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Forum: Engine Swap
09-28-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Wifey's 82

I would love to add those air cleaner styles , but it's a TA , and I could get it to work, but alot of modding to front area for sure. I haven't seen anybody do that, has anybody else? Thanks too
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Forum: Engine Swap
09-28-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Marc Brown

Wifey's 82

Been a long road on this thing.... here's from the beginning to end... so gald it's done.... This is wifey's 82. She's a gear head too and picked out alot of stuff on it. Wild to look back at it. We...
Forum: Fabrication
09-13-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,345
Posted By Marc Brown

Engine Cover

I know you guys have weird feelings toward Knight Rider cars, but here's mine.... KITT was supposedly a Jet Turbine... so, I fabbed from glass and other parts laying around like computer towers/...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-05-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 697
Posted By Marc Brown

Eibach Springs Upgrade KITT

Love these springs with all the weight in!!! Looks more like screen shots now!!!

Marc

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Forum: Exhaust
06-05-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 872
Posted By Marc Brown

new Dynomax Exhaust

I know, more pics, but , here is exhaust after on. I forgot to take pics while on lift.. oops... but , I'm also really liking the lowering springs now ... except trying to get under it with jack......
Forum: Interior
05-07-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,601
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: ws6air Interior

Just wanted to say thanks too , Japan released it on Blu Ray recently ... Alot of work for sure.... This next section is not how alot may do this, but this is what I decided. Pictures were taken...
Forum: Interior
05-04-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,601
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: ws6air Interior

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Forum: Interior
05-04-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,601
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: ws6air Interior

Here's some shots of my interior since I got my seats back. Parella cloth looks killer when your vinyl, plastics, etc are correct colors. I love it. Looks very much like what you see on film ,...
Forum: Interior
03-18-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,601
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: ws6air Interior

Here's a few pics of how the interior is coming, better pics coming soon.... Waiting on seats as we speak, again, thanks again, been a long Journey for sure, would never suggest doing a whole...
Forum: Interior
03-18-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,601
Posted By Marc Brown

ws6air Interior

I've been busy only with my trunk / battery area, so not much to report, just having to save for batteries, Battery isolator , amps, etc.... Still alot to do, does it ever end??? Hah!!!

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Forum: Interior
01-06-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,413
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: 82 Interiors

Man !!!! So I ordered I think Med Camel from Sunbrite, liked it alot and sometimes , you just have to be happy with what you do . now..... Since me and Richie became friends, I wanted to try to find...
Forum: Interior
01-06-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,413
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: 82 Interiors

UGH right?????? Well, good news was this...... I found a whole other set of plastics at a yard that were in perfect shape, and they only wanted 35.00 dollars... I said, say again.... yes, 35.00...
Forum: Interior
01-06-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,413
Posted By Marc Brown

82 Interiors

I don't post much here, but here is an update from me and my ol' Knight Rider and original 82 TA.... I know you guys are not into the Knight Rider thing, but oh well, still ALOT of work if you read...
Forum: Fabrication
01-05-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,440
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Engine Cover

No , it's an ol' Martin Turbo setup and functional. This cover is just for knight Rider shows. I'm having a milled air cleaner getting made , here's pics of the engine though, as is.... Too pretty...
Forum: Fabrication
01-04-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Little crazy, I know.... but wifey says finish something, I have to do that.... NO more fabbing from this guy, I can tell you that!!! Just little lights here and there and I'll be done... Then on to...
Forum: Fabrication
01-04-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,440
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Engine Cover

Little crazy, I know.... but wifey says finish something, I have to do that.... NO more fabbing from this guy, I can tell you that!!! Just little lights here and there and I'll be done... Then on to...
Forum: Fabrication
08-06-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: 1st Car Show

Filler is what it says, time like a song on a sucky album.... Jjokin sir... Like any straight car, there is plenty. It is all Rage Gold sir. Thanks Stauf. There is plenty of time with this car, and...
Forum: Fabrication
08-06-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: 1st Car Show

Thanks guys!!! I've been having a blast working on this thing the last month. I'm glad I did this show as it put me in another gear and got some stuff done!!! As far as the T-top thing. Those are the...
Forum: Fabrication
08-02-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: 1st Car Show

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Forum: Fabrication
08-02-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,481
Posted By Marc Brown

1st Car Show

Did first show.... Although not done yet, I owe it to my painter who painted/buffed it.... mirror!!! Thanks Scott Winfield!!!! I might have done bodywork , but he laid it down!!! My upper console,...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,732
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Got my Dash done!

Probably the end of year, if not sooner.... Not much to do for sure.... We'll see.... :) Me personally? I can't wait to see it done, so I can start wifey stuff... hah... Jjokin... but she has put up...
Forum: Interior
07-18-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,732
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Got my Dash done!

It's all under the dash still, except mine is all wired directly to gauges on the dash gauge stuff... The headlights are as normal. They are under that one... Not a hard dash to wire up ... The...
Forum: Interior
07-15-2014, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,732
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Got my Dash done!

