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Build Diaries => Murcielago => Topic started by: nickmkk on August 11, 2016, 04:04:50 PM

Title: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 11, 2016, 04:04:50 PM
I'm finally getting going on this build, it's taken me longer to get started than I expected but that's life.  This is the build that was originally started by inland exotics for "Ali"? and later sold to PK.  Here's some info about what I've started with:

The video murci-me took:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOSDjx-tHA0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOSDjx-tHA0)

PK's new member thread where I've found a lot of info on what needs to be fixed:
http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=1206.msg10683#msg10683 (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=1206.msg10683#msg10683)

PK's original build thread:
http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=1233.msg10919#msg10919 (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=1233.msg10919#msg10919)

So far I've removed the hinge plate so it can be lowered as suggested, it shouldn't be any trouble getting it down to the suggested 1'' or less gap between the brakes and the hinge plate.  Also, I've removed the rear bat wing bars both of which will allow the body to sit down farther on the chassis.  I also removed the front trunk so I can mount the a/c condenser in that spot as suggested.

(http://i.imgur.com/6A6q4HHh.jpg?3)

(http://i.imgur.com/K8GsYD5h.jpg?3)

I plan to remove the sides of the rear trunk soon to allow air flow down to my radiators. I'm not exactly sure how much material I can get away with removing though, I'm worried about taking too much out around the strut towers.  Someone had previously posted a picture showing what to remove but i think that picture was lost when the site ownership changed, any advise is appreciated before i hack this thing up, lol.

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Thanks guys

Edit:

I found what I needed to see here: http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=12.msg1301#msg1301 (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=12.msg1301#msg1301)
and here http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=12.msg3072#msg3072 (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=12.msg3072#msg3072). 

Lets see how far I can get on this over the weekend.   ::toothy
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on August 12, 2016, 09:37:21 AM
Nice Nick, can't wait to see how this build evolves.  Looks like you are already doing some good progress and going in the right direction.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 13, 2016, 11:52:13 AM
Thanks for the kind words Pedro, and thanks for sharing your build it has been a huge inspiration to me.

Yesterday I managed to get everything cut down in the front so I can remount the hinge plate as low as it will go and I removed the rear trunk.  I should be able to get the hinge plate welded back on today and hopefully fix the missing/bad welds in the engine compartment.  More to come, let me know if you guys notice anything else that I should fix on this thing.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 14, 2016, 08:38:28 PM
I finished welding the hinge plate back on today and just need to cut some sheet metal to fill in the front firewall now.  Also, I finished the welds in the engine compartment.   ::headbang

Don't judge my welds now, they are as beautiful as the rockies :LL:.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on August 16, 2016, 08:49:54 AM
Your welds don't look bad at all, I'm sure you will get the hang of it more once you do it more often.  Mine where a lot worse when I first started jajajaja
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 20, 2016, 05:11:31 PM
I almost finished closing up the sides of the engine compartment when the welder ran out of argon gas. :'(  I guess I'll just finish grinding these welds then sit around drinking beer for the rest of the weekend, lol.

Also, I have a feeling the battery is not going to work in that location when I stuff a V8 in there, I'll just relocate it later if it's a problem.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 22, 2016, 08:46:14 PM
I made up for some lost time today and finished the welds to close up the rear engine compartment.  Also, I welded in pieces to close up the front firewall.   ::headbang  It feels like that took way to long, lol.

Soon I'll be test fitting the body and mounting the rear radiators, can't wait to see the body sitting on it again.    ::toothy

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on August 22, 2016, 10:52:57 PM
Good progress there, you'll have the body back on in no time!
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 26, 2016, 10:54:55 PM
I decided to remove the battery box, I can still put the battery in that location if there's room, it looks better either way.

Also, I threw the rear suspension in so I can roll it around and work on mounting the body, hopefully I'll make some progress on that this weekend if I can get help lifting the body.   ::bounce

(http://i.imgur.com/nFCIxqRh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/nFCIxqR)

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 28, 2016, 09:31:29 PM
I didn't get very far this weekend but at least I got help setting the body on the chassis.  It looks like everything is lining up ok, now to mount this thing to the chassis. 

