Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: moparx]
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Here's the front side with a hair thin coat of icing (Epoxy polyester) to get it razor straight. Block sand #100, apply, block sand #180, apply, block sand #220, Block sand #320. Do it all over again. LOL. It is for a black car, so y'all know the ropes on the fundamentals.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I shot the Sheriff, but I didn't shoot the door. Front row seats to a haze of spray mist and vapors. Be light on that Epoxy, it's starts to add up in weight man. I would suspect the factory gave 'em all a light mist of primer and one coat of White as a standard assembly line send off hue.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I finally made some progress on my new exhaust.
pulled the old system down, 3" TTI H-pipe system, 2 chamber flows, modified tailpipes to go around the fuel cell all the way to the bumper, weighed in at ~60lbs total, lighter than I anticipated.
I have one of the aluminum mufflers buttoned up, modeled after the now defunct Vibrant aluminum bullets, 3.5" ID, ~5" OD, 14" long case, rolled the perf tubing for the center, and roller the outer case, integrated a 45 degree dump into the outlet. The perf tube is wrapped with fiberglass cloth, then the case was packed with fireproof mineral wool meant for 3" pipe.
Finished welding up the first one today, and threw it on the scale, 4 lb 4 oz. These will be connected to Stainless collector extensions via an aluminum x-pipe.
Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Thanks, I have made a few motorcycle mufflers, just scaled it up in size. I was going to drill out an aluminum tube, then wised up when I happened across some perforated aluminum sheet in the scrap bin. I used a slip roll to roll it to 3.5" ID, fused the ends of the sheet together and tacked it to the tubing for inlet and outlet. Unfortunately I did not take too many "in-progress" pics. I thought about making a box style case, but rolling the round case was easier. Do you have any insulation in your cases? I am just running a stainless collector extensions as a means to adapt the 3 bolt flange at the collector to the aluminum tubing. I will also house my crankcase evac and O2 sensors in the extensions. I am leaning towards a slip fit to join the alum with the SS, then will go into aluminum tube, aluminum x-pipe, and the aluminum mufflers in the factory muffler recess area with dumps before the axle. Mocking this stuff laying on my back has been enjoyable... Found some inspiration here as well: http://forums.corral.net/forums/general-...aust-build.html
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Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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So Moparjohn what did you use to cut the lens? Anymore progress? I have a friend that works for a movie prop house. They use a vacuum machine to make a lot of stuff. I was thinking the headlight housing could be vacuformed and glued to the lens with an LED bulb installed.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Taking into account that some one should find the lightest carcass one can find to start a featherweight project, I presume that one of these babies is the ticket right off the bat and at least 50-80 Lbs lighter than a fastback fish. I could be wrong, but the slippery fastback rear window with all the metal quarter and roof surrounding it compared to this Notchback's lean rear probably amounts for a few porky pounds.
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