Yes. Or get ALUMINUM screws that are anodized black!!!!Originally Posted by Warren Stramer
Dumb question....Should I paint the screw heads black?
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Yes. Or get ALUMINUM screws that are anodized black!!!!Dumb question....Should I paint the screw heads black?
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I kind like the stainless look .Ok, took out my quarter glass (speed nuts my a$$) they weighed 4.8lbs each with the butyl tape. Lexan replacements each weigh 1.2lbs.with screws and stand-offs, So good-bye 7 more pounds
Dumb question....Should I paint the screw heads black?
Stainless says NHRA look, black would be more sleeper stock looking IMO.
What was the deal on the speed nuts? Did you get the ones that strip right at the bottom and don't want to come off?
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The 'speed' nuts were all accessible accept the way back one. Had to remove all the trim to get to one nut, nothin speedy about that.cut and scratched the hell out of my hand and arm tryin to get at it.Stainless says NHRA look, black would be more sleeper stock looking IMO.
What was the deal on the speed nuts? Did you get the ones that strip right at the bottom and don't want to come off?
best 1/8 ET-6.16 sec. best 1/8 speed-119.70 Best 1/4 MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.65 sec. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
Hey Warren that looks really nice...what's your choice for sealing the lexan?
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OOPS, you mean I have to seal it? There is no seal, water can run right on in. Dont know how the pros do it. did I make a mistake?
best 1/8 ET-6.16 sec. best 1/8 speed-119.70 Best 1/4 MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.65 sec. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
LOL I'm showing my ignorance because I assumed it was sealed somehow.
Your dedication to shedding weight reminds me that I've got 40 lbs around my waist that I'd love to loose before racing at SDAC.
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What did you use for stand off's? Do you think it would be possible to seal this set-up if somebody wanted to?
I machined .750" cubes of lexan, drilled a hole thru each and screwed thru the window into the pinch weld. I wanted the window surfaces to be flush with body.
You could easily caulk between the window panel and body I guess.
best 1/8 ET-6.16 sec. best 1/8 speed-119.70 Best 1/4 MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.65 sec. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
Looks beautiful as always Warren
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Black.Ok, took out my quarter glass (speed nuts my a$$) they weighed 4.8lbs each with the butyl tape. Lexan replacements each weigh 1.2lbs.with screws and stand-offs, So good-bye 7 more pounds
Dumb question....Should I paint the screw heads black?
Only you,
I guess if you don't want it to leak when it rains or you wash it,
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Cars like this arent meant to see the rain and they get washed with glass cleaner and a window clothes.
What about Mother Nature?
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1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
As always great work.
The advantage of sealing the car up to me, while there should be a substantial separation layer at speed, is that what air goes into the car should act something like a parachute. I would want the car to be as aerodynamically efficient as possible. Of course I end up focusing on tiny details like that when I still have glaring other issues with which to attend.
I do like what you've done with the windows because you've brought them up to the body line and that should be helpful.
INclosed trailers!!!!!!!What about Mother Nature?
Yup, thats what this is for.
best 1/8 ET-6.16 sec. best 1/8 speed-119.70 Best 1/4 MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.65 sec. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
Love that Honda Trail 70 Warren
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Yeah it was cool to see Warren scooting around the pit on thatLove that Honda Trail 70 Warren
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Ha! Look at me... I'm proud of you.Dumb question....Should I paint the screw heads black?
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I'm very tired, got to go back to my box and crash
best 1/8 ET-6.16 sec. best 1/8 speed-119.70 Best 1/4 MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.65 sec. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
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