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Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« on: June 05, 2012, 11:42:12 AM »
I wasn't going to do a build diary do to lack of self discipline but I thought I would share some photos from my facebook page. I also will have some ideas/questions I may want to bounce off you guys.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3061876587706.2123433.1287193347&type=3&l=89ae581939
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2012, 12:04:17 PM »
Lots of pictures! Thanks!

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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2012, 01:25:16 PM »
You must be doing something wrong -- I can still see the roadster.
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 01:47:30 PM »
The black part, Stan?  :?

 :cheers:

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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2012, 04:23:02 PM »
Nice set of pictures Brian. It just keeps looking better and better.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2012, 05:21:12 PM »
Making fiberglass bumps to clear the valve covers.
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2012, 05:48:12 PM »
 
  Lookin great Brian :cheers:

  Ready for Bville?

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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2012, 05:57:26 PM »
We will be ready even if I have to sleep here at the shop to get r done!  I'm figuring 60 days from today. That gives me a 5 day cushion.
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2012, 09:44:27 PM »
Mailed in your entry?
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2012, 10:26:41 PM »
Yes
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2012, 07:01:17 PM »
As of this weekend we are done with 99% of the chassis fabrication. Next week we will tear down all the pre-assembly and begin the painting process.
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2012, 07:08:23 PM »
Question to the masses, How far would you extend the exhaust off the rear? Flush with the rear body panel or 2-3" past?
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2012, 11:58:04 AM »
Making fiberglass bumps to clear the valve covers.

Let me guess these are the rocky mountains?

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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2012, 12:21:01 AM »
This weeks progress in case you missed it on FB. Frame painted and reassembly started.
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Re: Thundersalt Rear Engine Roadster
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2012, 12:22:35 AM »
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