Type A Outlaw Project
- Perry DePietro
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
Yes
I welded a quarter inch plate to the tunnel and then welded quarter inch vertical tabs. It is very solid. I also welded plates with internal threaded grade 8 knots into the longitudinal to anchor the outside tabs.
I welded a quarter inch plate to the tunnel and then welded quarter inch vertical tabs. It is very solid. I also welded plates with internal threaded grade 8 knots into the longitudinal to anchor the outside tabs.
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
Remote Oil Filter in driver side rear wheel well.
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- Perry DePietro
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Starting work on the oil lines. I know everyone who has posted on this has highly recommended that the car be on its side. Unfortunately I am no longer in my shop space, don't have a jig and need to make due with my small residential garage.
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- Perry DePietro
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Thank you for responding. Not many people have. As you know, while these projects are rewarding, they are also challenging. It's nice to get some validation from other 356 enthusiasts.
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
That's exactly how i plumbed mine. Put a Earl's cooler behind the grills and closed it off with ducting so I hope I don't need a fan. Motor will be installed soon and we'el find out how well it works in the hot Oklahoma summer! When do you think you'll be running?
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Unfortunately, I am still working a lot. If I stay focused and keep checking things off the list I should be able to go to paint in about 6 months.
I also have created a lot of extra work for myself with all the mods. For example, I had the whole rear assembled with a wide5 disc brake kit. I assembled it according to the directions with only one paper seal. When I put fluid in the transmission, it leaked on the other side of the aluminum caliper bracket. it was enough that I had to take the whole thing apart again and start from scratch.
I think it will be great when it's done but I certainly have creating a lot of headaches for myself wanting things to be right. My wife just smiles and says..."it's a process dear.... enjoy the process."
I also have created a lot of extra work for myself with all the mods. For example, I had the whole rear assembled with a wide5 disc brake kit. I assembled it according to the directions with only one paper seal. When I put fluid in the transmission, it leaked on the other side of the aluminum caliper bracket. it was enough that I had to take the whole thing apart again and start from scratch.
I think it will be great when it's done but I certainly have creating a lot of headaches for myself wanting things to be right. My wife just smiles and says..."it's a process dear.... enjoy the process."
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
You mentioned a paper gasket; the 356 does not use paper, only an O-ring.
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I'm using a kit that looks like drums with disc in back....
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It was a leaking transmission that was one of the main reasons I decided to deep six the 741 trans and replace it with a 915 911 unit, and of course, it snowballed from then. And the paper gaskets were a VW fitment, it's O rings for the 356.
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Lines complete from cooler to thermostat....
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
Have the Bosch lights positioned where I want them. Will work on fab'ing the brackets this weekend.
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
Using a 741 in a Type A, so needing to elevate the shift tube/build a shifter tower. I'm not sure what I will eventually look like (open sides? holes drilled? etc.) but mocking up the height and basic shape this weekend.
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Re: Type A Outlaw Project
I thought there was a much easier way to shift a 741 in there, but not sure what it is.
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"Using a 741 in a Type A, so needing to elevate the shift tube/build a shifter tower. I'm not sure what I will eventually look like (open sides? holes drilled? etc.) but mocking up the height and basic shape this weekend."
OK; I get it. You're using a 741 SHIFTER in a 356A. At first I thought you meant using a 741 TRANSMISSION; which has the nose down low. Done that many times in our race cars. Got the idea from my factory race Gmuend car, 2-055.
OK; I get it. You're using a 741 SHIFTER in a 356A. At first I thought you meant using a 741 TRANSMISSION; which has the nose down low. Done that many times in our race cars. Got the idea from my factory race Gmuend car, 2-055.