95opal Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Got a little more done, not much but it at least i can now say my braking system is complete.Finished all the brake plumbing.Stainless axle to body lineFront and rear stainlessPicked up some lava mat for the underside of the carIll get better pics when i finish it up this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Man just when I thought I was done looking at build porn for the night, I opened your thread! Rear end looks awesome! Are you now completely braided from the master cylinder back to the calipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Man just when I thought I was done looking at build porn for the night, I opened your thread! Rear end looks awesome! Are you now completely braided from the master cylinder back to the calipers?you never want to run any more flexline than is need, flex in your brake line is no good. I replaced all the stock rubber and hardline. Braided stainless for all the rubber and stainless hardline for the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Ah okay cool! What's the reasoning for that out of my own curiosity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted October 14, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 you never want to run any more flexline than is need, flex in your brake line is no good. I replaced all the stock rubber and hardline. Braided stainless for all the rubber and stainless hardline for the rest.Thank goodness I'm doing one thing right. Just need to get some stainless line to replace my hard lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Ah okay cool! What's the reasoning for that out of my own curiosity? Flex in the line leaves a high percentage of losing dynamic pressure. Stainless flex and rubber have a tendency to swell and compress. (Breath through a close ended straw). Keeping and hard line keeps flow open and no chance of kink. At 3000 plus hydraulic pressure doesn't fair well to full on contractions. Sent by smoke signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I feel like we need an update @95opal. Even though you're away right now, there's gotta be something you're working on for the show car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 ...and can it please be ready for Carlisle this year?! Kay thanx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I feel like we need an update @95opal. Even though you're away right now, there's gotta be something you're working on for the show car. He updates Facebook but is to busy working on @Psychorugby's car to update us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWillyWalker Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 ...and can it please be ready for Carlisle this year?! Kay thanx. This. And you gotta let me know when you come over too Steve. I live close and I think I'll put my car in the show Saturday. And yes, I do need to see this beautiful car in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 No major work still vacationing at the moment. Helped chris out a couple days, met up with Tew a couple times other than that just relaxing and enjoying the nice weather. I have a few projects down here with me but none of them are even close to completion. Steve I do love Carlisle but I don't think its on my list this year as the Laconia rally will be at the top of my list this year. The other thing is Im not rushing this project for any of the shows, when shes done shes done. I don't want to do what I did the first time around, so timelines are meaningless to me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 you still going to come to carlisle this year or just forgo it completely for laconia? i'm doing both this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 you still going to come to carlisle this year or just forgo it completely for laconia? i'm doing both this year.Leaving Carlisle up in the air at the moment, All depends on how long it takes to get my interior back from the upholstery guy as I still have fab work to complete on the interior and wont be getting it all sent out until spring time. Plus Ill have to take it in for the cobra top once its up running and tuned. Still a ways to go before shes done but Im in no hurry as I said before...when shes done shes done and I mean 100% not going to leave anything unfinished like the first time around. @Det_Riot s this what your talking about lol Sheet template mocking gauge location Transferred mock up over to aluminum Idiot lights, carbon fiber ...finished... just have to make up some pigtails to wire it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Such a clean look Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Such a clean look Rich! Dan that's good to here as that was the goal,, I liked my old cluster but needed something a bit different to fit the new look and as you know there isn't anything decent out there aftermarket wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 14, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Dan that's good to here as that was the goal,, I liked my old cluster but needed something a bit different to fit the new look and as you know there isn't anything decent out there aftermarket wise. Can't wait to see the old cluster in my car and meet with your upholstery guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Can't wait to see the old cluster in my car and meet with your upholstery guy. Well hop to it ....6 bolts and two electrical connectors...whats the hold up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 14, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Well hop to it ....6 bolts and two electrical connectors...whats the hold up lol LOL. I guess I meant see it in action? Not going to install it yet since I will be pulling the interior out at some point to take to your guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 rich I hope you can make both events I too will be doing both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Yes, those are the pics I was looking for! Cluster looks great! Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Yes, those are the pics I was looking for! Cluster looks great!Sent from Space Thanks steve rich I hope you can make both events I too will be doing both Troy does that mean your gonna blow the dust off ole Yeahloh and pull her out of the garage or will you be driving the new toy?Im hoping to make both but Carlisle isn't really a priority, Id rather use that time to finish prepping for Laconia as Im sure I will still be under the last minute thrash to have it all done by then. Even if it comes down to the point of having a couple of things not finished Ill leave the car home and drive up in the daily. This way I can see how your new to handles the NHMS lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 95 or svo to carlilse and the 12 to liconia is my plan , pass seat is all yours for the laps around the track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 If the svo goes to Carlisle so will I....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 rich wants the SVO and i want the 95.... how ever will you decide which to bring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 rich wants the SVO and i want the 95.... how ever will you decide which to bring? Easy, bring both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 no, don't say that. troy trailered the 95 for years. it's high time he actually drives the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 back on topic rich when do i need to take a trip up there to help easter weekend ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 back on topic rich when do i need to take a trip up there to help easter weekend ? Whenever you want troy just don't really know what will be left by then, as Im pretty much buttoned up on everything except a little fab work in the interior. Im sure they'll be something though just have no idea what lol. Anyway another interior project im getting underway on will be the console. Wont have updates for a bit as this little project will take some time to fab up then its off to my interior guy with the rest of the stuff. I will get some pics up before and after it goes out to him though. Basic supplies to get going lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 hmmmmmmm.......this should be interesting. you will be taking this to an interior guy after you fab it? so a custom leather wrapped console? am i close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 yeah your close ...It will be custom and will be wrapped. I plan on changing all the stock interior crap in some way or form. Im just pretty tired of the crappy stock materials used on the sn interiors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I can't wait to see what wheels she'll be sitting on! Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 yeah your close ...It will be custom and will be wrapped. I plan on changing all the stock interior crap in some way or form. Im just pretty tired of the crappy stock materials used on the sn interiorswith your exterior color (assuming its NOT getting painted another color...i hope) some black suede and black leather all mixed up in dat biiitch....mmmm yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 side thought....did you ever figure out how you were going to run your tailpipes with the shortened rear/tubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted January 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 with your exterior color (assuming its NOT getting painted another color...i hope) some black suede and black leather all mixed up in dat biiitch....mmmm yummy Tony this is one car I would never change the exterior color on... Black will still be the interior color, just haven't decided on exact materials until I sit down with my my guy and go over everything. side thought....did you ever figure out how you were going to run your tailpipes with the shortened rear/tubs? Ryan the complete tail assembly will be custom like the Alans ttcoupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 rich just let me know I am always up for a road trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Im back bitches! Back home that is lol. Walked into the shop for the first time in five months and dam what a mess. I totally forgot that I had picked up a bunch of cabinets the day I was leaving for Florida and just unloaded them right before leaving. So for the past couple of days Ive been ripping apart old makeshift benches, shelving and tables trying to make room for all the cabinets. Pretty much got them moved in, just need to hang a few more. They may not be the prettiest right now but its still to cold to mess with them plus I couldn't even walk around the shop with them stashed all over the place. Come summer Ill pull them out and hit them with some black epoxy paint to clean them up, but for now they'll serve there purpose storing parts lol. After this weekend I should have everything cleaned up and Ill be back to hammering on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Welcome back to the northeast. You didn't miss much, just a bunch of snow and cold. Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I just got done doing the same basic thing. Since I started my rebuild I have been buying tools left/right and added some small tool boxes here/there to hold them. Finally got tired of all the little boxes and also not having a good work station area in the garage so I went and bought a large 5 ft long box with a wooden top to work on. First ordered it from sears and was happy to get it $150 off but had to wait 2 weeks till it was delivered. While I waited it went on sale again and now included delivery with $175 off..... Ok thanks. Just got it put in place yesterday and next to my craftsman air compressor with my craftsman vice I bought from my neighbor used last summer it is starting to look like a craftsman commercial in my garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impala1964 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I just read through the entire thread, and WOW. That's the most beautiful vert i have ever seen. Now i can't decide if i'm motivated to make my car better or just give up.Sent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 now get crakalakin on that there mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
