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Original AC air cleaner on R66
Original AC air cleaner on R66
0 2021/11/03 18:33:34
R66 with 3367
R66 with 3367
0 2021/11/03 18:33:46
Custom air cleaner on the 68RS
Custom air cleaner on the 68RS
0 2021/11/03 18:34:13
Edelbrock 600 AFB on the 68RS
Edelbrock 600 AFB on the 68RS
0 2021/11/03 18:34:21
Edelbrock 600 AFB on spacer on bench. Everything barely clears but indexing nibs on front.
Edelbrock 600 AFB on spacer on bench. Everything barely clears but indexing nibs on front.
0 2021/11/03 18:34:32
Holley 3367 on R66 - note the indexing nibs at the front which won't let the base set down on the Edelbrock.
Holley 3367 on R66 - note the indexing nibs at the front which won't let the base set down on the Edelbrock.
0 2021/11/03 18:35:07
Had to pop the chrome cover off before drilling.
Had to pop the chrome cover off before drilling.
0 2021/12/13 05:10:21
The bit goes just about center of the core.
The bit goes just about center of the core.
0 2021/12/13 05:10:43
all of the springs and pins fall out or have to be drug out with a magnet.
all of the springs and pins fall out or have to be drug out with a magnet.
0 2021/12/13 05:12:23
I drilled and tapped the 3/8” bar for ¼”x20 tpi all thread with the spacing matching the original holes in the deck lid front flange. Had to ream the holes in the fiberglass our about 1/32”. Added a 7/16”x7/8”x28” thin steel (approx. 24 ga.) rectangular tube spacer behind a 3/8”x1”x 43” long aluminum bar to attach the hinge to. Had to put individual shims at each end of the 3/8” aluminum bar as the deck lid curves in to keep the hinge mounting surface straight. Put a 7/16”x7/8”x 43” long thin
I drilled and tapped the 3/8” bar for ¼”x20 tpi all thread with the spacing matching the original holes in the deck lid front flange. Had to ream the holes in the fiberglass our about 1/32”. Added a 7/16”x7/8”x28” thin steel (approx. 24 ga.) rectangular tube spacer behind a 3/8”x1”x 43” long aluminum bar to attach the hinge to. Had to put individual shims at each end of the 3/8” aluminum bar as the deck lid curves in to keep the hinge mounting surface straight. Put a 7/16”x7/8”x 43” long thin
0 2021/12/20 18:53:28
0 2021/12/20 18:53:47
I drilled and tapped the 3/8” bar for ¼”x20 tpi all thread with the spacing matching the original holes in the deck lid front flange. Had to ream the holes in the fiberglass our about 1/32”. Added a 7/16”x7/8”x28” thin steel (approx. 24 ga.) rectangular tube spacer behind a 3/8”x1”x 43” long aluminum bar to attach the hinge to. Had to put individual shims at each end of the 3/8” aluminum bar as the deck lid curves in to keep the hinge mounting surface straight.
I drilled and tapped the 3/8” bar for ¼”x20 tpi all thread with the spacing matching the original holes in the deck lid front flange. Had to ream the holes in the fiberglass our about 1/32”. Added a 7/16”x7/8”x28” thin steel (approx. 24 ga.) rectangular tube spacer behind a 3/8”x1”x 43” long aluminum bar to attach the hinge to. Had to put individual shims at each end of the 3/8” aluminum bar as the deck lid curves in to keep the hinge mounting surface straight.
0 2021/12/20 18:57:42
Trimmed the .093 polycarbonate sheet to 43” long and 14” high after determining I needed 10”-12” above the deck lid. She used to be 5’-7” don’t know what now, no guts to ask. Bent the top of the polycarbonate sheet to provide stiffening and eliminate the need for a metal frame. Had to make a second bend due to problems. Bent each end with a 1” flange and then added a 2”wide additional polycarbonate stiffener to each side. Trying to not use metal exposed to view.
Trimmed the .093 polycarbonate sheet to 43” long and 14” high after determining I needed 10”-12” above the deck lid. She used to be 5’-7” don’t know what now, no guts to ask. Bent the top of the polycarbonate sheet to provide stiffening and eliminate the need for a metal frame. Had to make a second bend due to problems. Bent each end with a 1” flange and then added a 2”wide additional polycarbonate stiffener to each side. Trying to not use metal exposed to view.
0 2021/12/20 19:02:40
Top up and wind screen up. Inside view.
Top up and wind screen up. Inside view.
0 2021/12/20 19:04:44
Outside view with white plastic and top up.
Outside view with white plastic and top up.
0 2021/12/20 19:05:01
Top up and wind screen you have no obstruction thru the rear view mirror.
Top up and wind screen you have no obstruction thru the rear view mirror.
0 2021/12/20 19:05:21
2”wide additional polycarbonate stiffener to each side. Had to use pop rivets. Still have to fuse the corners at the top.
