Mykk's BMW V8 T-bucket, version 1.5:

[RodStRace]

Yes,I had a 'wing' from a late model car and had to set it on the bed "just to see".
That lasted about 2 minutes for me.
I agree that open wheel, engine and suspension out in the air, vertical radiator and windshield, but with an aero device looks like bolt-on for the sake of having more stuff. There was that one T that had a wing that looked fantastic, though.

 

[Mykk]

Getting this differential together really has been by the skin of my teeth. The rear facing wilwoods really is such a major aesthetic for the rear end, especially with the differential out in the open hanging off a perch. It's been a pain getting this oversized wilwoods to fit.

However, the low profile finned aluminum diff cover has been clearanced for the calipers. It is Right Stuffed & bolt onto the diff.



I do wish I had some more slide clearance on the left caliper between the banjo bolt and fin. I do fear if I grind any more away I'll grind a hole into the cover. Which wouldn't be an issue if I had a TIG, granted TIG on cast can be a chasing game.



The right side is ok:

 

[Ferg Daddy]

Work of art…….Picasso, is that you?

 

[Mykk]

This crazy differential idea might actually work out:

 

[Mykk]

It rolled out of the shop supporting it's own weight today. Which feels like a milestone despite that everything is loosely bolted together in a state of mock-up.





Admittedly the rear leaf spring doesn't have enough gusto to support the car. But I have a plan.... For now the jack helped bring the rear end up to desired ride height.

 

[Spanky]

Great progress! Must feel like a proud poppa with a new kid

 

[Mykk]

Getting started on the engine work:

Degreaser and pressure washer for the initial rough cleaning. The engine on the left is the 4.4L engine, the one on the right is the 4.0L with the bigger cams desirable double row timing chains.

The 4.4L had a much better maintained life compared to the 4.0L. Luckily the 4.4 long block will be used for the build.



My 1/2" impact gun doesn't have enough oomph to break the crank bolts loose on the engines. They are notoriously over-tight from the factory. Thankfully a shop here in town is willing to break them loose for me with a 1" impact on 180psi

 

[Spanky]

My 1/2" impact gun doesn't have enough oomph to break the crank bolts loose on the engines. They are notoriously over-tight from the factory. Thankfully a shop here in town is willing to break them loose for me with a 1" impact on 180psi.