the swallow tail project has begun.......

[Ironman]

Cheers yer it's a scary proposition , that's why I think I like the idea of hillclimb , but at the end of the day it will be so nice to put it to the test. ( in a semi controlled environment.

Phillip Island doesn't have many trees lol

[alex g]

I love that adjustable alternator bracket! Did you make that up or buy it?

its just a simple ish plate that mounts through the water pump , it has a lower bolt hole that acts as the alternator pivot and a rigging screw to tension , fairly straight forward.

GO GET FLOCKED

[quozl]

Where did you get the dashboard flocking / flocked?

Cheers Al

[SMOK3Y]

what the hell is flocked???

[WABIT]

the material that wrappes the dashboard.

dom

[alex g]

Not a material as such sort of like paint / powder coat / finish. Used classically on rally cars to reduce all glare off the dash board.

Explanation

Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surface. It can also refer to the texture produced by the process, or to any material used primarily for its flocked surface.

Flocking is the application of fine particles to adhesive coated surfaces. Nowadays, this is usually done by the application of a high-voltage electric field. In a Flocking Machine the "flock" is given a negative charge whilst the substrate is earthed. Flock material flies vertically onto the substrate attaching to previously applied glue. A number of different substrates can be Flocked including; textiles, fabric, woven fabric, paper, PVC, sponge, toys, automotive plastic.
The majority of flocking done worldwide uses finely cut natural or synthetic fibers. A flocked finish imparts a decorative and/or functional characteristic to the surface. The variety of materials that are applied to numerous surfaces through different flocking methods create a wide range of end products. The flocking process is used on items ranging from retail consumer goods to products with high technology military applications.

[quozl]

and its flocking fantastic and looks flocking great.

[alex g]

And it's truly a case of photos not doing it justice to boot , flocking happy with the flock.

[Preen59]

Pun city. Love it.


Good lookin' dash there, Alex.

[alex g]

a pillar





side intrusions meet front subframe and cabin roof



i used tapered egg / sockets , used in lighting truss, to attach the cabin section and these are the tappered pins.

[Jace]

Just how hard do you plan on stepping on those pedals!

I'm guessing this thing won't be seeing rego?

[GeorgeMK1]

Just how hard do you plan on stepping on those pedals!

Ahaha i second that Pedals look very sturdy !!

[alex g]

brake bias and Microtech dash microswitch mounted



clears up front



detailed





pump sorted

[GOLFBALLS]

Jesus there's some serious gear going on this car!!! Looks like youre building something to race for a touring car championship!!!
You sure you're just doing the odd hillclimb??
It looks like a full show car with the detail you're going to.
AWESOME

[mikinoz]

Let's try to lock in the 8th October for a closer inspection.

It's nice to see we have some points of difference between cars, my indicators are smoked!