🔧 BUILD PJ’s bad idea - notch edition

[Turbocharged400sbc]

1/8in ain't gonna do jack for chassis flex. Might as well not put it in there

Red dye/white tracer

 

[PJx5x]

1/8in ain't gonna do jack for chassis flex. Might as well not put it in there

Red dye/white tracer

Thanks but I just clamped it to my table with a gasket and pressure checked it with soapy water. All good

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

I didn't think of that as I don't have a flat surface anywhere anymore

 

[PJx5x]

Extended the oil pickup so it would be in the back of the pan. Had to make a new support mount to one of the studs

Then realized I’m an idiot and forgot a bung for the temp sensor. Added that and leak tested again. Finally installed it all

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Nice work.

I want to see P PJx5x and LikeABauce302 build a car together.

 

[LikeABauce302]

Nice work.

I want to see P PJx5x and LikeABauce302 build a car together.

It would mostly be us arguing and P PJx5x calling me dumb

 

[PJx5x]

It would mostly be us arguing and P PJx5x calling me dumb

Sounds about right, I don’t play well with others

 

[Boostie]

Sounds about right, I don’t play well with others

Hey we survived a week with each other and didnt kill one another. It might have been the ducks

 

[Terminator-Fux]

It would mostly be us arguing and P PJx5x calling me dumb

You get used to it. I have.

 

[Pro Stock John]

I have bung envy.

 

[PJx5x]

Radiator mocked up under the trunk floor. Initial mounting idea won’t work as it’ll interfere with the AN bungs I need to install. So that sound’s like tomorrows problem

 

[strtcar]

Radiator mocked up under the trunk floor. Initial mounting idea won’t work as it’ll interfere with the AN bungs I need to install. So that sound’s like tomorrows problem

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I could use those holders, I gave up after my gas tank fell on me 3x trying to install it myself over the weekend.

 

[Terminator-Fux]

I could use those holders, I gave up after my gas tank fell on me 3x trying to install it myself over the weekend.

HF trans jack makes it easier than a regular floor jack.

 

[Terminator-Fux]

 

[PJx5x]

Radiator mounted and converted to -16 AN with a -10 fill port for a reservoir in the trunk

Davies Craig water pump mount in the rear next to the radiator

Welded in some braces on the tube front end and made new k member braces to replace the ones I cut out when I moved the steering rack

Also plated the rear frame rails where they were notched for the full wheel tubs. Only did this cause the trailer hitch. Probably not needed with everything tied into the cage but OCD

Moved the driveshaft loop back a few inches. Think it was originally made for a powerglide. Also put a removable shifter mount on top

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

With how much a good shifter is I'd take it with me in a fireball....but oem tunnel?

Race mounting/shifter vs street/cruise shifter/position?

 

[PJx5x]

With how much a good shifter is I'd take it with me in a fireball....but oem tunnel?

Race mounting/shifter vs street/cruise shifter/position?

Yes factory floor and tunnel

Shifter post on a quick pin so you can remove it and get out the passenger side in case of emergency

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

Is that required for cert? I haven't looked at the newest bible in a while

Certainly sounds like a new reasonable rule

 

[PJx5x]

No, don’t think it’s a rule. Just makes sense to me

 

[PJx5x]

Think most of the welding is finally done. About ready to pull the motor and start rattle canning everything when Terminator-Fux comes over to play


Put all the seat belt tabs in for both sides. Had to add some tubes on the driver funny car cage cause the cross bar was too high above the shoulders. Then the passenger side I made a removable bar. Both will get bolt on seat back braces

Installed the window net tabs. Need to make a cardboard template tonight and get that ordered

Had an engine mount plate laser cut thanks to LS block CAD files available. Welded a clevis on for my fore aft limiter or whatever you want to call it. The chassis side is booger tacked on, waiting to pull the engine so I can actually access it

Then got the oil and trans coolers mounted thanks to some 3d printed jigs. Plates were laser cut. Still need to add one on the bottom but ran out of tubing

 

[Pro Stock John]

Really nice.

Are you welding in a halo around the driver?

 

[Terminator-Fux]

I'll spray it nice just like Soul Glo!

 

[PJx5x]

Really nice.

Are you welding in a halo around the driver?

No I cut one out

 

[Pro Stock John]

What will your car cert to as is?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

pardon the welding newb question, but on the tig handle is that a 'trigger?'
I have been watching KSR's youtube channel and he uses a foot pedal to work the tig. Just wondering if the attachment that is zip tied is the same type of control.