My Chenowth Build/Resto project...

[Sandjunky]

[Sandjunky]

Got a little time in the garage today and worked on my electrical box. I went with a humidor.

First the mount.

These will be replaced with Nyloc nuts.

I made a stand off to keep the components off the bottom in case it ever gets submerged and water gets in through the bottom.

I like this location for ease of access. I mounted the box off center of the plate to keep from crowding my foot at the throttle.

[dustymojave]

[Sandjunky]

I see what you are saying. I was going to put the idiot light switch in the return from the cooler. I would notice a red light before I noticed a temp gauge so if the cooler is a better location I'd rather have a light switch there.

Personally, I think its more concerning to put the pressure sensor in the bypass since the bypass doesn't open until the oil warms up. By then the engine could be damaged due to lack of oil pressure and you'd never know it since the pressure sensor is bypassed. Right?

[dustymojave]

[Sandjunky]

Gotcha! Thanks for clearing that up. I actually have a 10mm tap in the mail. I'm going to drill and tap the filter housing for the temp sender. It's pretty much the same thing you are saying, but a couple feet away from the remote oil cooler adapter. I thought it would be easier and cheaper to mod the filter housing than find the correct fitting for the adapter.

[donbarnes]

I'm 6'5", and on my Beeline Packrat chassis I had to cut the windshield frame loose at the bottom where it met the frame, it easily pushed up 3 inches without cracking the paint on the T bars, then I boxed in a new triangular section between the windshield posts and the frame. I considered lowering the seats, but mine already had nice aluminum floors..
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[dustymojave]

I REALLY hope you did a good job on that because that's a place where not doing it right could get people hurt. Ask cbeck about how important roll cage strength is on a street rail...
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Richard
Offroading VW based cars since 1965
Tech Inspection 1963 - 2012 SCCA/SCORE/HDRA/MORE/MDR +
Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
SoCalBajas Member
Kicked Cancer's A$$...1st and 2nd round...Fight ain't over yet.

[Sandjunky]

[Sandjunky]

Wiring! What a PITA! Definitely not the funnest aspect of the build, but its nearly done. I just need to parallel the hot side of the fuse block and finish the brake light wiring once I fab in my brake light bar.

Got a little help today!

[Sandjunky]

Finally got a plasma cutter! Bwahaha! I'm dangerous now! I told my wife, "When I get a new tool in the mail I'm not opening a box with a tool, I'm opening a box full of possibilities!"

Need to fab some cord and cable hangers on my cart this weekend.

[dustymojave]

Now, see how you are? Working to make others on the forums jealous!








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Richard
Offroading VW based cars since 1965
Tech Inspection 1963 - 2012 SCCA/SCORE/HDRA/MORE/MDR +
Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
SoCalBajas Member
Kicked Cancer's A$$...1st and 2nd round...Fight ain't over yet.

[Sandjunky]

[dustymojave]

A plasma cutter is a ham dandy piece of equipment to have around for working on rails, Bajas, 4x4s, hot rods, muscle cars, etc.
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Richard
Offroading VW based cars since 1965
Tech Inspection 1963 - 2012 SCCA/SCORE/HDRA/MORE/MDR +
Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
SoCalBajas Member
Kicked Cancer's A$$...1st and 2nd round...Fight ain't over yet.

[Sandjunky]

Made some progress today. I got my rear wheel bearings replaced finally. Damn those things are pricey! Also replaced my swing arm pivot bushings. Seems like it all took a lot longer than it should have, but at least it's done. Although I need to redo my driver side torsion. It's a bit softer than the right side.

Still need to fab up my tail lights, run my brake lines, finish up the wiring, and mount rear shocks and it should be ready for summer!

[Sandjunky]

I'm about 90% done on my rear lights. I still need to clearance the holes for a perfect fit on the lights, weld it in, and paint it. I'm pretty happy with it. I was going to skin it, but I wasn't liking the look and chose to leave it naked. I plan doing a similar hoop off the upper rear bumper bar for two more LED's that can be converted to turn signals if I choose to go street legal.

I still need to strip and paint the rear bumper.

I wasn't digging this look, but I did cut and bend a piece. I didn't like it at all. It looked like a bonnet. I forgot to take a pic.

[Sandjunky]

Feels like I'm starting to gain momentum! I got my exhaust back on it yesterday. I ordered my rear shocks today. I chose the Rancho RS5000X RS55113 for now. I like them because they are only 20" extended with a 7" stroke. My stock rear only has 5.25" travel from stop to stop, which isn't what I expected considering it has Type 2 CV joints. I'm leaving a lot of travel on the table with factory stops, but I want to get some seat time now that the weather is changing. Redoing the current suspension or upgrading to 3x3 trailing arms can be next winter's project.

I've put off brake and clutch lines long enough. I have to get them done before I can weld in my cutting brake mount and electrical box plate so I think I'll be working on that this weekend.

Then I need to measure my throttle cable length and decide what I'm going to do with that. Probably go with a push/pull cable, but I haven't decided yet.

Then it is just finishing up the odds and ends!

[Sandjunky]

Okay, well that isn't as fun as I had hoped! I was looking forward to knocking out my brake an clutch lines today.

1st stop autozone for brake flaring and bending tools. Got home and the center post in the 3/16" die broke off in the brake line.

2nd stop Napa. They don't have one in the store but can get one transferred from downtown in a couple hours. No thanks.

3rd stop O'Reilly autoparts. Yes, they have one and its brand new!

Well crap! Double flaring isn't as easy as YouTube makes it look. Well, I guess it is, but there is a learning curve. I had a hard time getting the bubble to form on the first flare to bubble without bending to one side. So after running around too much and a bit of frustration I managed to get my clutch line in instead of finishing my clutch and brake lines. What a PITA!

On a good note, one of two shocks just showed up on my doorstep.

[Sandjunky]

Man, the last two hours seem to be more productive than the last two days in the garage. I didn't get the brake lines done yet, but I did get the clutch line in and bled. Got the light wiring roughed in. I need to change the oil and it will be ready to fire up after I get the brake lines in.

Got my struts mounted.

Full down parks it right in front of the axle for those tricky situations. Full up shined over the two story house across the street. Perfect for spotting hill climbs.

These little Hellas are pretty bright for a cheap incandescent light. I think 4 will be plenty bright for my needs. Looking forward to some summer nights in the desert!

[Sandjunky]