Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Together,

Quite some time since the last update. This time only small steps about some parts which came in.

We was quite astonished how many faces were in the set delivered from Whitegauges.Net. Was almost faces to do the gauges for 2 Vettes. Additional single gauges can be purchased for 4$ …

I'm glad you guys like them.
I was really amazed how well they fit to the Mako curves.
Did yesterday another shot from top, because forgot to do that.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/156_Headlights.jpg
And one from the back which shows all the wiring:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/157_Headlights.jpg
Of course there's also a cover for the headlights, but not assembled now.

In case some of you are interested, i purchased them by a german distributor.
But they're available by a californian distributor too, and in USA even way cheaper. I had to pay approximately 190$, and in USA they're only 139$.
Here's the link to the bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-05-JETTA-CCFL-HALO-CLEAR-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-HID-KIT-/130439723881?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AJetta&hash=item1e5ed03b69

One big adavanage too, while it's for a VW Jetta the lights will be available for sure the next 10 to 15 years.
Availability is for me a pretty important issue for all the parts.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: One of the hardest decissions was for the headlights. opted for the VW Bora headlights about different reasons.

1. reliable, cheap and safe replacement for future
2. They will be assembled up side down and then have the right angle to fit nicely into the grill
3. Included turn signal lights …

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-05-JETTA-CCFL-HALO-CLEAR-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-HID-KIT-/130439723881?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AJetta&hash=item1e5ed03b69

Well, just seem i put the wrong link.
But i've seen them for 139$ in the bay.

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Together, got yesterday a big package with the headlight units and the sidemarkers. Was pretty pleased when i unpacked the headlights, made a pretty good impression. For the sidemarkers have to say i'm not yet sure if i will use them.

Today after work had to see how they will fit and look …

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2004-JETTA-CCFL-HALO-LED-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-CLEAR-/130436994702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5ea6968e#ht_4777wt_460

This are the same. Price for them is 194$.
Can't find anymore the cheaper ones, maybe i looked wrong. Sorry

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Together, got yesterday a big package with the headlight units and the sidemarkers. Was pretty pleased when i unpacked the headlights, made a pretty good impression. For the sidemarkers have to say i'm not yet sure if i will use them.

Today after work had to see how they will fit and look …

Here were the same for 194$.
Can't find anymore those cheaper ones.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2004-JETTA-CCFL-HALO-LED-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-CLEAR-/130436994702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5ea6968e#ht_4777wt_460

Maybe i looked wrong.

454CanAm wrote: Those headlights look like they were made for the car............. looks great so far. I can't wait to see how they look with the whole front end.. and grill together !!!

Keep up the good work Robert !!!

It didn't let me in peace that i couldn't find those lights anymore for a better price.
So went back to the bay and search more.
And guess ?
Yes i found them again for a unbeatable price of 105$ for the pair.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2004-VW-JETTA-MK4-LED-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-FOG-?cmd=ViewItem&_trkparms=algo%3DRPSI%252BSI%26itu%3DUCP%252BUA%252BMAGEXP%252BUCI%252BFICS%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D130436994702%26po%3DLPV%252BLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3289550357896858807&_trksid=p5197.m263&item=200658829630

They're almost the same as mine, only the bar down the big beams is made with LED's instead like mine with a bulb.
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/23000548/images/lhp-jet99-rs.jpg

parkeracing wrote: I was thinking the same thing. They are about the coolest thing I've ever seen in a C3 grill.

You should try to "take delivery" of your baby in mid August and come to Carlisle. It's something every vettehead should do at least once. From there it's a three hour drive to Port Newark and the airport …

Hi Guys,
finally me and Steven found some time to go further in the build up.

But first of all some parts came in, all in all pretty eavy package:
HEAVY DUTY 7-LEAF SPRING
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/064_7leaf.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/065_7leaf.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/066_7leaf.JPG

LONG SPRING MOUNTINGBOLTS
Who wants to have a ride hight like a offroad car ?!?
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/067_leaf_bolts.JPG

NEW REAR ROTORS
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/070_Rotors.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/071_rotors.JPG

460LB FRONT COIL SPRINGS
I guess the need to be shortened a bit.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/074_460lb_coils.JPG

Steve started over with assembling the rotors.
Means before that he had to dissasemble the old rotors from the hubs.
We decided instead of riveting the hubs to the rotors to screw them like many other sports cars have it.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/072_rotors.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/074_rotors.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/076_rotors.JPG

Next step was extensive cleaning of the old hubs.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/081_rotors.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/082_rotors.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/083_rotors.JPG

A good coat of POR15 over the hubs to give rust less chance.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/084_rotors.JPG

Testfit of new caliper.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/090_rotors.JPG

Testfit on the axle. Looks nice.....
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/080_rotors.JPG

Pre-assembling hubs into rotors.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/087_rotors.JPG

I started over with beginning of the grill inlay construction.
But 1st of all had to "glue" the frontend together with tape.
Man, specially the pieces inside the hood which gives some structural strenght will really need a lot of reshape work. They're made to big, guess had to be this way for individual alignment.