I think the first step will be to create the rear radiator mounts and pick up the rear mounting point of the body.  Also, It looks like I need to fix the windshield frame, things definitely don't seem to be lining up.  It looks like I need to cut the top of the a pillars and reattach them flush with the flange for the top of the windshield, has anyone seen this before?

(http://i.imgur.com/vKkBfmih.jpg) (http://imgur.com/vKkBfmi)

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on August 31, 2016, 09:24:31 PM
I finally test fit my maxima windshield tonight, it lines up with the corners of the roof but there is a large gap in the center and along the pillars.  I'm thinking I should trim down the corners a little bit then try to force the center of the roof up with the steel framework that I'll build in the roof?  Anyone care to share how they've dealt with these gaps, also, are the gaps on the pillar a problem or can that just be filled with adhesive?  Thanks for any advise

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 01, 2016, 09:38:50 AM
It looks like the windshield is going to stick up above the doors due to the gap on the pillars.  I'm really wishing I would have got in on the windshield group buy last year.  :-\
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on September 01, 2016, 09:48:16 AM
Have you tried to push up your roof in the middle to see if the windshield will sit more flush?  Maybe this will make it match the curvature of the windshield to the roof.  I’m not building on the G28 or using the Maxima windshield so I don’t have experience with this so I’m just giving you some suggestions on what might work for you.  Hopefully someone that has installed it in this application can chime in.  Have you installed your doors to see if the sides of the windshield are also flush with the doors?  If not, you might have to trim the pillars to get it to come down.

I know that even on the OEM car there is a large amount of urethane between the windshield and the side pillars, check out this picture for reference.  They use it to get the height of the windshield even with the doors.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 01, 2016, 10:03:21 AM
I can definitely force the center of the roof up a bit to make things line up.  Unfortunately, i just checked the door skins to see how the sides line up and the sides of the windshield will stick up above the doors.  I'm not sure what I'll do yet, I may trim the pillars down and live with the uneven roof line.  Hopefully, 76mx secretly ordered some extra murci windshields that he'll sell to me, lol.

Thanks for the picture of the oem windshield, I wasn't sure if it is acceptable to fill that much of a gap with the erethane.  I was considering filling the gaps with fiberglass, lol.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lp670mike on September 01, 2016, 10:44:08 AM
My suggestion would be to get a block of wood and a scissor jack and put under the center of the roof up front. Slowly jack it up until it contacts the glass or matches the curvature. You may also need to clamp the body down if it is just resting on the chassis.  When you jack up the roof it may change the curvature of the A pillars some and you will see what you are really working with.
Also if I remember correctly the G28 guys cut slots at the lower corners for the winshield to slide the corners of the glass through the cowl area. Not sure if you have done that yet?

Good luck and keep us updated. ::thumbup
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lp670mike on September 01, 2016, 10:45:19 AM
If you can get it to a workable shape with the jack. Try and reinforce it with glass and steel before removing the jack.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 01, 2016, 11:00:18 AM
Thanks, I will give it a try and see if the sides line up any better. I can also twist the doors around a bit to make them line up but I hate to change their shape.  The doors look funny on the car that my dad bought from fatboyslim and I can see now that's what they did. They didn't make the roof line up on that car either though because the windshield sticks up in the center.  I'll let you know what I decide, hopefully I can make it work without it looking like an abomination, lol.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lp670mike on September 01, 2016, 11:33:31 AM
Im sure you will get it looking good. Just take your time and think it through. I am building my car with an OEM copy body and it is still requiring a ton of adjustments and tweaks to align everything.
Just the way it goes with these cars. I would try to get the maxima windshield to fit if you can, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than the alternative. lol
The other thing I thought about was maybe you could park the car out in the hot sun for awhile with the windshield laying in place. The high parts may start to sag some? Just a thought.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 01, 2016, 01:44:46 PM
I think I figured it out, after thinking it through it occurred to me that the majority of the pillar gap was at the bottom of the windshield and I actually needed to do my trimming at the bottom.  I removed the whole flange where the bottom of the windshield sits and the pillar gap is looking good now.  I just have to glass in a new flange for the bottom of the windshield and I'll be good to go.  Then, I'll just use a jack to raise the center part of the roof and reinforce that with steel and this windshield will fit pretty good.  Thank a bunch for the suggestions guys.   
::beers

