Plastic Fantastic tew

[langleylad]

This one isn't the worst, not even top 10.... I had a V8 S-10 Blazer with washer-fluid hose for fuel lines and red wiring.... he replaced all the wiring with red wiring... no piece longer than 36" but safely twisted together and hanging.... and fuses? those are for chickens.

It amazes me how many guys will only use one color wire !

[DanStokes]

I have a work buddy who is seriously color blind. He has a heck of a time doing electrical even when there are different colored wires. I can't imagine why you would do this on purpose.

Dan

[65RHDEER]

I am so stoked!!!!!! Just got this from OUSCA


You are good to run your car in GTV this season. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Mike Morrison | Chief of Tech & Road Course Segment Manager

An adventure begins. The good thing about that is you will probably take us along for the ride via Bangshift

[SuperBuickGuy]

The good thing about that is you will probably take us along for the ride via Bangshift

it's been known to happen.

[SuperBuickGuy]

Since the news, I best get on getting this thing ready... the block and balanced assembly will be back either late this week or early next
So Skid Factory Al said wrinkles make you faster.... wrinkle paint


this will probably take days to wrinkle because it's not even close to 60*F here


also time to clear and paint the stuff that remains aluminum color
first coat of clear showed stains


so a bit of aluminum paint and all is good

and straight clear

[DanStokes]

Heat gun for the wrinkle paint? There are times I wish I had an old oven in the shop.

Dan

[SuperBuickGuy]

Heat gun for the wrinkle paint? There are times I wish I had an old oven in the shop.

Dan

they recommend baking to get a good wrinkle on it - I figure I'll let it dry (dry enough?) then do a dust coat and bake it.... I'll also have to get creative for an oven..

[Beagle]

Not to mention the ergonomics - where are you going to put all that stuff?
You have to find a place for the pump (depending on how many sections it has - could be problematic), another drive pulley changes the stack on the front of the engine and has an exposed oil pump belt. Then you have to find a place for the external oil tank and all the plumbing. There are benefits beyond just oil control, you can add a vacuum section and improve ring seal. I have always wanted to try one but it seems on a real street car that they aren't very practical.

The smartass in me woke me up this morning and made me type "I bet if it was a supercharger you could find the real estate"

[cstmwgn]

The smartass in me woke me up this morning and made me type "I bet if it was a supercharger you could find the real estate"

Well - in my perspective - there is a better return on investment with a blower than an oil pump.

[SuperBuickGuy]

The smartass in me woke me up this morning and made me type "I bet if it was a supercharger you could find the real estate"

Well - in my perspective - there is a better return on investment with a blower than an oil pump.

if I was building a static display, sure. Autocross with a blower - no thanks.

[mike343sharpstick]

Which OUSCA events are you planning to run?

[SuperBuickGuy]

Which OUSCA events are you planning to run?

Oy, now that's the question, isn't it.

My dream is run Vegas on March 28/9.... there is almost zero chance, but it's not zero. Likely Willow Springs at the end of May.... depending on how that goes, I may try more.... but at this point, getting it ready and me ready is my only focus.

Wilwood does a Corvette Challenge that might happen - but I seriously think that won't be this year. There's just too much to do (and invest).

[SuperBuickGuy]

Well, got a late start.... seems our friend in Langley BC cleaned his shop, so I had to do something....

then I cleaned wiring
just call me Mr. Clean


positive on the right side, negative on the left...


and the wrinkle finish was disappointing... ah well

[65RHDEER]

Did you use a quality brand with the wrinkle?

[ejs262]

bummer on the wrinkle paint, too cold maybe?