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Author: | MYTF [ February 20, 2009, 3:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Hello from Pollock Pines, California. I wanted to introduce myself and give a quick rundown on my build so far. I haven't done a lot in this field before (considering my age) but a quick run through would include; rebuilding a couple V8's, buying and fixing a "59" sprite with the engine in pieces, took two wrecked Fiaros and welded them together to get one, assorted work on various Fiestas. I also have most of the tools required to build a car and have always liked the Lotus philosophy and cars. I started my build the first of the year but am working out of town and things are progressing slowly. |
Author: | MYTF [ February 20, 2009, 4:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | More Pic's |
I'm following the (new) book for as much as possible just changing a few things to make it fit the drive train and me. the tunnel has been moved to the right and narrowed, I am raising the rear 1" with the use of 1x2 tubing and the rear is redesigned to fit the various pickups. |
Author: | killernoodle [ February 20, 2009, 6:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Nice, making good progress I see. |
Author: | MYTF [ February 20, 2009, 10:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Thanks I have actually gotten a little farther but things have slowed down working on the rear. At work found two hood supports from an old dozer with a nice radius that I will use for the corners. |
Author: | mr.peabody.d [ February 21, 2009, 5:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Welcome Aboard.....your post has been stickied adn should be easier to find and for others to View. |
Author: | gaarie [ February 21, 2009, 11:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Ha, I used to live in Pollock. I've moved down the hill to Sacramento now. Looking forward to seeing your progress! |
Author: | MYTF [ February 21, 2009, 11:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
I'm going to try to finish up the rear today and move on to the tunnel. I have held off on buying my engine till I can install and start it within 30 days as it will be from a wrecking yard and I want the option of returning it. I will try to get some more pictures ported later today. |
Author: | Blackbird [ February 22, 2009, 12:58 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Okay, I guess it must be me that points out the obvious - RX7s are rotary powered, not V6 Which V6 are you dropping in there? Moti |
Author: | MYTF [ February 22, 2009, 1:59 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
At this time i am looking to mate a mazda KD v6 to the RX-7 transmission like JOYFUL NOISE RACING did. The rotary Had sat rusting away to long before I bought the car for $100 and as I have no experience with the engine. I decided to go with something more conventional. |
Author: | Blackbird [ February 22, 2009, 2:14 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Very nice attention to a minor design detail with the upper rear tube . It does curve down slightly yet most folks build it straight. I intend to curve it down the same way. Moti |
Author: | MYTF [ February 22, 2009, 2:34 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Thank you yes I actually have the sides curving up to the center of the wheel then down slightly to the rear. I also raised the seat bulkhead by using a 1X2 at the top. |
Author: | Blackbird [ February 22, 2009, 2:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Yes, and to get the full effect you'll need the curves in front of the wheel made out of a round tube and a bit larger than the fender . That's the part that I got in currently (I have not build anything behind the rear bulkhead yet). Moti |
Author: | MYTF [ February 22, 2009, 2:41 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Yes I intend to use 1" round tubing in front and have the same for the cockpit sills. |
Author: | mconley3 [ February 23, 2009, 8:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
excellent, another roadster build. Welcome aboard. Mark |
Author: | MYTF [ February 23, 2009, 10:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MYTF's Haynes V6 RX-7 build |
Thanks, I've never been one to talk online (just like to lurk) but you guys have inspired me. I have to make a trip down the hill and pickup some 1/8" steel today as I dug out what I was going to use and found it was 3/16" and 1/4" which seems to thick for all the brackets and plates. Any thoughts? |
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