Karman Sutra

[Fiatdude]

Two ways I can think of doing that -- --

1. -- Count the turns and find the center that way, or

2. -- Check the arm on the steering box and get it pointing straight up and down

i'll investigate

First center your wheel -- then you adjust everything to match

[Fiatdude]

So -- Here it is -- the Christmas season -- I bought my gift cards, but the wifie wanted to go shopping -- screw that LMAO -- So I heard there was going to be a Car Show at the Westfield Mall in Palm Springs this afternoon 1-5pm -- Can you see my plan here? Dump the wife at the mall while I get to set in the parking lot with the Ghia and BS with a bunch of car nuts.... Can you believe the Wife was going for it??? Neither could I but I wasn't gonna complain.......

Man,,, What a beautiful afternoon in the Desert,,, 80* under clear skies,,,, doesn't get any better than this, UNTIL you start looking at the cars in this parking lot -- So here are a few that caught my eyes

The Mopars were out in force ---- NEVER -- let me repeat -- NEVER have been to a car show where there were FOUR winged cars -- --

Here's three:



and the other one:



PLUS here is the original wind tunnel model used in developing the wing cars,,, don't know where he found it, but the model won of the 'best car' trophies



Next up in this cool MGA -- --



Look closely and you'll see an LS engine in it -- with a 6-speed out of a viper ---- it won best engineered car -- was done perfectly



OK here is Mystery car NUMBER ONE -- -- I'll wait for some guesses on this one



Here are a few more cars for your viewing pleasure















Here's the peoples choice winner -- beautiful car



AND here is my Mystery car NUMBER TWO :;:::



It was a great day in the parking lot and to top it all off -- I won the 50/50 BUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA-HA

[Fiatdude]

OK -- since you guys aren't guessing very good

Number 1 is a Glasspar G2 -- they were built in Costa Mesa in the 50's -- this had a SBC in it

Number 2 is a  Kougar-jaguar. Kougars are modern cars ('70s-'80s) built around older jaguar drivetrains with a healey silverstone-esque body -- They would take a Jag and drop all the running gear and a few other pieces and transfer over the serial tab -- this one was one of the last complete factory builds, after this you had to buy them in boxes....

[Rick Meredith]

I knew the Kougar. One of my customers had one. Stuart Forbes-Robinson... brother of Elliot.

[andy198712]

OK -- since you guys aren't guessing very good

Number 1 is a Glasspar G2 -- they were built in Costa Mesa in the 50's -- this had a SBC in it

Number 2 is a  Kougar-jaguar. Kougars are modern cars ('70s-'80s) built around older jaguar drivetrains with a healey silverstone-esque body -- They would take a Jag and drop all the running gear and a few other pieces and transfer over the serial tab -- this one was one of the last complete factory builds, after this you had to buy them in boxes....

looking at part of the cars i thought i knew it, but then you look at the whole picture and i was baffled!

MG's are pretty popular here, you know they actually made a V8 model....

cool pics thanks

[Fiatdude]

I must just love abuse LMAO



Was trying to get the trans out tonight, freaking can't find my tri-square sockets........ getting to freaking old to remember where I stick chit -- -- Tired of looking for them,, gonna go buy some more in the morning, I always end up with two or three of everything this way,, Must be rich this week LOL

Gotta get the trans over to Benco so that he can put the POSI in -- -- Love it when a plan comes together LOL

[spanners]

What is the diff your using Flat, Detroit locker? Regards, Spanner.

[Fiatdude]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh



Truetrack

[spanners]

Thanks, looks Excellent, is it a pawl type? we have someone over here running a Detroit locker, not quite sure why with the quaife easily available and not a bad deal.

[Fiatdude]

Been playing in the rain today -- pulled the dual disc out and inspected it --





Got a little heat rash on it but not bad -- probably need to replace the discs and floater during the next year -- the floater and PP were perfectly flat, Nice -- -- the discs were showing wear and according to Kennedy, I'm allowed a total of .030 wear before replacement or adjustments need to be made -- Stopped at Clutch Masters in Rialto CA (((they have a dual disc system using copper discs -- their system is about 50% more expensive than Kennedys but includes a flywheel))) -- was talking about cleaning up the floater and PP - -- - but by dressing these 3 surfaces, it would of pulled 5-7 thou off each surface for a total of about .020 just in that, so then add in the wear that I've already got on the Discs, I'd would be out of spec and would require machining the flywheel surfaces (both the wear and the surface where the PP bolts to keep everything in tolerance) -- -- It just goes on  LMAO -- so said screw it, I've got no issues with it grabbing now, so will let it run for now until I replace everything

I got the trans back this afternoon from BENCO with the LSD by truetrack installed -- need to check with truetrack to see if it requires any special oil, but because it has no clutches I don't think so,, going to check to make sure before I screw it up LOL

Then start putting everything back together -- still debating about moving the oil cooler to the front of the car -- need to run the lines and stuff -- the STUFF is never ending LOL

[Jesse Wens]

thanks for sharing, usefull info
happy wrenching to you 

[Fiatdude]

thanks for sharing, usefull info
happy wrenching to you 

Glad you appreciate my trials and failures LOL -- I think this is the reason I try to be transparent on what I do, I hate spending money to get something that just doesn't fit or work, and if my stupidity keep someone out of trouble makes it all worth while.....

Talked to truetrack this AM -- lubrication requirements -- petroleum based -- NO friction modifiers -- NO synthetics -- and stay away from Valvoline and Napa brands

[Fiatdude]

Thanks for the tip -- Vararacing.com

Vintage Auto Racing Association -- -- I'm thinking most of the VW stuff will be Formula V's ---- But I'll look into it

They are having their annual meeting at a location I've been dying to see,,, might have to go to this

Vararacing.com
__________________

[Fiatdude]

http://www.peloquins.com/products_091.html

[Dave Rosique]

Hi Harold,
Any idea why Valvoline and NAPA gear oils would be a no no with the Truetrack?
Thanks
 

[Fiatdude]

Dave -- I have no idea -- It turns out the diff is a Peloquin and he recommended 75-90 'hi-point' Valvoline -- I have no idea what he meant by hi-point but I'll look into it

[Fiatdude]

Ranney sent me this

[Fiatdude]

Order your Turbo lag shirt today -- they'll be printing them soon

http://teespring.com/Turbo_Lag#pid=2&cid=573&sid=back

[Fiatdude]

Fiatdude's Words of Wisdom -- -- # 124,326

When getting yer chit powder coated -- -- ALWAYS get it ALL done at the same time -- not 3-4  months apart



The bad news is, it was together for about an hour before I noticed there was something wrong LMAO

[andy198712]

don't worry, if your squint......





















you can still see it

[Fiatdude]

It'll look great with the lid closed LMAO -- --

[andy198712]

It'll look great with the lid closed LMAO -- --

Totally! 

[Fiatdude]

Hello from Sunny California

[andy198712]

Perfect weather for a turbo ghia.... 

[Fiatdude]

Today was a great day -- I got to tour the Malloy Collection in the AM and then go to the Hero's show hosted by DKK-----

The Malloy Collection has some great early Sprint cars, Indy cars and other Road cars -- I took over 70 pictures here are a few

[Fiatdude]

He also had a great collection of vintage helmets from very famous drivers

[Fiatdude]

It was a beautiful day for the car show today (mid 60's) at Hero's hosted by DKK

[Fiatdude]

I believe this table is worth more than my house -- and damn I want it LOL



From the Malloy Collection

[Dave Rosique]

Nice pic's Harold!
 

[Fiatdude]

thank you dave -- Happy New Year at ya