And yes, I WAS AMAZED seeing the headlights in the front.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/158_frontend.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/159_frontend.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/160_frontend.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/161_frontend.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/162_frontend.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/163_frontend.jpg

Just placed the headlights in the frontend to see how they fit.
Finally they will be behind a cover, only the frontglas will be seen and all the mechanics and wires behind that cover. That cover will also give the whole lower part of the front more stiffness and stenght.

At the moment the cooling profiles which come on the domes are in the machine shop.
Should get them back on friday.
Then need to grind all the edges smooth and polish the edges.
Will put some photos of them at friday.........

As allways, any comments very welcome.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Keith, anyway the plan is to come to visit again USA. And of course in summer. Sure to visit Steve and his family, but also Carlisle is on the plan. And my wife allready agreed. But if it's with the Mako, who knows. If it's finished earlier guess i can't wait anymore to get it delivered he …

LOVE the look of the lights.!!!!!! Andy

Sharkey1807 wrote: I'm glad you guys like them. I was really amazed how well they fit to the Mako curves. Did yesterday another shot from top, because forgot to do that. http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/156_Headlights.jpg And one from the back which shows all the wiring: http://www. …

Looks AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep up the good work Robert..... and Steve !!!!!!

Sharkey1807 wrote: Well, just seem i put the wrong link. But i've seen them for 139$ in the bay.

Glad at least the crazy Mako-guys like the headlight assembly.
Many say it's too modern and some even say it's bling-bling.

Even when only i have to like it, you guys are my measurement.
So don't hesitate also to critisize.

Maybe when the grill is over the lights the modern lights will be somehow covered.
Still have a bit a space problem to solve. The inner pieces which support the hole front are on some points in the way of the lamps and the grill inlay.
But won't modify them before Steve didn't made a mold from.
As he assembles then the front pieces he will have to do that cutout.
The good thing, also the grillinlay will give more structural support when it's bonded to all the pieces.

I'm still fighting with the idea of putting a front-spoiler like yours Rick. I like it but don't know how well a standard spoiler will fit to the shape of the lower frontpiece.
But have still some time to let this idea settle.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2004-JETTA-CCFL-HALO-LED-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-CLEAR-/130436994702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5ea6968e#ht_4777wt_460

This are the same. Price for them is 194$. Can't find anymore the cheaper ones, maybe i looked wrong. Sorry

Just a sneek preview.
Picked up yesterday the machined dome grills.
They look pretty cool, but do not ask me about the price for machining them. I was stupid not to ask before how much it will cost.
Well, we never stop to learn.

Of course couldn't resist to put up the complet frontend and also stick the emblems.

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/164_domegrill.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/165_domegrill.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/166_domegrill.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/167_domegrill.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/168_domegrill.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/169_domegrill.jpg

Next week i will start over with building 1st the front grill.
Haver to do that first to see how much space it needs and only then the grill inlay with headlights can be constructed.

Today 2 orders went out. Mainly suspension and wheel parts.
Wheel Spindle, With Disc Brakes, Rear, $259.98
Front Wheel Bearing & Seal Kit, $59.98
Rear Wheel Bearing & Seal Kit, $85.98
Wheel Stud Set, Front Or Rear, $19.90
Wheel Lug Nut Set, Chrome, $24.99
Wheel Spindle Flange Nut, Front/Rear,$7.98
Rear End Bearing & Seal Rebuild Kit. $141.99
Trailing Arm To Spindle Support Studs. $13.98
Strut Rods. Adjustable W/Polyurethane $109.99
Rear Backing Shield. Silver LH $26.99
Rear Backing Shield. Silver RH $26.99
Trailing Arm Bushing Kit. Polyurethane $99.98
Rear Shock Upper Mount Bolt Kit. $23.98
Front Wheel Bearing Cap $9.98

About the spindles more later. Steve teared them down already, they're not anymore usable. Too much wear from wrong installed bearings and other issues on the rear suspension.
Will put all that up on the website this weekend.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Here were the same for 194$. Can't find anymore those cheaper ones.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2004-JETTA-CCFL-HALO-LED-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-CLEAR-/130436994702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5ea6968e#ht_4777wt_460

Maybe i looked wrong.

