Builds The honey badger build (3 Viewers)

[Firemedic831]

Elsie thinks we need to add some stuff

 

[Firemedic831]

Looking good! You could drill holes and put water misters in.

LOL i need those on the roll cage to keep me cool .

 

[Firemedic831]

A few more pieces to coat .

 

[Firemedic831]

Back at it . So it was tight before. And now I had to add a 1/2 spacer so the fan clears the alt Just barely does . But now I need to find that lost 1/2 of space and make it 3/4

 

[Firemedic831]

I do have a extra Rad support and I think I can cut out a notch on the bottom of it so it can come forward another 3/4 of a inch. . Most likely will have to relocate the trans cooler. But I can get one of those little coolers that have there own fan and mount it somewhere

 

[Bripars40]

I do have a extra Rad support and I think I can cut out a notch on the bottom of it so it can come forward another 3/4 of a inch. . Most likely will have to relocate the trans cooler. But I can get one of those little coolers that have there own fan and mount it somewhere

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I had similar issues with my v8 swap. I ended up slipping the radiator INTO the radiator support and then putting in spacers to move it closer to the bezel. It was a little bit of a trick to make it all fit but it should net you the .5” you’re looking for.

 

[Firemedic831]

I was able to put the radiator flange inside the radiator support and push the radiator forward. this has given me the room I needed . I will need to relocate the trans cooler but that is ok .

 

[Firemedic831]

A little bit of a pain but not the end of the world. Everything fits and works. . And still able to use the oe Rad support .

 

[Bripars40]

A little bit of a pain but not the end of the world. Everything fits and works. . And still able to use the oe Rad support .

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Glad that worked for you!

 

[Firemedic831]

So I had a very minor leak from my trans pan It’s brand new . So I pulled it and noticed it has the ribs going up . Poor design . So I got some sealant and a new gasket. If this don’t work I will just undercoat everything with FlexSeal . Sick of doing things 2 -3-4 times on this thing . Would not hurt my feelings at all if it went to Craigslist this week . But I think this will be good this time

 

[Firemedic831]

I figured I better get busy since the clock never stops . So I finished up the twin stick . Then sprayed the trans cover . And had some left so I sprayed the inside of the tool box . I got the tool box lid powder coated so it should look good . I did silver to match the seat frames

 

[Firemedic831]

Happy Memorial Day

 

[Firemedic831]

Todays art project

 

[Firemedic831]

I need to order a new bottom pad but it will work for now

 

[Firemedic831]

This weeks project . Power up my lockers . I am not 100percent sure where I am going to mount this yet . I am thinking behind the drivers seat Or on the pass side wheel well Kinda short on room in the engine bay . Then the next issue is where to mount the switches so I can reach them . Redline makes a cool set up but pricey. I believe profitts has something similar. Will check tomorrow. Or I get a tuffy box. ( getting one regardless. And mount them in that

 

[Firemedic831]

Also seen this today. I believe it was a 1972 Brute Made me really miss my Samurai .

 

[Firemedic831]

We are getting there. Somehow we will make it

 

[Firemedic831]

If this don’t work keep you eye on the classified section

 

[EWheeler]

If this don’t work keep you eye on the classified section

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I keep watching the Oregon craigslist hoping to score when you blow your fuse. I call dibs on this one! It would save me hundreds of hours I don't have making my '77 into a nearly replica of this build! I'd go modern GM engine and atlas, but other than that, she's basically perfect

I think you'll have good success with the shroud. Fab looks great.

 

[Firemedic831]

It fits