batbuilder's LP640 called "No Mercie"

[batbuilder]

Ok first fiberglassing has to do with the mirrors. Its kinda tough cause you can't easily get behind the inside seam. I did the best I can but now its time to fill the holes that were left. I like to tape off all the area that doesnt need filling for two reasons. First it limits the resin to a smaller area and second it gives me a guide as I'm sanding down the area. Sand through the tape and STOP....

[batbuilder]

When the cradle was brought to my house my buddy the welder overlooked this small detail. A big fricken crack that turned into a big hole. Lol   Oh well at least we found it and its right next to the front transmission mount...

[batbuilder]

I wanted to say I'm embarassed by the way my post come up on the front page. Usually I can post in my little world over here and if people want to look that's great. I hope something I post may help someone, somewhere. So I post tonight apologizing for the front page domination. That is not my intention. I wanted to post a little info on fiberglassing. Nothing here was invented by me but everything that was shared with me along the way. I truely hope it helps someone, somewhere.....dave  This is the front bar on the Fiero engine cradle and my welders fix on the bent metal

[batbuilder]

Thought you guys might enjoy this the original window sticker for the 2009 Murcielago we checked out in Scottsdale. Hope you can read it. I especially like the $5400 Gas Guzzler Tax. What a crappy tax we have there.

[batbuilder]

Yeah we are getting ready to send the superchargers out to be rebuilt. I'll let you know where and how much when that happens....dave

[usmc_butler]

Sounds about right... That will be a new BUILT motor, built by a reputable engine builder, probably with warranty. The ones that were quoted were, used, little to no warranty motors with several miles on them. Sometimes piece of mind, reliability AND can't forget POWER are worth the extra money! That will be the heart of the beast might as well be a good one

[batbuilder]

This was really a good question and caused me to look a little closer to what the heck I'm getting. I did say my business partner kinda took charge on this and its not how I generally do business. But here it is. $90 to tear that motor down to each individual components, $150 to bore and hone that 6 cylinder block, $125 to align and hone the main bearings, $125 to deck the v-6 cylinder block, $225 to balance assembly on Hines computerized balancer, $45 to polish the crank shaft, $72 to recondition the big end of rod, R&R piston $72,  $70 to clean and magniflux cylinder heads, valve job $150, install hard exhaust seats $35, Install hard exhaust seats, $90, guide liners $36, install guide liners $102, surface cast iron heads $90, master engine parts kit $869, assemble long block $550, core with new heads  $552, cam and lifter kit $469 and sales tax $152 Equals $3969 and there you go.

[batbuilder]

There were some good questions brought up by jb1 in an earlier post. Basically $4000 for a rebuild? and $500 for some heads? I can buy used heads for $40 dollares each and I bought a whole engine for $400 dollars. Well that took me back for a second because I  consider myself to be a pretty good negoitiater. Could I be being duped? Am I really that stupid? am I happily being screwed? Lol I don't think so. So I said I'd get the build sheet and let you know what the heck I'm paying for....

[No Bull]

I'm sure there has been more than one body built around a laser scanned 1/18 scale model. 

Chris

[batbuilder]

Thanks MDMurcy2 thanks for the kind words. When I built the Tribute Rumbler many people asked me where did you get the plans? It always intrigued me that people might think someone is selling batmobile plans There are no such plans. I used a toy Tumbler I bought from Walmart. Took pictures of the top sides and front. Input it into the computer and generate paper panels. I would highly suggest anyone building a murcielago might consider buying one of these scale models. Thanks again....Dave

[MDMurcy2]

and my best reference....a toy? good nite thanks for looking....dave

LOL....I love it...You gotta have something!   Great work so far.  At least your not scared to keep trying.  Thinking outside the box is what makes each builder unique.  Again.  Great work.  Keep it up. 

Mitch

[batbuilder]

and my best reference....a toy? good nite thanks for looking....dave

[batbuilder]

The hinge will go this way

[batbuilder]

Here is the predrilled plate for the backside of the deck lid. It will be welded to the metal frame.

[batbuilder]

Here is the slice in the body to accept the rear deck lid hinge. Like I said really don't know the right way to do it. Guess there's more than one way to skin a cat...Lol