Bowtie T's build

[Bowtie T]

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Been a while since i've posted anything, figured I better quit slackin. Any ways, this is my rear I got at the U pullit
for $75. Out of S10 blaser 3:73 gears, limited slip. Cleaned up, all new seals and painted with summit epoxy primer.

 

[cooter]

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Been a while since i've posted anything, figured I better quit slackin. Any ways, this is my rear I got at the U pullit
for $75. Out of S10 blaser 3:73 gears, limited slip. Cleaned up, all new seals and painted with summit epoxy primer.

Looks good.. Mine was from 4x4 blazer 3.42 gears G80 limited slip.

 

[tfeverfred]

So I could run electric fan>

Great idea and great fab work.

 

[Bowtie T]

Looks good.. Mine was from 4x4 blazer 3.42 gears G80 limited slip.

I think I should have gone with a taller gear. I have a T350 tranny & I'll probably be turning a lot of rpm's on the highway. Oh well I'll plan on converting to
a 700r4 later. It's fast out of the hole though, I drove it for the first time this past Saturday. I was shocked and a little scared at how fast it was!

 

[choppedtop]

I have a 3.53 in one car with a 350 trans, and think it is to low. Have the same gears in another car with 700r and it is fine. 71 mph at 2100 rpm, 29" rear tires.

 

[Bowtie T]

Ok, I've been slackin again. Didn't think i could find windshield mounts to
fit my body, so i decided to build my own. Started with the round stock with groove from CCR. I then designed the side posts and water jetted them from 1/2" alum. Then had the groove milled. Fabbed up some angles from
1/4" alum. (made them large to start with, trim down later) Then started fitting and trimming.

 

[choppedtop]

Nice job.

 

[Gerry]

probably be turning a lot of rpm's on the highway. Oh well I'll plan on converting to a 700r4 later.

Yeh, but its fast 'out of the hole'. Just put more gas in it and enjoy

 

[Indycars]

Now that's one nice windshield! Are you going to leave it brushed aluminum?

 

[rubicon]

Nice work. Having the shop at your disposal has to be a big help. keep the pictures coming.

 

[Bowtie T]

Now that's one nice windshield! Are you going to leave it brushed aluminum?

Thanks. Right now it's just the mill finish. I would like to mirror polish it, but that's a lot of work! I may just have
it powdercoated chrome or something?

 

[Bowtie T]

Nice work. Having the shop at your disposal has to be a big help. keep the pictures coming.

Thanks. Yeah if I didn't, I would have to buy alot more stuff! I really enjoy fabricating and making it "my own".

 

[Bowtie T]

After I welded them and trimmed the angles down some.

 

[Indycars]

I would like to mirror polish it, but that's a lot of work!

I know a place that does an amazing job at polishing aluminum. He polished my 15.5 gal Coors beer keg for $150. Got in back in less than a week. Where are you located?

 

[old round fart]

I will be needing their number for my blower and manifold.

 

[Indycars]

Elite Polishing Company
219 N. Main Blanchard, OK 73010
405-371-5780
Oklahoma Elite Metal Polishing - Elite Home Page - Blanchard, OK

They can also polish your Airstream if you have one.

 

[old round fart]

Thanks. Glad it's local!

 

[Bowtie T]

Decided to go ahead and lengthen my steering arms. Made a cut and added 1 1/4"

 

[Bowtie T]

Welded up

 

[Bowtie T]

Ground down, polished out and finished product