1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

  I completed 2 of the shields so I’m set for the next motor.
 
  I went outside! ☠️  Found my way to a Midas shop so they could bend up a 2 “ pipe , sadly they did not have any pipe . I asked if they had any scrap pieces and showed the owner the length of pipe needed. She returned with a good 3 ft. Piece but again I was disappointed that they could not reproduce the pipe with the 180 degree bend , limit is 45 degrees.  So I asked what I owed her and her answer was,” just take it”.
   Wow...
  I spent the next two days fabricating brackets and cutting the pipe up that did have 1 perfectly located bend for the lift I needed.  My welding dramatically improved with the cheater lens and a pair of reading glasses with 3x magnification.
  Two other tasks were worked on, the crashpad an an alternator bracket for belt tension.
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

You can buy mandrel bent pipe in a variety of angles.  They even sell “donuts” and you can cut whatever angle of bend you need.  Any hi-po shop would carry them.

[dakazman]

  You’re right JB , however there seems to be a shortage of muffler pipe . My normal supplier is on back order and even Midas muffler was out of stock on some sizes.
  I’ll revisit it again later after I get the engine started and hear it. I may not like the Thrush muffler sound. After I wrap the pipe to help keep the heat from the boot tray it will be a good starting point for sound and heat norms. I also have the panel to block out the original wire screen which may increase the temp in the area.  I’m not a fan of the muffler being in view but with a required license plate mounted right in front of it it will be less objectionable.
Dakazman 

[GavinT]

You could give the muffler a shot of matt black heat paint, D'man.
It'd pretty much disappear behind the rear mesh when you have the engine cover down.

[dakazman]

      That’s one way Gavin  , and to save time, a very real possibility!  I can live with it , however I did  make a panel to block the exhaust fumes from coming back into the engine compartment, I just haven’t had time to cut in the exhaust hole and paint and clear coat.
   I will paint and clear coat a few sections of the car and the nicks I put in working on it. That will take only a few days but I’ll continue to add and finish up the brake, fuel and AC lines.
  The harness will have upgrades added on the board before installing in car . That is easier to do than craft in and out running individual wires.

 Getting very excited that I can see a finish line.
 
Dakazman

[dakazman]

   A little further along today 😀. Alternator bracket complete and installed for the 100 amp unit.
 Cut a hole in the rear panel instead of going with the original screen. Much better look!
  Fabricated some standoffs for the heat shield that will be welded to the muffler then modified the shield to fit and removed all the dents in it . Tomorrow I’ll purchase two muffler clamps and I soon the two lower mount brackets that will be welded to the lower shield/ bracket.
  Bent up a sacrificial plastic tube , bent to the shape of the return line so I can better visualize where to cut the stainless tubing.

 

[BDA]

If you don't watch out, D'man, you'll end up with a car soon! 

[dakazman]

   BDA, did you see the lotus badge?
👍 or 👎
Dakazman

[BDA]

I saw it but it was hard to see where it was mounted. Is it on the alternator bracket? Makes no difference. A Lotus badge is pretty much good wherever you put it! I give it a thumbs up!

[dakazman]

 
  Integrated into the bracket. 😀

Thanks
Dave

[BDA]

I like it!   

[SilverBeast]

Looking good!

[TurboFource]

You will definitely need sunglasses to look at that engine compartment when it's out in the sun!

[dakazman]

  Thanks guys! I really appreciate your comments.
 
  There has been some talk about jacks on the groups IO msgs so with a half day to work on something
I decided to install my old GM Jack that was used on my minivan.  It is heavy but very sturdy and it fits the lug nuts perfectly .  It does not fit under the spare or to difficult to mount next to it up front.
  I believe I came up with a unique location and easy to install and remove. I used a carriage bolt as a hanger under rear boot. See pics.
Dakazman

   

[BDA]

That's pretty clever, D'man!!!