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Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:14 pm

Here is one more way. T off the oil sending unit and put a pressure switch in there. There should be enough fuel in the float bowl to start the vehicle so you shouldn't have any extra cranking time. the good thing is when the engine dies for some reason it will shut the fuel pump off. The fuel pump should be run off of a relay. when you wire the fuel pump you should be coming from the battery to the relay to the fuel pump. There should be a wire from the ignition switch to the pressure switch and then to the fuel pump relay.

Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:13 pm

Ok, that sounds like a good plan except i have a type 3 engine converted to a type 1 which means the oil pressure switch sticks out right next to the crank pulley. But I havent looked at it with that plan in mind yet, so it might work.
Thanks

Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:18 am

thesatelliteguy wrote: Ok, that sounds like a good plan except i have a type 3 engine converted to a type 1 which means the oil pressure switch sticks out right next to the crank pulley. But I havent looked at it with that plan in mind yet, so it might work.
Thanks

Get a steel braided line and you can run the oil sending unit and T away from anything that might be in the way. Give that a shot if need be.

Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:48 pm

well i got lazy and anxious (it started raining just as i was starting to put the pump in. so i wanted to go play in the mud) and just put a switch in that gets its power from the ignition.

Now im trying to get a 1 piece front end i found for $200. It also comes with two rear fenders and two spare front fenders(though i dont know what i would need two front fenders for). the guy also has a roll cage for $200 more and some seats for $150. i want them all but can only afford the fiberglass.

Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:24 pm

So im curious on how to cut up my baja to fit this one piece fron end on. Does any one have an idea and some pics you could share?

Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:21 pm

Don't forget to check the fuel pressure that your carbs like to run at. You might need a regulator.

Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:48 pm

I just got back from picking up my new parts. I got the one piece front with the tilt bumper, front and rear fenders, nerf bars, a rear bumper and a 6 point roll cage for $300. Score!!! :D Tomorrow i think i will put the new roll cage in. Im really excited to do this.

Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:08 pm

YOU SUCK`````````LOL Just kiing. Good score

thesatelliteguy wrote: I just got back from picking up my new parts. I got the one piece front with the tilt bumper, front and rear fenders, nerf bars, a rear bumper and a 6 point roll cage for $300. Score!!! :D Tomorrow i think i will put the new roll cage in. Im really excited to do this.

Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:23 pm

^ Yeah it seems like i too go around saying that at a few people that get really good deals. It'll come to you man, you just got to search. And not to rub it in i also got two rear side windows and a rear windshield out of a 69'. They're tinted and for sale if any one wants them. I also want to sell the extra rear bumper and the front fenders. the fenders are for a bug eye kit. Im also going to sell my current baja kit. Its a rare one so if any one wants it, or any thing else i mentioned, let me know.

But for now i just got done putting in the roll cage. I wasnt going to do it tonight, but i got the center hoop in and the rear arms so i figured "what the heck!" and did it. I had a hard time getting the stock seats back in because the front hoop was in the way. It also makes it a pain in the ass to get out, I almost faced planted the first time. I can see this being a problem after a few beers, i probably wont care by then. I ended up just cutting off part of the seat track on the seat and it slid right in. I really want to start adding to the cage to make it better and stronger, as well as extend it to the front beam and back to the frame horns, but im planning on swapping to an IRS pan some time soon so i would just have to cut it apart. i do see a few parts i can tie together here and there though.

Tomorrow i plan on cutting the front off so i can fit my one piece on there. :D :D

Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:32 pm

Nice work. PICS PICS!!!! You one heck of a deal! congrats

Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:29 pm

Ok here's some pics

The rear. I plan on putting in one cross bar under the window. I dont know what im going to do with the bumper supports (the green tubing). Tell me what you think (keep in mind i plan on swapping to IRS soon, though i dont know when). Cut them apart and tie them into the cage, then connect the cage into the rear bumper? Just leave it be? Or take some tubing and just connect them the way they are?

For those who are interested in my old baja fiberglass, heres a pic of the front.

Any one interested in an engine cover?

Or the bug eye front fenders?

Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:41 pm

Noice!! I like your door panels!

Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:11 pm

Those are custom made....Yep. just thought i'd share that.

Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:06 pm

This morning i got to putting my new one piece front on. Heres some pics

old front fenders removed. I kind of like this look. i was tempted to take it out for a lap around the block, but i decided not to get distracted.

Hood and nose removed.

Starting to make the cut to get the body metal off

This brand new cut off wheel came apart and one piece hit me in the chin. It didnt hurt as much as i would think a disk spinning at 3000RPM would.

Front body removed. Im excited to be able to see all the suspension components.

Im wondering what to do with this lip. Should i grind it back further or should i just beat it back with a hammer?

Ohh yeah i got another one piece front end. Its for sale for a cheap $20. easy come easy go.

And the (almost) completed new front. I just need to secure the back side with some hood pins and mount the bumper a little better. Right now its just tach welded on the mounts that the C clamps are on.

Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:17 pm

what are you doing with the old front bumper? i need one for mine.

Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:19 pm

Sorry Nacho, im planning on using it.

Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:50 pm

did you cut out that z bar thing on the rear. im debating on cutting mine out just wanted to hear frome someone that has to see how it does

Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:55 pm

no its still on the car. i have been planning on taking it out but im lazy and its dirty and muddy under there.

Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:47 pm

can you take pics of the rear mounts for the onepiece front? did you use dzus fastners? a close up with the nose on and off whould help alot

Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:36 pm

i can post pics later but here is what i used. i cut a little off the fiberglass right behind the fender and attached them there.

http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_65&products_id=1927