B.R.E.Demon
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So far the vintage decals to arrive got a bunch more coming from all over to make it authentic looking.
Bostonian 71 demon
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B.R.E.Demon
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Today turned out pretty productive, even with a late start. I picked up a folding welding table for next to nothing off Marketplace. Managed to knock out 80% of the pedal assembly, just waiting on the Wilwood master cylinders to come in so I can finish it up. After that, I mocked up the pedal box in the car and made an aluminum support plate to fill the spot where the old master cylinders were mounted.
I also started filling in the cowl and planned out the weight reduction for the hinges. On another note, the vintage contingency decals have started arriving in preparation for when the car goes back east for paint and body. Right now, I’m looking for an old, original NHRA decal featuring the front-engine dragster if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell. I’m replacing all the windows since the ones on the car can’t be saved. The new windows will be lettered with “Pro” and include my NHRA driver’s number.
I also started filling in the cowl and planned out the weight reduction for the hinges. On another note, the vintage contingency decals have started arriving in preparation for when the car goes back east for paint and body. Right now, I’m looking for an old, original NHRA decal featuring the front-engine dragster if anyone has one they'd be willing to sell. I’m replacing all the windows since the ones on the car can’t be saved. The new windows will be lettered with “Pro” and include my NHRA driver’s number.
What is going on with the door hinges?
B.R.E.Demon
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Im going to drill them out and smooth them to save as much weight as I can. You can see the yellow dots and lines are drill and cut plans
Oh okay, yeah that's what I was wondering about.
The yellow line .
Kick *** dude, thank you for passing on anything great idea.
What do you think will be the effect from drilling out all the holes under the cowl ?
I'm wondering if that might cause more valuable air movement inside the interior for those hot summer days at the dragstrip, along with taking out more weight
I'm wondering if that might cause more valuable air movement inside the interior for those hot summer days at the dragstrip, along with taking out more weight
B.R.E.Demon
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I don't think so as the vent and wiper holes will be filled in smooth so only the ends will be open and at that very little to no air flow
Okay I see, thank you.
B.R.E.Demon
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Yesterday was a day of steady progress with the new and final steering setup. I ended up cutting a set of factory lower ball joints, then notched and trimmed them to fit the new ones. A local pro shop will handle the welding, so I’m confident—it’s already shaping up better than the work these guys did years ago. A bunch of parts arrived today, including the dash, brake reservoir, and some more original decals. Still waiting on a few more to arrive. Also, while out with Mum at the antique store, I found a vintage piece for the car—perfect for its upcoming trip to the body shop.
What e.t. & mph are you shooting for ???
B.R.E.Demon
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looking at 8.00's to 8.10's and 160-170 if it all works out
Wow, those aren't period correct pro stock times lol, that's going to be awesome.
B.R.E.Demon
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Yes but we will about 300-350 hp more so that's the difference
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can't wait to see how the paint turns out with the antique store find
B.R.E.Demon
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After taking a couple of days off for my birthday, I got back to work in the shop and finished up the master cylinders. I also prepped the lower ball joints, which are now ready to go to the welder along with the control arms. The to-do list is getting shorter! Next, I’m aiming to tackle the cowl.
Is that a VW Beetle master cylinder reservoir??
B.R.E.Demon
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yes karmann ghia
Cool. I have one for my 71 Beetle just like it!!
B.R.E.Demon
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Since I haven't found a good chassis shop nearby, I decided to pick up a tubing bender so I can work on the cage myself. I still need to get the dies for a nice clean bend, but it's a start. I also started drilling out the hinges—intentionally uneven, just like the early Pro Stock ones, which were done a bit haphazardly. Plus starting to figure out the new Dana 60 from strange.
Hopefully the bender will keep the thickness at or above spec at the bends.
I wouldn't mind getting a bender like that myself, for future cage building.
B.R.E.Demon
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Had an ADHD moment tonight and got distracted by the rear of the car while fitting slicks. That quickly escalated into checking out how the old quarter panels were done... and the answer? Hacked! So now it's getting two fresh panels. I reached out to my buddy in PA, who'll handle stretching the wheel well openings before I fit them onto the car.
On a side note, I jumped back on track and made the transmission tunnel opening, which will be welded in this weekend to replace the old cutout. I also tackled the upper hinge weight issue. I bit the bullet today and dusted off my TIG welding skills (I’m rusty), but it started to come back towards the end. I got the cowl filled, ground down, and mapped out the pattern for the remaining hinge holes, wrapping things up with the trans tunnel opening some more.
On a side note, I jumped back on track and made the transmission tunnel opening, which will be welded in this weekend to replace the old cutout. I also tackled the upper hinge weight issue. I bit the bullet today and dusted off my TIG welding skills (I’m rusty), but it started to come back towards the end. I got the cowl filled, ground down, and mapped out the pattern for the remaining hinge holes, wrapping things up with the trans tunnel opening some more.
B.R.E.Demon
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The rest of the pics
B.R.E.Demon
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no i don't have any more than what is posted
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