A few new projects

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-24-2011, 08:19 AM

The 1969 and 1970 Dodge Chargers had the length wise rear tail-lights. The 1968 Charger had the individual lights in the rear like that. The '70 had the front loop bumper, different door vents. '69 had the "vented" front bumper with the splitter in the middle where the '68 didn't. The '68 Charger is on my list of top 3 sexiest cars of all time (along with the FD). When I was 18 it was between a '68 Charger with a 383 and a 727 but I couldn't get the seller down far enough to be able to afford the car, a 4-spd trans, the proper floor boards etc etc etc. A few months later I bought my FC and the rest as they say, is a horrible uncontrolled downward spiral

I know, quite a leap.

gmonsen · 01-27-2011, 11:30 PM

I have all these projects going on and for one reason or another, we are in wait mode for various things. So, I have to make do with the small things that are getting done. Of probably the least interest to me, but interesting all the same, I got the side fender vent "strakes" ("spears", aluminum lines or streaks...) done and they are being polished. This is a bit like the guy sitting by the side of the bed and telling the naked girl how good it is going to be, but... they came out better than I had expected. I'll pop them back in tomorrow when they get back from the polishing shop and post pictures.

Gordon

ChaserAero · 01-28-2011, 12:49 PM

Get yo shine on get yo shine on.

Quality work!

gmonsen · 01-28-2011, 07:29 PM

UPDATE SIDE VENDER VENT TREATMENT

Not much of an update. Like I said. Everybody is waiting for parts or pieces of some sort to be made. Several things are close, but as we all know, it takes more time than it should.

Anyway, here are some pictures of the aluminum strakes I designed. This is one of the more controversial little projects I took on and so I want to say again that I try a lot of things and that not al of them make it. I've wasted a fair amount of time that way.

I designed 3 aluminum strakes for each of the two side vents. However, I designed them so that I could see how 2 strakes would look or how 3 strakes would look. I haven't polished them yet or decided whether they look good, but thought I'd put up some (poorly taken coming in out of the snow) pictures. The strakes fit into the vent opening perfectly and are positively mechanically affixed.

I think I like the views with 3 strakes... They somehow seem to relate better to the wheels spokes. Take a look at each in relation to the wheels and see if you understand what I'm saying.

Gordon

2 Views with 3 Aluminum Vent Strakes

3 Views with 2 Aluminum Vent Strakes

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-28-2011, 10:03 PM

Damn Gordon, that looks goooooooooood! I like the 3 better personally.

BTW, are you still planning on being at Dave's tomorrow? We're braving the cold and I'll be there damn early in the morning.

gmonsen · 01-28-2011, 10:28 PM

Brian... I'm not sure how its all going to work out. I had expected a lot more to be don e, but suppliers are killing us. I may make it. If I don't, could I ask a favor? Could you get some more shots of the 3 strakes? (I wish the snow was off it...

) Anyway, I particularly would like to see a front three quarters view where you see the front aluminum grille, the wheels and these new strakes, if you have time. Even a cell phone picture or two.

Gordon

2gslse · 02-01-2011, 07:03 PM

Gordon I saw the vents and like three better. is your car gonna be ready for deals or you driving another one down?

gmonsen · 02-01-2011, 09:25 PM

2gslse... I'll be there for Deals for sure. I was the first reservation at Nantahala... Got the suite with the pool table.

Car, btw, will be done (again) in two weeks. I am really hoping for some big power gains.

Gordon

Sideo · 02-14-2011, 12:13 AM

looks good! ive missed a few of those on the club its nice to see all organized in one thread.

gmonsen · 04-24-2011, 10:10 PM

I know a lot of you guys are also on the other forum, but I thought I would post a few pictures here as well. I am now 99% done with the engine bay, done with the interior and exterior, and just have the dual exhaust project to go for the summer.

The only things to be done to the engine bay still are the air intake piping and filter. I was going to put a NACA duct in the hood and essentially do a ram air thing, but I decided I didn't want to cut up the hood and make it obvious that there was something going on there.

Anyway, here are some pictures of the engine bay. I've eliminated a lot of stuff. Moved the fuses and relays up front under the radiator cooling shroud. Put the AST there. Added that shroud thing. Redid the plenum and runners in cream. Moved the coils to directly across from the plugs. (Also added that neat little ricer Honda S2000 START button and covered the interior and exterior door handles in black leather.)

Gordon

And, here's at least the final color of the intake piping, though the pipes will go straight down to the grille.

Cpnneeda · 06-02-2011, 07:52 PM

Gordon, I've read a many of your threads/posts and seen all the ideas you came up with. To date I have tried just 1. Quiet Car. I plan to coat the interior of my WRX and RX-7 with the stuff, but after reading your experience wth it, I was sold. First coats in the WRX will happen this weekend.

01-24-2011, 08:19 AM	#31
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	The 1969 and 1970 Dodge Chargers had the length wise rear tail-lights. The 1968 Charger had the individual lights in the rear like that. The '70 had the front loop bumper, different door vents. '69 had the "vented" front bumper with the splitter in the middle where the '68 didn't. The '68 Charger is on my list of top 3 sexiest cars of all time (along with the FD). When I was 18 it was between a '68 Charger with a 383 and a 727 but I couldn't get the seller down far enough to be able to afford the car, a 4-spd trans, the proper floor boards etc etc etc. A few months later I bought my FC and the rest as they say, is a horrible uncontrolled downward spiral I know, quite a leap. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-27-2011, 11:30 PM	#32
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania iTrader: (0) Posts: 144 Rep Power: 17	I have all these projects going on and for one reason or another, we are in wait mode for various things. So, I have to make do with the small things that are getting done. Of probably the least interest to me, but interesting all the same, I got the side fender vent "strakes" ("spears", aluminum lines or streaks...) done and they are being polished. This is a bit like the guy sitting by the side of the bed and telling the naked girl how good it is going to be, but... they came out better than I had expected. I'll pop them back in tomorrow when they get back from the polishing shop and post pictures. Gordon __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II Last edited by gmonsen; 01-28-2011 at 01:50 PM..

