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96z28ss 09-27-2010 10:57 AM
Greg if your doing the Lakster headers. How about putting an electric cut out, so that way you could have open headers then close them quickly with just a switch. Haven't seen it done before.

ccracin 09-27-2010 11:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 307741)
Chad,

First = Thanks!

It was totally a "whim".

Now --- yes I'm more than capable of doing this in the shed. However.... there is a few things that enter into the decision to have the tweaks done.

#1 -- I have a busy winter for whatever reason -- it's just "full" -- more so than normal.

#2 -- I want to be driving this by MAY

#3 -- The Shed is occupied right now...

#4 -- I just really don't feel like doing it. :D

#5 -- This way I can really say -- the car was built by SAR

#6 -- I know nothing about them -- what they're supposed to be etc so I have to defer to better judgement i.e., The pros at SAR. Steve knows these cars.

#7 -- I would only be "saving" the labor... and this is not that big of a deal in the scheme of things. I'd still have to purchase all the parts.

#8 -- After doing the work - I'd still have to have the chassis painted - so this way I'm saving the paint jail and the excuses. I only have to spank one shop IF it's delayed for some reason.

#9 -- Did I mention that I just don't feel like it? :D
I completely understand. I was just busting a bit. Just make sure they have a good photographer there. It will be great seeing this one come together. May in Washington? Better have them build a hard top and wipers! :rofl: You going to do a build thread or just update this thread? Need to know which one to subscribe at.

fleet 09-27-2010 12:19 PM
Hoping this thread has longer legs than that Renner-centric one. I heard all the panel gap spray he's inhaled turned him into a ghost...a goblin. :(

GregWeld 09-27-2010 01:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 307743)
Greg if your doing the Lakster headers. How about putting an electric cut out, so that way you could have open headers then close them quickly with just a switch. Haven't seen it done before.
Just been emailing with Steve -- told him "I'm from Missouri"...

The napkin rendering really isn't detailed enough for me... so we're working on it.

As for your electric cut out idea. NO. :D

There'd be no place to hide the hideous things.

GregWeld 09-27-2010 01:54 PM
Chad ---

Trust me when I tell ya -- I had to check with myself more than a couple of times... But there's lots of reasons for me to just have them do it.

#1 really is -- I don't want to screw it up... a man has to know his limitations.

96z28ss 09-27-2010 02:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 307782)
As for your electric cut out idea. NO. :D

There'd be no place to hide the hideous things.
with some engineering it could be designed to not be all that noticable.

really i was just thinking how much your neighbor would like it.

GregWeld 09-27-2010 04:05 PM
Bob --

Have you heard that thing fire off thru the exhaust it has now?? It will absolutely drive him (neighbor) to buy a gun and come hunting for me. BUT.... there's always a big butt.... I'll be waiting... :D

I'm not doing ANY engineering on this car. I like it because it's SO SIMPLE! And I'm going to keep it that way -- to me -- that's the attraction! No A/C - No P/W - No P/Bs - not even a folding top to store! I love it. A motor - 4 tires - half a body... Pure simplicity.

GregWeld 09-27-2010 04:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by compos mentis (Post 307758)
Hoping this thread has longer legs than that Renner-centric one. I heard all the panel gap spray he's inhaled turned him into a ghost...a goblin. :(

Renner who?

GregWeld 09-27-2010 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ccracin (Post 307744)
You going to do a build thread or just update this thread? Need to know which one to subscribe at.
I guess I should - but will wait for the final rendering and parts list. Then I'll have to rely on Bob to stop every night on his way home to update us with pics!

EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA

Looks like maybe the wheels will be 20's in back and 17's up front. Still working on that. I like that combo - now have to find an appropriate tire. I don't like these cars with skinny sidewalls... that just isn't "right". And we've agreed on capped LAKESTER style headers with out the back exhaust.

