Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:57 pm
Doing all bushings, mounts and a complete chassis cleanup. Along with powder coating , kerk fittings and new brakes.
This is round 1
This is round 1
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Butchers 1996 M Build
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Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:59 pm
Round 2
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:01 pm
Making progress. Wheel bearing was bad so I had to get it replaced. Picking it up today.
Also had issues finding an ABS axle. But, got one and its on the way.
Also had issues finding an ABS axle. But, got one and its on the way.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:02 pm
Just got 2 new seats. Sparco Evos. They will go in after the paint.....too much work to do.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:04 pm
Ill have more stuff done this weekend. Well, let's hope. Im to busy to start this.....but to late for that now. Lol
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:05 pm
Ok pulled the diff and changed the bushings. Also finished the left side completely.
Bushings out.
Bushings back in.
Rear back together.
Air hammer solves all. Removed the rear bushings in about 5 min total for both. Super easy.
I have these to install soon....and lots more to come.
Off to work...more to come later.
Bushings out.
Bushings back in.
Rear back together.
Air hammer solves all. Removed the rear bushings in about 5 min total for both. Super easy.
I have these to install soon....and lots more to come.
Off to work...more to come later.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:08 pm
Figured out the color. Going to do the purple with about 6 coats of clear. Should look nice with the green rollbar.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:12 pm
A welding mask is not impact rated by the way...
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:13 pm
Not sure what color to do the vents in the hood? I am not sure about the green? Body color? Aluminum color? Flat black?
What color do you guys think?
What color do you guys think?
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:15 pm
I know......im not a fan of internet fame....lol. so, just a way to hide my ugly mug.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:19 pm
Autokonexion flares. I got them in before they shut down and were backed up. So, its a lucky set to me. 
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:50 pm
Understand the hood now
How did you work out the placement of your vent? Where you have placed it is a region of low pressure (lift) and therefore air will be sucked out not in.
How did you work out the placement of your vent? Where you have placed it is a region of low pressure (lift) and therefore air will be sucked out not in.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:04 pm
Maybe the plan is that letting any air out from under the bonnet reduces air pressures under the bonnet thus allowing more air to flow through the radiator?
If there's a turbo under those vents then maybe the old adage of hot air rising will help keep down the temps of the turbo and surrounding gear?
Perhaps also a reduction in front end lift?
If there's a turbo under those vents then maybe the old adage of hot air rising will help keep down the temps of the turbo and surrounding gear?
Perhaps also a reduction in front end lift?
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:20 pm
This reminds me that I have to do some differential air pressures tests.
Hot air will be sucked out only to be sucked back in at the bottom of the windscreen zone.
Hot air will be sucked out only to be sucked back in at the bottom of the windscreen zone.
Re: Butchers 1996 M Build
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:26 pm
Just picked up these. Should look good with the vent on the hood.
Got lots more done on the rear suspension. No pictures but ill post some tomorrow. The entire rear will be done tomorrow. Crazy. Now on to the front.
Got lots more done on the rear suspension. No pictures but ill post some tomorrow. The entire rear will be done tomorrow. Crazy. Now on to the front.