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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #206 on: August 24, 2017, 09:30:31 PM »
The prior owner must have tried a couple of different version of hinges as there are a few holes to be fixed ::)

The OEM hinges work but not sure I really like them as it required additional modification to the body.

thanks Murci Me for the picture of your hinge and trunk set up, I might have to give that a try!

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« Reply #205 on: August 24, 2017, 09:11:12 PM »
Well for what ever reason I changed my mind on where to cut the inner hood panel. ::toothy

But it will work out in the end, like I have a choice now :LL:

The outer hood skin it pretty even with the fenders.

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« Reply #204 on: August 21, 2017, 02:51:24 PM »

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #203 on: August 21, 2017, 01:31:50 PM »

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #202 on: August 21, 2017, 09:30:40 AM »
SM,
   You are going to need a second cap in the run from the engine to the first radiator. The cap in that diagram will let trapped air out of the system at the second radiator, but not the first one or the block. It should be at the highest point of those two, then a bleed valve is sufficient at the other location provided it is lower than the cap.

my cap that is located in between the two radiators is higher than the caps on the radiators.

Are you suggesting a cap at the thermostat housing as in the picture? then that would be the highest cap?


SM,
Yes, I did not see in the diagram where it had one there but yes again that it should have a cap at the highest point, then a bleed valve at every "Hump".

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #201 on: August 20, 2017, 07:31:41 PM »
thanks to Dustin for the OEM inner trunk liner  8)

Its a bit short.  Thinking of extending it where the blue tape is.

Using OEM hinges.

has anybody done this?

thanks!

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #200 on: August 20, 2017, 07:21:07 PM »
so the framing was taken out,  It a custom piece for sale cheap!!  ::toothy

It appears mainly resin was used to attach the frame to the fiberglass lid,

Used a scraper to remove as much as possible then 40 grit sander to get back to the original surface.

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #199 on: August 20, 2017, 06:55:42 PM »
decided to clean up the trunk lid :) 

here are the before pictures :LL:

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« Reply #198 on: August 20, 2017, 03:28:30 AM »
WOW that's a lot of hose clamps! Series doesn't work well, they need to be run parallel. You'll also need to get some shrouds for those fans or you wont get full cooling.

Yes a lot of clamps.... :D  Checked with a bunch of shops and could not find anybody to bend aluminum tube in the right configuration.

Shrouds , Yes!

Long story short, I'm running out of dry weather!!!!  Hindsight 20/20 when promise 6 weeks on the suspension.  I should have left the car as is, at least I could drive it in and out of the shop and then I could of worked on the F'd up drivers A pillar and removed the drivers door skin. Dusty dusty dusty!! :o

Okay I dont like a dusty dirty shop as it coats my other cars  888o

Soooo, the car can be rolled out side, but its on a slope and getting it back inside would be impossible.  think a wench will have to be purchased to bring the car back in. 

That way the windshield fitment issue resolved before the rains come.

When the weather changes I can get back to the mechanical.

lol Ill ponder it Sunday  :LL:


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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #197 on: August 20, 2017, 02:44:43 AM »
SM,
   You are going to need a second cap in the run from the engine to the first radiator. The cap in that diagram will let trapped air out of the system at the second radiator, but not the first one or the block. It should be at the highest point of those two, then a bleed valve is sufficient at the other location provided it is lower than the cap.

my cap that is located in between the two radiators is higher than the caps on the radiators.

Are you suggesting a cap at the thermostat housing as in the picture? then that would be the highest cap?

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #196 on: August 19, 2017, 10:50:31 PM »
WOW that's a lot of hose clamps! Series doesn't work well, they need to be run parallel. You'll also need to get some shrouds for those fans or you wont get full cooling.

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #195 on: August 19, 2017, 10:23:18 PM »
SM,
   You are going to need a second cap in the run from the engine to the first radiator. The cap in that diagram will let trapped air out of the system at the second radiator, but not the first one or the block. It should be at the highest point of those two, then a bleed valve is sufficient at the other location provided it is lower than the cap.

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #194 on: August 19, 2017, 04:13:45 PM »
worked on my cooling system pipes.  Going to try a series system first.

Cut Some aluminum pipe roughed it in.

Have to weld in fan temp sensor and fill cap. Will be interesting welding aluminum  ::toothy

The diagram of the system came off this website I think
« Last Edit: August 19, 2017, 05:47:50 PM by Simple Man »

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #193 on: August 18, 2017, 03:05:21 PM »
lol no worries just had to mess with ya, Thanks, nah a friend of mine that had a shop painted it for me, Still could use another cut and buff or a good polishing for sure.

Don't forget to drill the hole for the cable and grommet (piece of hose) through the L bracket
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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #192 on: August 18, 2017, 02:51:38 PM »
Using 01Lambiero's design for the e brake handle bracket.

made the pieces and welded it up.  Just need a few adjustments.

Thanks 01!!

Umm You might want to scroll back through this thread to be sure you are Thanking the right person...lol

$hit!  :-[ sorry Lambo Sam!  Let me thank you for the pictures of the e brake bracket, it is working out great so far.  I also checked out your build pictures, love the car and the color.  Did you paint it?

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