Sharkeys Mako-WIP

rockcrusher67 wrote: 128k miles on a 350 ? are you kidding ? most 350s dont make 80k.

Steve worked a lot on the car during the holidays.
Interior is out.
Also now the reardeck lid is cutted from the rear fenders and took of from the birdcage.
Also all the windshield trim is disassembled, luckily the windshield frame is in good condition.
Next is birdcage off the frame and soon sandblasting the frame and painting it.

Check out also on our website the section Nr.20 with the plans for future Makos.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/

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Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Wayne,

don't know if the motor wasn't overhauled. Anyway the Tach says 128K. Steven meant when he drove the car that something is done on the motor. Too strong and too much power for a standard 74-350. But yet we don't known what was changed at the motor.

Today got some news about the pro …

Hi guys,
finally did my decision for the interior.
The original interior will be changed into a custom one out of fiberglass.
To get a better impression i 1st draw it in a 3D program.

In general it has to look modern but with some styling elements of the C2.

It will be painted in Pagan Gold like the lower body color.
Some elements out of a carbon like fiberglass.

But see yourself (guess anyway some of you was allready on our website and seen it):
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/10_interior_work/design1.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/10_interior_work/design3.jpg

Greetings
Robert

rockcrusher67 wrote: Dont forget new stainless gas lines, new gas tank and new rebuilt trailing arms. Wayne

While it was so ugly today i design a logo for a Polo Shirt.
Will go tomorrow in the mall to do one for Steve and one for me.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/Pictures/T_Shirt_Design.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/Pictures/Polo_Shirt.jpg

What else can be done in tis ugly weather. LOL.

Greetings from Dracula-land
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Steve worked a lot on the car during the holidays. Interior is out. Also now the reardeck lid is cutted from the rear fenders and took of from the birdcage. Also all the windshield trim is disassembled, luckily the windshield frame is in good condition. Next is birdcage off the frame and soo …

Steve worked hard on the car.
Here a brief update what's going on.

Here a few photos of the pile of dirt and debris what came off the car.
All in all something about 50pounds !!!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20026.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20040.JPG

The pressure wash of the frame started:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20016.JPG

Afterwards the frame is conserved with POR-15. A special paint to prevent from rusting again. It s durable but still elastic that stones don't chip it of the frame:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20029.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20031.JPG

A problem is spotted. A bad welding on the frame from a previous owner.
So rust prevention is stopped and this section of the frame has to be grinded down and MIG-welded again:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20039.JPG

After that the birdcage will get off and the frame rust prevention can go further.
Also the motor soon will get off the frame and getting it's Chevy orange paint.

More photos on our website:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi guys, finally did my decision for the interior. The original interior will be changed into a custom one out of fiberglass. To get a better impression i 1st draw it in a 3D program.

In general it has to look modern but with some styling elements of the C2.

It will be painted in Pagan Gold …

Hi all together,

finally the car got moved into the shop.
Steve rebuild the whole shop in summer 2010 to have it organised and clean.

The birdcage is still on the car to be abble to stear it more easy.
Next week the birdcage will get off the frame. Also the wheels and suspension.
Then restart of frame preservation with POR-15. Some suspension work and then the fun part can start.

The build up of the Mako Shark body.

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/MAKO_intoShop_1.JPG

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Steve had a very lucky find last week.
6 western hurricane wheels for a butter&bread price, somebody wanted to throw them to the junk !
Well not for my car but for Steves 70 Mako.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/Pictures/western_hurricane_1.JPG
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Sharkey1807 wrote: While it was so ugly today i design a logo for a Polo Shirt. Will go tomorrow in the mall to do one for Steve and one for me. http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/Pictures/T_Shirt_Design.jpg http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/Pictures/Polo_Shirt.jpg

What else can be done in tis ugly wea …

Hi Guys,

this time not so good news.
More pictures to see at our website.

Yesterday steve went over to verify why there was that bad welding at the A-arm.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Frame%20001.JPG

During removing the front suspension the problem could be located.
The alignment was done with some self fabricated shims from previous owners.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Suspension%20005.JPG
Did it work ? Yes
Was it cheap ? yes
Was it durable ? No
But now as the problem is located it will be fixed for good.
After welding the frame properly it needs to get aligned at a alignment shop who has a Laser.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Suspension%20009.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Suspension%20010.JPG

And of course the junk will be replaced with new parts for the front suspension. And while at ordering some other parts too.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/suspension-order.jpg

But all in all better to have a frame which can be aligned then a rotted one.