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on September 01, 2016, 02:47:19 PM
Good job, that looks nice now  ::thumbup  How did it line up at the top?
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 01, 2016, 03:04:54 PM
It's still high in the center but it's not far off, I can easily fix that by forcing it up in the center and reinforcing it with steel.  I'll probably glue in the steel bars for the a pillars then push up the center with a jack and bend a piece of 1x1 to that shape.  Then I'll glue that piece in and weld it to the a pillar bars, once the glue dries everything should stay in place.  I won't get to that for a little while though.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lp670mike on September 01, 2016, 08:28:59 PM
Nice work buddy! ::beers
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on September 01, 2016, 11:07:31 PM
I'm just curious as to why you just didn't cut the bottoms of the "A" pillars free and move them up to where they needed to be and then glass them back in their new position? Lowering the bottom of the windshield will just compound the problem of getting the door pillar to line up with the new position of the glass. Trust me, you are going to want everything in place to make sure it all lines up properly, and the ONLY way to do that is to have your doors installed to check how they will line up with the curvature of the glass. You will need to mock up where the windshield will be when installed by putting spacers under it to mimic the windshield urethane that will be bonding it down. Once that's done, (if your doors are not completed and mounted) you will need to check the fit of the outer door skin and secure it where you want it to be. I think you will see that now that the windshield has been lowered at the bottom, it will no longer line up with the bottom of the pillar on the door. Changing that would be impossible, and would create a huge gap at the bottom of the windshield.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 01, 2016, 11:44:15 PM
Thanks for the input, the door skins that I have actually line up really well with the pillars in their current position.  If I cut them and moved them up to the windshield I would have actually compounded the problem.  Lowering the bottom of the windshield will make the door pillars line up better in my case, or so it seems.

Thanks for the tip about the erethane spacers, I probably need to trim a little off the top of the pillars so the windshield will still line up with the roof when the erethane is in place.  There is a small gap in the center of the pillars so that will be easy.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 02, 2016, 06:18:42 PM
I finished the fiberglass for the bottom of the windshield, I think it turned out pretty good.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on September 02, 2016, 11:53:20 PM
OK cool, I'm glad it works for you. Also, keep in mind the trim that will go on top of the windshield to hide the edge. I remember when I did my build, I set the windshield in place with the spacers underneath (1/4"), then mounted the trim on top of the windshield where it would go. I then sanded the door pillars so they lined up exactly at the same height with the trim molding.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 08, 2016, 03:25:34 PM
I added more fiberglass to the bottom side of the pillars then ground them down so I have about a 5/16'' gap all the way around the windshield.  It looks like the door skins still line up too, you were right by the way, there needs to be about a 1/4'' gap for the door skin to line up with the windshield at the bottom.  Thanks again for the advice, it's saving me a lot of trouble no doubt.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lp670mike on September 09, 2016, 05:11:30 AM
Looks like you got the windshield sorted out now. Nice job ::thumbup
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 09, 2016, 08:44:47 PM
Yes sir, windshield is sorted.  I also built the framework to mount the radiators today, I still need to weld on some tabs to bolt the radiators in place but it's looking pretty good.  I might also connect the bottom of the framework to the lower chassis for extra support, probably overkill but doesn't hurt I guess.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 10, 2016, 03:30:55 PM
I've mounted the radiators and connected the radiator support to the lower chassis. 

I'm about ready to start reinforcing the body with 1'' tubing.  I'm not sure if I should flip the body upside down or set it up on blocks.  It sure would be easy if the body was upside down but I'm worried that it won't hold the same shape if I do.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 11, 2016, 01:29:16 PM
I got the body setup and cut some pieces of 1'' square tubing for my A pillars.  Unfortunately, when attempting to bend them I bent the handle on the tubing bender, lol.  I guess 1/8'' wall tubing is too much for this tubing bender, it looks like I need a hydraulic tubing bender.
 :(

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lambocars on September 11, 2016, 03:31:44 PM
nick!!!yo hubiera puesto el tubo mas grande para sujetar los radiadores... ::toothy ::toothy
jjaajajaj...es broma...
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 11, 2016, 03:41:17 PM
Lol, yes, it is a bit overkill.  :LL:
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lambocars on September 11, 2016, 04:22:11 PM
It gives more strength to the chassis .... so if ...
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 13, 2016, 07:58:42 PM
I've been making some progress on the framework for the body.  I wasn't really thinking ahead though because I can't get the rear quarter pieces out, lol.  I guess I'll just add on the framework for the rear bumper then cut it apart where the quarters and bumper meet.

