Drivetrain Pics of my hand fabbed diverter, intake, and catch can
kool that sounds easy enough, i think!
Originally Posted by garretwp
If I had the time I would love to help out. But would not want to go against anyone who is willing to seel a nice design! I just tooke a 3/4 piece of plywood and cut it to the size of the inside. I took a tape measure and measured each part of the inside of the car and then marked it up on the plywood. I think it tooke me 30 minutes to have it measured and all cut to fit nicely! As for the carpet, that is a whole other story lol. I think I re-did the carpet 3 times before I was happy with it. I am one of those types that will redo something until I am satisfied! :smile: But I like the outcome of this piece and am very happy with it. But there is always room for improvement! As for the air diverter, thanks for compliments! When it comes to making something yourself, I love the feeling that you accomplished something good! And it shows how far your skills can go when in the process. As much as it can be frustrating at times when making something, it is also fun to do.
Garrett
As for the air diverter, thanks for compliments! When it comes to making something yourself, I love the feeling that you accomplished something good! And it shows how far your skills can go when in the process. As much as it can be frustrating at times when making something, it is also fun to do.Garrett
Thank you for the fast reply.
The 1/8 stock should be no problem. I think i'll make a template out of Hardboard before i start cutting up the alum! Easier on the bandsaw....
My buddy can weld aluminium, but doesn't have a TIG himself. So, makes it a little hard as well!
I think i might have some old weather stripping hanging around from my old chevelle, have to try & dig that up.
thanks again!
The 1/8 stock should be no problem. I think i'll make a template out of Hardboard before i start cutting up the alum! Easier on the bandsaw....
My buddy can weld aluminium, but doesn't have a TIG himself. So, makes it a little hard as well!
I think i might have some old weather stripping hanging around from my old chevelle, have to try & dig that up.
thanks again!
Originally Posted by garretwp
For mine, I just pop riveted the 90 degree aluminum. As for the gauge of aluminum that I used, I beleive it is 1/8 thick. For the slanted portion of the diverter, I used metal epoxy to bond it to the aluminum. Just a tip if you do not have the resources to weld the pieces. Also I had a hard time finding the rubber seal material. I tried a local shop that deal with doing work on trunks, they will most likely carry the rubber seal. It is considered trunk seal molding.
Garrett
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That is what I did when I went to make my diverter. I used cardboard and traced out the cut outs and then modified it if needed. I then got it to how I wanted it and traced it onto the aluminum. I gut it using a band saw and then a jig saw with metal cutting blades! One thing I did not do was use a guide to make straight cuts. I did it free hand. So the cuts are not straight. But then again it still does its job and it came out better then I expected. My friends are always amazed on what I can do with metal etc. I have a project to make a custom intake for my buddys v6 camaro that runs 13's stock. We are going to modify the aluminum one that he has and make it bigger has he took out the ac unit in the car and took out the cooler for the ac unit as well. Man do i love making stuff!
Garrett
Garrett
Originally Posted by fishbulb
Thank you for the fast reply.
The 1/8 stock should be no problem. I think i'll make a template out of Hardboard before i start cutting up the alum! Easier on the bandsaw....
My buddy can weld aluminium, but doesn't have a TIG himself. So, makes it a little hard as well!
I think i might have some old weather stripping hanging around from my old chevelle, have to try & dig that up.
thanks again!
The 1/8 stock should be no problem. I think i'll make a template out of Hardboard before i start cutting up the alum! Easier on the bandsaw....
My buddy can weld aluminium, but doesn't have a TIG himself. So, makes it a little hard as well!
I think i might have some old weather stripping hanging around from my old chevelle, have to try & dig that up.
thanks again!
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