Making progress...

Post by **Leatherneck** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:48 pm

You two mind setting up a ** FAQ** thread on brakes so we can collect info on this?

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:46 am

I started my wiring install yesterday. Here are some initial shots.

You can see the brake line and clutch line routing in the last picture...

I also started installing the rear shocks...

I figure the wiring should end up being around 40 hours to complete, not counting the multiple trips to the store for more connectors, wire, shrink tubing etc... I want to take my time with the wiring so it comes out very clean.

anzan · Post by **anzan** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:50 am

The car is looking great! What will you do for e brake? Also, what (if anything) will you do for rear fenders. I need to come up with some rear fenders myself.

Post by **Leatherneck** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:09 am

anzan wrote:The car is looking great! What will you do for e brake? Also, what (if anything) will you do for rear fenders. I need to come up with some rear fenders myself.

anzan wrote:Man, your car is such an inspiration to me! What are you going to do about rear fenders? Looking forward to hearing about the shakedown cruise...

Will one of you guys please help this man out?

anzan, take a look at David58bug's fenders.

Post by **david58** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:11 am

Looking great there Skidmark. My 65 shell's wiring harness is in great shape I plan to update the fuse panel to new style fuses and am looking for a fuse box the has the screws in it to connect the wires. This pic below is correct except for the type of fuse I want to use.

Post by **david58** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:30 am

Leatherneck wrote: Will one of you guys please help this man out?
anzan, take a look at David58bug's fenders.

Go to:
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... sc&start=0
for more pics.

anzan · Post by **anzan** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:42 am

Thanks for the pic David, That is some fender! But, I think those 'high riders' are more of what I had in mind.

Post by **david58** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:55 am

anzan wrote:Thanks for the pic David, That is some fender! But, I think those 'high riders' are more of what I had in mind.

That is not a fender that is one of those fangdangled rear bra's

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:39 pm

I have bought a set of high mount fenders at Moore Parts that have not been mounted yet...

anzan · Post by **anzan** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:53 pm

Skidmark wrote:I have bought a set of high mount fenders at Moore Parts that have not been mounted yet...

pics?

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:00 pm

They mount above the stock location. You have to drill your own holes and provide the mounting hardware. I am going to use a threaded insert like this...

http://www.avkfasteners.com/Products/AKProductPage.htm

I already have the installation tool at my work, which makes it an easy decision. If you don't have the tool, you will need to get one to use these.

Post by **Leatherneck** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:13 pm

Skid is that kinda like driving in a wheel stud in the hub? Cool idea, how tight can you cinch it down without it stripping/turning?

anzan · Post by **anzan** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:31 pm

Skid, Those are exactly what I want. The tool you refer to is
'AVK’s spin/spin ARO pneumatic tools and our SPP™ pneumatic/hydraulic tools.' I don't have a clue...

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:49 pm

You don't have to use air powered for these, they make a manual tool - like a pop rivet gun. It collapses the main body, pulling the threaded portion toward the surface of installation. It "crimps" itself onto the sheet you are installing it into.

http://www.avkfasteners.com/tools/handtools.htm

David, these don't screw into the work piece... you drill a hole, insert the fastener, and then crimp the fastener to the work piece with the tool. The knurled body sandwiches the workpiece, so it will resist spinning when tightening a screw into it after installation.

rickosuave1987 · Post by **rickosuave1987** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:10 pm

Skidmark wrote: I also started installing the rear shocks...

Come on skid, like we dont already know whats under the towel

Haha. Its looking good. Shock setup looks clean with the boots.