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Post by sam on Mar 12, 2019 7:45:51 GMT -8
I have seen screens inside those stacks. A filter they are not, but they do keep the larger debris from getting in.
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 12, 2019 8:10:03 GMT -8
JC,
I see. And you're building a very close replica for sure. Please don't take my comment as a criticism of your build, but rather a personal engine crisis I had because I did the same thing on my only street car. I'm just wondering if they used the truck daily how they stopped all the dust, and dirt from getting into the engine.
Joel
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Post by afx on Mar 12, 2019 10:25:23 GMT -8
No offense taking Joel. It would concern me as well having the carburetors effectively open to the air. The first season of the show "JDM Legends" in on Motor Trend TV and they do use the truck regularly. watch.motortrend.com/tv-shows/jdm-legends/ |
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 13, 2019 5:35:49 GMT -8
JC,
That's really puzzling unless they just use it on the show and really short runs. But used regularly off the show, eventually the micro particles ingested with the air will cut the cylinder walls and rings to the point of nearly no compression.
Joel
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Post by afx on Mar 14, 2019 2:32:23 GMT -8
Finished grille. The kit doesn't provide clear lenses for the headlights only the blank chrome inserts installed on the passenger side so I had to dig into the parts box for replacements. I drilled out the inner light socket on the driver side and added screen to feed cool air (and dust  ) to the Webers.  |
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Post by afx on Mar 16, 2019 12:33:09 GMT -8
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 16, 2019 12:42:51 GMT -8
Congrats on a very nice build! Love the cargo as well!
Thanks,
Ismael
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Post by sam on Mar 16, 2019 14:52:25 GMT -8
That is perfect!
Great job JC!
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Post by afx on Mar 17, 2019 4:28:00 GMT -8
Thanks Ismael & Sam. It came out more or less how I had hoped. Would have liked the stance to be lower. I think you would need to drop the body lower on the frame to accomplish that however.
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 17, 2019 14:15:19 GMT -8
JC,
Most impressive build for sure. And the Kart just makes it that much more special.
Joel
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Post by garydavis on Mar 18, 2019 22:06:47 GMT -8
Man JC...this is the perfect setup for the father/son week end go cart team. Great craftsmanship and paint.
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Post by afx on Mar 19, 2019 2:06:14 GMT -8
Thanks Joel & Gary. I enjoyed building the kart so much I bought (2) more! I'll have to decide how I want to build them.
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Post by jj66 on Mar 19, 2019 2:37:42 GMT -8
Very cool! and clean!!
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 19, 2019 6:24:54 GMT -8
Thanks Joel & Gary. I enjoyed building the kart so much I bought (2) more! I'll have to decide how I want to build them. JC, You've gone twin 101 Macs on this build. Is there any other engine options in the kit? Also, back in my racing kart days, the rich guys all had chrome chasses. Joel |
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Post by afx on Mar 19, 2019 6:49:44 GMT -8
Thanks Joel & Gary. I enjoyed building the kart so much I bought (2) more! I'll have to decide how I want to build them. JC, You've gone twin 101 Macs on this build. Is there any other engine options in the kit? Also, back in my racing kart days, the rich guys all had chrome chasses. Joel That's the only engine option in the kit. Now that this kart is readily available again would be nice to see some aftermarket parts for it: wheels/tires, engine, maybe even some PE pedals. |
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