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11/8 update

Over the weekend I finally got around to installing the electric fans I purchased sometime last year. 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. 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


Stuffed into my recovery vehicle


Displaying proper use of PPE, though to be 100% correct my supporting hand should've been behind cutting path.


Intial design/mock-up


Final design after debating several cooling variables including laziness to finish the initial design.


before vs. after

Looks like a solid install. Can you remove the fans without removing the radiator?

"Recovery Vehicle."

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.

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

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.

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...






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


Brick worked much better.



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.

How is that Hobart 140 working for you? Keep posting, this is very interesting to observe.

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.

A little more progress. This shit is tedious as hell!








I gotta save these stickers! (not to mention the new tint)

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!

Shout out to Steve over @ Blunt Tech!


I must be officially insane. This damned car just keeps getting deeper & deeper...

Hex yeah! Still planning on paint this summer?

Nebraska_e28 wrote:Shout out to Steve over @ Blunt Tech!


I must be officially insane. This damned car just keeps getting deeper & deeper...

Oh my. I've been contemplating the same panel on my e24... Very tempting

M. Holtmeier wrote:Hex yeah! Still planning on paint this summer?

Umm... Yes?

As if I wasn't in deep enough, I took the plunge after being the old git 'er done elbow from Mike H.



Well.... At least my drill hit some of the spot welds. NOT! I think Ray Charles could've done a better job.


Sardines anyone????


Mostly cut out, final trimming still needed.

Scrap metal

Am I the only one that cringes at this?








Crap is getting real!

Did I mention this shit is starting to suck?

Did you get the panel welded in? Let me know of you need a hand!

M. Holtmeier wrote:

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.

A small test. Thanks again Mike!

Where's the cow tipping at?

Shadow wrote:Where's the cow tipping at?

Between the A and the T.

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.

12/10/12

Not much to report. Car hasn't really been touched since coming home from the painter. 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.

Holy Crap LJ!

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

I need to replace that same damn panel, but I'm skeered!

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!

I need to replace that same damn panel, but I'm skeered!

Thanks. It was actually hard to pinpoint some of the welds since there was little or no dimple.

Mission creep is again taking over... Euro glass from zie motherland.

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...

Damn that is gangsta!

Awesome. I am taking a rattle can to mine.