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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Groovy, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. I'm afraid the sound will be too loud to actually drive even a short distance.
     
  2. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    I've got a baffle for each port and some metal angles IMG_6357.JPG IMG_6358.JPG IMG_6359.JPG IMG_2035.JPG IMG_2037.JPG to bounce the sound waves around inside the chamber. Hopefully it won't be too loud.
     
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  3. HotRod33
    Joined: Oct 5, 2008
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    Those pipes look good but they are going to get that paint dirty... You have a great looking car...
     
  4. Shamus
    Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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    Shamus
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    from NC

    Glass & Steel. Had a lot of fun in both!

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  5. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Aluminum door panels are made made, exterior door handles installed and windshield is in... IMG_6730.JPG IMG_6731.JPG IMG_6733.JPG IMG_6732.JPG IMG_6734.JPG
     
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  6. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Only having the Rod on the road for a short period of time and I had to rethink the exhaust. Too loud and not even a nice loud... Cut the top off and added some deflectors and some stainless steel pot scrubbers in each chamber seems to have helped with the noise problem. Tidied up a few other details to get it sorted. IMG_6908.JPG IMG_6909.JPG IMG_6924.JPG IMG_6925.JPG IMG_6926.JPG IMG_6911.JPG IMG_6923.JPG IMG_7003.JPG IMG_6810.JPG IMG_6812.JPG IMG_6888.JPG Didn't realize how hard these are to drive with the blind spots...
     
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  7. 52lomofo
    Joined: Jan 29, 2005
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    52lomofo

    Nice ride from Fort Sask usually hit cruise on 137 ave on fridays building a 1952 Mercury pickup hope to see yours in person some time
     
  8. Kiwi 4d
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    From my experience stainless pot scrubbers in headers don’t last long at all and blow out. Very cool car.
     
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  9. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    A new friend took some photos of my last outing... 377960503_10158863175961618_4586189794109986398_n.jpg 378402420_10158863176006618_2480855037402567909_n.jpg 378143179_10158863175751618_2400643836718461203_n.jpg 377963728_10158863175801618_2858059714161775971_n.jpg 378147943_10158863175786618_4747785970465104826_n.jpg 377253019_10158863175491618_7368959549222989106_n.jpg 378541028_10158863175551618_2724505400153664857_n.jpg 378035258_10158863175421618_3091408761369259742_n.jpg 377974183_10158863175436618_2586729615054243081_n.jpg 378006937_10158863175351618_1692597895082647775_n.jpg 378122446_10158863175216618_8173027539228380507_n.jpg 377581928_10158863175266618_1233975873684388868_n.jpg
     
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  10. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    IMG_7247.JPG IMG_7248.JPG It gets boring when you can't work in the garage so I brought the hood in to paint Deadpool character... View attachment 5904858
     
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  11. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Warmer weather finally allows me to resume a change. Had to move my foot perch further back and add to the size... IMG_7544.JPG IMG_7547.JPG IMG_7167.JPG IMG_7542.JPG IMG_7543.JPG
     
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  12. mtndone
    Joined: Jul 30, 2019
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    mtndone

    Wow - just caught up to date on this thread - thank you for taking the time to document this great build, it is very helpful.
     
  13. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Finally got the paint on... IMG_7757.JPG IMG_7755.JPG IMG_7758.JPG IMG_7759.JPG
     
  14. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Slots have been cut in the buckets to slip the seat belts through... IMG_7763.JPG IMG_7762.JPG IMG_7761.JPG
     
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  15. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Hood sides got two coats of black to tie them into the car. Cut the extra length off seat belt material IMG_7790.JPG IMG_7792.JPG IMG_7795.JPG IMG_7793.JPG IMG_7788.JPG IMG_7796.JPG IMG_7799.JPG ...
     
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  16. Making great progress!
     
  17. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    Small details. Cut 2 1/4" off shifter handle. So much less flex and ball is placed in proper position and throw is comfortably less. IMG_7828.JPG IMG_7829.JPG IMG_7830.JPG
     
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  18. Robdski
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    Thanks for sharing your build.
     
  19. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    My temp gauge kept spiking from 180 to 210, 220 degrees with my 180 degree thermostat. I finally added a bypass hose like I should have in the first place. I also added a 160 thermostat and the temperature stays right at 170 degrees and doesn't move past now. It's not pretty but it works IMG_7894.JPG IMG_7893.JPG IMG_7897.JPG IMG_7895.JPG ...
     
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  20. Tim_with_a_T
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    Where does the bypass route to? I see it coming out of the water pump, but I can’t tell where it goes to from there.
     
  21. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    There is a 3/4" NPT hole for optional temperature sending unit between the #6 & 8 cylinder. Don't know why there is such a huge difference for cooling but hat's how I'll run it with the Zip's water pump riser...
     
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  22. RockyMtnWay
    Joined: Jan 6, 2015
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    Zips riser blocks the standard sbc bypass hole (see pic), so you need to ‘invent’ a bypass or follow the instructions that came with your zips riser and do what you have done.
    Some get by without a bypass, but best to heed the good folks/engineers at Chevrolet that felt a bypass was necessary. That and the added air bleed, will see you much happier with your cooling system.

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  23. Groovy
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  24. RockyMtnWay
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    On the road for a year now, so how’s the shakedown going?
    And what’s the latest update/progress?
    Getting itchy to use the cutoff wheel yet?
     
  25. Groovy
    Joined: Aug 9, 2015
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    Groovy

    RockyMtnWay... Car runs well. Don't like driving with no side or back windows. Gotta do the chop before I get glass cut for those pieces. Been trying to figure out a way to attach a fan shroud on the Walker radiator. This is going to be harder than I first thought. Runs cool at cruise speed but slow crawling makes it get too hot. Drives straight at freeway speeds and tire wear on the fronts is not noticeable... yet. Having the funky exhaust exit where it is not comfortable since it periodically pukes gasses right in my face. Gotta put up with some discomfort if you build a rattle trap like these cars...
     
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  26. Fan shroud mounting.
    I found the outer couple tubes of Walker radiator don't carry coolant.
    I drilled holes in shroud near edge and in the sheet metal radiator frame. Used hex head sheet metal screws to attach.
    Fifty thousand plus miles, all ok.
     
  27. Sorry, I've not been a fan of the headers.
    For a driven car, exhaust has to exit out the rear to reduce noise and pollutants in passenger area.
     
    Last edited: Oct 28, 2024
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  28. RockyMtnWay
    Joined: Jan 6, 2015
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    Hope the next stage goes well and that you are able to finish in time for Deuce Days next summer. Be great to have another hot rod on the road trip to Victoria.
     

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