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The "SIX MANIAC" coupe progress

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Jethro, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. Oh yah ,keep the name
     
  2. -Brent-
    Joined: Nov 20, 2006
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    How are you going to secure the new coil into the finned housing?
     
  3. Jethro
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    I machined a collar that holds the coil in with a set screw....I'm at work right now ,I'll post a pic tomorrow
     
  4. yule16met
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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    from Hudson, WI

    How would you run air filters in there? Or are you worried bout that?
     
  5. Jethro
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Here are a few shots of the collar and spacer I made to hold the coil.....
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  6. RichG
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    It's not the ponies that are gonna light that thing up, it's gonna be the TORQUE! Wicked looking motor guy!
     
  7. Jethro
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Jethro
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    While I'm at it , here's a few more progress shots .......

    I made a steering column and drop and collar to hold it at the firewall
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    I also made my throttle linkage and a weeny little "meat tenderizer" pedal
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    And a couple with the body back on....it's starting to look like its name
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  8. Pinstriper40
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    Pinstriper40
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    Sweet. Tack on another good use for those Delco finned coils. Great Job man!
     
  9. Jethro
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Thanks! ...I was going to epoxy it in but thought I could change the coil if I did it this way.
     

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