Thread: Thames Update 7/12/2010

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..... another week and some additional progress

... the engine and transmission are back in the chassis to allow for final clearance checks and as a mock-up for fuel lines, radiator hoses, and transmission cooling lines, etc



... brake lines have all been routed ......... waiting on short flex lines to come in for front brake connections



... the proportioning valve is in place ........ contains the brake light switch and will allow us to control the brake bias from inside the car



... because of the cramped quarters inside a Thames, we are using a clutch pedal for a brake pedal



... fuel lines have been run from the electric pump in the rear (which will sit beneath the 15 gallon fuel cell) .......... down the right hand side of the chassis .......... fuel pressure regulator, gauge, and in-line filter will be attached to the inside of the right frame rail







... positioning of the radiator hoses, clearance checking the water pump, alternator, dual groove pulleys, electric fan, and associated parts has been completed



... all the exhaust system parts have been ordered .... collectors, tubing, mufflers, and tips, exhaust will exit to the sides right in front of the rear fender flares, (we're going to run a 2-1/2" system) ..... also all the AN fittings of different angles .........

... another week to finish up all the connections and then the body goes back on ........ C-Clamps on the wheelie bars will be cut off so the bars can be welded in place .................. then final clearance checking ............ engine and transmission wil come out ............ tranny will go to a specialist for converter install and basic checkup (I don't do little balls well) ............ engine will be prepped for paint ........... then the chassis will be totally disassembled, media blasted, and prepared for paint ............. hoping to have the chassis painted and ready for full rebuild by the second week in August

We're still on schedule to see a late September completion

Lookin like she's coming together nicely! I admire your neat clean work!

Looking good Coyote and you must be getting excited to see your little baby come together finally. Keep us posted as we are all excited for you too.