Hank's Type 65 Build Thread

[edwardb]

Nice progress! Responses to two of your activities:

That amount of slip joint showing for your build is fine. With IRS the diff doesn't move. So you don't need as much exposed joint and possible movement as with a solid axle setup. The only downside is with it that close, it may be difficult to remove the driveshaft. Mine will tip in and out without undoing anything but it has a little bit more slip joint showing. I'd leave it like it is though.

For the radiator, I've found the FF setup with the rubber hose bumper on the bottom mounts and the crossover piece on the top it's fine. There isn't a lot of vibration plus it's captured inside the tanks versus hanging on a flange like on the Roadster. As for the shield on the bottom, I agree the bottom of the radiator is exposed. The shield you're talking about in the video at least for me is a little over the top. I've seen 4-wheelers with less. Although I know he does a lot of autocross and cones can do some damage. (Just don't hit 'em. ) For mine, I made a screen out of SS mesh and an aluminum frame. Should handle road debris, rocks, whatever. All I figure I need.