looks real clean, nice job.
no advantage weight wise since the fiberglass actually weighs more. (read thick)
the advantage is quieter, warmer, stronger, never rust.
i should not have stated that as fact, i guess it depends on the back spacing of the 15" rims ...
i had not seen a 15" on a disc brake rear before ... my bad.
thanks guys for the compliments.
Pacer, a floor ebrake with a 70 series rear diff would be the best and easiest install.
no, you are not off your rocker, the PZ will be a beautiful engine in the 45. i have considered it quite a few times now.
cheers and best of luck
if you have questions...
depends on where the box is situated. if the shaft is over the frame then no big issues, the problem is where the starter and the shaft are situated. take a pic and post it up, straight above the shaft and full shaft length showing.
to help:
here is the actual cost of the tub and assorted parts from Gozzard.
FRP Cruiser parts MSRP Cdn
G1 GC 101 Tub GRP Part Only $4,350.00
G2 GC 104 Fenders GRP Part Only $525.00
G3 GC 108 Bib GRP Part Only $230.00...
manuals are heading out tomorrow.
post up the length of head rest retainers you got from Dan so i can compare. i will do some digging once the shop is back together and see if i have the ones you need.
from the manual... something i did not know (since decades ago Toyota service had informed me to use PS fluid): (thanks Rusty)
Power Steering ATF Dextron or Dextron II
7 series system 27.4 L and reservoir is 13.2 oz on a stock system, it should be close with this system.
Otter, this has...
Functioning wipers, functioning heater/AC, PS box are issues that were unknown to me at time of delivery.
When I was reassembling the wiring harness I tested the wiper harness and the power flowed properly. When I installed the wiper it was working on one speed so it is natural to assume the...
when fitting 9 different hand made components together into one assembly such as a front clip of a 40 there is variants to take into consideration.
the hood is the one piece that has the flex needed to adapt for the irregularities. the hood was aprox 5/8" out of alignement on the RH front...
the last shot i have of the result of all my hard work.
Mother Nature baptizing the baby with the worst rain storm since 1962. i wish i would have grabbed a shot of the torrential downpour on the drive out to Holister Hills playground. I have never seen rain like that, I couldn't see 3 truck...
at the DMV inspection office.
the rules made us remover the truck from the trailer for inspection, not a biggie for us but the Jag in the back ground wouldn't run so for them it was a real PITA. we gave them a hand reloading the car onto the trailer.
i didn't want to say anything since he already drilled what i forgot to do but the proper place is just outside the seal at the bottom, a long very narrow slit is best. if you take a look at the factory doors at the bottom you will see the drain i am talking about.
he could reseal the hole and...
actually you need to see how the Gozzard fiberglass body is made and compare to yours.
this one has fiberglass, plywood and another layer of fiberglass, extremely strong and resiliant to rip or tear or shattering.
the finished product is roughly 1 1/2" thick where the bolt goes through...