HM #1098

rwall49 · September 01, 2007, 03:34:10 PM

HM #1098 was delivered by Rich Lacy at 10:00 am this morning on 09-01-2007.

jwd · September 01, 2007, 04:18:50 PM

This is but one of many "firsts" you'll remember fondly.

First start, first drive, first burn-out, first time pulled over (hopefully no ticket). Welcome to the restless nights and the insanity.

Jim

Eric · September 01, 2007, 10:42:42 PM

Very cool!

rwall49 · September 05, 2007, 04:45:09 PM

My son built a body buck for me from Paul P's instructions from his build site.
Hope it is right. We decided to make it shorter in height so the body could be worked on more easily.

Ron

rwall49 · October 03, 2007, 01:47:55 PM

Gas Tank Mod's,

Guys,
Here is how I intend on blocking the previous filler tube hole. Would like to hear comments about it.

Regards,

Ron

rwall49 · October 03, 2007, 01:50:10 PM

another,
kinda blurry but hope you can see what I did

rwall49 · October 03, 2007, 01:50:43 PM

another,

rwall49 · October 03, 2007, 01:51:18 PM

another,
Of course I will permatex the gasket to seal it but it just made sense to me to bring the bolts from the inside and the nuts on the outside. The pic's of other guys tanks show's the bolts from the ouside of the plate and to me I just couldn't see how they did that without using another hole in the tank to get to the bracket to hold it in place.

jwd · October 03, 2007, 04:13:51 PM

I'm sure that will work fine. Tanks Inc. has a new type of gasket and screws that have nylon washers that will be available soon. It's a little tricky to use the bolts and hold everything together but it's not too difficult. Also, be sure to use Permatex Moto-seal, not the aviation sealer.

Jim

rwall49 · October 03, 2007, 04:48:11 PM

Jim,
Thanks for the reply, I was sure it would work too. Also already bought the Motoseal.

Regards,
Ron

rwall49 · November 27, 2007, 03:35:46 PM

Update on Build,
Here's where I am on my build right now.

Ron

rwall49 · November 27, 2007, 03:36:23 PM

Another,

rwall49 · November 27, 2007, 03:36:53 PM

Another,
On this pic I haven't made my heat shield for the Master Cylinders yet. If anyone wants to know what I covered my brake lines with it's thermal sleeving. Withstands 1200 degree's continuous, 2000 degree's peak. From www.heatshieldproducts.com

Ron

Fuzzy · November 28, 2007, 07:06:13 AM

Its looking great Ron, wow, what an eyepopping firewall....guys will be reaching for sunglasses and fire extinguishers everytime you crack the hood..

rwall49 · December 31, 2007, 04:45:20 PM

Build Updates 12/30/07,

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HM #1098