Countersunk washers
 

I would have gone insane if I had made the dozens of c'sunk washers! They are available from McMaster-Carr. I got the titanium fasteners from a place called "Coast Fabrication" who specialize in making available small quantities of mil-spec aircraft hardware to racers.

jp

looking at the pictures (more please) i really can't find anything i would do different.

So in as few words as i can come up with.

I aspire to build something to this level one day as this car is really a work of art.

Congrads on this awesome project.

Car turned out great John! Hope it still hits the track sometime. :thumbsup:

Should of put a tweed interior in it though, ;) .

hmmm... do you know what they are called in the McMaster-Carr catalog? I have looked several times for them in the past and come up short.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.FQuick.com/ProTouring442

pn 95481A011
 

Bill,

Search for pn 95481A011 on the McMaster site. That's the pn for #10 machine screws countersunk washers.

If you want to spend more money, Longacre Racing has some very very trick ones for 1/4" stuff.

jp

I like the color. Nice car. :thumbsup:

Ha.. Coast Fab is just down the street. That's where I got my Aero-catches. Cool place!

You rock my friend!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.FQuick.com/ProTouring442

John Since its out to the pubic will you be posting some build pics?

Also what stops are you going to be making with that bad boy this year?

Great car.

Paul

Appearances
 

I'm not sure of all the places I'll have the car in 2007, but I'm committed to the Eyes on Design show in Detroit in June.

I'm fairly certain I'll make the Year One in Atlanta (May), Good Guys in Columbus (July), and Run through the Hills in Tennessee (September).

jp

Don't forget to stop by my place (I know it's a small detour), I need a ride!!! :yes:

How about SEMA '07, that's the closest you would probably get to me...

Sema 2007
 

I'd love to have the car there! I'm hoping I can find a spot.

jp

I wouldn't think that would be a problem.....I have a feeling '07 will be a year like no other for ya!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Anthony
 

Anthony,

Thanks for the kudos. You know how long this has taken and all the wrong paths I went down before I started figuring things out. I really hope I can get out to SEMA next year!

jp

Start going down your parts list and calling compaines. I'm sure a company would jump at the chance to have a high-end ride like your in thier booth.

I really like the color.

Color
 

Steve, have you seen Johnny's shots of the car yet? I'd guess he'd do a good job of getting the color balance right ...

jp

Love it JP absolutely LOVE IT.



To others: It's ok to not like certain aspects of a car. It's ok to say so as well. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and they are all equally valid regardless of one's "resume".

It will have to be repainted to show at SEMA in a year from all the road rash its going to get!

Will we be seeing that thing making laps! or in the show? At year one.

John,

Can you tell us any more about this? When you say "Design Committee" are you referring from an engineer / mechanical fabricating or design meaning color and look?

I asked alot of people's thoughts on my project, some of which were good ideas, however it was my dime, my fianal decision....

R.P.

John,

This is looking more like my schedule too. All these events will be a first for me.
You can then pull me aside and show me your engineering marvels. I'm a rookie, however, I know detail!

PS. Heck they should put you on Modern Marvels TV show.

R.P.

Design committee
 

The design committee is a group of friends that I trusted with color/texture/presentation issues. When I wasn't sure what I thought, I'd convene the design committee and we'd kick some ideas around. Sometimes they'd split on their recommendation, and sometimes they'd be unanimous in what they thought.

I'd take those ideas and incorporate them, or change them, or ignore them, but it was very very helpful to hear their opinions. Luckily, they'd tell me what they really thought, not what they thought I wanted to hear. I only trust a few people to tell me I am an idiot. :) Sometimes, I'd ignore them for awhile, and then come around to their manner of thinking. Sometimes it would work the other way around.

I started this project thinking I'd do it all myself. I've learned that's nearly impossible, and a few buddies' support can really help you build a better car.

jp

Very funny, but true.

R.P.

aint that the truth!!

It's funny, but I know exactly what you mean here. While niether mine nor my my father's cars are to the level of detail of you (amazing) car, and they are of a different style, maintaining a constant theme can be quite difficult. Sometimes we come up with ideas that, upon further reflection, don't mesh with the overall design we had in mind. This can be especially true when it comes to interior and paint. As an example of what I mean, a wild paint job with a stock looking interior doesn't "flow." Since each of our cars is aimed at a different design theme, what would work well on his would look out of place on mine. It can all be quite nerve racking!

You did an awsome job! Please get us some real pics asap, I need more for my screen saver!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"
www.FQuick.com/ProTouring442

That's one of the most intriguing parts of car building for me is the path a person takes to build their project. I truly love looking at the finished product and the levels of craftsmanship that is in this industry today - but I also greatly enjoy the back story of the design, selection, and building part of the deal too. How someone decided what to build, how to build it, what parts they chose, what engineering fore thought went into their decision and why, and I really like hearing about the struggles we all go through balancing costs, time, family, work, compromise, little garage - to big shop, tools, technique, friends help - to me (and maybe I'm just strange ??) that as much of the story as the awesome car at the show. Any one of the above items in the list will stop you dead in your tracks (especially the money part...) When you get to see the progress pics available via technologies (like this valuable site and others) and read all the back story details - you simply have to have a huge respect for those folks like John who can make it though all the perils and challenges - and STILL deliver an unbelievable car. Thanks John for the build ride - - and the car !! Thank your committee too - they done good. :hail:

Jim

Well said Jim. I could not agree more.

Totally cool car,it's nice to see something besides a camaro.did a great job,color is very refreshing.

The 1st year I have missed the PRI in 10 yrs,It pissed me off they moved it Orlando.

As said earlier...Very well written Jim. I personally enjoy seeing what it took to get to the finished product than just seeing the finished product.

Brent

If you guys remember, my front suspension article is written that way. And it's a credit to Johnny that it came out that way. He hated my first submission, and told me to re-write it to tell the story of how the suspension came to be. It was much easier to write (at least for me) instead of writing to make sure to plug all the manufacturers.

I've got an engine story that might be similarly interesting, but I've struggled getting the tech data right. Perhaps some day.

jp

great job, i really like the color choice . the countersunk washer headed bolts what size are they on the innerfender? i have looked for these in 1/4 and 5/16 . the mc master catalog dont have these in these sizes . i have thought of making these on the lathe but if i can buy them it would be easier .

95481a029
 

Kenny,

Look for pn 95481A029 in the McMaster website or on page 3067 in their catalog.

jp

Fantastic John!

What 'spacers' or something do you have under the countersunk washers? Looks great.

I have both McMaster Carr and Newark Electronics catalogs... if you can't find what you need in either of those 3k+ page catalogs, it doesn't exist. lol

Spacers?
 

Thanks Rick (and others)!

I'm not sure what you mean by spacers, though. On the inner fenderwells, the flat countersunk cap screws use a black countersunk washer to spread the load across as much area as possible to keep the aluminum from dimpling.

Unless you meant somewhere else, there is no spacer: just a bolt and washer.

jp

Thanks, John. It's the washer I was seeing and trying to describe.