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Dave the Scot


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Had this a while, but really only started getting back into it last spring. I can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel.

Full build video diary here:

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That's going to be one sweet ride when you are done Dave, Nice Work !!!

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Nice  

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Making some chairs. Wife is going to take care of the cushion area, once I get some bases for her.

 

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HI DAVE : I'm seeing some pretty nice metal work -- Looks GREAT !! -- Keep it up -- LATER -- DON / FLEET 51

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Sweet job of bending the tubing!
Did you use bend-tech CAD?


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That's gonna be extra nice.

Guess I'll be watching American Graffiti tonight for the 300th time.

Nice work. Always loved those deuce coupes.

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What's bend-tech cad? I just eyeballed it lol.



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Seats update...

 

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Looking good Dave. I wondered where you got to.

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Wondering where Dave went too ...

Welcome back Dave 

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Guess thats it, scared Dave off for a few more years LOL 



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reminds me of Cheech & Chong's " Dave's not here man...."

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hehehe, still checking in every day, just not got much to update with at the moment.

Lack of parts is slowing me down. Counting the days to Ancaster swap meet

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Joe, I still have those door hinges if you need them. I don't think I'll be using them

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Been messing with paint effects. Kinda like this...

 

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Another seats update..

 

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I like 'em Dave, they remind me of early 60's sports car seats. Comfy and cool.

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Seen Dave at the Ancaster market Sunday , Good to see him, has been awhile !!!!

Was so damn cold ,didn't get much of a chat in , Hopfully will see him at some warmer markets !!!!

An artic day at the market is still better than the nicest day on the golf course 



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So in case some of you are not on Facebook, here's what I did today...

     



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Right on Dave. First start is always a good time.

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Dave,
I gotta ask.

Can you share some details on your jerry rigged starter system? biggrin

I think I need something like this to test start my engine.



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Not sure if you're being serious, but I'll answer anyway lol.

 

(I used this setup before I wired everything to the key)

Gas:

Clear tubing to monitor flow, from gas can to pump inlet

Starter:

Heavy duty cable from battery (+) to main starter motor connection.

10 gauge wire from battery (+) to one side of heavy duty horn switch.

10 gauge wire from other side of horn switch to starter motor solenoid.

Heavy duty cable from Battery (-) to engine block

Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps4TlYURehU



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Dave,
Thank you

yes, I was serious. When it comes to automotive wiring, my brain is a big black hole.

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Yeah, it's kind of intimidating at first, but it's actually pretty basic. Just don't over think it.

Essentially, pretty much everything is earthed to the chassis/engine block, then just requires a live feed from the battery to make it hot.

I will be running a thick earth cable from the block to the chassis, so both the engine and the chassis will have a good solid earth to the battery at all times.

When it comes to wire size, the more power needed, the thicker the wire needed. Don't cheap out on wire size.

I've not got into relays yet, that's a whole other can of worms lol.



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Here's what's been taking up ALL of my spare time...

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First test of the new headers...


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Nice headers. Sounds pretty good also.


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So Dave, you cobble up those cool headers then disappear again.....what's up lately?

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