Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 15, 2017 1 minute ago, MAC390 said: How are you attaching the body to the frame. M12 high strength bolts in 10 positions. 6 of them are 3/16" plates that will be welded to the roll cage. 2 are "L' plates attached near the fire wall. Last the fire wall will be reinforced and attached to down bars from the fire wall to near the core support. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 Gonna knock off me some ant antenna. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 Worked on the core support today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/15/2017 at 5:58 PM, Footcutter11 said: M12 high strength bolts in 10 positions. 6 of them are 3/16" plates that will be welded to the roll cage. 2 are "L' plates attached near the fire wall. Last the fire wall will be reinforced and attached to down bars from the fire wall to near the core support. Curious about this. Is there a specific reason for not welding the body onto the frame? I guess I didn't expect you to bolt it together. 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 So it can be removed. Easier to work on. Can get the frame powder coated, and paint the body separably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 Love the stance, real tough. How much ground clearance do you have.? 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 Dang, that's low! I'm guessing they don't have speed bumps in parking lots in your neck of the woods :) 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 10 hours ago, MAC390 said: Love the stance, real tough. How much ground clearance do you have.? I designed 5 inches. It is sitting at 4 in the pictures, but the front A arms are not parallel to the ground yet. Remember, everything is tucked into the frame, so it looks slammed with ok clearance. I will need to modify the front fender for clearance, if I want to turn. I am also planning on a few skid plates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 I have a little less than 2 inches of clearance on my headers and only have run across one speed bump that I cannot pass. It is the dips for rain run off the I have problems with. Looking good Footcutter.!!! 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 22, 2017 New core support roughed in. Nice tight fit around rad. Still a lot of finish work to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted September 22, 2017 Nice fab work there. 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 22, 2017 2 hours ago, MAC390 said: Nice fab work there. Thanks. It is the part I enjoy. I hate cutting, but it leads to the fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 23, 2017 More fab. Need to figure out how to recess the air filter into the light bucket. Shot lines are looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 Made a final decision on the turbos. I don't know if wheel clearance at 1/8" lock to lock is good enough. May need to go narrower on the tires. Gotta find a good air filter that I can hide in the light bucket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Got the front mocked up. Needs a little adjustment, but starting to look like a car again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Been doing a lot of uninteresting work, but finally got back to mock up. Doing inside fenders. All about the sheet metal for a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Nice , that engine bay is going to look real clean and sharp. 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 15, 2017 2 hours ago, MAC390 said: Nice , that engine bay is going to look real clean and sharp. Thanks! I am going to hide the wires and plumbing as much as I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 More progress. Added good structure to the panels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver_69_Coupe 31 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 Looking Really Good... Just a thought. Could you open up the front of your turbo "BOX" and give it some air flow to help cool the turbos some. Probably wont make much difference. Any heat you can draw away from them will help them live longer. 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 8 hours ago, Silver_69_Coupe said: Looking Really Good... Just a thought. Could you open up the front of your turbo "BOX" and give it some air flow to help cool the turbos some. Probably wont make much difference. Any heat you can draw away from them will help them live longer. Thanks. Yes, that was the plan. Going to put vents in front and back of the "box." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 21, 2017 Second inside fender and radiator cover mocked up. A little clean up on both, then on to the firewall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted October 21, 2017 That's nice work there, i wish i had a little of your fab skills. 1 Footcutter11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks. I wish I had a better break. Using mostly a hammer and a piece of 2x4 steel tubing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Footcutter11 23 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 Carbon Fiber fender supports. Engine cover to go in between. 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
