Winter Projects

I was just wondering what winter projects people have lined up. Especailly those of us here in the Northeast who will have at least 3 months of garage time. I've been plannning on doing the interior for the past 2 years, so hopefully this winter I can accomplish that.

I need to finish my interior and fill a lot of holes. Then I'm going to paint the old girl.

FInishing up my carpet project, I still have the area under the dash to do. Some mod's to my turnsignal. Install 4 point harnesses. And lots and lots of staring, waxing, and waiting!!!!

My project this winter is EFI + DFI for my Type IV.

I'm going with dual Jenvey ITB (IDF pattern), EDIS for wasted spark ignition, with fuel/ignition controlled by a megasquirt ECU.

Why? Hopefully better fuel economy (can tune for maximum power AND maximum economy), easier cold starting, better idling when cold, and better driveability (not that there is much wrong with that right now!).

simon... let me know what steps you take. Going with an EFI system will def'y correct my vapor locking issue.

Fix the DeDion tube to correct the 3/4 Inch TOTAL toe-in at the rear... Should definately improve the car's high speed manners.

Fixing this is going to suck.
angela

Dedicate myself SERIOUSLY to perfecting my hot cocoa making.

Unique Yamaha Virago 1000cc powered "Killer Kart" to be finished over the Winter. Pic shows that it sat for some time, it is now sand blasted and well on its way to being done .

Ohh, and I am lettin my hair grow. Blond locks can now make a small pony tail! (think neil pert) I just need a set of sticks to start rockin! Maybe learning to play the drums will be my winter project... then again, I am still driving the POS.

1) Hook up the light on my 15 inch tall, hollow plastic Santa, currently mounted on the roll bar. Yeah, we drive 'em all year round out here.
2) Wiring up the Cylinder head temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge. Gauges all ready physically installed.
3) Change out my mongrel front sway bar bushings with new eurothane bushings and new clamps.
4) File down the inside left rear fender lip so the tire won't rub under max cornering.

I'm working on the "Ultimate Frogmore Stew" recipe.....

Since I am out of the speedster world for the moment, I am turning to my latest purchase. A VW powered 1965 BMW motorcycle, complete with sidecar. Should be a hoot.

Work towards finishing my Speedster. Install fuel tank & lines, shorten shift rod, adjust front & rear ride height, install all wiring, install exhaust, install floors, install entire interior, cut & install carpeting, install windshield, reinstall doors & trunk lid.......SKI ON WEEKENDS.

Guess I will not finish before late summer of '07.

See "in progress" pictures, bvandeursen

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Brian ,

You can easily, make Carlisle!

Mickey, if you don't mind any info you can pass my way on the carpet install would be greatly appreciated. Do you say in another post that you bought the carpeting from Lowe's? If so what/how did you do the vinyl binding.

Thanks,
Chris

To scare the neighbors with...

Bruce -

COOL bike! Perfect for scaring the neighbors.

If you haven't already done so, see the movie "World's Fastest Indian". It stars Anthony Hopkins as an elder (70 y.o.) motorcyle fanatic from Australia (or is it New Zealand?) who's lifelong goal is to attempt a speed record with his 1928 Indian motorcyle at Bonneville Salt Flats. Very cool movie - check it out!

Chris,
I did get my carpet at Lowes. It was just the standard indoor/outdoor grey loop with a rubber backing. I bought a 6X9' piece and cut patterns for the floors, door sills, tunnel and rear area with very little to spare. I bought black 1/2" hem tape(?) which is a poly/cotton blend for the trim and had my sister sew it on with her sewing machine. She had no problems with it. The reason I didn't use vinyl was it was too thick and after a while it tends to crack, etc... It remains to be seen how the hem tape will hold up? Regardless, if needed I can always remove it and go with vinyl later. I held back on doing under the dash because I have to do the pockets for either side and that may be a little more detailed but if it comes out the same as the other stuff I'll be pleased. Since my car isn't a "show car" and since I'm a bit of an "old school" guy. I saw no reason spending big $$$ on high end square weave carpet since I'm only looking to achieve a clean, simple look. I figure when all is said and done it'll set me back about $50 for materials. If you want pics let me know and I'll put some up.

I pickup up a trashed 56 oval ragtop. I'm in the process of chopping 6" off the roof and laying down the back window area. Also building a chassis to extend the front end 18-20" longer. Front suspension is a 32 ford spring axle w/ wishbones. Add the suicide doors, front sprint car nose and grill and you have an open wheeler similar to a T roadster.
Joe

Cool! I always wondered what it took to do a chop on compound curves. You have your work cut out for you. Get it? "cut out" I crack myself up sometimes.

I never did this before. Fiberglass is much more forgiving. Measure twice ...cut 10 times in many locations. Slice and dice.

Joe.
I had a chop bug. Easiest way is to build a "crown" and then drop in the whole center peice. Turns out smooth and it is easier to work with the smaller peices around the edge.

Well since Winter is pretty forgiving here in Cali, I'm doing a complete replace on my interior. From Black CMC stuff to a Tan kit from JPS. Speedster seats here I come!!!!!!
D

That's great Joe! A Volksrod! It would be neat to add louvered trunk & decklids with whitewalls and smoothies....

Joe,

If you haven't already, join these guys, you'll LOVE it ! ! !

http://www.volksrodders.com

Replace the front beam, steering box and dampener, add dropped spindles. Hopefully this will fix the squirreliness in the steering above 45 mph.

Happy Holidays!
Chuck