Hi Guys,

haven't had the time to update the website lately.
That's why now it's a major update covering the time from 20.otober till today.

In general i have to admit that i didn't like too much what Steve discovered with the rotors, spindles and bearings.
All the bushings and most of the bolts i ordered already new.
But there was a ton of more cost intensiv pieces which needed to be replaced.
Anyway, now almost everything is new.

Luckily Steve had already all the necessary tools to that inhouse, what saved a lot of money.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/093_tools.JPG

Some pictures of how the rear wheel assembly looked before.
Say idiots worked on this car !?!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/097_spindle.JPG

One more. Could have become easily a disaster on the road !!!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/162_cotter_pin.JPG

The new and old rear spring.
Went with a 7 leaf Ghymkana.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/099_leaf_spring.JPG

Good looking strut rods.
Will be replaced by new adjustable ones.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/109_shock_mount.JPG

One more great use of a cotter pin !!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/164_shock_mount.JPG

Sure this car was very well adjusted, means maybe it steered just a bit over the whole road space ?
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/111_strutRods.JPG

Like always, Steve takes atention to detail and marks all the pieces.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/118_framePocket.JPG

Shot trailing arm bushings.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/129_trailingarm_bushing.JPG

New bolt assembly for the trailing arms.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/119_framePocket.JPG

Decided to throw all the old calipers and ordered new stainless ones with o-rings for front and rear.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/126_calipers.JPG

Something is missing at the u-joint bolts ?
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/130_frenchLocks.JPG

Well yes, the french locks which should asure the bolts can't come off !
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/131_frenchLocks.JPG

A piece out of the parking brake !
Explains why the parking brake had not a lot of use on the pads. But also why it didn't work at all.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/166_spring_brake.JPG

This maybe explains the parking brake problem better.
Makes any adjustment impossible.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/167_parking_brake.JPG

Here a overview of the parking brakes. Surface rust overall let's guess it was "out of use" !
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/171_parking_brake.JPG

Some of the new parking brake stuff.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/132_parking_brake.JPG

Bad looking rear spindles.
More in next photos.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/137_spindle_damage.JPG

Must have made a lot of noise when driving with such wheel bearings !
Grease seal failed.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/159_grease_failure.JPG

Nice picture !?! And cost intensiv too.
Damage from bearing failure.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/161_spindle_carrier.JPG

Shot rear spindle from all the bearing damage and no grease anymore.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/138_spindle_damage.JPG

one more.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/140_spindle_damage.JPG

This is just to show how the tool gets used.
Not really necessary as the spindles anyway get thrown.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/144_bearing_tool.JPG

Uff, at least the trailing arm is not looking bad and just has surface rust.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/155_spindle_carrier.JPG

New wheel bearings from Muskegon Brakes.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/174_rear_wheel_bearings.JPG

The new spindles. NIIICCCCEEEEE
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/178_rear_spindles.JPG

New lug nut studs, spindle nuts and chromed lug nuts.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/179_lug_nuts_chrome.JPG

spindle assembly with the new lug nut studs.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/182_lug_nuts.JPG

Rotors will getting bolted to the spindle instead of rivets.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/186_lug_nuts.JPG

Rotors bolted on.
Bolt heads still to long, but will be shortened to specific hight.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/187_rear_spindle.JPG

This is something i say looks hot.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/192_wheel_assembly.JPG

And the whole 4 together. YEEAAAHHHHH
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/198_wheel_assembly.JPG

Trailing arm gets rid of the worn bushings.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/202_trailing_arm_bushing.JPG

New trailing arm bolt and bushings.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/206_trailing_arm_bushing.JPG

Now a switch to the front assembly.

