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How about running hoodless ... a nice race car look! You could trim the clearance you need out of the canister and weld it up, or have a shop weld it for you. Some pipe dope on the lower fitting if it leaks, but I was sure it has already been fired up with no issues. Ahh the silly problems we encounter going away from stock.
I have a leftover remote reservoir set- If you want it- I'll be glad to send it to you.
Oh- I saw the Wilwood guys on the Hotrod Power Tour and they have a new bad a$$ one- see below...
Are you running this one?
Hi Richard, good to hear from you. That is the Wilwood reservoir that I am running, yes. Be glad to pay you for it sir, please just PM me a price and your PayPal and I will friend and family (you are family) right away.
That will help me out a great deal. As for the new billet reservoir, I need to go and check out their site. Cool. Love the look. Thank you sir. David
How about running hoodless ... a nice race car look! You could trim the clearance you need out of the canister and weld it up, or have a shop weld it for you. Some pipe dope on the lower fitting if it leaks, but I was sure it has already been fired up with no issues. Ahh the silly problems we encounter going away from stock.
Dave
I actually thought it would be interesting to cut out sections of the hood where the interference's are and then either leave them open or cover them with a clear glass of some sort. When you are custom then you have to be creative at times. I spend more money this way but I want it to be functional while looking like it belongs. No hood mods planned yet, but may try something soon.
David
Hi Richard, good to hear from you. That is the Wilwood reservoir that I am running, yes. Be glad to pay you for it sir, please just PM me a price and your PayPal and I will friend and family (you are family) right away.
That will help me out a great deal. As for the new billet reservoir, I need to go and check out their site. Cool. Love the look. Thank you sir. David
HAHAHAHAHA- Pay me for it? Really? I'll drop it off at the post office in the morning as it's right across the street from the weekly Atlanta's version of the Donut Derelicts "meeting."
HAHAHAHAHA- Pay me for it? Really? I'll drop it off at the post office in the morning as it's right across the street from the weekly Atlanta's version of the Donut Derelicts "meeting."
Thank you Richard, I appreciate it. Let me know if I can return the favor any time, be glad to help.
Best regards,
David
I purchased a new reservoir to try with my power steering pump and hydroboost setup. This one has a third connector which will be used for the hydroboost line which avoids drilling and tapping a new line on my current reservoir. It also is a larger diameter but 2" shorter than the current reservoir which I am hopeful will eliminate the issue with hood interference. I will get the new hydraulic clutch reservoir soon and relocate it so I can close my hood. Be nice to button up these two items and then move forward on the project.
Looks like a better quality reservoir and clamp.
The black anodizing itself is an improvement and the welding is much nicer.
Sometimes things just work out for the better.
Looks like a better quality reservoir and clamp.
The black anodizing itself is an improvement and the welding is much nicer.
Sometimes things just work out for the better.
And certainly that is the goal. I have to wait until tomorrow to test the fitment due to other commitments today, but I should know pretty soon where I will attach it and confirm it resolves the interference issues.
Fingers crossed.
David
Without sharing too many details that you don't really want to hear anyway I am slowly working on the car but my broken foot has taken a turn for the worse. While the bone has healed up pretty nicely, the collateral damage to the tendons, ligaments, and muscles has erupted into a serious blood clotting issue that is the focus of my medical time and attention. I just wanted you to know.
I did manage to get the project from my lift to my center garage bay and onto wheel dollies before we discovered the clotting issue so at least I can do some small stuff from time to time on the car.
I also managed to begin the installation of hood pins that will hold the hood closed for me. I opted for a 5/8" pin and rubber housing setup to reduce vibration and keep the hood in place.
Pin placement has been completed and holes drilled to match on both sides of the hood.
The hood holes will be increased to 1-1/4" to accommodate the bushing which will be drilled and fitted in place soon. The pins will then be secured under the hood after final alignment and adjusted to match the height.
Here are the rubber bushings in place sitting on top of the hood. They will be flush when completed.
Here is another view that shows the bushing on top of the hood and the location of the pins on the hood itself.
And that is as far as I got in my allowed time to play on the car for Saturday. I will get back to the car soon and finish the installation of the rubber bushings, the internal attachment of the pins, and the clips that will hold the hood closed and I will share those pictures when I can do so. For now, some progress, however slow, is still a good thing.
Sorry to hear of health issues, but slow and steady with lots of thinking is a good plan. The remote reservoir seems like a nice fit, although I do like the direct mount fitting and stabilizer bracket of you current setup. What if you were to shorten present reservoir tank by clearance height? A simple cut near bottom and tig weld. Capacity would be minimally affected and your back in business. Just a thought.....
And I do love to see your project progress posted. Love road race style Vettes!!
I cannot stress this hard enough.......GET THAT CLOTTING ISSUE UNDER CONTROL AND MAKE IT YOUR PRIORITY! THE CAR CAN WAIT!
My father broke his foot in several places while working at his military position. He fell backwards off a slippery metal steps and his foot slipped under the next step.
He was on crutches for 6 weeks.
He was getting better but would not stay off it like doctor ordered.
One weekend he went up to our lake camp with my mother and friends and spent a lot of time on his feet.
Came home and foot was swollen and hurt. Went to bed. Middle of the night told my mother he was going down to take a shower as he was really sore.
My brother found him DEAD in the shower. He was only 46.
Doctors figured the clot in his leg dislodged and went to his heart. Massive heart attack.
David I hope you feel better soon. Like others have said take some time off and take care of that foot. Plenty of time later to finish the car, better to take care of your health first!! I was worried when you were selling things off that something may have happened. Take care of yourself first and then get back to the car in a few weeks.
David I hope you feel better soon. Like others have said take some time off and take care of that foot. Plenty of time later to finish the car, better to take care of your health first!! I was worried when you were selling things off that something may have happened. Take care of yourself first and then get back to the car in a few weeks.
Thanks Pat. Down to just the road race replica for projects now and that is where I was headed when I broke my foot. I am selling off all non-racer car parts now and my goal for 2019 is to drive and show my cars. I have moved a lot of the parts now that I won't be using, still have quite a few left, will continue the effort until they are gone. All part of the plan now. Thanks for the well wishes and best regards, David
06-21-2018, 03:32 PM
