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danny gabbard
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« Reply #30 on: September 17, 2008, 22:22:17 pm »

I also did rogers after mine. I went a little crazyer with mine.
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« Reply #31 on: September 18, 2008, 08:06:02 am »

I made a gearbox mid mount and rear engine support, mainly to save money, why pay £70 when I can make it for £20 Cool

If you're going to make your own parts, take the opportunity to improve it.  Here's my mid mount made from ally:
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« Reply #32 on: September 18, 2008, 10:53:17 am »

What is your design improvement, apart from being made from aluminium and therefore lighter.
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« Reply #33 on: September 18, 2008, 20:24:33 pm »

Mine makes the car go faster.
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« Reply #34 on: September 18, 2008, 21:09:09 pm »

lol

they going into production bruce ??
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« Reply #35 on: September 19, 2008, 00:09:13 am »

Not that I know of.  I lost access to the TIG, so no more from me.  I could talk you through it if you want.

BTW, that one isn't on my car.  It currently uses the Berg 5 ally version.
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« Reply #36 on: September 19, 2008, 00:12:05 am »

i was thinking of solid-mounting mine , and using it to mount the brace (rather than shock-top bolts)
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« Reply #37 on: September 19, 2008, 03:58:23 am »

jesus danny, this topic was made for you, start scanning some pics and and show um the really cool stuff
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« Reply #38 on: April 19, 2009, 21:23:43 pm »

polished and lightend rockers
airboxes that brings cool air to the hidden oilcooler

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« Reply #39 on: April 19, 2009, 21:27:16 pm »

my homemade "HD" gland nut and washer. i don't trust china crmo steel

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« Reply #40 on: April 19, 2009, 22:16:29 pm »

A couple of practice runs at making some 2 1/8 gauge mounts for the center of the dash. The plan is to have three gauges mounted where the radio opening is located. And yes I got the idea from the work Danny Gabbard did on Deano's dash. Sorry for the poor picture quality.

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« Reply #41 on: April 19, 2009, 22:22:39 pm »

stuff I did to roger crawfords pan

Any concerns about this weakening the pan? It looks like a really great idea.

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« Reply #42 on: April 19, 2009, 22:46:45 pm »

stuff I did to roger crawfords pan

Hmm I just noticed this one danny - is the base plate of the tunnel "removable" Huh Smiley
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« Reply #43 on: April 19, 2009, 22:48:49 pm »

Not from the factory lol. Its spot welded to the tunnel.

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« Reply #44 on: April 21, 2009, 04:54:17 am »

Here's a few of the things I made for my cars.

First is the Ball joint Alum beam I'm finishing up.... this is it half way thru the build



Here's a fiberglass Heb lid I made off the metal one I made for the Heb Rod



My Oval Gasser (Empi Style) lid




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« Reply #45 on: April 21, 2009, 06:09:43 am »

stuff I did to roger crawfords pan

Hmm I just noticed this one danny - is the base plate of the tunnel "removable" Huh Smiley
Ya lee I got stoned one night and wanted to see what was inside, Then I went shit how do I put it back?  So I bolted it back together. Well any way, I ran new stainless fuel and brake lines. Plus ditched stock clutch and throttle cables with morse cables from control cables. alittle heavy'r and stronger.
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« Reply #46 on: April 21, 2009, 12:01:38 pm »

stuff I did to roger crawfords pan

Hmm I just noticed this one danny - is the base plate of the tunnel "removable" Huh Smiley
Ya lee I got stoned one night and wanted to see what was inside, Then I went shit how do I put it back?  So I bolted it back together. Well any way, I ran new stainless fuel and brake lines. Plus ditched stock clutch and throttle cables with morse cables from control cables. alittle heavy'r and stronger.

Now are you taking the piss out of me Wink Smiley So is it removable or not  Undecided Grin
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« Reply #47 on: April 21, 2009, 12:28:29 pm »

I like to build one off's.......recently did this lid for mij car..... The tin is actually from a worn out '67 body  Shocked Cry....( but it still lives on in my car) Grin
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« Reply #48 on: April 21, 2009, 12:31:36 pm »

Rollcage update.... Made some side bars on mij existing cage...
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« Reply #49 on: April 21, 2009, 12:36:30 pm »

Also made my gearbox midmount and my traction bar (drilled with holes for weight saving  Roll Eyes) Making your own parts saves money, and in the end it's more satisfying when it's done the right way... Cool topic, keep them comming!!!!

Cheers, Dennis...
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« Reply #50 on: April 21, 2009, 12:41:21 pm »

nice work dennis!!
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« Reply #51 on: April 21, 2009, 12:53:16 pm »

nice work dennis!!
Thanks Died!
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« Reply #52 on: April 21, 2009, 19:58:12 pm »

x2   Wink   (well done Dennis)
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« Reply #53 on: April 22, 2009, 00:01:12 am »

I got TONS of parts I made...Unfortunately I have most of them buried in the corner of the shed (back when you could walk all the way into it Grin). I started forming sheet metal parts a few years ago with the intentions of selling some stuff to make money for tools I need. Most everything I have needs minimal work done to it (hard part was done early before work started...or when we got slow Wink). Mostly polishing and drilling holes. Now that I am unemployed, I need to start finishing these parts and selling them, or installing them!

Glovebox section with cross breaks that matches my diamond pleat upholstery-Yes I am just gluing the upholstery strip in place to finish it off:

Aluminum glovebox door face that I still need to polish:

Aluminum firewall with matching cross breaks:

Some copper and stainless door sill plates that need to be drilled:
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« Reply #54 on: April 22, 2009, 00:16:09 am »

stuff I did to roger crawfords pan

Hmm I just noticed this one danny - is the base plate of the tunnel "removable" Huh Smiley
Ya lee I got stoned one night and wanted to see what was inside, Then I went shit how do I put it back?  So I bolted it back together. Well any way, I ran new stainless fuel and brake lines. Plus ditched stock clutch and throttle cables with morse cables from control cables. alittle heavy'r and stronger.

Now are you taking the piss out of me Wink Smiley So is it removable or not  Undecided Grin

sorry to keep dragin this one up but it it removeable or not Undecided Huh  Smiley
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« Reply #55 on: April 22, 2009, 00:17:06 am »

I wish I could find the headlight buckets I did from copper that are finished and tig welded Embarrassed. Did I mention I have WAY too much crap lying around? I also have the glove box door, finished door sills, and a gauge panel made from copper for my dream "gasser" 70's build. Here is the final prototype I made before finishing the copper ones. I had to make 6 prototypes originally to get dimensions correct Shocked.

Here's a door sill plate that I actually (fully) polished! Now I have to do the other side Grin


Here is a completely homemade door panel that I did using the masonite I got from work...I now have all four installed and am ready to do the seats.

Carpet and binding are fitted from scratch too
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« Reply #56 on: April 22, 2009, 06:36:51 am »

Hi lee, yes its removeable, But all parts are removeable, The key is putting them back, Email me back and I will give ya the run down.
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« Reply #57 on: April 23, 2009, 21:27:07 pm »

airboxes
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« Reply #58 on: April 23, 2009, 22:36:52 pm »

do the airboxes supply hot air from the external oil cooler or something?
i once thought of doing that anyway  Wink
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« Reply #59 on: April 24, 2009, 07:15:36 am »

Dennis, your car looks great, nice improvements.

Kind regards Edgar

do the airboxes supply hot air from the external oil cooler or something?
i once thought of doing that anyway  Wink

I think it s for getting cold fresh air in to the engine compartment.
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