Re: Panamericana Trevoux Replica

Posted by Ross On 2013/6/20 21:23:30

If a fella was to install the gasket between the throttle body and bowl backwards on a WCFB because of being distracted or something he might find that the metering rods stay up in the power position at all times and he gets around 8 mpg. Just sayin'.......


Getting to be very pleased with how she drives. The 700R-15 Yokahamas are terrific; steer light as a feather even with the quick ratio box and ride quite well. Am rejoicing that I took the time to box the side rails on the frame as the car is wonderfully tight.

Back in the earlier development days I had a heating problem because of the smaller radiator core mandated by the reduced height. The car could not long idle without heating. To compensate, I made a full boxed fan shroud but kept the original 4 blade fan as I hate the sound and power loss of big fans. This has proven a big success as the car now runs cool at all times. Something to consider for cars with perpetual heating problems or if installing air.

Have only to install a door panel and some weatherstrip and she's done. The list of tweaks and diddles is now down to one page. Prettying up some paint issues will have to wait til after Detroit. More photos soon.