Desert Sasqwatch
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So close 
better get done in the morning, by the afternoon that 95 degrees is going feel downright chilly!
better get done in the morning, by the afternoon that 95 degrees is going feel downright chilly!
Brian's City Goblin-06/Crate MotorTC #61
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Brian74
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My 4600 CFM swamp cooler will get it down and keep the garage in the low 80’s all day long mid summer as long as I kick it on early.So close
Mayor West
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I will need to do this so I'll bookmark this thread and get with you when the times comes
Brian74
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That is a Derale 65860 liquid cooler with a 500 CFM fan. I plan to use that as my liquid cooler from the L to A cooler. Had to move the fuel tank over slightly to fit it.
Desert Sasqwatch
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Brian's foreman is astounded by the amount of wiring he has removed - 'Dad, how can your car run without any wires!'
Can't wait to see the Star Trek dashboard in place and working. Great job!
Can't wait to see the Star Trek dashboard in place and working. Great job!
Brian74
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Pics don’t show much, but cooling fan, intercooler fan, tail lights, CHMSL, all wired in with factory GM connectors. Almost done. I designed the lighting harness with a modular concept, so it can easily be removed later on for maintenance if needed. The harness wrap will look exactly like a GM factory install.
I will have this thing close to turn key under mock up. It was an ass pain, but the nice part is that once the frame is powder coated, all I will have to do is put it back together.
Still brainstorming headlights. I am debating on going with a modern factory assembly of some type with some custom fabrication added. I’m really getting to where I wanna push the design envelope at every subtle opportunity, lol.
I will have this thing close to turn key under mock up. It was an ass pain, but the nice part is that once the frame is powder coated, all I will have to do is put it back together.
Still brainstorming headlights. I am debating on going with a modern factory assembly of some type with some custom fabrication added. I’m really getting to where I wanna push the design envelope at every subtle opportunity, lol.
Brian74
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This car has taken every bit of automotive skill I gained growing up over 8 years working in shops under some very skilled mentors, added a few new skills, and given me an unrealized amount of passion & motivation. Its the most challenging project I’ve ever partaken and the benchmark for everything in life I am excited about. It makes my day job seem easy, lol.
Brian74
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Not much to talk about right now. Still have to add the fuel pump connector (btw, if anyone needs the proper part # for the LNF one, I have it). Its still hot out, but mostly drained this weekend because work has been super busy this last week as I'm now filling in for people who just went out sick due to this covid bullshit and social distancing at home from my wife who is high risk.
I picked out my headlights and will probably order them today. I'm also going to start looking at wheels & tires.
I talked my neighbor into installing a factory fuel injected 5.0 in his 78 Cobra. We found a builder block today and will go pick it up. Any Ford nuts in here? May need some advice on this build in regards to heads & internals. It sounds like he has a fair budget and he will make awesome track & car show company later on once we both finish our builds.
I picked out my headlights and will probably order them today. I'm also going to start looking at wheels & tires.
I talked my neighbor into installing a factory fuel injected 5.0 in his 78 Cobra. We found a builder block today and will go pick it up. Any Ford nuts in here? May need some advice on this build in regards to heads & internals. It sounds like he has a fair budget and he will make awesome track & car show company later on once we both finish our builds.
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Zoom Zoom
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That is so PRECIOUS your daughter helping you with the build. I am so happy you get the opportunity to share this with each other
Desert Sasqwatch
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Brian, yes it is hot in AZ and we don't get many working hours in during the mornings before we get chased out of the garage when the temps get past 100.
Good to see you got the correct connector to get the fuel pump fixed, hopefully it will work.
Any ideas on which wheel/tire combination you are leaning toward?
Stay cool and do a rain dance, we need it desperately!
Brian74
Goblin Guru
I'm still not sure on the wheels & tires. I've revisited that one a few times now. Tires? sticky ones! I'm going with a 4x100 bolt pattern and so far I like the Enkies & Konigs.Brian, yes it is hot in AZ and we don't get many working hours in during the mornings before we get chased out of the garage when the temps get past 100.
Good to see you got the correct connector to get the fuel pump fixed, hopefully it will work.
Any ideas on which wheel/tire combination you are leaning toward?
Stay cool and do a rain dance, we need it desperately!
Rttoys
Goblin Guru
put an LS in it.
Rttoys
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Carid is the bomb. I got my wheels, steering wheel, adaptors and headlights from them.
now I‘m looking at stuff for my truck
Zoom Zoom
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I like when you call and they say CAR-ID , Then I say oh that’s how you say the nameCarid is the bomb. I got my wheels, steering wheel, adaptors and headlights from them.
now I‘m looking at stuff for my truck
Brian74
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****, finally a cool day out. I stripped the harness and components from my dash, and went to work on fitting it to the car. I had to trim in a few areas but got everything positioned well.
I measured & cut the mounts.
I was skeptical about the dash position interfering with the shifter, so I hooked up the linkage. After trimming about 1/2" off the long shift rod, I was able to obtain plenty of clearance. I think due to the new lower shift ball position, it may even have reduced the throw slightly. Donor already came with a short throw shifter.
Will tack & weld the dash mounts next.
I measured & cut the mounts.
I was skeptical about the dash position interfering with the shifter, so I hooked up the linkage. After trimming about 1/2" off the long shift rod, I was able to obtain plenty of clearance. I think due to the new lower shift ball position, it may even have reduced the throw slightly. Donor already came with a short throw shifter.
Will tack & weld the dash mounts next.