bfinley Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 The whole exterior of the car is in primer Fenders and trunk kid are green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 The Kamotors e30 fender flares showed up so I quick mocked them up. They will need some trimming to fit. Shot the first layer of matte clear on the trunk and fenders last night along with a rubberized underliner on the rockers. Wet sanding the shell starts tonight and then first round of OD green ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 What are your thoughts for wiring? Mike said the wiring was a disaster, possibly caused by him lol. I wonder about using a small aftermarket fusebox to do the remaining body wiring. I imagine it will be very minimal or what are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamRod E28 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 The wiring was a cluster f*** so many splices that went to god knows where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well we know where they all go now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 What are your thoughts for wiring? Mike said the wiring was a disaster, possibly caused by him lol. I wonder about using a small aftermarket fusebox to do the remaining body wiring. I imagine it will be very minimal or what are your thoughts? I haven't done much research yet, bug I've been thinking about it. All I will need to control is headlights, tail lights/turn signals, and whatever power my custom gauges need. Which for the time being will be a tach and a garmin gps ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Just do a new chassis harness from painless, or like us with the "ezwiring" kit. SOOO easy, and cheap. Never screw with 30+ year old wiring. bfinley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I know an electrician that could wire it up for you... What is your timeline for wiring? Have you checked out gauges from innovate? They have some combo gauges, oil temp/pres, water temp/batt voltage, and some nice widebands. For a pretty decent price too. I will be using these in my e36 when it is coming back together. bfinley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Could happen simultaneously with the motor which should be starting next week after I finish the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 OK, I could put in some time on Mondays. bfinley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 OK, I could put in some time on Mondays. Awesome ! I'll look into those gauges tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Welded in patch panels over the rear assembly holes. Not my prettiest welds but it's solid. Once I bedline the interior you won't see them. Have to pull the fuel lines before I cut the front floors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Looks good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Things are starting to line up. Single mass flywheel ordered, an 885 head had been dibsed. lots of work planned for this weekend. The fuel tank is on it's way out as is the front subframe. I'll get that cleaned up and work on fabricating motor mounts. Once the fuel system is stripped I can finish patching the floors as well. Now I just need a clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Lol @ dibsed Any ideas on what clutch you want to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lol @ dibsed Any ideas on what clutch you want to use? Yeah, gotta love monthly salary when you're buying parts. Clutch I'm debating between a clutch master fx100 or an Sachs OE replacement for now... I really just want to get the car running Many thanks to Mike, John, and one of my student staff, Charles, who came out and ripped the fuel tank, and body harness out, and got the brakes unfrozen. Ended up being about 12 gallons of fuel in the tank... Opps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I can has flywheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 How much was that sucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 100 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 It was a busy weekend in lake woebegone , my home town. Bought a chain saw, threw a birthday party, killed a keg of spotted cow, got a chord of firewood delivered, picked up my new 885 head from Andy, got a set of wheels for a friends vw and tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project. No rest for the wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project. Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it. Glad to hear it! I originally wanted to keep it for myself but very quickly realized that I have no room or time for another project right and the current club leadership wants to branch out from drag racing to get even more hands on building and seat time. My job now is to keep them from doing what they know and stuffing a 350 Chevy under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 This seems like a good opportunity for them to learn about fuel injection, it is 2014 after all. Anyone that thinks more power can be made with a carb should be clubbed like a baby seal. YoungCR and bfinley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfinley Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 All loaded up and ready to roll out Thank you Chris ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 All loaded up and ready to roll out Thank you Chris !Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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