Well the day has come in south Louisiana. HM1111 has hit and it was a great ride to lee's Summit Rd. Just a short 14 1/2 hours. all by my self to start assembly in my mind. It all started the day after Thanksgiving and I've spent only about 8 days on the build. It feels good to be on the dark side. wish me luck guys and keep the support coming.
BDF
Galaxy Gray Mica paint Mazda Miata 2005-2008 base coat/ claer
inside
Mocking up the motor and exhaust
Another view from the front
Had to throw some quick stripes on the gel coat for effect
My #1 helper Sugar Cookie
Looks good. I spy a Bowtie. :)
Jim
side view rolling chassis. Budnik x series (Trig) wheels 17x11 4"BS/ 17x9.5 5"BS Summitomo 315/35/17 275/40/17 Looks pretty good.
Another virw
Had to get that kit car mag shot from above
Nice progress. I like your choice of frame color. Very similar to my frame color. Enjoyed the pics keep them coming. Darren HM1017
Good to see another alternative power plant going in. Needless to say, I will probably be keeping an eye on your build as I went the 350/350 way but ordered the under car street exhaust, little kids, lottsa animals around the garage.....looks like you are going great guns. Keep the photos coming.
Well guy's the build has slowed down a bit, my #1 helper passed away this weekend and there is sadness in the house hold. We have all said a prayer for Sugar Cookie and wish her well on here journey.
:'(
Sorry to hear about your loss. It is very painful and I was in the same boat a couple years ago. Dogs are part of the family.
Dan
Sorry for your loss. Some people may not understand, but to us pet lovers, they are a part of the family. Actually, I like my pets more than most of my relatives. ;)
Jim
So sorry to hear about your "Sugur Cookie" passing on. :'(
I for one understand the profound loss you and your family are feeling right now. I too lost my "Honey Girl" last year (a 3 year old golden), she was doing what she loved most....chasing a rabbit. She tried to take out a 4-wheel drive chevy pick up and didn't win...very sad time for all of us. Anyway, time will help ease the pain and loss..my thoughts are with all of you guys. :)
Your car is looking great too! ;D
Best Regards, Bill
Thanks for all the support guy's. Things are getting better slowly.
:-/
It's been a while since I posted and have done a little work. All the plumbing battery cables and fuel lines are in as well as the tank. I started setting the engine in for the last time with the clutch slave and hoses for that . Thanks to those who helped out on that one. I also started on the cockpit tub body work. It will be painted black and clear coated on the underside and engine compartment. Here are some of the pics since I last posted. Enjoy. Fuzzy, these bowtie pics go out to you and all the other bowtie fans.
For those who are still wondering if a 17"X9" wheel with a 5" back spacing will work? Here is the proof in the pudding. both left and right wheels clear quite nice
Right side
header clearance
Fuel pump clearance
Engine. The billet alternator and fabricated valve covers are on the way Cobra air cleaner soon to come.
Clutch slave set up.
Trunk. I decided like most to put the battery up over the axle. more space in the trunk for Cobra stuff.
One last pic. I love my Budniks!
[size=12]BIGDADDYFROG:
Lookin' good!
Yeah ,they are a little tricky not to get them hooked on the caliper bleeder or the springs. I intend to tweek them befor running. Thanks for the heads up.
It's been a long hot summer. Gustav and Ike paid us a visit. But the only hurricane that survived down here was HM1111. we're ready to roll Go Kart style. All wired up and no place to go. Yeah Right
For Fuzzy, and all you closet Chevy lovers.
From the left side
From the right
Another good shot
Man this thing is Low!
Another
Finally the dash. The high beam was wired up later that day. All works but my fan gave out. Time to trouble shoot. Enjoy the pics guys. I hope to have her finished for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mid February
Keep on building.
BDF
Big Daddy Frog!!!!! I am not a big chevy fan but yoour engine bay is so clean. SWEET!!!! very nice Looking fwd to your You tube video. Very nice!!!! Dwright HM1017
BDF,
Beautiful Job So Far! Keep it up!
A question: No heat shield on the firewall? The Fibergalss on your Cockpit Tub looks great. Did you have to touch it up?
Mine was a mess.
Regards,
Evan
HM1103
Yeah Spuddy. lots of bodywork and putty to get the tub smooth(See earlier pics) The underneath is also base coat /clear coat in black. It was worth it, besides I'm and old bodyman from way back. It looks good against the gunmetal chassis.I'm hoping to ride this Saturday and make an 1/8th mile pass by the house to check performance. A buddy of mine has a program on his I Phone called Dynalicious. It calculates 1/4, 1/8th mile, 330',100',and 60' times. It's pretty accurate as he has taken it to the track and it's on the money.
P.S. I'm putting Dynamat on the inside for insulation. I didn't want to cover up the tub. I like the clean look.
Trying to keep it between the lines.
BDF
LOOKS GREAT!
I was close to doing a BowTie big block cobra as I've alwasy been a GM guy but I talked myself out of it. I'm sure would have been less expensive!
Keep the pics coming as its good to see action on the site.
Nick
Looking great, everything is so smooth.
Finally we have a go kart video. It's hard to keep my 11 year old's attention but I think we pulled it off. It's a little shaky at first but the second pass came out pretty good. Now I need to tweek the rear end alignment to get it to pull straight. Next step Bodywork and fit.
Enjoy!
BDF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn6DXFQUoN8
I decided like most to put the battery up over the axle. more space in the trunk for Cobra stuff.