I think the Imagine Injection I have on the Nomad is too contemporary - even though the owner is a buddy - so I'm thinking of the Inglese 8 stack or a Hilborn. I like the looks of the Inglese unit and the common plenum for vacuum (PCV) is a big plus.

I was already told "NO" on the console having a spot for my coffee cup (which never leaves my hand)... I was told I could just buy a bean bag version from Wal-Mart. :rofl: I like Steve's style! He's not afraid to tell a customer "NO"! :woot:

96z28ss 09-27-2010 05:50 PM
Well,
I will be there doing some engineering on one of there cars. I could take pics, or I could just tell its looking good and then just keep you in suspense.

ccracin 09-27-2010 06:37 PM
Greg,

Sorry for a quick thread jack. Can we talk some time about your Imagine Injection? A friend just bought a truck project off of us and wants to put an 8 Stack on a Big Block. I told him about your setup and would like to be able to steer him in the right direction. PM me your number and maybe we can BS sometime. Thanks. Jack over!

GregWeld 09-28-2010 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ccracin (Post 307857)
Greg,

Sorry for a quick thread jack. Can we talk some time about your Imagine Injection? A friend just bought a truck project off of us and wants to put an 8 Stack on a Big Block. I told him about your setup and would like to be able to steer him in the right direction. PM me your number and maybe we can BS sometime. Thanks. Jack over!
Done!

lhkustoms 10-07-2010 01:40 PM
Greg, any updates?

GregWeld 10-07-2010 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lhkustoms (Post 309538)
Greg, any updates?
Not yet --- SAR is just waiting for me to write them a check. A few more tidy up details and we're there on the design and changes.

They'll start work on it about the week we're all at SEMA.

kennyd 10-07-2010 02:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 307837)
I guess I should - but will wait for the final rendering and parts list. Then I'll have to rely on Bob to stop every night on his way home to update us with pics!

EEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA

Looks like maybe the wheels will be 20's in back and 17's up front. Still working on that. I like that combo - now have to find an appropriate tire. I don't like these cars with skinny sidewalls... that just isn't "right". And we've agreed on capped LAKESTER style headers with out the back exhaust.

I think the Imagine Injection I have on the Nomad is too contemporary - even though the owner is a buddy - so I'm thinking of the Inglese 8 stack or a Hilborn. I like the looks of the Inglese unit and the common plenum for vacuum (PCV) is a big plus.

I was already told "NO" on the console having a spot for my coffee cup (which never leaves my hand)... I was told I could just buy a bean bag version from Wal-Mart. :rofl: I like Steve's style! He's not afraid to tell a customer "NO"! :woot:
stay away from the hilborn set-up go with the Inglese set up .they use a comon plenum under the base to equal the runner volume .

HRBS 10-07-2010 02:54 PM
x2 on the Inglese set up. We are running one on a BBC for our Shop Bitch project. Nice stuff !

GregWeld 10-07-2010 04:11 PM
Thanks guys... but you're preaching to the choir -- I already run one of my cars with an Inglese intake (using Imagine Injection TB's).... and I totally "get" the plenum. I took my polished weber intake off (that used lines to a small common plenum for the MAP sensor) -- as soon as I could get my hands on the Inglese unit.

I would never use the Hilborn unit -- that was just Steve's description when I said "I'll run an 8 stack injection unit".

GregWeld 10-07-2010 04:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by HRBS (Post 309548)
x2 on the Inglese set up. We are running one on a BBC for our Shop Bitch project. Nice stuff !

The problem with the BBC --- is that they have not cast up a new intake with the large common plenum yet.... I hope that is in their plans! It really makes it nice to have lots of vacuum for PCV or power brakes etc.

I'm trying to talk one of my buddies into pulling off his intake and modifying the valley area to make a plenum like the SBC intake. We talked to Inglese about them making one.

