V1 V8 Gobbler #511 (Extended Track, LSX powered)

[Gtstorey]

But you have to worry about bumping your door if the fill is on the driver's side.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

NHTSA prefers the fuel fill on the passenger side to keep a person on the safe side of the vehicle if putting gas into it at the side of the road - if someone runs out of fuel. Automotive design criteria typically has the gas filler on the opposite side from the exhaust, when possible. If the filler has a tank vent it is possible that fuel and vapors may escape and having it on the passenger side may allow for less fumes reaching the driver. Obviously a Goblin has its own (loose) criteria, but Lonny went with the passenger side fill. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, put your filler convenient for you.

 

[Rttoys]

I still miss the fill behind the license plate in the back.

 

[mike_sno]

I still miss the fill behind the license plate in the back.

Real cars fill up in the front

 

[Xtreme]

Real cars fill up in the front

Chevy Corvair?

 

[G Atsma]

Chevy Corvair?

No,no,no..... VW! LOL!

 

[mike_sno]

No,no,no..... VW! LOL!

That one.

 

[Gtstorey]

There isn't much that I despise more than a Beatle, other than a modified Beatle that is supposed to be so "cool".

 

[G Atsma]

There isn't much that I despise more than a Beatle, other than a modified Beatle that is supposed to be so "cool".

Now why would you despise one of the Fab four?? A VW Beetle I MIGHT understand, but John, Paul, George, or Ringo?? Perish the thought....

 

[Gtstorey]

I never noticed the spelling difference before. Actually, I despise the Beatles even more than VW Beetles. Nothing but the boyband of the 60's.

 

[V8_Gobbler]

Sweet looking. Just an annoying thing to me is the fill neck on the passages side. Did you think about moving it to the drivers side?

Yes I absolutely hate that that's even a thing. I will be putting the fill neck on the drivers side and the fuel pump /level sender on pass side.

 

[V8_Gobbler]

Here's a quick update. Been a little while. Have been busy doing side jobs to fund this crazy project. Fuel cell is mounted. Got a new set of wheels and tires as well.

 

[Cdot]

Looks amazing! I've been following your build.

What are the Wheel/Tire specs if you don't mind me asking?

Cdot

 

[V8_Gobbler]

Looks amazing! I've been following your build.

What are the Wheel/Tire specs if you don't mind me asking?

Cdot

Wheels are c7 zr1 replicas. Front is 18x10 with 275-35ZR18 toyo proxy. Rear is 19x12 with 325-30ZR19 toyo proxy.

 

[mugglesworth]

whats the new wheelbase?

 

[V8_Gobbler]

whats the new wheelbase?

110in

 

[V8_Gobbler]

Water tested the tank for leaks. I'm shocked, it actually holds 18.75 gallons.

 

[ah.b.normal]

Well, I blame my scattered brain if I did NOT mention this sooner. Here goes. Did you compare the FWD LS front Acc drive system and water pump? The 5.3 LS came in Monte Carlos and others. Sorry if this has all been hashed out before. I didn't find it scanning your post and it's been keeping me awake. OK! Carry On!

 

[V8_Gobbler]

Well, I blame my scattered brain if I did NOT mention this sooner. Here goes. Did you compare the FWD LS front Acc drive system and water pump? The 5.3 LS came in Monte Carlos and others. Sorry if this has all been hashed out before. I didn't find it scanning your post and it's been keeping me awake. OK! Carry On!

I'm using an electric water pump with custom AN lines. -16an lines actually slide perfectly in the lower chassis tubes. No need to winch them in and out. Also using an ICT low mount alternator bracket.

 

[V8_Gobbler]

Been awhile since I've updated. Been busy with life but I'm just about done with the roof panel scalloping. Will cut out some carbon fiber templates to bolt in for the roof.