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AND SO THE FUN BEGINS

loose_electron

loose_electron

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PROCRAFT said:
Probably should look at the post again says .080 aluminum!
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Ah, ally - ok got it. Need more coffee. When I did my dashboard I wanted something more durable than varnished wood, so I went with a wood pattern Formica. The satin black with instruments should look bad-assed.

I do so enjoy following the builds here and seeing the innovative way people find to do things.
 
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Charles Johns

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Nice setup. Is that the new copper-bronze-exotic metal brake line? A street rod guy had to prove it was not copper only to a tech inspector.
 
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Charles Johns

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Using an automatic overdrive allows the use of the clutch area for the master, but I prefer the Wilwood. It does make for more room between gas and brake but driving an auto is just not the same fun factor as a standard...but the wife drives also. I'll admit, in traffic the auto is nice though. Did you fab your own steering crossbar?
 

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Series6

Series6

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The steering crossbar is the V6 Jose supplied part. This car will use a T5 trans.
 
Aladin Sane

Aladin Sane

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PROCRAFT said:
Omega from Speedway Motors I'm thinking it's their deal all electric by the way. Comes with all the senders except for the Speedo there's a Ford one with the gear box well get a plug and see if it works.
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So, they are not 4" gauges? I went to the speedway website, and I didnt see a set from Omega with 4" speedo and tach.
 
Aladin Sane

Aladin Sane

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PROCRAFT said:
They are 3.375 guages they have 4" available but I believe they are some other color Tan,White? Not black like was wanted!
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I have not been able to find any 4" gauges from omega in any color on the web site. I may have to make a phone call.
 
Aladin Sane

Aladin Sane

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I dont disagree, the gauges look good, but they wont fit the 4" holes in my dash. Making one from scratch like Joel has done gives you more options.
 
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Charles Johns

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Joel, I probably missed the discussion but are there any tire issues doing this? Engine heat should be greatly reduced plus it looks COOL as anything.
 
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Charles Johns

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Great, I will assume there are zero tire issues. Looking at your first picture I could see what looks like the front brake rotor, and the car is unweighted, I think. With tires mounted I wondered if there was possible clearance problems there. My front crossmember is removed so I could not look for myself.
 
alpine_64

alpine_64

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Joel, will it be a flush edge to the guard.. Or would you/ nick consider a tapered lip that blends out to the rear like the HSC55 car?
 
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