what a difference 4 bolts make............

Started by 454CanAm · Sun 2007-12-23 (18 years ago) · in Mako/Maco Replicas

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Sun 2007-12-23 (18 years ago)

Actually, it was a little scary to think about when I pulled the front clip off the mako. All that holds the front clip on are 4 small 1/4 inch bolts that connect to a cross-bar which the hood pivots on. The two on the passengers side came out with no problem............. but the hex heads were stripped out on the drivers side. When I drilled the heads, I noticed they drilled rather easily............. then I realized that these two were brass bolts -- soft brass 1/4 inch bolts ! No problems for 30 some years.......... so I guess the bracket they go thru adds alot of strength !!!

These are just some pix of the front end: with.......... and without the front clip installed. More pix and updates later ! Rick

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Mon 2007-12-24 (18 years ago)

Nice, thx 4 teh update.

McBrain

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Mon 2007-12-24 (18 years ago)

I have a slight feeling that this car will look pretty bad-ass when it is done. I like the flares on it too. Keep up the progress and keep sending pics!! NIce!!

Mon 2007-12-24 (18 years ago)

ShawkRider wrote: Nice, thx 4 teh update.

McBrain

Wow!!! You're really making progress!!! I hope you put something stronger than 1/4" brass bolts back in...like 1/4" nylon tap-its...when you drive the little nail into the nylon spreader it splits then holds like glue...heh, heh, heh. Keep the pattern as I may want to make a flip front on the widebody and don't want to miss any of the safety updates...;)

How's that radical mouse motor coming along? Did you get all the parts yet? If you have time and a few extra $$$$, get it balanced, as it will give you peace of mind when you miss a gear at 12,000 and the rev limiter isn't hooked up yet...:D

Good job!!! BTW...when do you sleep? 00:31 AM is way after my beddy by time...

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Tue 2007-12-25 (18 years ago) · edited by car guy

ShawkRider wrote: Nice, thx 4 teh update.

McBrain

I just had to add these, as I had flashbacks when I saw your pictures. Looks familiar, huh??? Kind of funny. Ps- notice the frame in the background with the Z-28 mags on it- from my 1970 GTO Judge. Wish I still had that one. Then the motors in the back of the other pic- The Judge motor, and my 383 Stroker motor that I put in my other Z car.

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Thu 2007-12-27 (18 years ago)

car guy wrote: I have a slight feeling that this car will look pretty bad-ass when it is done. I like the flares on it too. Keep up the progress and keep sending pics!! NIce!!

Scott, its amazing how similiar those pix are............ except yours is full up front and my engine bay is empty ! Right now, I'm in the middle of rebuilding the motor......... starting to put it back together right now. Got all the parts in on X-mas eve, so I'm hoping to have it back together withen the next couple of weeks....................... then it will have to sit while I work on rebuilding the front end. I'll post more pix when I get a little farther along ! Rick

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