Mykk's BMW V8 T-bucket, version 1.5:
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One generic 180 degree scissor hinge that is meant as a set of house door hinges. Unbolted from it's housing. I picked it up off amazon,
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In the Arizona summer heat I am getting an hour or two in the early mornings before the warehouse gets thoroughly cooked. I am doing piddley, quick projects until I can invest some real wrench time.
A benefit to the plexiglass, or in this case acrylic, I can drill my own holes for the mirrors:
The 3" peep mirrors on the uprights look good, but far from practical.
A benefit to the plexiglass, or in this case acrylic, I can drill my own holes for the mirrors:
The 3" peep mirrors on the uprights look good, but far from practical.
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A photo similar to that one was on the cover of the Courier last Friday, promoting this years Watson Lake show. I was unfortunately out of town for the car show this year. Thanks for posting that pic. I'm sure we'd likely still be in that exact spot talking Tbuckets a year later.
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Not accomplishing much in recent weeks. The Arizona heat, as well as life responsibilities have been keeping me out of the warehouse lately. It's beginning to cool down in the mornings again so I just started going in for a couple of hours.
A mexican blanket as a seat cover on the plain jane bench seat lightens the mood on the entire build:
I found a great deal on a couple sets of Willwood D52 calipers. However my brackets are for the small 'metric' gm caliper. I was having trouble finding the correct bracket for the 28-48 spindles and D52 calipers with the offset to match this bearing adapter. Also the cast caliper brackets look way better than the cut plate brackets. So I opt'd to modify my existing brackets:
A mexican blanket as a seat cover on the plain jane bench seat lightens the mood on the entire build:
I found a great deal on a couple sets of Willwood D52 calipers. However my brackets are for the small 'metric' gm caliper. I was having trouble finding the correct bracket for the 28-48 spindles and D52 calipers with the offset to match this bearing adapter. Also the cast caliper brackets look way better than the cut plate brackets. So I opt'd to modify my existing brackets:
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Also the cast caliper brackets look way better than the cut plate brackets. So I opt'd to modify my existing brackets:
I've got similar, and agree. It has got to be a bit heavier, but do like the shape more.
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Getting the Wilwood D52's to work on the rear will be quite the feat. I'm thinking of separating the caliper halves and removing 22mm of material from one half and bolting back together. I'll also need to cut pockets out of the polished diff cover and TIG them back together from the inside of the cover. I think the outcome will be worth it if I can pull it off.
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Is there Brembo or Ferarri caliper that allows pads to be swapped without caliper removal? I seem to remember this being a thing in endurance racing.
It still requires careful inspection during servicing of course, but could avoid more bolt threading in the 3rd member and would provide a more 'mechanical' and 'light' look.
EDIT: I didn't mean to second guess you and they do match the fronts. Just offering an alternative!
It still requires careful inspection during servicing of course, but could avoid more bolt threading in the 3rd member and would provide a more 'mechanical' and 'light' look.
EDIT: I didn't mean to second guess you and they do match the fronts. Just offering an alternative!
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