube and created a slope so heel would not hit.
3. Drop But Mod. The lower mounting hole became the top and added lower mounting. Welded in studs to ease mounting and not reaching for nuts near the tank. Also cut and modded the rear side and cross 3/4" sq tube to allow the body to fully drop. This results in the gas tank being completly hidden.
4. Added mounting taps for the charcoal canister on the driver's side.
5. Welded in nuts for grounding points
6. Cut and weld 3/4 tubing to provide a droped trunk. Aluminum was purchased from FFR for the early MK4 version before they changed it back. Allows additional storage
7. Added brackets for electrical system on driver and passenger engine compartment.
8. Added brackets for the coolant overflow and the heat exchanger overflow.
9. Cut out 3/4 tube and added curved tube behind the cockpit bulkhead, allowing room for storage compartment.
10. Cut 3/4 tube that interferred with shifter and relocated.
11. Added framing for grab bar behind dash.
12. Added bracket for wiper motor, secure attachment with two bolts.
13. Added brackets for dash attachments at sides.
14. Numerous brackets welded to the frame for mounting items
15. Welded in new rear body mounting points.
16. Welded on rear tow hooks below IRS
17. Modify roll bars and mounting points

First step, fit the engine and see how everything fits.
dropping in engine for the first time.
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Mandatory pretend I'm done and driving pic. vroom, vroom
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Its tight
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Firewall to back of engine, lots of room for future mod.
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Ebrake mounting had to be removed so the transmission could be pushed as far to the passenger side as possible to gain clearance on driver's side footbox. Notice brace needs to be moved for shifter.
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