D&R Coupe - just now building it

[sisqocracker]

Windshield is in!!!

Another happy day for the build!     Just like Christmas around here. :-)

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/10/oct-5-windshield-installed.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

I've got 2 updates now as I didn't keep up with posting them as I was doing them.  Got more info on my windshield install here. 

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/10/sep-30-body-fits.html

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/10/oct-2-windshield-plan.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

Have an update and a link about how to calculate your proper throttle body size for your motor.  It'll make more sense once you see the post.

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/09/sep-27-good-link.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

Trimming the body out to fit on bolt on spots.  SO CLOSE!!!

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/09/sep-26-body-almost-100-aligned.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

Thanks guys for the kind words, it does mean a lot.  When you're in this kind of company, it means more.

I made a video update this time instead of a text one.  So here it is.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFoJp_t6Bg

Like life says, it's progress.   

Thanks,
Coop

[RT]

Hey Coop...
I love innovation and you are really into something with your build.  Besides that, you are making an exceptional replica.  You are going to cause a scene wherever you go.  (Fun isn't it?  LOL)
Best you found the tank leak now.  At least that can be made right before you get stranded on the road.
It is all in the "game"  we play.
Keep up the good work.

RT

[ActiveLife]

Coop,
Looking good, all progress is good progress... even if it's just fixing stuff now so you're not stranded down the road later on.  Keep smiling and having fun, it's a joy to watch your build develop as the day of your first drive nears closer.

-Active

[sisqocracker]

Well crap.  My fuel tank is toast.  Guess I'm looking into an aluminum one now.
http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/09/sep-17-leaky-assed-rusty-tank.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

Fuel pump has been replaced... we're about to have video of me driving the car I think!  :-)

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/09/sep-16-fresh-fuel-pump-installed.html

Thanks,
COOP!

[sisqocracker]

Fuel tank removed and some other bits getting prepped.

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/09/sep-13-fuel-tank-removed.html

Thanks,
Coop

[autopro]

Congrats Coop!

[sisqocracker]

Aww yeah!  Water temp looking better.

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/09/sep-12-fk-yeah.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

More progress made yesterday.   Need to burp the coolant system more still
https://plus.google.com/+MarkCoopersisqocracker/posts/NUspC4TAnyh
Or just the youtube,workout the Google plus, same video.
https://youtu.be/m8z_JoSJNCU

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

Oh what a mess this past week has been.  For more gory details, see the post.  Wasn't pretty.  Still isn't.  I'll have a lot of fixing up to do in this bit before I can move on.

http://100mpgmotors.blogspot.com/2016/08/aug-20-begins-long-journey.html

Thanks,
Coop

[sisqocracker]

Yeah those came with crap fans, won't be using them.  I've got the ones from my 95TA going in.  Also I live in the south and I could see these things getting hot with no more air than you could get through the one inlet per side.  But yeah, it's done now.  Will be posting how it goes of course.

But I did read that in some old posts a few years back.  About the opening them up to get more air.  I probably read about 10 years worth of posts before I ever started building the car.  I had sat on it for about 13 years before I started building it.  Long time coming.  Just glad I can do it now.  Hate seeing folks not able to finish theirs, that sucks, it'll be with them from now on probably.  If they're the kind who really like making things.

Thanks,
Coop