I think I have seen that firewall someplace before...

 

Has anyone smoothed that firewall removing top diverted shelf?
Need to check clearances for SC. Leaning twords KB.

 

That pinch weld lip makes a perfect mating surface for the flat firewall panel that I use...the new metal tucks up nicely under the lip. A touch of filler and the underside is smooth and flat.

 

Nice job Charlie. Looks like you also trimmed some of that lip down.
Has anyone removed/smoothed out that pinch weld? Pro's & cons.. .

 

No trimming. Question: how would you expect to attach the upper section of the firewall to the cab if there were no lip there? I believe that there is such a thing as too much "smoothing". As for your question, has anyone ever done it...if they have I personally have never seen it.

 

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Did not think would be but will ask the guys.

Thx

 

Do we have any experienced welders out here?

Currently working on IFS spindles off '84 C4 Vette. Finding out the caliper mounting tabs are prone to snapping off when converting to larger calipers. My question is can some strength be welded to these aluminum tabs without issue?



Adapter bracket:


New caliper (z06):


Many Thx!

 

Should ask that question on a Corvette forum, you may get a better answer.

 

Already done that but thank you .. .

 

I'm surprised you never got the answer you were looking for, who knew? lol

 

Probably because no one on the Corvette forum that still has an early C4 would want to invest in larger brakes...that is not the most popular Vette model. C5/C6 spindles are fairly easy to come by and require no such mods.

 

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Have only sand boxed with C4 series. Time think about plan B or is it C.. .
Basic question will be do spindles interchange.
TBC

 

Firewall cut-in.. .

 

Found some time for fun.
Interested in Line-X the interior. Any input?

Cooling Fan




Heat-A/C box
Specialty Power Windows (wipers)


Steering Linkage


Welding fill here & there.


As always comments are welcome.

 

Did you make that cooling fan?