I've read that a lot of guys prefer to use urethane to glue the framework to the body but I'm thinking I'll use a fiberglass to metal epoxy, anyone know of any problems with that?

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: Neils88 on September 13, 2016, 08:49:00 PM
I'm using three fastening methods...depending on the panel and requirements for removal or adjustment later.  First of all, bonding fasteners (studs) with a 3M bonding adhesive to attach them to the fiberglass panels.  This allows the panels to be bolted to any framework.  I also added a couple of layers of fiberglass over the bonding fastener (stud pokes through) just to give a little extra reassurance that the bonding fastener doesn't get ripped off the panel.  I'm also using a urethane adhesive between the panels and the frame...this makes it harder to remove the panel later, but stops any vibrations from causing problems or misalignments later.  The urethane is also flexible allowing for thermal expansion between parts, that could otherwise lead to warpage.  In a couple of cases, in addition to the methods above, I've also completely encased the framing in fiberglass...such as with the hood, and movable vents (batwings).  Fiberglass resin doesn't stick perfectly to metal (can delaminate), so this should be done in conjunction with one or two of the other methods.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 13, 2016, 09:17:01 PM
Thanks for the tips, I'll cover the framing in fiberglass on the trunks and engine bonnet like you've suggested, it will give it a cleaner look.  I don't know if I'll use urethane to fasten the body to the frame though.  I plan to bolt metal tabs to the chassis which will be welded to the body framing allowing me to unbolt and remove the body when necessary.  I might decide to use urethane in some spots during the final assembly though, we'll see.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on September 13, 2016, 09:50:15 PM
Very good progress nick. Neils88 has it right with the way he is mounting his panels, I am doing almost the same as he is.  One big advantage of using the urethane between the framing and the fiberglass as Neils88 mentioned is that you will avoid all of those squeeks and rattles when driving.  If you don't want to use urethane I would suggest you look for an alternative to place in between the frame and the body to avoid the noise.

Keep at it you're on your way to an awesome build  ::rocker
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 13, 2016, 11:01:14 PM
That's a good point, I don't want the car to be squeeking and rattling.  I will definitely use some urethane everywhere that the body sits directly on the chassis.

Thanks for the kind words, I'll make it as awesome as I can. ::beers
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 14, 2016, 08:45:49 PM
More progress today!  Now I just need to finish the front fender areas before I can pop these out, finish the welds, then glue them in for good.  I'll hold off on reinforcing the front bumper until I can fix the bumper sag issue.

Quick question though, will I be able to weld tabs onto the steel once it's glued in with 3M bonding adhesive or will the heat from the weld burn up the glue?

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: 76mx on September 15, 2016, 09:14:35 AM
Nickmkk, it is a little late now but here is an old hot-rodder trick. You can accomplish this same thing with garden hose and fiberglass strips. It is cheaper, easier, and lighter. Works great on steel T-Buckets and Deuce Coupes as well. 
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: 01Lambiero on September 15, 2016, 09:45:48 AM
I would advise that you mount your radiators in rubber grommets like Honda OEM on the top and bottom rather than mounting them solid using the fan shroud mounts.    01

Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 15, 2016, 09:51:26 AM
Nickmkk, it is a little late now but here is an old hot-rodder trick. You can accomplish this same thing with garden hose and fiberglass strips. It is cheaper, easier, and lighter. Works great on steel T-Buckets and Deuce Coupes as well. 

That certainly would have been cheaper, easier, and lighter.  I like the idea of using steel though, this body will be very solid.  Hopefully it won't be too heavy but I'll be putting about 400 horsepower to the wheels so it should still go pretty good.

Quick question though, will I be able to weld tabs onto the steel once it's glued in with 3M bonding adhesive or will the heat from the weld burn up the glue?

