Big redo of the old bucket
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Here's the old and the new dash panels:
The old panel had controls and indicators for each of the two fans, which were normally switched on and off by a Dakota Digital controller. That is being replaced with a Painless controller, which modulates the speed of the two fans. At a preset temp, the fans come on at 1/2 speed, then increase as needed to maintain the desired temp. And they can be set to cut off at a desired road speed when the air flow is sufficient to cool without fans.
The new panel also incorporates the electric shifter. I had to lose the "cruise/kill" switch, which was for future use anyway, but was fun at the cruises.
The old panel had controls and indicators for each of the two fans, which were normally switched on and off by a Dakota Digital controller. That is being replaced with a Painless controller, which modulates the speed of the two fans. At a preset temp, the fans come on at 1/2 speed, then increase as needed to maintain the desired temp. And they can be set to cut off at a desired road speed when the air flow is sufficient to cool without fans.
The new panel also incorporates the electric shifter. I had to lose the "cruise/kill" switch, which was for future use anyway, but was fun at the cruises.
old round fart
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Where did you get the electric shifter?
I built it; I couldn't find one. Retrotek had the "Smart Shift" for a princely sum, but no more. I can post some pics and words about mine. I might even build some if there is interest.
old round fart
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I would pay for plans!
Plans? We don' need no steekin' plans! Sorry, can't resist. I'll see what I can throw together and post it here. Here's a pic, and check page 4 of this project for more pics:
EX JUNK
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Good! The forum just doesn't like me.
old round fart
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I got it too, I just hope I can find it again!!! Thank you John
Today I learned the origin of the term "cutting corners":
The lesson here is don't do work when you are tired and half-awake. Done whilst cutting the new seat box:
The old one was a hatchet job, and I'm moving the battery from under the seat, so no longer need the access mods.
Got a snazzy billet holder and trick terminals for it:
...so I'm mounting it where it can be seen. Now where in a bucket would that be? Any guesses?
The lesson here is don't do work when you are tired and half-awake. Done whilst cutting the new seat box:
The old one was a hatchet job, and I'm moving the battery from under the seat, so no longer need the access mods.
Got a snazzy billet holder and trick terminals for it:
...so I'm mounting it where it can be seen. Now where in a bucket would that be? Any guesses?
Just returned from my visit with Kim Jong Un. I must say he is a most genial fellow, showed me his collection of baseball cards and his latest ICBM. I think he and Obama will be fast friends. Now back to the bucket!
Here's a trial layout of the new electrical panel:
...and here it is almost finished:
Have a few more things to add and then wire it all together. The panel is 10" by 32" and will mount vertically behind the bucket seats.
Here's a trial layout of the new electrical panel:
...and here it is almost finished:
Have a few more things to add and then wire it all together. The panel is 10" by 32" and will mount vertically behind the bucket seats.
Joe-405
Member
So i gotta question or 3 ................................
A. How you gonna get on the converter and do a burnout and launch the thing under boost with that thingy on the pedals ?
B. Where is the duct tape ? You named everything else you use already.
C. How long you been running that blower ? Cause im pretty sure ive seen and talked with you at the OKC Nats.
D. Last but not least you have great talent and patience sir. And the T is absolutley a electrical nightmare for some of us. (but not me cause i like wiring)
A. How you gonna get on the converter and do a burnout and launch the thing under boost with that thingy on the pedals ?
B. Where is the duct tape ? You named everything else you use already.
C. How long you been running that blower ? Cause im pretty sure ive seen and talked with you at the OKC Nats.
D. Last but not least you have great talent and patience sir. And the T is absolutley a electrical nightmare for some of us. (but not me cause i like wiring)
What "thingy?"
Yes, I've had the Potvin for 20 years, and made the OKC Nats when I lived in Dallas. I have another induction with a B&M 250 blower and a carb, and have put it on the car several times when I get bored.
Thanks for the kind words. I've probably spent 10 hours planning and building for every hour driving. I like wiring too, and I like to try new stuff on the car.
Yes, I've had the Potvin for 20 years, and made the OKC Nats when I lived in Dallas. I have another induction with a B&M 250 blower and a carb, and have put it on the car several times when I get bored.
Thanks for the kind words. I've probably spent 10 hours planning and building for every hour driving. I like wiring too, and I like to try new stuff on the car.
Wow, you have been following the project. Since I drive like Grandma going to church, the thingy doesn't get in the way.
It only hurts when I laugh...
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