Also the front hubs get new rotors. Again screwed instead of riveting.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/078_rotor_rivets.JPG

Screws shorted to size on the rotors.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/085_hub_screws.JPG

Lug nut studs pressed in.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/088_lug_nut_studs.JPG

Also on the fron wheel new bearings as well.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/090_bearings.JPG

A good greasing is doing the trick.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/097_bearing_greasing.JPG

Front wheel assembly. Not yet bolted together with the spindle nut.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/107_front_spindle.JPG

As all the gas tank was restored to new condition it made sense to buy also a new gas tank sending unit.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/439_fuel_sending_unit.JPG

Soon the body will go back on the frame.
So i thought it's getting time to have new weather strips and a good adhesiv from 3M.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/176_weather_strips.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/175_weather_strip%20Adhesiv.JPG

Finally i made the long desirted progress with the Mako Shark Emblems.
They're out of metal. Yeaaahhhhh
The material is called ZAMAC and is often used for making car emblems.
It consists of Zinc, aluminum, copper and some other materials.

Here a shot from some of the scripts just after sand casting.
Still raw, but ehhh......heavy !
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/170_emblem_script1.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/171_emblem_script2.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/172_emblem_sharks.jpg

After the first polish they already shine like crazy.
Just let's see when they're plated in nickel over copper !!!
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/173_emblem_left.jpg
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/174_emblem_right.jpg

Next step is now to have casted also the special made Mako Shark gaslid-door insert and the special made Mako Shark shifter knob.

Like allways much much more photos (this time 169 new pictures) on our website.
And comments, also critical ones, allways welcome.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: It didn't let me in peace that i couldn't find those lights anymore for a better price. So went back to the bay and search more. And guess ? Yes i found them again for a unbeatable price of 105$ for the pair. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2004-VW-JETTA-MK4-LED-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT- …

The last two photos with the shark & script looks great.
Nice and shiny.

McBrain

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys, finally me and Steven found some time to go further in the build up.

But first of all some parts came in, all in all pretty eavy package: HEAVY DUTY 7-LEAF SPRING http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/064_7leaf.JPG http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/0 …

Bryan,
just wait till they are nickel plated.
Then they really will shine.

andy76 wrote: LOVE the look of the lights.!!!!!! Andy

As soon the body goes back on the frame it got time to have something to move the car with.
So i ordered new tires all around.
Got them from a store on Ebay.
The cool thing was that shippment is for free.
I will go with 235/60/15 in front and for rear with 255/60/15.
I think with this it should have enough space to the frame.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/9_frame_work/115_Cooper%20Cobra_tires.jpg

Steve is at the moment checking all the new assembled parts on the engine. Also the whole new fuel system and transmission lines with torque converter level.
Then he will pump the oil through the whole engine without firing up, just to make sure all is oiled before starting.
Well and then soon...... roooaaarrrrrr.
He will make a sound video to document how it sounds with the new fabricated sidepipes.
Can hardly wait that moment.

Greetings
Robert

454CanAm wrote: Looks AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep up the good work Robert..... and Steve !!!!!!

Hi Guys,

while Steve waits on a simple seal for the sending unit i took the time to order some cosmetic stuff before the motor gets started.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/442_pulley_alternator.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/443_pulley_powersteering.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/444_pulley_waterpump.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/445_pulley_crank.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/446_bracket_alternator.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/447_valve_covers_.jpg

As some of you mentioned, the applying of the brushed gold faces on the gauges didn't came out so well. So nothing to show, means we decided not to show it.....
But he, nothing without plan B. The faces got reordered and this time will make sure it comes out as wanted.

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Glad at least the crazy Mako-guys like the headlight assembly. Many say it's too modern and some even say it's bling-bling.

Even when only i have to like it, you guys are my measurement. So don't hesitate also to critisize.

Maybe when the grill is over the lights the modern lights will be some …

Hi Guys,

Maybe some of you seen the Corvette Report from Scott Teeters and realised that in 2 Reports our build up got featured.
I admit, that was a pretty cool moment seeing our build in the Report.
To read the reports:
1st Corvette Report
http://www.corvettereport.com/motion-maco-shark-silva-maco-shark-gallery/
2nd Corvette Report
http://www.corvettereport.com/1974-maco-shark-corvette-build-project/

The differential received a close inspection, and it's fine to go.
Even when the bearings are still OK they got changed just because we allready had them. The old ones get stored for eventual future use....
Yes, i sayd UFFF....
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/452_reargears_cleaned.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/454_differential.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/456_differential.JPG

Finally some parts came in which were essential to go further with the build.
The "main part" which was missing for many weeks was a simple seal which is needed for the new tank sending unit.
Without it, no final assembly of the tank and no startup of the engine.

