And so it begins...the AP build.

[Devin]

For a change of pace, I decided to start cutting up a brand new Porsche trans. I’m gonna call the starter manufacturer to see how far the starter gear goes out to see how much more grinding is needed.
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Joe, I ended up just bolting the starter to the adapter and jumped it to a spare battery to see if there were any clearance issues. Yours looks deeper than mine but I can measure if you would like.

 

[joe]

Joe, I ended up just bolting the starter to the adapter and jumped it to a spare battery to see if there were any clearance issues. Yours looks deeper than mine but I can measure if you would like.
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I tried to take out as little as possible. I haven’t finished up the grinding yet.

 

[joe]

I don’t think it will take much more grinding since I used a hole saw to bore the original hole.

 

[Douglas]

It is these little adjustments that honestly make the job more special. Because you are truly building a one off, just like real race cars were years ago.

They can also be a PITA if you are looking for perfection. lol

 

[joe]

It’s amazing how long some of these individual projects can drag on. I started making mock up panels on Thanksgiving Day. Finally got the front panels tacked in today with epoxy. I’ll finish filling the remaining gaps after the first round sets up with the clam latched into place.

 

[joe]

Rear clam is stiff enough now that I can open and close it by myself. All 4 locating pins hit at the same time. I’m going to use a single center hood pin for the top.
The rear hinge will now be 2 pieces, after I weld in the coupler. It was impossible to get in when it was 1 piece…and it will only get worse after I finish off the wheel wells with Raptor Liner.