I've been talking to a guy at 3m and it sounds like any welding will cause adhesive failure in the weld zone, that will only be in a few spots though.  I'll just apply more adhesive along the edge of the steel and fiberglass afterwards, it should be fine I think.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 15, 2016, 09:58:19 AM
I would advise that you mount your radiators in rubber grommets like Honda OEM on the top and bottom rather than mounting them solid using the fan shroud mounts.    01

I had considered that but the lower radiator studs were cut off by the previous owner, I guess they got in the way when initially mounting the radiators.  Right now I have plastic washers between the radiator and chassis mounting points, probably still not the best solution.  I'll have to live with it unless I want to buy new radiators.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: diablodoc on September 16, 2016, 09:01:31 AM
I used rubber mounting pads from a '67-'72 Chevy pickup.  They're beefy and cradle the radiator to keep it in place.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 16, 2016, 09:13:50 AM
I used rubber mounting pads from a '67-'72 Chevy pickup.  They're beefy and cradle the radiator to keep it in place.

I like it, what radiators are you using? How thick are they?
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: diablodoc on September 16, 2016, 12:41:36 PM
I got the rads from Rodriguez.  I think he's used them on a previous build.  They are custom made and come from a place called Kar House.  They're 3" thick.  I'm hoping they'll handle the heat from the V12.  Not sure you can see from the pics, but I have 13" Spal puller fans mounted and shrouded on the back.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on September 16, 2016, 12:53:24 PM
Mine are only 1-3/4'' thick, I like the idea though, I'll see if I can find some rubber mounts that will fit my radiators.  They are the honda civic radiators, I'm hoping they'll handle the heat from my V8.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 05, 2016, 03:32:34 PM
Progress slowed a bit due to weather among other things but I've finally got the steel framework glued in and welded together, it took 10 cartridges of 3m bonding adhesive.  I also cut a slot and fit my third brake light.  Now I need to figure out how to attach these rocker panels.

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Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on October 05, 2016, 06:06:19 PM
Progress slowed a bit due to weather among other things but I've finally got the steel framework glued in and welded together, it took 10 cartridges of 3m bonding adhesive.  I also cut a slot and fit my third brake light.  Now I need to figure out how to attach these rocker panels.

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That some serious cash right there  888o
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 05, 2016, 07:49:00 PM
You've got that right, that's over $500 in glue right there.  I didn't anticipate how expensive this would get but I think it's worth it.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 06, 2016, 11:43:55 AM
Does this look right to you guys?  The two parts of the rocker don't seem to line up that well with each other which bothers me.

(http://i.imgur.com/JqLGiCPh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/JqLGiCP)

(http://i.imgur.com/RGutAbDh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/RGutAbD)

(http://i.imgur.com/1H32opEh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/1H32opE)

(http://i.imgur.com/AfQFSElh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/AfQFSEl)

(http://i.imgur.com/l2lazGYh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/l2lazGY)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: lambobuilder on October 06, 2016, 01:03:59 PM
If you look at the body section of my eManual, it will detail how I mounted my rockers
http://www.lambobuilder.com/emtemp/testdrive.htm (http://www.lambobuilder.com/emtemp/testdrive.htm)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: Neils88 on October 06, 2016, 04:40:33 PM
Note that paneling can change shape slightly when you flip it upside down, depending on the panel flexibility.  You should flip the body right side up and then make sure everything is square and sitting properly.  Best to do this before you progress too far.

Looks good though!   ::thumbup
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 06, 2016, 07:56:12 PM
Thanks for the tips guys.  I glassed the main part of the rockers to the body on both sides today.  I'll glass the back part on tomorrow then reinforce them with steel that ties into the rest of the framework so nothing should move.  I'll have more pictures tomorrow weather permitting.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 07, 2016, 05:50:52 PM
The rockers are glassed on and reinforced, I still need to fill in the gaps and do a bunch of body work but I'll do that another time. 

Next step, fix the bumper sag.  It looks like jets303 cut a slice out of his fender to fix it here http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=151.msg1711#msg1711 (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=151.msg1711#msg1711) but I'm thinking it should be cut out of the bumper, any opinions on that?

(http://i.imgur.com/k43rkXah.jpg) (http://imgur.com/k43rkXa)

(http://i.imgur.com/Bed04z2h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Bed04z2)

(http://i.imgur.com/F43mhAzh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/F43mhAz)

(http://i.imgur.com/LaYQ4FLh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LaYQ4FL)

(http://i.imgur.com/yfSs38mh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/yfSs38m)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: AsantiLP on October 07, 2016, 06:57:30 PM
Bumper option works too. I did that with mine and it looked fine :).
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 09, 2016, 12:08:15 PM
Fixed the bumper sag, hopefully I got this right.  Now I just need to finish reinforcing this front bumper then I'll figure out how to bolt it to the chassis.

