Thames Update 6/26/2010

[Old Coyote]

... the last two weeks have seen more progress in our attempt to see completion by the end of September

... the transmission crossmember has been modified to house and support the brake booster and master cylinder



... strengthening gussets were fabricated and the unit has been installed into the chassis



... floor and firewall modifications have been made ... pedal arm assembly is in place ... just waiting of the brake pedal itself to arrive



... the Hurst V-Matic shifter and console have been positioned ....... the console has been rounded to match the curve of the transmission tunnel



... the battery box has been fabricated on a newly made chassis crossmember ....... it will hold either an Optima or a standard battery ....... will also be the mounting location for the "disappearing" license plate



... the custom aluminum radiator with built-in transmission cooler has been positioned ......





... space limitations will require the use of a "pusher" fan in front of the radiator



... a shroud system fabricated from sheet aluminum has been attached to the front of the radiator ...... it not only will seal off the radiator but will force incoming air through the radiator for maximum cooling







..... we are now starting to work on pulleys, alternator bracket, fuel and brake lines, transmission and oil pan dipsticks, proportioning valves, electric fuel pump, etc., etc.