Turbo Cowtipping (my F.I. build) 2/2014 addendum

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11/8 update

Over the weekend I finally got around to installing the electric fans I purchased sometime last year. :shock: The most tedious part of this mod was taking double-checking all measurements to ensure the mounting holes aligned properly. The 2nd thing to note was remembering which output I configured on MS to control the fans. :laugh: I went back to the notes I took during the MS build but they didn't help much since I must've changed my mind mid-build & went with a different output. No biggie though I rolled the dice & tested with a multimeter till I figured it out. So far I can say overall the car does run cooler than it did with the mechanical fan. They are currently setup to kick on at 197 & cool until 192 is reached. It's working well for the moment, but I'm sure I'll need to tweak things just a tad more.

Rescued from local Autozone trash
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Displaying proper use of PPE, though to be 100% correct my supporting hand should've been behind cutting path.
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Intial design/mock-up
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Final design after debating several cooling variables including laziness to finish the initial design.
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Looks like a solid install. Can you remove the fans without removing the radiator?
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"Recovery Vehicle."

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Fans look good! Details on what they are/where you obtained them?

I have a 16" electric on the E23 and wish I had gone with two smaller units for space considerations...it is TIGHT.
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tsmall07 wrote:Looks like a solid install. Can you remove the fans without removing the radiator?
Honestly I'm not sure, but I probably can remove the whole radiator in less time. It is quite a bit easier to get at that "pain-in-the-azz" bottom radiator hose clamp.
Mr Project wrote:Fans look good! Details on what they are/where you obtained them?

I have a 16" electric on the E23 and wish I had gone with two smaller units for space considerations...it is TIGHT.
I spent the last 2 years studying
Mike's notes before I pulled the trigger. The fan's can be had on Summit racing, or do like me, print out their price, take to local auto store & have them price match, then use $ saved for bottle of Jack Daniels :rofl:

It sucks that I wasn't able to make street night at the 1/8" mile strip last friday. From what I understand they are shut down for the year, so no breaky break for me till 2011. :bawl:
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Just thought I'd post up a few pics of what's new on the project. It's pretty much been in hibernation since returning from TexFest last year & I just recently decided to get off my lazy azz to start in on the bodywork. This damned thing needs paint bady. No need in me having purrty motor & body that looks battle scarred.

These are just a few prelim pics & still a long wasy to go... :evil:

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I tried the 'penny' trick using a little duct tape on the rear holes (I'm no expert) & failed miserably... :roll:

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Brick worked much better. :laugh:
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Still got a fair amount of grinding to do here, not to mention filling. And then there's a matter of filling the front holes as well.

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How is that Hobart 140 working for you? Keep posting, this is very interesting to observe.
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Mab1957 wrote:How is that Hobart 140 working for you? Keep posting, this is very interesting to observe.
So far working great! Prior to purchase I also researched Miller & Lincoln. Then I went to a local exhaust shop. The owner has been using a Hobart regularly for 8 years with zero issues. I was sold.
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A little more progress. This shit is tedious as hell!

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Nebraska_e28 wrote:
Mab1957 wrote:How is that Hobart 140 working for you? Keep posting, this is very interesting to observe.
So far working great! Prior to purchase I also researched Miller & Lincoln. Then I went to a local exhaust shop. The owner has been using a Hobart regularly for 8 years with zero issues. I was sold.
I've got the same welder and love it. It's done several car projects and gets used most every day. Worth every penny!
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Shout out to Steve over @ Blunt Tech!


I must be officially insane. :roll: This damned car just keeps getting deeper & deeper... :shock:
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Hex yeah! Still planning on paint this summer?
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Nebraska_e28 wrote:Shout out to Steve over @ Blunt Tech!


I must be officially insane. :roll: This damned car just keeps getting deeper & deeper... :shock:
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Oh my. I've been contemplating the same panel on my e24... Very tempting
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M. Holtmeier wrote:Hex yeah! Still planning on paint this summer?
Umm... Yes?
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As if I wasn't in deep enough, I took the plunge after being the old git 'er done elbow from Mike H.

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Well.... At least my drill hit some of the spot welds. NOT! I think Ray Charles could've done a better job.
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Sardines anyone????
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Am I the only one that cringes at this? :bawl:
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Crap is getting real!
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Did I mention this shit is starting to suck? :evil:
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:laugh:

Did you get the panel welded in? Let me know of you need a hand!
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M. Holtmeier wrote::laugh:

Did you get the panel welded in? Let me know of you need a hand!
Welding in this weekend, I'll give you a buzz to get your opinion on my plan.
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A small test. Thanks again Mike!
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Where's the cow tipping at?
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Shadow wrote:Where's the cow tipping at?
Between the A and the T.
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I'm bout sick of working on this damned thing! Last night I got the moonroof pulled out & headliner 1/2 way out before calling it quits for the night.... Cabinet is running low on whiskey.
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12/10/12

Not much to report. Car hasn't really been touched since coming home from the painter. :bawl: Everything else in life has demanded my attention.


Here's a sample of the next battle I've enlisted help of my Auntie to assist with. Removing the old headliner for use as a template was quite the challenge as I watched most of it turn to dust in the middle of fingers.

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Holy Crap LJ!

Next time your drill spot welds let me know I'll send you a spot weld bit, it works MUCH better! :shock: :laugh:

I need to replace that same damn panel, but I'm skeered! :oops:
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Coldswede wrote:Holy Crap LJ!

Next time your drill spot welds let me know I'll send you a spot weld bit, it works MUCH better! :shock: :laugh:

I need to replace that same damn panel, but I'm skeered! :oops:
Thanks. It was actually hard to pinpoint some of the welds since there was little or no dimple.
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Mission creep is again taking over... Euro glass from zie motherland.

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Now that I've vented how much installing headliners sucks ass, I got up the motivation to get off my lazy ass & do something about it...

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Damn that is gangsta!
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Awesome. I am taking a rattle can to mine. :lol:
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