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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Apr 28, 2011 9:21:46 GMT -5
Joe, I got an Oklahoma joke for you. Why hasn't Texas fallen off into the Gulf of Mexico? Cause Oklahoma sucks!!! LOL, had to make my 2,000th post a good one. ;D
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on May 2, 2011 9:14:46 GMT -5
I worked on the wiring this weekend. I routed all the wiring and have all the lights hooked up. I came to a stopping point here at the dash. I'm using SPST, SPDT, etc. to wiring up the lighting. So things aren't as straight forward as using stock GM equipment and I have a few questions I need to ask the manufacturer before wiring things up wrong. Here's a picture of the headlights I'm using and the harness installed waiting on the dash to be wired.
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Post by joe on May 2, 2011 19:25:50 GMT -5
Jegs is your friend in the new age of affordability !!!!!!
And yeah sweet ride...............AGAIN !
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on May 3, 2011 8:29:04 GMT -5
Thanks! I actually bought my dash and roll cage padding from Jegs since Summit doesn't offer an aluminum dash. Jegs is a little cheaper than Summit, but I prefer Summit's site over Jegs.
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Post by Mock1racer on May 12, 2011 9:37:31 GMT -5
Lookin good Matt. I hate wiring, I wish someone elses could do it. Its taking me forever. The lights are nice, your about ready to roll then huh?
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on May 12, 2011 15:18:02 GMT -5
Thanks! Yeah, almost!
I'm just about finished wiring everything up. I just need to install the hydraulic brake switch into the brake system, which means bleeding the brake system.
I've mocked my dash up using the card board box it came in. Now just need to figure out the best way to mount it and drill the holes for everything.
I ordered some new seals and I'm going to fix the leak in my tranny. Seams to leak around the pan a little. It definitely leaks from the shifters shaft lever, and the speedo bullet. $11 in parts should seal it all up, but I have to drop the pan, which is no fun.
Almost there. Oh, can't forget the carpet, but that's easy.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 6, 2011 9:41:49 GMT -5
Well, it's getting there. I've been putting in some time lately. I fixed my starter issue and pulled her out for a much needed wash. I also fixed my tranny leak, hopefully. It was leaking around the speedo and the shifter linkage. I still need to add fluid to find out. I finished the carpet and I'm almost finished wiring the car. I need to wiring up the tach, gauge lights, and install my brakes switch into the brake lines. Here are some overdue pictures. A better shot of the head lights with turn signals. The turn signals light up pretty good with the lights on. I took it for a night testing to see how the lighting does. Carpet installed, dash, gauges, seats bolted in, belts bolted in, and roll cage padding. Not a whole lot to do. Just minor things. I still need to put a good tune on it and extend the exhaust out the back. Then I'm going to drive the nuts out of it. Haha
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Post by zbhover on Jun 6, 2011 11:36:53 GMT -5
Looks Great Matt! I think I'll have to get me some of those head lights when that time comes. Are you going to do anything to the inside of the roof? ?? Over at Hotrodders someone made a headliner with some of that truck bedliner in a rattle can. It might do a decent job to just spray it on the inside of the roof if you take off the roll bar padding? ?? Here is a link for that headliner over at hotrodders: www.hotrodders.com/forum/fiberglass-headliner-done-193801.html?highlight=headliner
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 6, 2011 13:40:50 GMT -5
Thanks! I'll probably do something. I was thinking of just buying some black vinyl material to coat it with. The way it is now I wouldn't be to install a head liner cause the cage is right up against the roof.
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Post by joe on Jun 6, 2011 14:54:13 GMT -5
A note on the headliner........................
I was gonna take dynamatting glue thin speaker box carpet to it then stick it in the cracks all the way around the roof line.
And use liner on the other pieces where it wont go. That way it would not be too miserably hot while driving it !
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 6, 2011 15:21:49 GMT -5
Sounds like a good idea. That's pretty much what I used for the flooring. Just some inexpensive thin outdoor carpet I have often used for speaker boxes as well. It's really easy to work with and cut.
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Post by murphytj on Jun 6, 2011 19:06:38 GMT -5
Sounds like a good idea. That's pretty much what I used for the flooring. Just some inexpensive thin outdoor carpet I have often used for speaker boxes as well. It's really easy to work with and cut. Looking good. What type brake and accelerator pedals are you using? How is footroom? How many inches from right side of accelerator pedal to left inner quarter panel area?
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Post by joe on Jun 7, 2011 0:43:14 GMT -5
Sounds like a good idea. That's pretty much what I used for the flooring. Just some inexpensive thin outdoor carpet I have often used for speaker boxes as well. It's really easy to work with and cut. Just had another thought , (yeah i know uh oh i am thinkin again. lol ) If someone was careful and glued the pieces together with the roof slats in the middle you would not have to glue the headliner up either ! And then it would never sag. And also run the edges by the slats through a sewing machine.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 7, 2011 8:42:58 GMT -5
Sounds like a good idea. That's pretty much what I used for the flooring. Just some inexpensive thin outdoor carpet I have often used for speaker boxes as well. It's really easy to work with and cut. Looking good. What type brake and accelerator pedals are you using? How is footroom? How many inches from right side of accelerator pedal to left inner quarter panel area? Thanks, Tom. Here's the accel pedal. www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-460005/Here's the brake setup. www.speedwaymotors.com/Wilwood-Floor-Mounted-Dual-Master-Cylinder-Pedal-Assembly,7192.html I think the accel pedal isn't more than an inch away from the trans tunnel. I have about as much foot room as a go cart. ;D My right foot never touches the floor when driving the car, do to the fact I wanted my driver's seat in the stock location. I have to rest my foot against the trans tunnel.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jun 7, 2011 8:44:19 GMT -5
Hmmm...I'm trying to see how that would work in my mind. Sounds like a good idea. Can you elaborate a little more?
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