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Post by jspbtown on Jun 10, 2013 21:16:30 GMT -5
Realize that any watercooled drivetrain will need a sufficient sized radiator.
Things are real tight so make some paper templates (or use a box for the radiator) and see where you can place it BEFORE you invest in a motor. You may reconsider once you have gone through this exercise.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jun 11, 2013 9:16:04 GMT -5
1. You might need a fuel heater and second tank if you want to run scrap oils especially in the winter. 2. Sports cars just don't look right billowing gray smoke leaving a traffic light even if it smells like popcorn/French fries. 3. I like unusual so go for it.
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Post by Big-birds-ride on Jun 11, 2013 10:33:28 GMT -5
The Great thing about a kit car, is that the only rules are the ones which just cannot be done given the space available as to the body and frame used. Plexiglass doors/rear window are available on occasion by Sun Ray Products (information available on other posts on this website). Let your imagination run wild, but don't start buying things to build the car until you measure to be sure they will fit, price them and consider your budget. Windshield for the GT 1 body you have is from an mid 1960's Corvette.
Enjoy! Mine has brought me countless hours and days of enjoyment working on it, fixing it, changing it, and learning as i go. The satisfaction of finishing a project on the car, large or small, is why I have mine.
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 11, 2013 13:11:09 GMT -5
When you say under the car what exactly do you mean?
I am clearly not a watercooled expert (in fact not an expert on anything!) but are you saying under the pan where the seats are? under the transaxle? under the front suspension?
So the vent will direct air up into the radiatior but then where will the air go? And what about ground clearance?
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Post by skip20 on Jun 11, 2013 13:28:19 GMT -5
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 11, 2013 13:39:54 GMT -5
If my memory serves me there is a little more room in a GTII vs a GT.
Not saying it can't be done...just saying to plan it out before you spend alot of $$ and end of with a thinner wallet and another abandoned project gets added to the list
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 11, 2013 20:36:36 GMT -5
Interesting....
Do the motors that you are considering turn in the right direction? I only ask because the Corvairs have to be rebuilt to run "backwards". I didn't now about others.
And how about dimensions? Will they sit within the rear area or do you expect to have to do some surgery for the height or length?
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 12, 2013 8:28:41 GMT -5
Best of luck with it. I can't wait to see it finished....
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 12, 2013 13:30:40 GMT -5
$250 for a used running Porsche engine from 1997? I would jump on that in a second. You can easily sell it for several thousand dollars.
I am assuming you would have to get all the electronics and sensors to make it work. Would that need a custom harness so eliminate all the stuff you wouldn't be using?
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 12, 2013 15:58:45 GMT -5
Thats a steal. I would go get everyone you can get. Even the rebuilders are paying more than that for decent cores. Looks like they are getting $9,000 plus for online engines used... dcauto.gotdns.com/illustration/index/429231055If I were you I would buy every one you can grab at your local places for $250.00 |
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 14, 2013 12:14:03 GMT -5
So this will be a custom frame?
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 14, 2013 12:47:57 GMT -5
Wow...can't wait to see it.
Whats the "adapter plate" for?
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Post by jspbtown on Jun 14, 2013 13:02:54 GMT -5
Ohh...Ok. Thats what confused me. You initially said you were planning on using the Porsche tranny.
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Post by dawgdk on Jun 18, 2013 14:00:13 GMT -5
Ok where's the pictures at? You aint through yet? what's the hold up! LOL Post some pictures of your project please. we like to see bradley gts and gt2's come to life again. Thanks, David
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Post by dawgdk on Jun 18, 2013 18:33:01 GMT -5
When something is done for the lady it usually gets done quicker and to a higher standard so good luck with it ;D
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 10, 2013 14:37:23 GMT -5
Depends on how tall your wife is.
On the one I built I added a 3" body lift and if I had aftermarket seats in it my head would still stick out (I am 6'2').
I would find out how tall the Sparco seat bases are and then stack some wood on the pan and have her sit in it.
One good thing is you are a long long way from needing seats!
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Jul 10, 2013 16:57:09 GMT -5
Depending on the disk kit you may run into problems. If you do, drop me a note.
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Post by skip20 on Jul 10, 2013 17:58:57 GMT -5
Just did rear disc on the Trike & had to grind out the hole of the mount.
As side from that, they are GREAT & stops really good.
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 10, 2013 19:27:51 GMT -5
Make sure you post some pics of the frame with the motor installed.
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 11, 2013 14:37:52 GMT -5
Wow...full circle. From Rabbit to Porsche to VW. Still would like to see the frame when you are done.
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Post by skip20 on Jul 11, 2013 16:22:44 GMT -5
I don't want my wife driving in a tiny fiberglass car so we decided to just do a basic build on it, that way the next owner can get parts cheaper and easier. I also figure by doing it this way we can cut down on build cost to maximize profit when it goes up for sale. What is profit on a old kit car?  ?  |
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Post by jspbtown on Jul 11, 2013 17:47:11 GMT -5
If you can do all the work yourself, including paint & body, wiring, mechanicals and interior, there is some very very very small profit obtainable.
Used engines, used trannys, parts from ebay, all go a long way. No matter how you build it you won't get more than $5000 to maybe $6000 for it. And thats on the very high end.
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