JCG Restoration & Customs Project Blu Balz

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Another issue I kept having was the radiator… So we upgraded to a Dewitt’s C6 Corvette radiator with fans.. The radiator now mounts as C6 Corvette would mount with grommets…

And a couple of other question. In the first picture, is that a vacuum pump running off of the cog-belt? Did you make that setup?

And in the second picture, what is that item hanging from the crossmember? Is it a pump or a filter of some sort?

Thanx again. Love this car!

[Cris@JCG]

Thank you for the information Greg! I will make sure to use it when I have tank to weld on..

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Welding on a fuel tank is super simple.... the key is to wash it with SIMPLE GREEN - twice - (Just rinsing with water is not good enough since we all know oil (gasoline) and water do not mix!) - Rinse with water... a couple times..... and before welding drop several pieces of DRY ICE into the tank. When dry ice "melts" it vaporizes directly into CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)... which is non explosive (same gas that we weld with) and it displaces all the oxygen in the tank...

This is new third member option that DSE will be offering as an upgrade to the current Moser unit they sell.. I was the first to buy one from DSE.. so I only have my pricing on it.. When I have it I will pass it on to you.. They have been running it on one of the test cars with positive results...

I will post pics of the install in a few days when I get it done.. The pump is built into the front pinion & is driven when the car is moving.. plumbing is simple.. Just have to find a mounting location for the cooler...

Originally Posted by carbuff

Can you provide any more information on this setup? I looked on the C&R website, but I didn't find much above your paste above and the gear options. No other pictures either.

I'm curious as to how you plumb this setup? Maybe I missed it, but I only see one hose fitting. Does the other go into the housing somewhere? The bottom perhaps?

Any idea on pricing of these? Are you a dealer for them? Again, I didn't see any pricing on their site.

I haven't purchased a center section yet, and while I wasn't sold on the idea of running a cooler, it just seems like a good idea. I'm actually surprised that more cars here don't have them. How are you plumbing/locating the cooler itself?

Thanx!

The vaccum pump kit is by GZ Motorsports.. & works great!

The item hanging is a Canton oil thermostat.. That also works bitching! I have a cover that we built for it so that no cones in the way of it..

Originally Posted by carbuff

And a couple of other question. In the first picture, is that a vacuum pump running off of the cog-belt? Did you make that setup?

And in the second picture, what is that item hanging from the crossmember? Is it a pump or a filter of some sort?

Thanx again. Love this car!

[Occult]

wicked build Cris, you guys go above and beyond for the customer

[SBDave]

I like these new upgrades! I was planning on REM polishing my gear sets when I upgrade to a new manual transmission in my car since we do this process at my work. I was wondering when I would see REM being mentioned on this forum. Looks good!

I tried to stop by the shop a couple weeks ago when I was down at Wilwood but I called and no one picked up. You guys ever have open house get togethers?

-Dave

[rallystyle]

i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by rallystyle

i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car

Ricks just recently started making them within the last 6 months or so. I do not know the exact difference but it is quite a bit.

[Cris@JCG]

Dave- Sorry to hear that we missed you.. I usually don't answer the shop phone because I am always out in the shop working.. I have not had a open house in while.. We have been super busy lately but I have something new coming up... Our timing equipment just showed up... I will be hosting a "JCG TEST & TUNE/Autocross" event once a month starting late July.. This was the only I could get a bunch seat time ASAP! ... I will post details later about this .. Their are a few guys on this board that have been to my Test & Tunes... & you get a bunch of runs in one day... The event will only be limited to 20 cars per day...

PM & will get you my cell # so that you can call me the next time you are in area...

Maybe you can share some information on the REM process...

Originally Posted by SBDave

I like these new upgrades! I was planning on REM polishing my gear sets when I upgrade to a new manual transmission in my car since we do this process at my work. I was wondering when I would see REM being mentioned on this forum. Looks good!

I tried to stop by the shop a couple weeks ago when I was down at Wilwood but I called and no one picked up. You guys ever have open house get togethers?

-Dave

I asked Hector from Rick's yesterday what the weight difference is & he said it was about 34 to 36 weight difference...

Originally Posted by rallystyle

i have a question about the fuel tanks. do you know what the weight difference was from the ss to the aluminum tank? i didnt know ricks made a aluminum version of there tanks.

and that car

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Ricks just recently started making them within the last 6 months or so. I do not know the exact difference but it is quite a bit.