01-28-2011, 12:49 PM	#33
ChaserAero www.aerokits.net Join Date: Mar 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	Get yo shine on get yo shine on. Quality work! __________________ Chaser Aerodynamics, LLC Please visit our website!! Use coupon code: JB1013 to save 10% on your web order! (866) 360-KITS (5487) ext: 107

01-28-2011, 07:29 PM	#34
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania iTrader: (0) Posts: 144 Rep Power: 17	UPDATE SIDE VENDER VENT TREATMENT Not much of an update. Like I said. Everybody is waiting for parts or pieces of some sort to be made. Several things are close, but as we all know, it takes more time than it should. Anyway, here are some pictures of the aluminum strakes I designed. This is one of the more controversial little projects I took on and so I want to say again that I try a lot of things and that not al of them make it. I've wasted a fair amount of time that way. I designed 3 aluminum strakes for each of the two side vents. However, I designed them so that I could see how 2 strakes would look or how 3 strakes would look. I haven't polished them yet or decided whether they look good, but thought I'd put up some (poorly taken coming in out of the snow) pictures. The strakes fit into the vent opening perfectly and are positively mechanically affixed. I think I like the views with 3 strakes... They somehow seem to relate better to the wheels spokes. Take a look at each in relation to the wheels and see if you understand what I'm saying. Gordon 2 Views with 3 Aluminum Vent Strakes 3 Views with 2 Aluminum Vent Strakes __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II

01-28-2011, 10:03 PM	#35
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Damn Gordon, that looks goooooooooood! I like the 3 better personally. BTW, are you still planning on being at Dave's tomorrow? We're braving the cold and I'll be there damn early in the morning. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-28-2011, 10:28 PM	#36
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania iTrader: (0) Posts: 144 Rep Power: 17	Brian... I'm not sure how its all going to work out. I had expected a lot more to be don e, but suppliers are killing us. I may make it. If I don't, could I ask a favor? Could you get some more shots of the 3 strakes? (I wish the snow was off it...) Anyway, I particularly would like to see a front three quarters view where you see the front aluminum grille, the wheels and these new strakes, if you have time. Even a cell phone picture or two. Gordon __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II

02-01-2011, 07:03 PM	#37
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va iTrader: (0) Posts: 440 Rep Power: 17	Gordon I saw the vents and like three better. is your car gonna be ready for deals or you driving another one down? __________________ ____________________________________________ 1976 Cosmo needing lots of work 1993 Rx-7 410 RWHP single turbo toy 1985 Rx-7 toy/project car 411HP stoplight terror 2001 Dodge ram 4wd.parts hauler 2016 Ram 2500 cause its a hemi 2006 VW TDI commuter __________________________________________ I guarantee there's a pregnant redneck teenager somewhere in a shitty trailer park that thinks "Ebola would be a lovely name for their child"...

02-01-2011, 09:25 PM	#38
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania iTrader: (0) Posts: 144 Rep Power: 17	2gslse... I'll be there for Deals for sure. I was the first reservation at Nantahala... Got the suite with the pool table. Car, btw, will be done (again) in two weeks. I am really hoping for some big power gains. Gordon __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II Last edited by gmonsen; 02-01-2011 at 09:29 PM..

02-14-2011, 12:13 AM	#39
Sideo The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	looks good! ive missed a few of those on the club its nice to see all organized in one thread.

04-24-2011, 10:10 PM	#40
gmonsen The Ancient One Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania iTrader: (0) Posts: 144 Rep Power: 17	I know a lot of you guys are also on the other forum, but I thought I would post a few pictures here as well. I am now 99% done with the engine bay, done with the interior and exterior, and just have the dual exhaust project to go for the summer. The only things to be done to the engine bay still are the air intake piping and filter. I was going to put a NACA duct in the hood and essentially do a ram air thing, but I decided I didn't want to cut up the hood and make it obvious that there was something going on there. Anyway, here are some pictures of the engine bay. I've eliminated a lot of stuff. Moved the fuses and relays up front under the radiator cooling shroud. Put the AST there. Added that shroud thing. Redid the plenum and runners in cream. Moved the coils to directly across from the plugs. (Also added that neat little ricer Honda S2000 START button and covered the interior and exterior door handles in black leather.) Gordon And, here's at least the final color of the intake piping, though the pipes will go straight down to the grille. __________________ 1993 Rx7 R1 20b NA 1994 Rx7 20b supercharged project 1991 BMW 850 6 speed 1991 BMW E30 M3 Evo II

06-02-2011, 07:52 PM	#41
Cpnneeda Wants a running car... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RR, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Gordon, I've read a many of your threads/posts and seen all the ideas you came up with. To date I have tried just 1. Quiet Car. I plan to coat the interior of my WRX and RX-7 with the stuff, but after reading your experience wth it, I was sold. First coats in the WRX will happen this weekend.