Experience with Belly Pans

[Garage Dog 65]

Hi Joni !

I noticed you have header wrap on your 63. How about some info on how well that worked at holding in and/or reducing underhood temps for you ? Have you ever taken any thermo readings with or without the wrap ?

Thanks !

[Garage Dog 65]

[QUOTE=syborg tt]here is what we did on my project

Hi Marty !

I've checked out your built site a couple times and saw what a great job Competition Fab did with your chassis and sheet metal fab. I have printed several of your shots on 8 x 10 for reference.

I really liked the bumper tube mount idea. Had not seen anyone do that and it will work great on my project. Pass along my thanks !

PS, also noted your new signature tag. 'Mini-Truck' ????



Jim

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by dave96dcm

Nice pics, are those removeable, or did you weld them in?

They are removable we wanted to have easy access to fuel pump and fuel cell.

[notorious1970]

and wanted to close the entire deal off like Rads is doing here. Wouldn't the heat buildup be huge

Im going to stop over at the shop this week to see the car one last time before they send it to the body shop. I am going to ask the guys about this topic of heat buildup.
-d

[syborg tt]

Hi Jim,

thanks for the compliment on the Truck - Dave did outstanding work. If you want full side pics or more pics - shoot me an e-mail [email protected]


[QUOTE=Garage Dog 65]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

here is what we did on my project

Hi Marty !

I've checked out your built site a couple times and saw what a great job Competition Fab did with your chassis and sheet metal fab. I have printed several of your shots on 8 x 10 for reference.

I really liked the bumper tube mount idea. Had not seen anyone do that and it will work great on my project. Pass along my thanks !

PS, also noted your new signature tag. 'Mini-Truck' ????



Jim

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by notorious1970

Im going to stop over at the shop this week to see the car one last time before they send it to the body shop. I am going to ask the guys about this topic of heat buildup.
-d

I don't think it's a problem i've seen many cars with the same set up and they never had a problem

ps - the chicayne also has a similar set up

[notorious1970]

I don't think it's a problem i've seen many cars with the same set up and they never had a problem

ps - the chicayne also has a similar set up

what i figured..thanks

[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by Garage Dog 65

Hi Joni !

I noticed you have header wrap on your 63. How about some info on how well that worked at holding in and/or reducing underhood temps for you ? Have you ever taken any thermo readings with or without the wrap ?

Thanks !

Hello Jim!!

Yes i had lots of header wrap on my headers and mid section on exhaust pipes. I wish i would have that idea on my mind before polishing my headers

I really really like the thermotechs headerwrap. It definently cooled my engine bay and floor area. That is for sure because i didnt had any other material under my carpet. And i drove it a lot ! Allso i could touch the headers without immediately burning my hand when engine on idle. Offcourse they are hot but not "that" hot.

To have good looks and solid end result i have few tips for you.
-bay way more than you think you will need.
-Use heavyduty stainless wormclams instead of thermotechs own clams when you start the wrapping.
- Use stainless steel wire to tie it on the way. I did tied it just to be sure about every 5-6 inches .
- Soke it carefully in the water
- Most important : Bolt the header to heave bench etc to keep it in place so you can tight the header wrap for good.
- Bay heady dutu rubber gloves !! And use em all the time . Have another friend with you to tight the stainless wire and clamps while you are doing the wrapping
-Start at the shortest tube first and end it close to collector joint. Then the second one , etc etc . Last the longest tube and work to the end of collector. End with heavy dyty stainless clamp and tied few rounds with stainless wire too.

I am not sure did you get all what i was trying to say because my "language" But ask for more and try to do my best

One more, i definetly noticed at there wasnt any big heat wave to notice when working over running engine

[notorious1970]

Wow that looks really nice. Did you use any kind of sealer at all?? Or is it simply the wrap and the ties?

[Garage Dog 65]

Excellent info gents - what a GREAT community here at Lat-G !! All was greatly appreciated and it sounds like I won't have any problems with doing a 3 piece tray system completely closed off.

Joni, Thanks so much for the process and your personal experience info on the wrap. I understood it all - your english is very good sir !

Thx !!