Tony, Stunning steel work man. You are an artist. Looking forward to future updates.
More slow progress.
Front hood being made.
A curved piece of 20x20 RHS has been tack welded across the Hood to help keep its shape whilst the rolled edge for the radiator ducting is being formed.
The front edge of the ducting has yet to be formed.
The hood has been made from scratch with internal pressed bracing that mimics the original Detomaso factory part.
Side rockers have also been cut off ready for rolling new items.
Regards,
Tony.
Front hood being made.
A curved piece of 20x20 RHS has been tack welded across the Hood to help keep its shape whilst the rolled edge for the radiator ducting is being formed.
The front edge of the ducting has yet to be formed.
The hood has been made from scratch with internal pressed bracing that mimics the original Detomaso factory part.
Side rockers have also been cut off ready for rolling new items.
Regards,
Tony.
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Nice work !
Very nice work Tony.
Might have to come for a look one day. Definitely one of the neatest light conversions I can remember.
Might have to come for a look one day. Definitely one of the neatest light conversions I can remember.
The new hood has been receiving more attention.
The internal panels that form the radiator duct are being formed.
Here they can be seen tack welded in place.
A jig needs to be made to make sure right & left sides of the duct are welded in symmetrical.
Panels have to be removed, trimmed to size, slightly re-shaped before being finally welded in place.
Regards,
Tony.
The internal panels that form the radiator duct are being formed.
Here they can be seen tack welded in place.
A jig needs to be made to make sure right & left sides of the duct are welded in symmetrical.
Panels have to be removed, trimmed to size, slightly re-shaped before being finally welded in place.
Regards,
Tony.
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Hi Tony.
Looking Real good, Haw much distance do you have from the backside of the radiator to the opening in the hood.
Kjeld
Looking Real good, Haw much distance do you have from the backside of the radiator to the opening in the hood.
Kjeld
Kjeld.
The distance is around 350mm.
But it is to be ducted as well with a shroud that fits with a rubber seal against the back face of the radiator.
And the hood opening will seal against the top edge of this shroud.
The shroud will contain two fans.
So the shroud becomes an adaptor between the radiator & hood.
It is designed so the radiator seals with rubber against the front of the bodywork.
So all the air that enters the grill must go through the radiator, then through the shroud & up out of the hood.
The air flow through all of these parts flows very clean with no obstructions.
regards,
Tony.
The distance is around 350mm.
But it is to be ducted as well with a shroud that fits with a rubber seal against the back face of the radiator.
And the hood opening will seal against the top edge of this shroud.
The shroud will contain two fans.
So the shroud becomes an adaptor between the radiator & hood.
It is designed so the radiator seals with rubber against the front of the bodywork.
So all the air that enters the grill must go through the radiator, then through the shroud & up out of the hood.
The air flow through all of these parts flows very clean with no obstructions.
regards,
Tony.
Hi Tony.
Thanks Now i see the point.
Do you have some pictures of the sheet metal job you wont to share?
Kjeld.
Info@servicegear.dk
Thanks Now i see the point.
Do you have some pictures of the sheet metal job you wont to share?
Kjeld.
Info@servicegear.dk
Kjeld.
I have not made the shroud yet.
Once the hood is finished then I joint the radiator to the hood with the shroud.
It will be a bolt in Aluminium item.
But I will post the results once it's made.
As you can see with what I'm doing the whole system is designed for better cooling.
regards,
Tony
I have not made the shroud yet.
Once the hood is finished then I joint the radiator to the hood with the shroud.
It will be a bolt in Aluminium item.
But I will post the results once it's made.
As you can see with what I'm doing the whole system is designed for better cooling.
regards,
Tony
Hi Tony.
Yes i Can see. I am chore it Will also give it some more downforce with High speed.
I am using the same front you have design on my project 6672
Kjeld
Yes i Can see. I am chore it Will also give it some more downforce with High speed.
I am using the same front you have design on my project 6672
Kjeld
Kjeld.
I sent you the laser cutting file for the weld on Pantera nose didn't I ?
Yes, both the bib spoiler & the shroud/hood will produce down-force.
I also plan to install little wing shaped aluminium louvers where the shroud joins the hood.
This will act as a grill & block out vision of the fans & radiator so our law enforcement idiots cannot see the radiator.
(some stupid law they have regarding fluid getting on your windscreen from rear facing holes in the hood).
regards,
Tony.
I sent you the laser cutting file for the weld on Pantera nose didn't I ?
Yes, both the bib spoiler & the shroud/hood will produce down-force.
I also plan to install little wing shaped aluminium louvers where the shroud joins the hood.
This will act as a grill & block out vision of the fans & radiator so our law enforcement idiots cannot see the radiator.
(some stupid law they have regarding fluid getting on your windscreen from rear facing holes in the hood).
regards,
Tony.
Tony.
Yes i get the file for the new front and made the parts here in Denmark.
Looking forward to see the finish car.
Kjeld
Yes i get the file for the new front and made the parts here in Denmark.
Looking forward to see the finish car.
Kjeld
Loven it Tony. Looks fantastic. I feel like I just keep saying the same things in your posts... "stunning work".
Will you use lexan light covers then..?
I truly love your style. I like all aspects of your designs/executions. I wish I had the balls to do such modifications...I'm always afraid to depart from original form.
Will you use lexan light covers then..?
I truly love your style. I like all aspects of your designs/executions. I wish I had the balls to do such modifications...I'm always afraid to depart from original form.
Thanks Rob.
I like the look of the lights without the covers.
That dark eyed hooded recessed look, a little like the mustang.
The headlight bucket has a vent to prevent air pressure build up which will likely be vented to the brakes.
The idea of the car has always been performance & function first, & if we can give it a tough elegant stance at the same time then that's a bonus.
regards,
Tony.
I like the look of the lights without the covers.
That dark eyed hooded recessed look, a little like the mustang.
The headlight bucket has a vent to prevent air pressure build up which will likely be vented to the brakes.
The idea of the car has always been performance & function first, & if we can give it a tough elegant stance at the same time then that's a bonus.
regards,
Tony.
Tony, that amount of progress and work deserves......
More pictures that is.
Best,
Kelly
More pictures that is.
Best,
Kelly
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