(http://i.imgur.com/6rK1h63h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/6rK1h63)

(http://i.imgur.com/087zPQ8h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/087zPQ8)

(http://i.imgur.com/aOqAqJ2h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/aOqAqJ2)

(http://i.imgur.com/a7kzT5yh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/a7kzT5y)

(http://i.imgur.com/9quM1cdh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/9quM1cd)

(http://i.imgur.com/pAZL8aph.jpg) (http://imgur.com/pAZL8ap)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 09, 2016, 07:43:22 PM
And finished reinforcing the front bumper, just before dark.  I'm super excited, this feels like huge milestone.
 ::bounce

(http://i.imgur.com/OZNZr5Uh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/OZNZr5U)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 14, 2016, 03:42:28 PM
I added a lip to the inside of my wheels wells, this will allow me to tuck a wheel liner in behind the lip.  I'll cut them down a bit eventually but I think they turned out pretty good.  It looks like I may need to reshape the wheel well openings a little bit though.

(http://i.imgur.com/p7lwsu7h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/p7lwsu7)

(http://i.imgur.com/lbdYchUh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/lbdYchU)

(http://i.imgur.com/LE4lNSKh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LE4lNSK)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 14, 2016, 03:46:56 PM
Also, I filled in the rocker panel gaps.  They don't look pretty but it's something to work with when it comes time to do body work.  I can't wait to be done with fiberglass, lol.

(http://i.imgur.com/Ui7QGuch.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Ui7QGuc)

(http://i.imgur.com/8ZD6OjMh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/8ZD6OjM)

(http://i.imgur.com/svjG5MOh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/svjG5MO)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on October 17, 2016, 09:19:43 AM
Fiberglass work sure is messy, I also want to be finished with it soon hopefully.  You are moving right along buddy, keep it up.
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 19, 2016, 05:24:06 PM
I finished the fiberglass work for the quarter windows, they are not exactly OEM but I think I can live with this.  Like everything else, they still need lots of body work.

(http://i.imgur.com/1bhqXRoh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/1bhqXRo)

(http://i.imgur.com/aq5xITlh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/aq5xITl)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 19, 2016, 09:02:18 PM
The more I look at it, this still doesn't look right to me.  I think I'll cut it more at the top where I've added the red line.

(http://i.imgur.com/Rkpv7fTh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Rkpv7fT)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 22, 2016, 06:39:26 PM
I've got my A/C condenser mounted in my rocker panel, I'm really happy with how this turned out.

(http://i.imgur.com/MqMJhPzh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/MqMJhPz)

(http://i.imgur.com/SqfWe8Eh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/SqfWe8E)

(http://i.imgur.com/xgFPdaDh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xgFPdaD)

(http://i.imgur.com/3um8bVJh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/3um8bVJ)

(http://i.imgur.com/TdBAR5uh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/TdBAR5u)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 28, 2016, 02:23:28 PM
I was able to get some of my grills mounted.  It looks like I need to buy tail lights before I can mount the rest of the rear grills though.  I'm not looking forward to putting up the money for those, lol.

(http://i.imgur.com/IMPsTcEh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/IMPsTcE)

(http://i.imgur.com/5TOJQ37h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/5TOJQ37)

(http://i.imgur.com/k4JPiOKh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/k4JPiOK)

(http://i.imgur.com/0s3XO3ch.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0s3XO3c)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on October 31, 2016, 08:35:46 AM
I mounted my exhaust tip this weekend, slowly but surely I will get this thing done.  By the way, thanks for the mounting bracket Cory, it worked out great.

(http://i.imgur.com/o0L3BEth.jpg) (http://imgur.com/o0L3BEt)

(http://i.imgur.com/4fCYNQWh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/4fCYNQW)

(http://i.imgur.com/t5qVoz8h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/t5qVoz8)

Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on November 01, 2016, 05:11:31 PM
I think I've got some issues with my engine bonnet.  I don't think the louvers should be curved like this, also, the curve isn't symmetrical on the top louver.  Has anyone dealt with this before? should I just cut these louvers out and glass in straight ones? 

Thanks for the  ::help.

