The DeMinimis Family Explorer Project - Pics

[SHMO]

I would guess that hood is glass. There are guys than can do that kind of work in aluminum, but it is MUCH easier to do in glass.

Personally, I like a lil more closed in feeling in the desert. I think some body work is a nice addition to a car that might hit a cactus...hahhaa

I'll gladly paint your rail when you're finished, Or at least send me the aluminum work to do something on.

SHMO
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SHMO's Baja

[DeMinimis]

Here's a different, but similar one. Clearly fiberglass. Also, love the double shear hoop. Nice.

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'78 SB CEII In Progress.

[DeMinimis]

Well, thought I'd update the progress: There is no progress on the rail. Kitchen remodel is coming along nicely, however. Did pick up a 091 transaxle. Of course, its in the Westy I bought to haul kids and stuff around in...
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Yes Virginia, beer can make you smarter.

'78 SB CEII In Progress.

[DeMinimis]

Well, this turned out to be the "Summer that Wasn't." Wasted it with a full house remodel. Sold our house for our asking price before we even got it on the market, so that's a plus. We've got about one week to vacate. At least we are keeping the garage for a few months until we find and move into our new digs. Which brings me to my point. Finally got to fire up the Explorer this evening so I could move it into the now clean garage. That was the most riding I've done in this thing in months (the loud exhaust grabbed the attention of our neighbors, so that was good). This inability to work on the rail is killing me. So, if you see some family of four, sleeping under a bridge with a few VWs and a rail in tow, stop by and have a beer. Got to get back to packing.
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Yes Virginia, beer can make you smarter.

'78 SB CEII In Progress.

[DeMinimis]

Went to the DMV to start the process of titling and licensing the rail. No hassles and the plates came in the mail today. Hell ya! Also picked up an Optima battery, but need to engage in a little relocation (would like to move it behind the rear seats near the starter, but there may not be enough room). Sadly, that's all I've been able to do. Expect to start knocking it out in '07.
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Yes Virginia, beer can make you smarter.

'78 SB CEII In Progress.

[takotruckin]

we'll be waiting
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Member of the baja's that don't run club, for now!!

[DeMinimis]

Progress has been slow. Was having icing issues with the single Dell, so switched to duals. That required moving some items around the engine area to accommodate the dual carbs (oil filter, etc). After blowing sand out of idle jets every five minutes or so, I've added Jet Doctors and have a pair of UNI pre-filters on their way. I removed my CNC pedal set up (really a two-wheel brake application, not four-wheel like I need) and will install the new-to-me CNC four-wheel setup this evening. Found two halves of a wavy washer in my oil sump, but it appears their journey was a short one. Since installing the Jet Doctors, I haven't been able to get the duals back to their former glory (I also changed idle jets from 55 to 60 (has 140 mains/180 air) at the same time, but don’t think that has created any bad issues). I think my POS 009 is the main culprit of our rail's current recalcitrant behavior (look it up). Now, need to decide which dizzy is the best and most practical for a desert rail. Leaning towards Mallory, but perhaps a new SVDA would work well. Adios.
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Yes Virginia, beer can make you smarter.

'78 SB CEII In Progress.