HRBS 10-07-2010 06:36 PM
True.... we are using the IDA manifold for mock-up but have a one off in the works. Not from Inglese but our machinist. He seems to have the concept and flow numbers down but getting him to actually make time for cut it is another story.... :lol:
Enough hi-jack.... get SAR to send you update pics !

GregWeld 10-08-2010 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by HRBS (Post 309607)
True.... we are using the IDA manifold for mock-up but have a one off in the works. Not from Inglese but our machinist. He seems to have the concept and flow numbers down but getting him to actually make time for cut it is another story.... :lol:
Enough hi-jack.... get SAR to send you update pics !
Steve - They're not going to start work until right around the week of SEMA... I have to cut them a check before they start - and we're still nailing down some of the details on parts to order etc. Once we are 100% settled - which is almost... then let the games begin. It's really not the much of a project - when you look at the scope of work. It's a rear end change - and at this point - we're pretty sure we're going to go ahead and set the motor back just a pinch - and a new grill shell (stock to replace the widened version) -- and tires and wheels. It's a little tiny bit of paint work... and a tranny change. I wanted the square weave carpet - and most likely the tranny shifter will end up in a new location - so the carpet would be replaced anyway.

I'm really the most excited about the rear end change and the wheel choice/size ... because that will really make the most difference to me. :cheers:

rocketman 10-13-2010 02:00 PM
You get rid of the 37 ford project

GregWeld 10-13-2010 03:48 PM
No -- Still have it -- but will sell it now that I have the new 32 Ford.... is my thinking... but I never know what I'm going to do.

RECOVERY ROOM 10-14-2010 06:08 AM
Good build, Showing some class now ..ha ha

96z28ss 10-14-2010 03:39 PM
No rendering yet?

I thought the 37 was a long hauler type project. Something you and your wife could enjoy to take a road trip in to wine country. She isn't going to want to do it in a 32 ford.

GregWeld 10-14-2010 04:19 PM
Fine..... She can just stay home then!

GregWeld 10-14-2010 05:21 PM
I think they're (SAR) ready to start disassembly... and Steve is going to order the rear end... That and the wheels are the two longest "out" parts.

GregWeld 10-14-2010 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 311029)
No rendering yet?

I thought the 37 was a long hauler type project. Something you and your wife could enjoy to take a road trip in to wine country. She isn't going to want to do it in a 32 ford.
Yeah -- thus the statement -- I never really know what I'm doing. Right now it's winter... probably drove the Nomad for the last time today... and the 37 is just sitting in the trailer. My short attention span has focused on getting the details of the 32 right... and then I'll figure out what's what on the other stuff.

GregWeld 10-14-2010 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 96z28ss (Post 311029)
No rendering yet?

HERE! Imagine it in Ferrari Rosso Corsa. :rofl: :rofl: :woot:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...32roadster.jpg

nvr2fst 10-14-2010 06:53 PM
Didnt expect to find you under new member/project Greg, but know I see why.
Great choice of ride. Your shopping list is spot on so far for your intended goals. Like Tracy and Kenny Ive always been a "rodder" at heart. I should have kept my 34. Be watching this one closely due to the fact its on lat G and I dont have to go to 15 other sites to check it out.:thumbsup:

Lenie 10-14-2010 07:15 PM
Greg, I've been drooling over these for the past year now, Ya I'm jealous. I like your choice of wheels, absolutely a cool car. Congratulations on the purchase.

GregWeld 10-14-2010 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nvr2fst (Post 311107)
Didnt expect to find you under new member/project Greg, but know I see why.
Great choice of ride. Your shopping list is spot on so far for your intended goals. Like Tracy and Kenny Ive always been a "rodder" at heart. I should have kept my 34. Be watching this one closely due to the fact its on lat G and I dont have to go to 15 other sites to check it out.:thumbsup:
Yeah -- I actually hesitated to even post it up -- but figured "we're all car guys".

