Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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A couple of reasons. First, there wasn't room between the back of the cab and the cover to build a good hinge system that would allow it to swing up and clear. He would have had to build a hinge that moved it rearward first, then up to clear the back of the cab.

Secondly, when he flips it open at shows, the entire car will be opened up so anyone looking at it can get a clear view of the cockpit and all the airbag components in the bed. He is going to have no floor in the bed, so all the workings will be right there to see. If he hinged it the other way, a viewer would have to walk around back to see under the cover. This way they can stand right by the cab door and see the entire car.

Also, it just makes it a little different, like those '57 Ford hoods that opened up backwards.

Don

I thought those 57 hoods opened that way so they could work on the distributor with the hood in the way. LIKE CHEVY

Spent 3 hrs out in the shop this AM and got my windshield in. Closer evey day.

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

He is going to have no floor in the bed,

Don

So where's he going to put that "most important of all" item....the beer?

(Just loooove your thread!)

johnboy

MOOooooooooooooo

how many CA is that battery? you may want to go with a mini starter with gear reduction, uses smaller motor and draws less. V8 will draw about 220- 250 Amps on cranking, you should have double that at least, because you need to be able hold half the rating for 15 second , and remain at 9.6v at least ( load testing ) , otherwise your motor will not start ( needs 9.6v to fire ignition )

It's 680 cranking amps, and you are right about the gear reduction starter. I think that is what I am going to go with.

Don

Matt: Here are the rest of the specs on this battery.

Don

PC 680MJT Specs:

* 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
* 595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
* 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
* Short circuit current over 1800A
* 17 amp hours
* 25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
* With metal jacket and automotive terminals
* Length 7.27"
* Width 3.12"
* Height 7.42"
* Weight 15.4 lb



Odyssey design:

* 2 year full warranty
* Rugged Drycell sealed design
* Military grade
* Vibration resistant
* 60% more starting power
* Deep discharge reserve power
* 2 year storage life
* 8-12 year design life
* Can be mounted flat or upright

Thnx for the pic of the battery,I like ,I like!!15 lbs instead of 10 tons .That will put me closer to dropin a 100lbs,because for every 100 lbs ,its like 10 more hp performance wise!! That is one of the batteries that can be mounted side ways and upside down ??

Yep, any position. I'm actually thinking of mounting one or two under the seats. They would fit there pretty well.

Don

Very nice looking louver job. Darn, I wish I lived a little closer to you. I'd come over and yak at you in the garage. I really like what you are doing. I like what you're building, and I like your attitude.---Brian

Wow, coming from you Brian, those are certainly compliments. Dan and I were just discussing you today at lunch, and the fantastic job you have done with your A. It is spectacular and hard to believe it wasn't born a RP. He and I both agreed it is one amazing piece of work. I've seen a lot of cobbled up attempts to make a truck out of a sedan, but yours turned out A number one.


Hey, who knows, we may all get to meet each other some day and have some of that great Canadian beer. I'd like that too.

Don

there are hot rod shops in Orlando?!? Everything is in Orlando...I don't know why I haven't moved down there yet!

very nice btw!

Hey Don---If mommy and I get sick of wading thru snow up to our Patoozies this winter, maybe we'll come down to Florida for a week or so in February---If we do, I'll get your address before we come down, and be sure to stop in for a visit. I'm the boss (in my one man company) and can take a holiday whenever I want to, and she works for the federal government, so has more damn holidays than she can take every year.----watch out----

There is a steak dinner waiting for you both. Hope you aren't Vegetarians.

I would enjoy that visit.

Don

Man those louvers look AWESOME! Where is this guy located at? The truck looks amazing as well! I want a new job, can you and your son PLEASE hire me? lol