2”wide additional polycarbonate stiffener to each side. Had to use pop rivets. Still have to fuse the corners at the top.
0 2021/12/20 19:08:15
Put a 7/16”x7/8”x 43” long thin steel rectangular tube on the back side of the deck lid flange to spread the load by clamping the fiberglass between the assemblies. Pop riveted a 1”x1”x1/16” x 43” long aluminum hinge to the 3/8” aluminum bar. The hinge sticks down approx. 1/8” below the 1” aluminum bar. The goal was to fold the wind screen under the deck lid when not in use. Forrest would have been smarter than to forget about the release handle, stupid is as stupid does.
Put a 7/16”x7/8”x 43” long thin steel rectangular tube on the back side of the deck lid flange to spread the load by clamping the fiberglass between the assemblies. Pop riveted a 1”x1”x1/16” x 43” long aluminum hinge to the 3/8” aluminum bar. The hinge sticks down approx. 1/8” below the 1” aluminum bar. The goal was to fold the wind screen under the deck lid when not in use. Forrest would have been smarter than to forget about the release handle, stupid is as stupid does.
0 2021/12/20 19:10:40
It can fold down to the front of the wheel wells but must be lifted up to go further up.
It can fold down to the front of the wheel wells but must be lifted up to go further up.
0 2021/12/20 19:11:27
Going to support it with two 3/8" round aluminum rods (have to go to town) and a latch system to hold it vertical with the top up.
Going to support it with two 3/8" round aluminum rods (have to go to town) and a latch system to hold it vertical with the top up.
0 2021/12/20 19:13:47
I cut the top corners to clear the bow at the top of the window. Probably could have used a little more clearance.
I cut the top corners to clear the bow at the top of the window. Probably could have used a little more clearance.
0 2021/12/20 19:16:06
Got to adjust the springs, hope to have enough as they are in the middle slot as you all said.
Got to adjust the springs, hope to have enough as they are in the middle slot as you all said.
0 2021/12/20 19:19:32
Hope it works, I moved the braces to eliminate the struts to the rear top pin latches. I can put the top up without taking the windscreen down. Just takes a bit of guidance with the pads on the top.
Hope it works, I moved the braces to eliminate the struts to the rear top pin latches. I can put the top up without taking the windscreen down. Just takes a bit of guidance with the pads on the top.
0 2022/02/12 18:37:06
View from behind is unobstructed other than some reinforcing at the edges for the brace connections
View from behind is unobstructed other than some reinforcing at the edges for the brace connections
0 2022/02/12 18:37:16
Folded down with the top also down. Blocks the storage area, but easily flipped up.
Folded down with the top also down. Blocks the storage area, but easily flipped up.
0 2022/02/12 18:37:32
Folded back, I forgot to try it with the top down also. I think it will work. Braces can be used to hold it up a bit more.
Folded back, I forgot to try it with the top down also. I think it will work. Braces can be used to hold it up a bit more.
0 2022/02/12 18:37:57
Here is a rough plan of the fabrication. The brackets for the hinges bolt to the birdcage where there are two existing 5/16" holes
Here is a rough plan of the fabrication. The brackets for the hinges bolt to the birdcage where there are two existing 5/16" holes
0 2022/02/12 18:39:20
0 2022/02/12 18:49:46
Don't remember which is for what. Had more but must have trashed them.
Don't remember which is for what. Had more but must have trashed them.
0 2022/02/12 19:15:59
0 2022/02/14 18:31:35
Keep the bit at the bottom of the key hole. I removed the chrome to make it easier to drill.
Keep the bit at the bottom of the key hole. I removed the chrome to make it easier to drill.
0 2022/03/10 18:36:59
The brass pins (or what ever they are called) fall out with a little shaking - Play Elvis, your wife will love it.
The brass pins (or what ever they are called) fall out with a little shaking - Play Elvis, your wife will love it.
0 2022/03/10 18:38:18
0 2022/03/10 18:38:25
Flower Pot base - 12 inch
Flower Pot base - 12 inch
0 2022/04/18 18:37:44
Cake pan for the tools and parts.
Cake pan for the tools and parts.
0 2022/04/18 18:38:18
Don't have to remove the air cleaner.
Don't have to remove the air cleaner.
0 2022/04/18 18:39:04
Should I put them on or wait until I put the alum intake and etc. on?
Should I put them on or wait until I put the alum intake and etc. on?
0 2022/04/28 06:46:17
Not a real Corvette, but still love my 68RS
Not a real Corvette, but still love my 68RS
0 2022/04/28 06:49:22
R66 - Dec 65 build
R66 - Dec 65 build
0 2022/05/26 18:25:25
Hope you can see, just a large mushroom head bolt. I this what you have?
Hope you can see, just a large mushroom head bolt. I this what you have?
0 2022/05/26 18:25:34