Sharkey1807 wrote: Steve worked hard on the car. Here a brief update what's going on.

Here a few photos of the pile of dirt and debris what came off the car. All in all something about 50pounds !!! http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/Mako%20FRAME%20Crack%20026.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp …

Hi Guys,

as we got constantly more visitors on the website for the build up, we decided to go much more inofrmation to all the steps.
OK to be correct, Steve will give much more information and tips on the basis of INDICATOR ANALYSIS.

Lately some problems with the whole suspension setup from previous owners occured.

Smashed bumpers, outworn shocks and so on.
Difficulties with the brake-system as well. Somehow just can wonder how others dare to drive around.
And also a minor problem with the cooling system appeared.

But still not some major stuff which can't be fixed.

Check yourself. Much more information on the website.
But be aware, from now on more time and patience will be needed to read all.
But i'm sure for most of you all those stuff isn't to new. LOL.

Pretty good color !!! of braking fluid. Shows how good probaly the brakes worked before.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/2_Mako_brake_fluid_problem.JPG

Gives a pretty "good and stiff ride" !!!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/8_Mako_ShockAbsorber_problem.JPG

The result of "harsh riding times"
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/9_Mako_FrameRail_problem.JPG

And all body mounting bolts came off so easily.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/11_Mako_cut_BodyMountBolt.JPG

As allways comments very welcome

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi all together,

finally the car got moved into the shop. Steve rebuild the whole shop in summer 2010 to have it organised and clean.

The birdcage is still on the car to be abble to stear it more easy. Next week the birdcage will get off the frame. Also the wheels and suspension. Then restar …

Hi Together,

time has come for lifting off the birdcage.
Tons of informations how to and specially also HOW NOT TO DO IT.

Way too much to describe here.
But in the meantime you know were to go to look at.
For those newer here is the link:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/16_Mako%20Frame%20OFF.JPG

HAVE FUN

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

this time not so good news. More pictures to see at our website.

Yesterday steve went over to verify why there was that bad welding at the A-arm. http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/Frame%20001.JPG

During removing the front suspension the problem could be located. T …

Hi Guys,

this time a major update is done on the website.

Just a brief overview here.
Maily how problems was fixed from former mechanics/owners and explications how it should have been done.

How a 36 year old wire harness looks like.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/20_front_ElectricHarness.JPG

How Ignition cables was fixed and how they should be fixed.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/30_Distributor.JPG
This way it's correct.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/33_Distributor.JPG

A transmision cable the way it shouldn't be installed.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/35_VacuumLeaks.JPG

Soldering wires with silicon !!!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/37_Wires.JPG

A wonder the motor block was still in the car and not remained somewere on the road !!!
Motor mounting bolts without nuts ?????
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/39_Motor_mounts.JPG

When Steve freaked out.......
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/46_StarterWires.JPG
Speaker wire used for the starter ?!?

Much more pictures and descriptions on the website.

Comments allways welcome.

Greets
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

as we got constantly more visitors on the website for the build up, we decided to go much more inofrmation to all the steps. OK to be correct, Steve will give much more information and tips on the basis of INDICATOR ANALYSIS.

Lately some problems with the whole suspension setup from pre …

Looks like the same guy worked on my car too, lol.

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Together,

time has come for lifting off the birdcage. Tons of informations how to and specially also HOW NOT TO DO IT.

Way too much to describe here. But in the meantime you know were to go to look at. For those newer here is the link: http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/

http://www …

Looks like the same guy worked on my car too, lol.

Organised allready a wiring diagramm. Just in case it's needed.

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

this time a major update is done on the website.

Just a brief overview here. Maily how problems was fixed from former mechanics/owners and explications how it should have been done.

How a 36 year old wire harness looks like. http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/6_de_construction/20 …

Hi Guys,

Steve started with fabricating the sidepipes.
They look pretty cool. Can't wait to hear them roar the 1st time.

