Mail Order Hot Rod, BMW V8 drivetrain. Build #2
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Hello from across the pond in the states.
Mark #1 has been on the road for 3.5 years now, I figured it was time to start building Mark #2 applying the lessons learned from putting #1 together. This project was started roughly 8 months ago. Mark #2 will also be the canvas for a few new ideas as well.
The 2nd build will maintain the same Modus Operandi with a similar frame, similar body and similar drivetrain. Ordering one piece at a time.
Starting with a frame: By ordering a frame rather then building one I receive a notarized Manufacturer Statement of Origin Certificate (M.S.O) from the builder. When the time comes for VIN assignment my local Motor Vehicles Department treats the M.S.O as a Bill of Sale, and the inspection is less stringent compared to building the frame from scratch.
Jaguar IRS, 3.54:1 with Powr-lok carrier.
Fiberglass T-bucket tub, with right hand side door (passenger):
Cleaning up the diff:
An idea for this build, hanging the Jag IRS off a perch from the rear of the frame.
Making the center support structure for the steering gear and fuel tank mounting:
Using a GM Tri-5 manual steering gear with a 16:1 turn ratio, reversing the throw:
The fuel tank has been a topic of concern since it's inception, I knew I didn't want it behind the tub out in the open. So I took a page from the early Model A's and mounted it under the cowl. A more talented fabricator could have made a tank to utilize the space more efficiently, I'm using generic mail order components and fitting them the best I can. I figure it's only one step away from a motorcycle with the fuel tank between your marbles.
Making the transmission K-member:
Mounted all of the electronics under the seat:
The grill is two '32 Ford steep re-pops, using the top halves of the shell with one flipped upside down:
Shortening the frame:
The drivetrain of choice is a mid-late 90's BMW M60/M62 V8 and it's matching Getrag 6 speed manual. I've got an 2000's M62TUB44, which is the later variant with variable intake cam timing. Pictured below with aftermarket independent throttle bodies for the Toyota 1UZ and turbo headers meant for the modular Ford engines.
Making header adapters, test fitting on build #1:
Custom made CNC spacers for the BMW heads that will allow me to drill & tap for the 1UZ bolt pattern to bolt down the ITB manifolds:
Picked up two more BMW V8's, both of these are mid-late 90's.
One is a M60B40 and the other an M62B44. The M60 has the more desirable cams and timing chains, the other has the desirable larger displacement. The plan is to combine both engines together to make one 4.4L V8 with the larger cams and double row timing chains.
The mock up & fab will continue on the engine in the frame, until I can get the primary use engine put together. Granted nothing detrimental has occurred between them.
Fitting the door:
Windshield mount posts & frame:
...and we're caught up with my current progress on the project. I'm thinking the paint scheme will be a pearloid metal flake white, blue offset stripe (my nod to BMW) and gold pinstripe & accents.
Yes, that is an Eaton M112 from a Jaguar x308 on the BMW V8 in the Build #1.
Thank you for checking out my projects. I'll update the thread as progress is made.
Mark #1 has been on the road for 3.5 years now, I figured it was time to start building Mark #2 applying the lessons learned from putting #1 together. This project was started roughly 8 months ago. Mark #2 will also be the canvas for a few new ideas as well.
The 2nd build will maintain the same Modus Operandi with a similar frame, similar body and similar drivetrain. Ordering one piece at a time.
Starting with a frame: By ordering a frame rather then building one I receive a notarized Manufacturer Statement of Origin Certificate (M.S.O) from the builder. When the time comes for VIN assignment my local Motor Vehicles Department treats the M.S.O as a Bill of Sale, and the inspection is less stringent compared to building the frame from scratch.
Jaguar IRS, 3.54:1 with Powr-lok carrier.
Fiberglass T-bucket tub, with right hand side door (passenger):
Cleaning up the diff:
An idea for this build, hanging the Jag IRS off a perch from the rear of the frame.
Making the center support structure for the steering gear and fuel tank mounting:
Using a GM Tri-5 manual steering gear with a 16:1 turn ratio, reversing the throw:
The fuel tank has been a topic of concern since it's inception, I knew I didn't want it behind the tub out in the open. So I took a page from the early Model A's and mounted it under the cowl. A more talented fabricator could have made a tank to utilize the space more efficiently, I'm using generic mail order components and fitting them the best I can. I figure it's only one step away from a motorcycle with the fuel tank between your marbles.
Making the transmission K-member:
Mounted all of the electronics under the seat:
The grill is two '32 Ford steep re-pops, using the top halves of the shell with one flipped upside down:
Shortening the frame:
The drivetrain of choice is a mid-late 90's BMW M60/M62 V8 and it's matching Getrag 6 speed manual. I've got an 2000's M62TUB44, which is the later variant with variable intake cam timing. Pictured below with aftermarket independent throttle bodies for the Toyota 1UZ and turbo headers meant for the modular Ford engines.
Making header adapters, test fitting on build #1:
Custom made CNC spacers for the BMW heads that will allow me to drill & tap for the 1UZ bolt pattern to bolt down the ITB manifolds:
Picked up two more BMW V8's, both of these are mid-late 90's.
One is a M60B40 and the other an M62B44. The M60 has the more desirable cams and timing chains, the other has the desirable larger displacement. The plan is to combine both engines together to make one 4.4L V8 with the larger cams and double row timing chains.
The mock up & fab will continue on the engine in the frame, until I can get the primary use engine put together. Granted nothing detrimental has occurred between them.
Fitting the door:
Windshield mount posts & frame:
...and we're caught up with my current progress on the project. I'm thinking the paint scheme will be a pearloid metal flake white, blue offset stripe (my nod to BMW) and gold pinstripe & accents.
Yes, that is an Eaton M112 from a Jaguar x308 on the BMW V8 in the Build #1.
Thank you for checking out my projects. I'll update the thread as progress is made.
Edited by Mykk on Tuesday 5th August 05:36
Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed your brief commentary with the photos.
There is quite a following for that style car here in France. However they seem to be shunned a bit. I have gone to a lot of car shows here and they barre them, for some reason they only like old Renaults and Citroens.
Bonne continuation.
There is quite a following for that style car here in France. However they seem to be shunned a bit. I have gone to a lot of car shows here and they barre them, for some reason they only like old Renaults and Citroens.
Bonne continuation.
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