It looks a little slow here so I thought I'd post a few photos of my black beauty.
Number 1. This photo shows just how close the master cylinder. is to the front lower beam. I measured 1/8" clearance. This is one of the difficult areas when fitting up all the surrounding components. It's set up for a European Golf rack and pinion steering box such that it will have equal length tie-rods in that area as well.
Rusty is the guy who is building my Spyder. He is a real craftsman and I'm glad he is the one doing this nearly prototype work and real time fabrication. These kinds of skills are not easy to come by or acquire !
Number 2 shows the cut-out for the radiator fan. It's cut around close to the fan radius to act as a proper fan shroud.
Number 3 just shows what the motor mount supports look like. This is for you guys that are doing your own frame fabrications. It's easily/entirely removable, thus making a little more clearance for engine removal.
Number 4 Just shows the installation of the small, horizontal flow, thick, 2 pass, 2 row, aluminum radiator with 1" by 1/8" tubes inside. It connects to the engine in the rear with AN 16 shielded hoses. Air enters thru the low grill up front.
Number 5 is just another photo of the other side of the radiator. The cardboard protects the radiator fins during install and fit up. Another example of Rusty's know-how and experience.
Number 6. Alas ! My suspension components are back from the Powder Coater. They are semi-gloss black. They should look pretty good against the red frame.
I expect I will be driving my new toy home this Spring. It would be nice if we have a West Coast Cruise this year and I could attend with my new ride. Of course this would definately require that the car is checked over, adjusted tweaked and sorted before........We'll see.................Bruce