(http://i.imgur.com/G0GNADTh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/G0GNADT)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: Peggyontherunireland on November 01, 2016, 05:26:03 PM
The bonnet has warped you will hav to put strength back into bonnet to get it straight
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on November 01, 2016, 06:39:16 PM
I think I'll force the louvers to straighten out by clamping something to them then reinforce the bonnet with steel along the sides and across the bottom.  Hopefully the louvers will hold their shape when the adhesive dries, If not I'll cut them out and recreate them.  Unfortunately I can't bond steel to the bottom side of the louvers or I won't be able to see out the back window. 
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on November 04, 2016, 11:56:14 AM
I decided to glue the louvers to flat bar to hold them straight, I'll have to straighten them out more with body work but I think it will work.  I also finished reinforcing the trunks and doors, hopefully I left enough room for the power windows.  I won't get around to hinging these anytime soon but I wanted to get this done before it gets much colder here. 

I think I'll sort out the fuel door area next then work on mounting the body to the chassis, temporarily of course, I'll blast and paint the chassis eventually.  I wanted to mount tail lights and rear grills before setting the body on the chassis but I'm hoping Schulze comes through with awesome replica tail lights.   
:drool

(http://i.imgur.com/8KQEoo2h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/8KQEoo2)

(http://i.imgur.com/TuihGsrh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/TuihGsr)

(http://i.imgur.com/0cxeWfTh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/0cxeWfT)

(http://i.imgur.com/2300T9Vh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2300T9V)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZjTCTZ3h.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ZjTCTZ3)

(http://i.imgur.com/myXREMwh.jpg) (http://imgur.com/myXREMw)

Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on March 13, 2017, 04:25:47 PM
Spring is right around the corner and it's about time I get back to work.  I decided to start back by making my mirrors work since that's something I could do inside and away from the cold.  I used a set of 01 JDM Imprezza mirrors because they looked small and the price was right.  I had to cut them up to make it work but they turned out alright and work great.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_095201.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_101410.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_101424.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_103243.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_122623.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_141206.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_211000.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170310_214525.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170312_163818.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170312_193154.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170313_111724.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170313_121326.jpg)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: autopro on March 13, 2017, 05:50:36 PM
Wow that's great work Nick, glad to see that you are back on it.  I'm sure a lot of people will find this very helpful, thanks for posting it.  ::thumbup
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: AdrianBurton on March 14, 2017, 09:52:39 AM
I NEEDED to see this post, I got the civic mirrors and plan to do the same thing

What did you use for the "mirror holder"
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on March 14, 2017, 10:40:04 AM
I used the mirror holders out of the Impreza mirrors.  I had to cut them down because the Impreza mirror glass is taller but they'll give me something to attach the Murcielago mirror glass too.  I still need to cut off the sides but I left them on while I was building the mirrors because the lip helped me see where the surface of the glass would be.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170314_103352.jpg)

I NEEDED to see this post, I got the civic mirrors and plan to do the same thing

What did you use for the "mirror holder"
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on June 04, 2017, 12:39:49 PM
Over the winter I finished assembling the LT1 that will be going into my car and I finally made it to the Dyno for some tuning.  It made 456hp at 6100RPM and was still climbing, It's capable of more power but I don't want to rev it much higher than that, it will just be a street car after all.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170526_195835.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/scan0001.jpg)

Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on June 04, 2017, 12:42:53 PM
Another update from the last couple weeks.  I finally bought some fans and got them mounted on my radiators, hopefully these will keep things cool enough.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170507_190923.jpg)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: nickmkk on June 04, 2017, 12:47:05 PM
I got tired of looking at my fuel door sitting on my desk so I finally installed it on the body, it looks great.  Thanks a bunch Lambocars for the awesome parts.

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170604_122810.jpg)

(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/aodmarco/20170604_122821.jpg)
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: Rmarquezlamboreplica on July 16, 2017, 01:23:45 AM
Hello everyone were can i get the folding side mirrors and gas cap assembly for my Diablo Replica IFG armilonic at gmail dot com
Title: Re: Nickmkk's Build
Post by: CCIE on July 16, 2017, 02:54:27 PM
Hello everyone were can i get the folding side mirrors and gas cap assembly for my Diablo Replica IFG armilonic at gmail dot com

PM me I have a set of the IFG side mirrors