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DonC's 66 ACR Build
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Re: DAY 1 >>> 89' BAT | ||
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Posts: 1844 (07/05/08 10:35 PM) Eric Seltzer |
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DonC |
Re: DAY 1 >>> 89' BAT | ||
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Posts: 960 (07/07/08 11:22 AM) |
Thanx E!,
It's a ' Unique' project that's for sure...
Next up DP 90 epoxy then seam sealer and Dynamat. With several new mods I've made to the bodyshell and chassis not only will it be quiet inside the interior but waterproof too. |
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DonC |
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Posts: 971 (07/12/08 9:49 PM) |
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rustys69 |
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Posts: 53 (07/13/08 7:02 AM) |
thanks ..i though i gave alot of good info on building a 89...so i take it you wont be useing the headlights i found.(the ones from the dvd dont work).or any
of the
way my canopy works..i only posted pics from the day i got the body to the day it was done.....anyway there is alot of good info and good guys that post on cltc sorry don that you didnt find any |
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nodeman |
Re: DAY 1 >>> 89' BAT | ||
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Posts: 306 (07/13/08 8:06 AM) |
Sorry you feel that way about CLTC Don, You as well I know everything you found out about the 89 came from that board and it's members. Several of its members have freely given you information and guidance on your car and wanted nothing in return. Several of its members have finished their cars and are driving them at this time.
If you would like to refresh your memory here is the link to your build with your comments. |
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DonC |
Nodeman...your cl board has rescripted my avtar and original posts..shades of GG. | ||
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Posts: 972 (07/13/08 10:45 AM) |
Correction there Node it was Paul Sher who helped me immensly with all his photos, the same source for your website. Yes I attempted to 'join' your
website thinking it was run by adults ( key word..'run' ie hosted by an adult however I was incorrect in this factor). Much like Gotham Garage it's
unfortunate to see your director resort to infantile like tactics to ridicule established builders for his own personal gain.
Nodeman now that your board has altered my posts I imagine the next thing we'll see is 'my story' written of course by someone else. Cl members Rusty has an awesome car, as does Nitro, I hold you those two guys in the highest respect. Kevin I trust you'll get your car done someday, in the meantime please feel free to continue to follow my build here and I'll help you any way I can with your build too.
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DonC |
and now back to our regular scheduled programming... | ||
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Posts: 975 (07/13/08 11:15 PM) |
Seat fitment is tight side to side in my replica as it appears to have been in the original.
I believe M. Keaton was only 5'9 and still had to squeeze to get in, but myself being much taller I've modified both height and length for comfort and drivabilty. With my seats on seat tracks I have just over 2" of headroom with the canopy closed and legs fully stretched.
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DonC |
Tidying up loose ends.... | ||
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Posts: 976 (07/14/08 10:10 PM) |
Squared off my front frame horns so they're clean and even plus rounded off all corners as I normally do,
one wouldn't want to reach under the car and encounter a sharp corner or jagged metal edge. 
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DonC |
Building wheel tubbs 101... | ||
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Posts: 977 (07/14/08 10:20 PM) |
Of the few remaining large sheet metal pieces to be made are the wheel tubbs, this method I am using can be applied to the 66 also...or any car for that
matter. First thing is making the paper template of the frame arch curve.
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DonC |
Tubbs 101 | ||
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Posts: 979 (07/17/08 12:22 AM) |
Next up is cutting a narrow strip of sheetmetal and bending it in half lengthways off center
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DonC |
Tubbs 101 | ||
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Posts: 980 (07/17/08 12:25 AM) |
Then forming that metal strip to fit the curve of your frame....
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DonC |
Tubbs 101 | ||
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Posts: 981 (07/17/08 12:28 AM) |
And welding it to your frame rail via pre drilled holes ...
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DonC |
Re: DAY 1 >>> 89' BAT | ||
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Posts: 982 (07/17/08 12:33 AM) |
Back to the template..transferring it to sheetmetal and cutting out the arch curve...
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DonC |
Tubbs 101 | ||
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Posts: 983 (07/17/08 12:40 AM) |
Then spotwelding the metal sheet to the formed metal piece on the frame. This causes a tendency for the metal sheet to pull in or out or both so best to
clamp a straight edge along the backside to keep it from warping.
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DonC |
Tubbs 101 | ||
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Posts: 984 (07/17/08 12:45 AM) |
Next up....determining wheel tubb overall height and width....
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WestBatman |
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Posts: 374 (07/17/08 7:44 AM) |
What are seat tracks, clean welds, and no sharp edges?
Really nice looking build Don! Andy |
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66BAT |
Re: DAY 1 >>> 89' BAT | ||
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Posts: 2414 (07/17/08 8:10 AM) |
Don don't you have a spot welder in your shop? That would have made fast work of that wheel well part shown above and looked even cleaner, and you
wouldn't have to worry about the seperation from MIG welds.
Just curious, they are very handy but the average guy wouldn't be able to justify one, but you easily could for the stuff you build on a regular basis! Still lookin' sweet!
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DonC |
Tubbs cont'd... | ||
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Posts: 985 (07/17/08 10:03 PM) |
Thanx Andy and Dan (66 Bat)!
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DonC |
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Posts: 987 (07/18/08 12:33 AM) |
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10/13/09 12:50 AM.
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DonC |
To Node or not to Node... | ||
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Posts: 988 (07/18/08 1:13 AM) |
Nodeman, it's come to my attention that you dissagree with my front clip body support crossmember.
Instead of copying my pictures and moving them elsewhere for debate feel free to discuss your issue right here with ME. After all this is my build and no one knows it more intimately than me. Per your quote... 'I posted a picture of Dons 89 front frame, though it is very nicely done and look great, not much thought was put into it! If you notice that the forward support is placed too
far forward it will not allow proper front-end attachment. The front turbine fiberglass shell will hit the support. The support needs to be behind the
steering box. You could mount the body high on the frame then you will run into tire ride height and suspension problems. This problem can be overcome, not
without a lot of modifications, time and money spent on the suspension. The next problem is the engine position, if you aren't going to move and lower
the motor then you are forced to have a drive shave made up with a carrier bearings, any time you go over 72" a carrier bearing must be installed. Then
you have to relocate the radiator somewhere around the motor or in the rear wheel well intakes then plumb it forward, also a lot of time and money.' End
quote.
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07/22/08 12:00 AM.
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