Unfortunatelly the parts for the whole front-suspension even wasn't sent out. I think if i wouldn't have asked i never would got a info.
they told me that simple bushings were backordered and only arrive on the 23rd of march !!
Took me 3 minutes to choose comparable parts and told them to charge me the difference. This was yesterday. Today got again a mail and they told me that they could skip the Major-front-suspension-kit and send the parts as single parts, but damned again those missing parts the wrote down. Had to write again what i really want. Wish they understand now and send the damned pieces and make a few more bucks.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/8_exhaust_fabrication/Mako%20Shark%20Side%20Pipe%20Mufflers%20and%20Covers%20076.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/8_exhaust_fabrication/Mako%20Shark%20Side%20Pipe%20Mufflers%20and%20Covers%20092.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/8_exhaust_fabrication/Mako%20Shark%20Side%20Pipe%20Mufflers%20and%20Covers%20082.JPG

More as allways on the build up page.
Just check in the NEWS section.

Ggreetings
Robert

parkeracing wrote: Looks like the same guy worked on my car too, lol.

Allmost finished the Gaslid-Mako-Emblem.
It was a real pain to handle and add the very small and fine Mako-script, it's at some points only 0,5mm thick. It broke twice till i had it applyed.
Also to carve the little shark took more then one trial.
But now am somehow happy how it came out.
Just minor sanding on the outer rim and then the silicon mould can be done.

It's done in 2 parts.
One is the inner sphere with the Mako-script and -shark.
It will be done in clear Epoxy to backlight it with red LED's as a additional brakelight.
The outer rim can be done in chrome or the car color.

Just have when made the first cast were to put the LED's.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/Gas_Lid_MAKO.jpg

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Organised allready a wiring diagramm. Just in case it's needed.

SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

Steve started with fabricating the sidepipes. They look pretty cool. Can't wait to hear them roar the 1st time.

Unfortunatelly the parts for the whole front-suspension even wasn't sent out. I think if i wouldn't have asked i never would got a info. they told me that simple bushings we …

That gas lid is going to look awesome lit up!

Sharkey1807 wrote: Allmost finished the Gaslid-Mako-Emblem. It was a real pain to handle and add the very small and fine Mako-script, it's at some points only 0,5mm thick. It broke twice till i had it applyed. Also to carve the little shark took more then one trial. But now am somehow happy how it came out. Ju …

I'm glad you like it.
Now as i allready did it twice, i will have to redo it a 3rd time.

Steve had the idea to cut out also the slits and let shine the red braking lights trough them. I liked that idea very much so the outer rim i will redo.

Next will be the execution of the hornbutton in the Mako-theme.
Well and aside to work on the seat shape.

Greetings
Robert

454CanAm wrote: SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I had that kind of talent!

parkeracing wrote: That gas lid is going to look awesome lit up!

Hehe Randy,

just gain it back since approx. 4 weeks.
The doctor which i called to do the anual examination of my employees tought i also could participate.
Finally i did and guess what happened ?
After that arrived from before zero dioptrin to 1,75 !!
So had to go and let do glasses for reading !
Damned i get older......LOL

Sharkey1807 wrote: I'm glad you like it. Now as i allready did it twice, i will have to redo it a 3rd time.

Steve had the idea to cut out also the slits and let shine the red braking lights trough them. I liked that idea very much so the outer rim i will redo.

Next will be the execution of the hornbutton in the Ma …

Hi Together,
the project got a bit stuck about missing pieces.
And to cold weather that Steve could lay glass.

Finally yesterday the pieces arrived and first of all Steve did a inventary.

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/parts2.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/parts3.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/Inventory2.JPG

He had to assemble a lot of pieces, most of them was packed each in a single bag.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/BallJoints4.JPG

while the shocks look so new:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/Shocks.JPG

decided to order F41-springs and parts to rebuild the rear suspension.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/PartListRearSuspension.jpg

2Sharks wrote: I wish I had that kind of talent!

Took today the spec plates from the laser shop.
Was first pretty happy how they came out.
Unfortunately only realised at home that there's a typo in them.
The text "build by" should be "built by". No big deal as anyway those 10 plates didn't cost a lot.
So will let do tomorrow another correct batch.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/10_interior_work/SpecPlates_1.jpg

This will be after correction the one for my Mako:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/10_interior_work/SpecPlates_Sharkey.jpg

Talked today also with a colleague about the seats i want to carve.
He explained to me how to build a cheap and easy to do 2piece mould out of a Master-seat (which still have to carve).
After carving the shape i will sand down the Makoscript to 1mm and glue it together with the Mako-shark on the backpiece of the Master-seat. Then to put a thick layer of clear coat over all and start doing the mould out of it.
This way i only will have to carve the seat once and can do out of the mould 2 identical seatshells.
Then screwing the frame into the bottom-shells and backpiece-shells and fill them with light expanding foam.

Greetings
Robert