Rebuilding LemonWedge.

[malex]

LW I was looking through my weight loss notes and the K-frame engine brackets that I cut off were 5Lbs plus 4 Lbs more gone by trimming things up, shorter bolts, etc, for what that’s worth. I was thinking about if I was in as deep as you’re going I definitely would be adding some front bars especially now that you’re headed to full race car territory. That 10.00 gets to be a real pain in the *** trip wire and you’re headed that way. Just sayin it might be worth keeping in mind.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

LW I was looking through my weight loss notes and the K-frame engine brackets that I cut off were 5Lbs plus 4 Lbs more gone by trimming things up, shorter bolts, etc, for what that’s worth. I was thinking about if I was in as deep as you’re going I definitely would be adding some front bars especially now that you’re headed to full race car territory. That 10.00 gets to be a real pain in the *** trip wire and you’re headed that way. Just sayin it might be worth keeping in mind.

I agree.

 

[67MPRFAN]

They make a block off plate, for when heater/AC is removed.
I believe this came from vintage air

 

[LemonWedge]

Current plan is simply make a few small sheetmetal patch panels and apply from the backside with 2-part epoxy. It’s not an AC car, so there’s only two holes for the heater in & out, and the (3) boltholes. We should be able to get them covered with only a few ounces of material.

 

[6PKRTSE]

I tack welded block off panels over all of my heater blower motor, heater hose holes and any other factory holes not being used. If you decide to go with a front plate and even a mid-plate. Don't forget a engine limiter mounting bracket. Similar to this one pictured. I made mine off or the transmission ears to the trash cross member.

 

[dvw]

I tack welded block off panels over all of my heater blower motor, heater hose holes and any other factory holes not being used. If you decide to go with a front plate and even a mid-plate. Don't forget a engine limiter mounting bracket. Similar to this one pictured. I made mine off or the transmission ears to the trash cross member.

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I know where that limiter resides. Mine has not only all the firewall holes welded but the air intake for the heater in the right A pillar and the rubber drain plugs in the floor pan. Good fire protection is something that many don't think about, but they should. car also has a 10lb fire system.

Doug