Birth of the Blue Missile
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blue missile
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I got a shipment of plumbing supplies in and got a chance today to find locations for things. Prop valve across from the master cylinder and will be plumbed with braided lines in stead of hard lines just between the two.
Got the accumulator in place, when raising the inner fender this was accounted for, I ended up with a whopping 1/4" clearance from the hood at the front of the unit. I still also have room for the by-pass filter in the corner.
Andrew
Got the accumulator in place, when raising the inner fender this was accounted for, I ended up with a whopping 1/4" clearance from the hood at the front of the unit. I still also have room for the by-pass filter in the corner.
Andrew
blue missile
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Made my first braided hoses today. I was also forced to invent a new tool to put the bent ends together. Sort of a socket affair that goes over the entire fitting. Anyway here is the oil filtration circuit minus the Franz filter.
Andrew
Andrew
PanGasket
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It looks great! Job well done! Any pics of this tool? lol.
blue missile
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Here is the Hydroboost/power steering circuit plumbed in 6AN liones.
Andrew
Andrew
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Looking good as usual Andrew, getting closer :cheers:
HemiMark
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off the charts cool! :thumblef:
blue missile
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Thanks guys,
RJ did his in hard line and I have looked at the pics and its such a gorgeous job. I took the easier route with braided line, In spite of the large amount of "how hard it is to make hoses" talk I have heard.
Andrew
RJ did his in hard line and I have looked at the pics and its such a gorgeous job. I took the easier route with braided line, In spite of the large amount of "how hard it is to make hoses" talk I have heard.
Andrew
Bulldozer
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ive been lurking this thread for almost a year now and its so cool to see this coming together Andrew ! looking great , i cant wait to see the motor going in ... your attention to detail is outstanding !
HemiMark
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Andrew, it may just be the angle of the picture but is your hood going to be able to close......
blue missile
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Mark,
yes I have a monstrous .25000000000000" to the hood!
yes I have a monstrous .25000000000000" to the hood!
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
.......and I believe him!
blue missile
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OMM,
as with any new thing,it still needs some thought. I discovered it does not work on 22* and 45* fittings. Straight and 90*+ fittings in all sizes are covered. one tool for each size. Ive made both 6AN & 8AN.
in the mean time I got the oil cooler plumbed in and the NOS hood release cable installed.
Andrew
as with any new thing,it still needs some thought. I discovered it does not work on 22* and 45* fittings. Straight and 90*+ fittings in all sizes are covered. one tool for each size. Ive made both 6AN & 8AN.
in the mean time I got the oil cooler plumbed in and the NOS hood release cable installed.
Andrew
PanGasket
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what brand is that oil cooler? I need one for my transmission when I swap to an aftermarket rad
blue missile
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I got it from Summit. it has 1/2" NPT inlet and outlet. Purely based on the available space.
As far as the tranny cooler goes its a B&M cooler, but Ill be running it after the built in one in the radiator. From there through a cylindrical aluminum heat sink style cooler then back to the tranny.
Andrew
As far as the tranny cooler goes its a B&M cooler, but Ill be running it after the built in one in the radiator. From there through a cylindrical aluminum heat sink style cooler then back to the tranny.
Andrew
PanGasket
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are you gonna run rubber hose to your cooler and back?
blue missile
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All hoses are double stainless braided and this application will be run in 6AN.
Speedway is your cheapest source.
Andrew
Speedway is your cheapest source.
Andrew
Old Man Mopar
Righteous Dude
You're doing great Andrew.
woodchip
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I like this! When I get to this point on my '72, I'll either fly you to Phoenix or ship the Duster to you....Okay?
blue missile
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OK,
Im expensive but slow.
Andrew
Im expensive but slow.
Andrew
blue missile
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DarTT, you can buy after market Alum. rads with tranny coolers in them.
In the meantime here is a pic of the tool. I worked out the one issue, and will look into having them cast in hardened aluminum for AN sizes 4,6,8,10.
I have started to put the lightweight filler on the car and block it. This was go-round #3 on the front fenders. OH MY GOD I HAVE TO DO THIS TO THE ENTIRE CAR!!!!!!!!!
I saw someone on this site quaff at the price for a really good paint job. Write the damn check, or do all of this work yourself! This is over whelming!
Andrew
In the meantime here is a pic of the tool. I worked out the one issue, and will look into having them cast in hardened aluminum for AN sizes 4,6,8,10.
I have started to put the lightweight filler on the car and block it. This was go-round #3 on the front fenders. OH MY GOD I HAVE TO DO THIS TO THE ENTIRE CAR!!!!!!!!!
I saw someone on this site quaff at the price for a really good paint job. Write the damn check, or do all of this work yourself! This is over whelming!
Andrew
PanGasket
has cork sides
i put quite a bit of research into the best fitting aluminum radiator for my truck. unfortunately it doesn't have a transmission cooler built it so I am gonna get an aftermarket one.
blue missile
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The Hoodoplasty has started. The blocking on the front fenders and doors is 90% done, only very minor spots left and will handle with a glazing coat.
Andrew
Andrew
blue missile
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Got the linkage pieces for the scoop fabbed. Im using two Fragiele 2" actuators.
Andrew
Andrew
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