But now it's here and soon, well i'm extremely spanned on this moment, the engine can breath again since more then 1 year.
Also the chrome valve covers and some of the chrome pulleys, unfortunatelly not all could be used about measurement issues, got assembled. Together with some minor motor chrome parts.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/465_motorchrome.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/462_pulleys.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/480_breather_filter.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/481_oilcap.jpg

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/482_aircleaner_wingnut.jpg

Also the ordered tires and wheels came in.
As sayd in front 235/60/15 and rear 255/60/15, booth Cooper COBRA Radials.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/033_tires.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/036_tires.JPG

For the wheels i went with aftermarket Corvette wheels 8x15 which came allready with Trim Rings and Hubcaps.
The Trim Rings and Center caps will go on Steves 70 Vette while my Mako will have to run with the 69 Hubcaps.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/039_wheels.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/040_wheels.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/045_assembled_wheels.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/047_assembled_wheels.JPG

The rolling chassis is close......
All the time i still had a open eye for 30 spoke western wheels.
But now as seen how cool the wheels look with the original hubcaps i know my decision will remain by the hubcaps.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/050_assembled_wheels.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/048_assembled_wheels.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/3_guide_lines/049_assembled_wheels.JPG

Greetings
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Just a sneek preview. Picked up yesterday the machined dome grills. They look pretty cool, but do not ask me about the price for machining them. I was stupid not to ask before how much it will cost. Well, we never stop to learn.

Of course couldn't resist to put up the complet frontend and als …

Lookin' good Robert.................... always good to see progress !!!

I got a set of those hubcaps to put on my mako when I was thinking about more of a "stealth look"........ but found the "daisy" wheels and went with those !!!

Sharkey1807 wrote: Hi Guys,

haven't had the time to update the website lately. That's why now it's a major update covering the time from 20.otober till today.

In general i have to admit that i didn't like too much what Steve discovered with the rotors, spindles and bearings. All the bushings and most of the bolt …

Hi Guys,

once again a major update.
Have had a bad pneumonia and trough it no power to do anything Mako or website related.
But back in the saddle now...

The differential got cleaned agian.
The guy who did the sandblasting didn't cleanded well enough !
Afterwards panted with POR15.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/486_differential.JPG

All then torqued together:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/492_diff_closed.JPG

Here the installation on the frame:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/500_diff_frame.JPG

New 7-leaf Ghymkhana gets under the diff:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/503_diff_mounted.JPG

Strutrod-bracked with the new strutrods:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/505_strutrod_bracket.JPG

New diff shock-mount:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/13_engine_transmission/516_diff_bushing.JPG

By the trailing arms, old bushings out new polyurethane bushings in:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/275_trailing_arm.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/274_trailingarm_bushings.JPG

New Bearings and races installed:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/218_wheelbearings.JPG

Some issues with the new strutrods.
As they're much stronger/bigger they needed to be cutt down a bit not to collide with the spindle bearing carrier.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/253_shockmount.JPG

Solved:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/257_strutrod_endcap.JPG

Parking brakes also get their new stuff:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/227_parkingbrake_levers.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/237_rear_spindles.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/261_parking_brake.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/267_parking_brake.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/270_parking_brake.JPG

Front suspension is on it's own wheels.
New 460lb coil springs in:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/116_calipers.JPG

new caliper assembly:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/116_calipers.JPG

From inside view with new wheels and tires:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/117_wheel_inside.JPG

And on its own:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/120_wheel_on_ground.JPG

http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/126_wheel_on_ground.JPG

Next will be the rebuild of the power steering.
As a Rack and Pinion wasn't planned it get's rebuilt.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/130_steering.JPG

AND FINALLY UP INTO FIBERGLASS.

As the steel frame for the watercooler is rusty it needs somehow a replacement. So we got two options.
Buy a new replacement for a lot of money !
Or fabricate a new one....as anyway in the motor compartment a lot of black glass will take place we decided to go with the 2nd solution.
So Steve began to fabricate a new frame out of fiberglass which then finally will be covered in black glass and look similar to carbon.

First step was to clean the frame:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/177_radiator_support.JPG

2nd was to fill the gaps of rusted away material:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/178_radiator_support.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/188_radiator_frame_filling.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/197_frame_bondo.JPG

A good waxing is the major task for later demolding:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/199_radiatorframe_waxing.JPG

Fiberglass gets layed:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/200_frame_laminating.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/203_frame_laminating.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/204_frame_laminating.JPG

The precutting of the black glass:
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/214_frame_blackglass.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/7_body_construction/218_frame_blackglass.JPG

This process is getting done for each side of the frame.
Then they new halfs out of fiberglass get inforced with metal parts on the inner side.
And finally booth halfs get bonded together as a new lightweight watercooler frame out of black fiberglass. Carbon-like liek the inner fenders and some other stuff.

