Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback.
Lonnie-S wrote:
Will that (foam simulated) little battery actually turn over that big V8? It doesn't look too much bigger than a motorcycle battery.
Lonnie, the Odyssey PC680 battery should have enough poop to kick over the V8. It’s a GM crate motor/ECU combo with a little bit of cam but factory stock. I don’t expect to have to grind on it for too long before it fires up. If the alternator keeps up with the electrical load when running, it should be ok.
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I'll be very interested in seeing how your body panel scheme comes together. I have it in mind to do something similar, but no definite plan yet. I'll be looking to yours for some guidance.
The panel attachment system (floating nutplates, etc.) is borrowed from Martin (mgkluft). It’s nice to have most every panel removable and all the innards accessible.
a.moore wrote:
Great fab work on all of those tiny details Tom. They're turning out very well.
Thanks Andrew. As you know, the devil is in the details.
One of the joys of using round tubing is having to weld on the br@ck^ts and t@bs. Square tube has lots of flat places where rivets or nutserts can be used as needed late in the game. Hopefully, I’ll have welded on most of what I’ll need before painting the chassis.
On that note, did some finish-up on tying down the battery cables. I’m a bit paranoid about vibration induced abrasion on the positive cable, even with a “little” battery.
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Of particular concern is where the
+ cable passes through the footwell-firewall. The lower yellow nylon clamp not only anchors both cables but will act as a grommet of sorts.
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Going back to the tunnel, some progress made on the passenger side of the diff doghouse. Need to resolve the inboard seatbelt mounting points before completing the doghouse and wrapping up the tunnel cover. Pics when there is more to show.