I've got a whole bed frame in my metal pile already. At some point, working on Bridget, I tried to cut a piece off it to use for something.
Tried and tried. It did not want to be cut. Finally thought better of it.
Damn thing's made out of spring steel.
Which means it's just about the same shape now as it was when it was made.
And THAT......
Is why Thomas Joseph invented the angle grinder!
Zoom-Zoom?
Gordon Nichols posted:On both of my builds I pulled the steel gas line and replaced it with new. Just seemed to make sense to eliminate rust and scale. It's reasonably easy to fish a new one through if you just attach a wire to one end. I pulled them through from front to rear.
i cut out the fuel line, i'll install a new one next to the new brake line along the tunnel. Always hated gas leaks inside the tunnel.
the pan is now one piece. Had to cut some spot welds to get it aligned right. but i think its ready to welder up.
Back to one piece. Tunnel is mostly done but the top. Flipped it over to finish the bottom. I'll be doing alot allot of grinding tomorrow.
I honestly can't remember that far back (1990). I think I used the cut out piece or part of it to weld over an overlapping piece on top of the tunnel to reinforce it. Covered in Dynamat now. No way can you heat and bend whats there that much.
Edit - Found photo of my covered "add on" overlap - here's old picture from years ago.
Wasn't able to get the body on the pan yet. Its painted, seam sealed and under coating on the bottom. Installed a new accelerator cable, fuel line, shifter rod and shifter. I still need to cut a hole in the side of the tunnel and install a clutch tube, its an automatic pan. Tie rods installed but one, the one with the hole for the damper. Also need a damper, ball joints, shocks and steering column, steering wheel and tires. Then it should be ready. maybe. also need a pan seal.
WOLFGANG posted:I honestly can't remember that far back (1990). I think I used the cut out piece or part of it to weld over an overlapping piece on top of the tunnel to reinforce it. Covered in Dynamat now. No way can you heat and bend whats there that much.
Edit - Found photo of my covered "add on" overlap - here's old picture from years ago.
Okay... Seriously, Greg?! When are we going to put that horse in the barn? Get back to work on that thing already!
Let's get some guys together, head out to Baker, where Greg hides all his stuff in a brand new barn, and put that thing together. Who wants to do electrical?
Yeah!!! Finish it and drive it to within a few houses of his. Turn it off and push it into the driveway, ring the doorbell, and then run. 
I was hoping those PA Amish workers hiding out in DRCLOCK's garage would need a barn to go to when he sold his house and "shut down" Merklin Motors. They must be making shaker furniture instead.
I'm in for the wiring. Should take a couple of days, tops (just get a VS harness and be done with it). Bring along a "Box o Joe" from Dunkies and a few croissants and I'm golden. Oh, and lots of Bug Spray (you know how Florida is.....), maybe a snake-bite kit, too, I dunno.
How far out in the swamp is Greg's garage, anyway? Is there a cell phone signal? A/C? A Local Waffle House? Mechanically Inquisitive minds want to know.....
It sounds like an intervention. Finish it so he can drive it to Carlisle!
Gordon Nichols posted:I'm in for the wiring. Should take a couple of days, tops (just get a VS harness and be done with it). Bring along a "Box o Joe" from Dunkies and a few croissants and I'm golden. Oh, and lots of Bug Spray (you know how Florida is.....), maybe a snake-bite kit, too, I dunno.
How far out in the swamp is Greg's garage, anyway? Is there a cell phone signal? A/C? A Local Waffle House? Mechanically Inquisitive minds want to know.....
This is the south......there is always a Waffle House close. No swamp in Baker, but we can get you to one pretty quickly. You don't need cell phone access, we'll be there to work, not talk. No A/C necessary for another month or two, this is Lower Alabama not Miami. No bugs right now and the snakes are dormant. Perfect time to finish " Wolfgang's Folly" before Carlisle.
What do you say there, Wolfie? I'm in!
Dang! If I was retired I think I'd have to join this crew. 
It ain't ever going to happen! Do you know how many hands have been on that car trying to help get it done?
You can lead a horse to water, but...
Bill Prout posted:It ain't ever going to happen! Do you know how many hands have been on that car trying to help get it done?
You can lead a horse to water, but...
To paraphrase.......You can pressure Wolfgang to finish his Speedster, but he will just buy an MX5.