As allways much much more information and in total 165 new photos for just this update on the website.
It's simply too much to put all here.

Any comments are appreciated.

Greetings
Robert

ShawkRider wrote: The last two photos with the shark & script looks great. Nice and shiny.

McBrain

Hi Together,

Finally managed to put again some updates. They're from end of june till today.
Was such a bunch of photos and information took me quite a while.
Have again to update more regularly that the backlog is not so big.
It's way to many photos and description, so really only a short "teaser" here.

One of the rear spindles looked pretty bad.
That was one of the reasosn they got trashed and replaced with new ones.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/279_bearing_damage.JPG
Da wir den Zustand schon gewusst haben wurden beide hintere Spindeln durch neue ersetzt.

The whole trailing arm with all it's components assembled on the car. Now the Vette really stands on it's own "feet".
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/11_assy_rear/333_rearEnd.JPG

On the website is the complete description how to rebuild the trailing arm and how to mount it on the frame.

As the steering sytsem leeked badly a complete overhaul was mandatory.
Some parts were ordered new and for the control valve a rebuild kit got ordered.
As the slave cylinder was allready at some point welded we decided to trash it.
I don't like to know there's a welding on one of my steering parts.

Here the welding can be seen, anyway not a really professional welding job.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/131_steering_rod.JPG

The new slave cylinder and rebuild kit for the control valve.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/149_steering_cylinder.JPG

The hoses was the main cause of leeking. Obviously they got trashed too and all 4 hoses were replaced with new ones.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/133_steering_hoses.JPG

The control valve before it's rebuild.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/136_steering_ControlValve.JPG

Completely disassembled control valve.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/151_steering_ControlValve.JPG

The new parts which will go into the control valve.
On the website you can find the whole control valve in all it's detail with photos and description how to do it yourself.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/150_steering_ControlValve_rebuild.JPG

Just a few pictures of the rebuild.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/172_ControlValve_rebuild.JPG
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/187_ControlValve_rebuild.JPG

Allmost done.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/194_ControlValve_rebuild.JPG

The rebuild Steering System in all it's glory.
Simply cool such nice looking mechanic parts.
http://www.cybergate-corp.ch/mako_clip/12_assy_front/216_steering.JPG

This tim the updates include more then 100 photos and a ton of description to them.

Have fun with watching and reading.

Greets
Robert

Sharkey1807 wrote: Bryan, just wait till they are nickel plated. Then they really will shine.

Hi Together,

slowly we move to the interior work..

Ordered today some parts at Corvette America.

Part Year Description Pieces
custom| | Door Panel substrates with metal upper channel support LH | 1|
custom| | Door Panel substrates with metal upper channel support RH | 1|
X2609 |1968-1977|Door Lock Knobs. Inside - Import Repro pair| 1|
X2017 |1968-1977| Door Latch Handles. Without Emblems pair| 1|
2626 |1968-1977|Door Latch Handle Emblems pair. | 1|
K1115 |1968-1977|Door Latch Handle Screws. 4 Piece Set | 2|
8986 |1968-1977|Door Panel Lock Knob Insert Plate. LH | 1|
8987 |1968-1977|Door Panel Lock Knob Insert Plate. RH | 1|
43227 |1968-1977|Door Panel Mounting Kit. | 2|
X2032 |1969-1982|Door Handle Assembly. LH - Import | 1|
X2033 |1969-1982| Door Handle Assembly. RH - Import | 1|

Well, probably some of you ask, what means "Door panel substrate" ?
Before i will answer that i have to adress a BIG thank you to Corvette America, specially Jim W., for their great customer support.

As maybe some of you know, i want to have my interior pretty custom made out of black fibreglass.
Means also the door panels.
Now as my original door panels do not look anymore so fresh it was clear to do something.
Either way to tear down the skin and apply the black glass over the original.
But my door design shouldn't look exactly like the original, so i thought to ask Corvette America if it's possible just to buy the inner structure without any skin and inner polyurethane foam.
And yes, cool, it is. At least Jim made it possible for our project.

Now the new door design can be carved directly on the substrates and then covered in black glass (carbon-like).

As the substrates was really much cheaper then the complete original door panels and even cheaper then i expected, i decided to spend some of the money in new door hardware.

Greets
Robert