I'm a hot rodder... but a hot rodder that likes his performance as in brakes - handling - new tech stuff. So I'll try to upgrade this POS just a bit and get it to be a little more car than it was. The IRS is just to match the front suspension - but should also make it ride nice too... it already has Wilwoods -- and they'll throw you thru the windscreen. As you know - there's no weight to stop! I will use the Inglese 8 stack and the EZ EFI controller. Works great and will get rid of the typical "SBC with a carb"... :cheers:

GregWeld 10-14-2010 07:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lenie (Post 311117)
Greg, I've been drooling over these for the past year now, Ya I'm jealous. I like your choice of wheels, absolutely a cool car. Congratulations on the purchase.
Lenie --- Get back out in that garage and get that 'bird fired up! :unibrow: Then we can go crusin' and I'll let you drive my little "adult go kart". You'll be hooked!


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA

Beegs 10-15-2010 04:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 311132)
Yeah -- I actually hesitated to even post it up -- but figured "we're all car guys".

I'm a hot rodder... but a hot rodder that likes his performance as in brakes - handling - new tech stuff. So I'll try to upgrade this POS just a bit and get it to be a little more car than it was. The IRS is just to match the front suspension - but should also make it ride nice too... it already has Wilwoods -- and they'll throw you thru the windscreen. As you know - there's no weight to stop! I will use the Inglese 8 stack and the EZ EFI controller. Works great and will get rid of the typical "SBC with a carb"... :cheers:
POS...lol...I like that POS!

96z28ss 10-15-2010 09:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 311087)
HERE! Imagine it in Ferrari Rosso Corsa. :rofl: :rofl: :woot:


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...32roadster.jpg
nope, not complete no color and no lakester headers etc.

tones2SS 10-15-2010 10:37 AM
That should look killer in that color Greg. Very nice!:thumbsup: :cheers:

GregWeld 10-15-2010 11:19 AM
It's already that color.... which is why I can't figure out why Bob, who is a designer... so says he... needs to see a color rendering. :rofl: He's seen the car... now just look at the black and white --- and bingo! Ya got it! If he forgets what color it is... he can stop by the shop on his way home for a quick review.

The exhaust was a big "discussion"... I had one look in mind - they had (sort of) a different version. Guess what? It'll be done my way. Sanderson Lakesters. Although I did tell them they are free to build custom 304 stainless headers as long as they look exactly like that or slightly modified if we agree...:D I'd like a more 'customized' dump and block off... than the usual 3 bolt... but we can whack off the Sanderson version and water jet some new "mo betta" ones.:woot:

96z28ss 10-15-2010 01:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 311254)
It's already that color.... which is why I can't figure out why Bob, who is a designer... so says he... needs to see a color rendering. :rofl: He's seen the car... now just look at the black and white --- and bingo! Ya got it! If he forgets what color it is... he can stop by the shop on his way home for a quick review.

The exhaust was a big "discussion"... I had one look in mind - they had (sort of) a different version. Guess what? It'll be done my way. Sanderson Lakesters. Although I did tell them they are free to build custom 304 stainless headers as long as they look exactly like that or slightly modified if we agree...:D I'd like a more 'customized' dump and block off... than the usual 3 bolt... but we can whack off the Sanderson version and water jet some new "mo betta" ones.:woot:
Yes I can see the car whenever I want, seen it a few times already. Sheesh, I was just looking out for the Lat-g community. WE like color renderings here! So we can get the full effect. I don't need a rendering just a few chicken scratches on a napkin.

GregWeld 10-15-2010 01:18 PM
I just don't want to pay him for something I don't need.... I'm the kind that would rather buy parts. :unibrow:

tones2SS 10-15-2010 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 311266)
I just don't want to pay him for something I don't need.... I'm the kind that would rather buy parts. :unibrow:
I like your thinking!:yes:

nvr2fst 10-15-2010 07:22 PM
Heres one for ya Greg, similiar build features your looking into. I like your definition of a adult gocart. http://www.picturearchive.co.za/inde...%20-%20fvl%20/


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