Bill Prout posted:Cliff Presley - 1956 Outlaw posted:To bad that option isn't available for any Speedster replica. It would make a lot of sense and the added expense would be worth it.It's ben done more than once...
Bill,
Do you know someone who has had it done and by whom? I'm interested.
Cliff Presley - 1956 Outlaw posted:Bill Prout posted:Cliff Presley - 1956 Outlaw posted:To bad that option isn't available for any Speedster replica. It would make a lot of sense and the added expense would be worth it.It's ben done more than once...
Bill,
Do you know someone who has had it done and by whom? I'm interested.
I know Alan bought one from a guy that used to make them. Not sure if he's still around.
Just get a second grill, cut fill and paste...
I was going this route and decided to get the Carrera louvers to graft in.
Sacto Mitch posted:
Terry Nuckels posted:...I did twin lovers under the grill...
Terry's usually pretty modest about his accomplishments.
I think he means 'louvers'.
A man can dream...
I still think one grill is sufficient with our T1 motors. The problem is the restriction created by the "rain shield" underneath the grill. Terry did a clever thing there. He sort of keeps the "rain shield" benefit by using the louvers and still allows more air into the engine compartment. Very good Terry ! I have looked under a two grill engine lid. There is a substantial difference in the design of the "rain shield". It allows more air in than a one grille design does. If one wants to add another grill it would be imperative to redesign a different and bigger "rain shield" underneath as well.
I don't know if I ever mentioned this before but that hole in the firewall in front of the engine fan on my VS is covered up with my stainless steel firewall dress-up. The only air the engine gets is thru the grille in the deck lid.
I'm wondering if through all the years the mold for the "rain shield" part has been used an/or re-made if it's changed or shrunk. Or the mold flashing is trimmed differently by different workers. This would cause this component to be drastically different that an original....Hmmmm.................Bruce
Ryan in NorCal posted:Thanks for letting me hijack the thread for a bit. I'll open a new post when I have a game plan on fixing it. Already sent @Anthony a note about it. Thanks for all of your help.
Cut the BS Ryan, I know for a fact you off road your Speedster and I know you drive really hard. In the 4 wheel world those are known as beauty marks.
Stan Galat posted:One too many jumps?
That’s bad. Don’t drive it.
Ryan in NorCal posted:This makes sense, save the jumping part. I have a great time in my car, but I'm not jumping it!
Theron posted:Three-wheeling Ryan!
😂
Ryan in NorCal posted:😂
Own it! 🍺👍🏻🍀
Lucky indeed. That was crazy.
When your ready to sell yours, I got a IM "D" roadster with a five speed for sale.....
Does it climb mountains better? 
