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SuperBuickGuy 03-16-2022 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panteracer (Post 718053)
I like the struts layed back a little so matching the
back of the car. I have changed the ends on mine
multiple times... Starting to rework the ones on my
Gt-1 race car plus raising the wing some

Bob

Love your car.

I need to do some rule diving again... moving the wing back might help, but C3 Corvettes get nose light - so moving the point where it's pushing down further back might not be a good idea on the track.... wonder if they'd notice if I swapped struts between the track session and the autox....

SuperBuickGuy 03-18-2022 04:59 PM

well, look what's back?
https://i.imgur.com/TBXMJg4h.jpg
dark bronze
https://i.imgur.com/70Syb4ih.jpg
fuel cap too
https://i.imgur.com/T2ebVsuh.jpg
I like. a lot
https://i.imgur.com/kJ9Hqhyh.jpg
truly better then I expected.... I thought I went too dark
https://i.imgur.com/CxdmyFPh.jpg
with the wing in place
https://i.imgur.com/olBY9k5h.jpg

SuperBuickGuy 03-19-2022 09:46 PM

a bit done tonight
more fittings - most important is that stainless one
https://i.imgur.com/tMf7JcDh.jpg
the problem is I welded a pipe fitting for the return when I needed an AN one... oops... will use it as a vent
https://i.imgur.com/zFIBeUah.jpg
and welded
https://i.imgur.com/lotX6oeh.jpg

in other news, I'm a really bad influence.... the red Corvette owner has bbc plans :)
https://i.imgur.com/BI0f9HEh.jpg

WSSix 03-20-2022 07:45 AM

I think you picked a good color with the rims :thumbsup:

Ricochet 03-20-2022 08:49 AM

Looks great!!!

What color exactly are the wheels? I'm looking for a titanium/bronze color for my centers. Assuming they are satin cleared as well?

SuperBuickGuy 03-20-2022 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricochet (Post 718116)
Looks great!!!

What color exactly are the wheels? I'm looking for a titanium/bronze color for my centers. Assuming they are satin cleared as well?

I'll have to call the powder coater... it was a special order dark bronze.

SuperBuickGuy 03-20-2022 10:10 PM

Spoiler is supported by the frame... I also put window glue in place to keep the warp and vibration transmission to a minimum
https://i.imgur.com/PBuKL2ih.jpg
measuring done, time to make the tank support
https://i.imgur.com/4VyOMYoh.jpg
keep in mind I was about 150 lbs light for where I'm racing.... I'll probably gain 30 or 40 lbs in this... all on the correct end
https://i.imgur.com/41BWO5Eh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nk1HQETh.jpg
framework installed
https://i.imgur.com/MVeSTIuh.jpg
not in love with the straps, however, I plan on supporting the defuser off them - so function trumps form
https://i.imgur.com/wKSaKYkh.jpg
up the tank goes - the metal duct tape was put in place to keep the fiberglass from sagging when I filled the holes for the luggage rack
https://i.imgur.com/uzsDJASh.jpg
very close - I wanted to make it solid but I wouldn't be able to get the fuel pump out if I did
https://i.imgur.com/aOanwENh.jpg
last test fit, next up with the fill neck, lines attached, electrical attached and rubber protection on the metal bands
​​​​​​​https://i.imgur.com/hlfDYEsh.jpg

SuperBuickGuy 03-21-2022 09:00 AM

Splitter material... best source?

SuperBuickGuy 03-21-2022 09:01 PM

a little further
wheels with tires on them
https://i.imgur.com/jeSZkNch.jpg
cut down the fill neck so I can use a flexible rubber hose for the offset
https://i.imgur.com/3EeXqeEh.jpg
padding/rubber top and bottom
https://i.imgur.com/zx8Tg4Gh.jpg
getting close... waiting on a fitting and the fill hose
https://i.imgur.com/zDH04cLh.jpg

SuperBuickGuy 03-22-2022 10:04 PM

it runs again...
https://i.imgur.com/5BZ5wZ2.jpg
interior is back in it
https://i.imgur.com/PSWXy1m.jpg
next up? front stuff
https://i.imgur.com/zqSW4dl.jpg
looks all buff in the back.... but more to do...thankfully, this isn't a take the car mostly apart deal
https://i.imgur.com/YpF0RWP.jpg
also need to program and do weighing


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