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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 1, 2011 4:42:17 GMT -5
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dean
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Post by dean on Aug 1, 2011 12:24:02 GMT -5
Looks great Dan I wish I could work on mine as much as you but still I should be finished in the Spring.
Dean
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Post by mwilson on Aug 8, 2011 0:10:05 GMT -5
Awesome build, Dan. Love the paint job. I couldn't help but notice your seats. What kind are they?
Thanks,
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 8, 2011 5:26:48 GMT -5
93-95 Nissan 240sx seats. They are a tight fit, no seat adjusters, floor dropped 2.5" under seats.
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Post by Gary Hammond on Aug 8, 2011 11:22:29 GMT -5
Hi Dan,  Your car looks great, and I bet it runs great too! ;D Nice job, well done.  Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 8, 2011 15:58:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments, a note on the tail light covers, Do not use then in bright sun. They act like mirrors and the tail lights become invisible when on. I have since removed them and the velcro attachments.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 21, 2011 19:58:52 GMT -5
Another video for your enjoyment. Sorry YouTube degrades the quality.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 22, 2011 7:13:54 GMT -5
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Post by mwilson on Aug 22, 2011 13:33:54 GMT -5
Dan,
If that's you driving, you're a big dude. I couldn't help but laugh that you're head is coming out of the sunroof, and that's with a 2.5 inch drop.
BTW, you should change your avatar to be a pict of your Bradley! Sweet ride.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 22, 2011 15:34:11 GMT -5
Yes that is me. 6'2" 300 lbs. Where I work I am one of the moderate sized men. I need a haircut.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 29, 2011 19:11:07 GMT -5
I added a backup camera wired to the ignition so it functions as a rear view mirror when the key is on. Big difference as the whole rear end is a blind spot.
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Post by mwilson on Aug 31, 2011 11:01:04 GMT -5
Do you happen to remember what wiper arms you used?
Thanks,
PS Nice Avatar!
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Aug 31, 2011 15:04:21 GMT -5
I used a set of Rabbit arms but took the mounting/pivot off the arms
and replaced them with those from a VW bus. Drivers from pivot to blade holder 17.5" with 17" blade. Pass is 16" with 15" blade.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Sept 11, 2011 18:34:25 GMT -5
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Oct 6, 2011 18:49:35 GMT -5
Watch out for this winter's project. I am not fully happy with the Corvair. It runs great and has power but I think it could use more. Also the sound of the air rushing in for cooling and the exhaust tone is not right for this car. AC and heat would be nice. The fix is a mid engine Subaru 148hp 2.2l complete with the Subaru automatic transmission. I picked up a 98 Legacy in great running condition for $50. The seller even drove it to my house. So far I have stripped the entire car. I kept the engine, tranny, drive axles and every piece of wire and all electrical components. The rad, condenser and all ac and heater components are in great shape. Engine will be visible when the back window is open. As in the past I will take pictures as I go.
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Post by dawgdk on Oct 7, 2011 7:27:48 GMT -5
sounds great to me. Nothing like a good heater in the winter time !!! |
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Post by mwilson on May 17, 2012 12:13:56 GMT -5
Hey Dan,
Just curious, you stated that the ball joint kit you had wasn't the right one to use. Is there a kit you'd recommend?
Thanks,
Matt
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stevevw
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Part VW part Porsche , all Bradley
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Post by stevevw on May 17, 2012 15:18:35 GMT -5
Dan,
You rock your car is awesome . I forgot you were corvair powered .
My car has great heat <VW powered> but really need AC I am still looking for back window louvers to cut the heat down . I do not have the free time for my projects right now, so for now I just drive and Enjoy, next is the make it purty part .
Cheers Steve
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Post by Dan MacMillan on May 18, 2012 3:33:59 GMT -5
Hey Dan, Just curious, you stated that the ball joint kit you had wasn't the right one to use. Is there a kit you'd recommend? Thanks, Matt What I was referring to was the adapters for the press. There used to be adapters available but they are extremely difficult to find. |
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Post by Dan MacMillan on May 18, 2012 3:49:09 GMT -5
Dan, You rock your car is awesome . I forgot you were corvair powered . My car has great heat <VW powered> but really need AC I am still looking for back window louvers to cut the heat down . I do not have the free time for my projects right now, so for now I just drive and Enjoy, next is the make it purty part . Cheers Steve Thanks for the compliment. I was Corvair powered but over the winter I changed to mid rngine Subaru. I am just finishing up the heat and will do the AC if I can find a suitable evap core and a place to install it. The heater core/blower has used up most of the fresh air box.  |
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Post by skip20 on May 18, 2012 6:40:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliment. I was Corvair powered but over the winter I changed to mid rngine Subaru. I am just finishing up the heat and will do the AC if I can find a suitable evap core and a place to install it. The heater core/blower has used up most of the fresh air box. [/quote] So were did you get the heater & what size is it? |
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Post by Dan MacMillan on May 18, 2012 16:02:22 GMT -5
Princess auto. Reg $299 on sale for $125. Went through at $70 after taxes. Fits the fresh air box without mods. 36000 btu. 3 speed dual cage blower. Subaru need coolant recirculating through the heater hoses so I got a 4 hose recirc valve at the wreckers from a ford ranger ( I think ).
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Post by didget69 on Jul 1, 2012 11:07:23 GMT -5
The gas struts used on the GTII doors, glass hatch, and engine cover are found on Ford Pintos, circa '78-'79 - from the Pintos that had the all-glass hatch back.
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Post by skip20 on Jul 1, 2012 11:22:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliment. I was Corvair powered but over the winter I changed to mid rngine Subaru. I am just finishing up the heat and will do the AC if I can find a suitable evap core and a place to install it. The heater core/blower has used up most of the fresh air box. So were did you get the heater & what size is it?[/quote] Call me, May have what you will need for the AC out of the white GT II. Just removed it & the ev is by it's self with the bower mounted behind it. You could put it in front of the heater core & use it's blower. Have cond. & it least the high pressure hose. They still have all the plugs on them also.    There seems to be 2 compressor motor mount & a new YORK compressor. Have not come across the clutch for it. |
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Post by buildmuscle01 on May 30, 2014 21:36:46 GMT -5
Great work dan love this tread
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