Powder coating done and collect it today, now looks like this.
Powder coating done and collect it today, now looks like this.
Cracking work fella
Great work as always
Looking good dear sir. Can't wait to see this one finished.
Been working on power steering pump bracket mount today. Not finished yet, just needs a few little touches here and there then good for powder coating.
It clamps round the vibration rubber mounts.
Made it so it fits in and bolts directly to the drivers side battery location slots and bolt hole.
Jeez Goob you don't stop! Love the idea of power steering in a 5. Its pretty simple mod too isn't it?
Surely the bonnet wont close now with the ps pump container sitting so high? I have mine almost the same, slightly different fluid container setup but I had to cut down the fluid pipe and make a smaller pot.
It's actually very easy and straight forward yes. I'm running a heavier engine than a C1J and as I want this to be a car that can cope with day to day driving if needs be, then the power steering mod is a must.Originally Posted by TopCat
Plus this is just one of many modernising details touches that you guys will be seeing as this build thread progresses.
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Good spot buddy! But as mention, its not finished yet.
The max line on the fluid section is really low, nearly on par with the top of the barrel, I will be cutting out a section and plastic weld the top screw part back on lower to over come that.
Got a spare subframe from a car being broke, got to work on it as already had the front rad section cut off.
First started on adding strength to it by making the front engine mount section box'd but left an opening so that can access the thread and nut of the mounts.
Oh, and box sectioned the angle bar to that run the length of the front as well.
Then set onto seam welding and adding in a gusset to the front cross bar to help clear the larger rad I'm fitting.
Top side.
Underside.
Got my power steering rack out to check fitment etc now I got my brackets off Matt @codered. (cheers buddy.)
Found a problem straight away, some reason it didn't clear properly round the barrel part, was a little to close for my liking, so cut out a section and added a gusset in.
Back on and bolted up nice and tight, loads of clearance now.
Subframe bolted to the car for test fit with gearbox and uprated V8 rear mount to check for any clearance faults and found a problem, the rubber mount was where the power steering pipes run, so back out, drilled two new holes in the brackets rather than trimming the rubber part so the rubber vibration section sat 10mm higher and now all fits treat.
Whilst it was in, got my spare oversize radiator out for test fitting, trimmed the top cross member to the shape of it so it will slot in and go as far forward as possible to give me maximum engine bay space.
Subframe isn't finished yet, additional front strengthening will be added once its back off the car as everything at test fit stage with my engine and box in at the moment, getting very close now, watch this space.
You geeza, this is some project
Never knew you were a dab hand at fabrication?
Cool, good workGood spot buddy! But as mention, its not finished yet.
The max line on the fluid section is really low, nearly on par with the top of the barrel, I will be cutting out a section and plastic weld the top screw part back on lower to over come that.
Cheers mate.
Never knew you were a dab hand at fabrication?
Watching all those car program's on the Discovery channel are starting to pay off!
Needed a new header tank bracket, so knocked this one up today.
Chopped up some steal, added a bit bending and a few cuts.
A few welds and abit of grinding later.
It bolts to the inner wing in the scuttle area. Just need to get a new strap and have it powder coated with the rest of my other bits I've got building up.
Fair play to you mate, this is gonna be one of the best DIY jobs on the club.
Gonna have to see this in the flesh once its done!
What engine are you using?
That is brilliant.
Top notch fabrication mate
gets better every time you post up boobs, top work
Looks awesome! I'd like one those brackets :-)
Thanks, as there is some really top level builds on here.
I will be bring it to meets etc once its rolling for all to scrutinise.
Engine details will follow hopefully end of next week as it needs to come out again.
That is brilliant.
Thanks.Top notch fabrication mate
Loads more to follow soon. Toying with the idea of making my own 3 inch exhaust at the moment.gets better every time you post up boobs, top work
So you're a fabricator now then Goobs?
You've come a long way since your ice-cream man days
Possibly be able to knock up another one.
Managed to sneak a couple of hours in yesterday as not allowed todo car work at weekends.
Made a start on trimming my broken/cracked bumper up.
Masked it, marked some slots and got cutting!
I've opened up the end lower slats, added sneaky slots into the bottom of the number plate area if you look closely and under the original vents on the bottom.
Then got my number plate and trim that down, so now I've got nearly 50% more air flow to my front mount intercooler.
Also, as my oil cooler so big, only half of it was in direct air flow via the grill, so cut some slots in for that. I may change that part though as I need to fix the cracks that was already there, so might add some back in whilst I'm doing that and try make that bit more discreet.
But this is how it stands now.
Nope, its all about the details and my general approach of, if you can do it, then so can I.So you're a fabricator now then Goobs?
You've come a long way since your ice-cream man days
Quality mate
Been collections a few other new parts, one of which I managed to bag myself a brand new window wiper stalk thanks to John5 for the heads up.
Got a Walbro 500bhp plus rated fuel pump to!
This is an intake pump, bit of a change of plan on my fuel set up, as im binning the standard set up with the reserve tank, more about that soon.
Been collections a few other new parts, one of which I managed to bag myself a brand new window wiper stalk thanks to John5 for the heads up.
After four weeks wait my oil catch can popped up to. Ordered it from a jap seller by mistake.
Few other bits and bobs popped up today to, so been busy making more one off goodys this afternoon, more to follow in next week.
I've said it once and ill say it again, epic build!
Mint work mate.. Love it!
I guess it doesn't matter but it looks like the necks on that oil catch tank have some filings in them that could be cleaned out
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