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MetalWorksClassics 03-01-2016 04:28 PM

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Adding bump stops.

MetalWorksClassics 03-04-2016 08:58 AM

Mock up
 
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Mocking up more of the sheet metal for fit as the car was apart when it arrived at the shop.

Nine Ball 03-05-2016 04:11 AM

Great build, guys. I like the engine choice, too.

Tony

DOOM 03-05-2016 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Ball (Post 631680)
Great build, guys. I like the engine choice, too.

Tony

What he said!!!!

MetalWorksClassics 03-07-2016 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball (Post 631680)
Great build, guys. I like the engine choice, too.

Tony

Thanks guys...yeah we really like working with Butler engines...we put one in a 78 TA that really turned out great...we have another one in inventory for a 65 GTO build as well.

Here is a link to the 78 TA... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOjPShkhnrs

LanceL 03-07-2016 06:32 PM

Three questions for you guys? What body mounts do you like to use? On the floor install did you cut the old floor using the new piece as a template or how do you guys like to do it? And it looks like continuous welds for the connectors? Do you not have to skip around and worry about warpage of the metal doing those? Thanks for the help and answers. We all appreciate the pics and knowledge.

MetalWorksClassics 03-08-2016 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LanceL (Post 631909)
Three questions for you guys? What body mounts do you like to use? On the floor install did you cut the old floor using the new piece as a template or how do you guys like to do it? And it looks like continuous welds for the connectors? Do you not have to skip around and worry about warpage of the metal doing those? Thanks for the help and answers. We all appreciate the pics and knowledge.

Sorry we can't help on the body mounts as they came with the project, we did not order them.
On the floors we cut the bellys out, then sat the new pan in place and traced around it with a marker, then cut the rest of the old pan out...this allowed us to butt weld the new pans in place.
I agree the frame connector welds looks continuous, but we actual did skip around only doing around 5 spots at a time.

Thanks for the questions...take care.

LanceL 03-08-2016 05:10 PM

Thanks a lot for the answers. Your car is bad ass. Following for sure.

Centerforce 03-08-2016 06:04 PM

Aw we wanted to see a good clutch shot before you put it together! :D

Did you end up going with a DYAD?

MetalWorksClassics 03-09-2016 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Centerforce (Post 631997)
Aw we wanted to see a good clutch shot before you put it together! :D

Did you end up going with a DYAD?

Hey guys...YES we do plan to run a DYAD, but the motor and trans are only at the mock up stage...I will definitely get some good clutch pics of the final install...we've been having great luck with the DYAD sysetem with these high HP engines.


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