Panhandle Bob posted:Gordon Nichols posted:I'm in for the wiring. Should take a couple of days, tops (just get a VS harness and be done with it). Bring along a "Box o Joe" from Dunkies and a few croissants and I'm golden. Oh, and lots of Bug Spray (you know how Florida is.....), maybe a snake-bite kit, too, I dunno.
How far out in the swamp is Greg's garage, anyway? Is there a cell phone signal? A/C? A Local Waffle House? Mechanically Inquisitive minds want to know.....
This is the south......there is always a Waffle House close. No swamp in Baker, but we can get you to one pretty quickly. You don't need cell phone access, we'll be there to work, not talk. No A/C necessary for another month or two, this is Lower Alabama not Miami. No bugs right now and the snakes are dormant. Perfect time to finish " Wolfgang's Folly" before Carlisle.
What do you say there, Wolfie? I'm in!
The cell phone access is to ask the SOC for their opinions when you guys get stuck on something.
Shoot...... If we did THAT, we'd be there for frikkin MONTHS!
I CAN'T MAKE IT.
RE cellphone access: I use my phone aal the time when working on my car, whether I need some spec or chart or something. Sometimes I look at pictures just so I can see how something looks when it goes together.
Me too, but I use a re-purposed iPad on Wifi out in the shop so the pictures are bigger. But my WiFi signal used to suck out there, so Chris made up a long ethernet cable for me (it's good to have a kid still in the Biz) and I set up our old router from the last house as a private WiFi extender for a better signal.
I got a little wild with the SSID on that second router. If my neighbors see it pop up in a search for a network, it comes up as "FBI Reconnaissance Van #29" 
That was my best laugh of the day, even better than the female marine in Anything Goes.
I can run a tab at The Gator Cafe - great cat fish, fried okra and chicken fried steak!
Gordon Nichols posted:I got a little wild with the SSID on that second router. If my neighbors see it pop up in a search for a network, it comes up as "FBI Reconnaissance Van #29"
I agree with Michael; too funny!
I'm going to have to rename our system "CSIS Recon #5".
Living in such close proximity with so many neighbors (we're in a townhouse), first time they see this as a new choice it's bound to freak someone out...
Hooters Recruiters Van
getting the beam and arms ready or paint. 
TJ, I'd really recommend installing beam adjusters in there, you WILL want them for ride height adjustment later. Looking good!
I always wanted a media blaster any suggestions?
DannyP posted:TJ, I'd really recommend installing beam adjusters in there, you WILL want them for ride height adjustment later. Looking good!
i'm going with dropped spindles.
IaM-Ray posted:I always wanted a media blaster any suggestions?
I have the bench top blaster from Eastwood. I'm using glass media from Northern tool.
DannyP posted:TJ, I'd really recommend installing beam adjusters in there, you WILL want them for ride height adjustment later. Looking good!
i'm going with dropped spindles.
That's fine, but you "MAY" want some adjustability.
Dropped spindles give you 2 1/2" drop. With currently available low profile tires that could be too much. With old 80/75 series tires it was probably fine but a 65 series tire care is already 1" lower. Plus you want car to appear level and 2 1/2" may be too much for rear to drop. Be sure to press in new ball joints before repainting as often arms have to be heated to remove/install new ones.
I had drop spindles and removed them because the underside of the car kept hitting stuff. This happened even with my beam adjusters all the way up. I have 175/70 tires.
With dropped spindles DO use an adjustable beam The drop spindles provide normal ride comfort and the adjustable beam allows for dialing in the ride height. If you do not pair both , you will end up redoing what you did at a later date .
Looking really good! I agree with the others, beam adjusters will be useful and now is the time to install them. Also, you will need to remove some of the leaves from the beam because your Speedster is lighter than a Bug and the suspension will be too stiff. I think I removed all the narrow leaves.
One more suggestion, replace the ball joints and beam bushings/bearings. No matter how well you protect parts when media blasting, they will get grit in them and they may have a lot of miles on them also. By completely disassembling, replacing and greasing all the components, you will have a reliable and well performing front end.
Just my opinions and trying to be helpful! 
James
x4 on the adjusters with dropped spindles.
ok ok lol i think i have some adjusters in box somewhere.
Haven't done much but install the beam after painting it. Still need to get the ball joints pressed in the arms. Thinking of just going with the stock drum brakes and not disc, and running wide 5 fuchs. Anyone have them that can post pic? Also what column is the best to go with? i like the mid 60's bug.