Haven't posted in awhile... been very busy.... Here's some stuff I've been working on..... Not perfect by no means, and flaws here there that happen over a 5 year period of a completed dash sitting...
Forum: Fabrication
01-05-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Thanks, yey, the Martin Turbo kit is actually pretty nice setup , dated but nice as a little boost for a 260 hp engine. Only running 5lbs boost , so , should only be around 350 hp . These cars don't...
Forum: Fabrication
01-01-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Starting the year off nicely!!!! KITT is started and now to button up some loose ends on it (engine wise ) , FINALLY !, can move forward...Fenders , hood, nose, wheels, very soon!!!!! Shouldn't be...
Forum: Power Adders
01-01-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,033
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: martin turbo system

Starting the year off nicely!!!! KITT is started and now to button up some loose ends on it (engine wise ) , FINALLY !, can move forward...Fenders , hood, nose, wheels, very soon!!!!! Shouldn't be...
Forum: Body
01-01-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Thanks Raf !!! Sounds like your KITT is coming along nicely!!!! and I hope your having a great 2014 so far, I know I am!!! Starting the year off nicely!!!! KITT is started and now to button up some...
Forum: Body
12-26-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Thanks Raf... Putting fluids in now and still have little things here and there, ugh!!!! Maybe I can make my deadline for end of year....hah!!! Doubt it , but it will be close.... Next updates will...
Forum: Body
12-25-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Got Engine about ready to crank. Just have to add fluids and try to let it rip, hopefully everything will go well. Been awhile since it's cranked. Last engine when I bought it was a blown 305, so to...
Forum: Power Adders
12-25-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,033
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: martin turbo system

Got Engine about ready to crank. Just have to add fluids and try to let it rip, hopefully everything will go well. Been awhile since it's cranked. Last engine when I bought it was a blown 305, so to...
Forum: Fabrication
12-25-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Got Engine about ready to crank. Just have to add fluids and try to let it rip, hopefully everything will go well. Been awhile since it's cranked. Last engine when I bought it was a blown 305, so to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By Marc Brown

88 TA Gearbox AN fittings

Hey guys,
Just wondering if you guys new of any kits that may work on a 88 Formula gearbox . I'd like to go with AN fittings and have found most threads on here that talk about the...
Forum: Fabrication
10-16-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Hah... Fun stuff it is!!! This is a Martin Turbo Kit from the 80s.... I truly would not recommend this kit as the parts are getting hard to find. I ended up buying two turbo kits to make one nice...
Forum: Fabrication
09-28-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Here's my September updates.... About done with engine, about ready to crank. Got Downpipe for Turbo, Heat and Cooling system re-routed under engine, New Carb, and lots of odds and ends. Will try to...
Forum: Power Adders
09-28-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,033
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: martin turbo system

Here's my September updates.... About done with engine, about ready to crank. Got Downpipe for Turbo, Heat and Cooling system re-routed under engine, New Carb, and lots of odds and ends. Will try to...
Forum: Fabrication
08-23-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Actually , I can't remember, but out of the blue , I got an e-mail , probably not since I ordered my stuff, kind of weird, but here is where I got them, kind of cool things for sure!!!
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Forum: Body
08-11-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Almost there, actually after pictures, I put the plugs in and am getting ready for power steering hose, radiator hose, etc... All the little stuff. Also got the scanner cover on and test fitted. Glad...
Forum: Fabrication
08-11-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

That's a Martin Turbo kit, Almost there, actually after pictures, I put the plugs in and am getting ready for power steering hose, radiator hose, etc... All the little stuff. Also got the scanner...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-11-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 56,833
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: post pics of shaved or smooth engine bays.

Almost there, actually after pictures, I put the plugs in and am getting ready for power steering hose, radiator hose, etc... All the little stuff. Also got the scanner cover on and test fitted. Glad...
Forum: Body
03-23-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Yey, it's March's low cost system , but remember to get a 6 and 12 mounting tabs on Alternator if you go OEM style. Now for cooling and Exhaust and this baby will be done!!!

Marc
Forum: Fabrication
03-21-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Thanks guys! Not done too much , but I CAN officially move on to getting coolant stuff done on the car now. It's kind of working out. Wifey wants same Pulley kit on her 82 , and also wants electric...
Forum: Body
03-21-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Thanks guys! Not done too much , but I CAN officially move on to getting coolant stuff done on the car now. It's kind of working out. Wifey wants same Pulley kit on her 82 , and also wants electric...
Forum: Fabrication
12-02-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

No, I didn't make the molds, wish I did, as I had some friends who wanted some of the scanner covers. The turbo is good up to 15PSI. I'll only be putting 5-6 at most. Should be around 325 to 400...
Forum: Fabrication
11-30-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

The engine cover will only be for show, and the section that will stay on goes no longer than the original cowl, so temps should be the same. As for the oil fill hole, I'm eventually putting a...
Forum: Body
11-29-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Just an older 77 vette blk. It has the big crank, and should put out with 5lbs of boost, should put around 320-350 HP. It's just a stock 260 HP engine. Torque though, will be great!!!! I will dyno...
Forum: Fabrication
11-29-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,440
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Engine Cover

Just thought I'd update this thread, this is all the fab work I did since then, sorry for the delay of posting, but been quite busy....This is in my wife's 82 just for fabbing. Turned out nice.......
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-29-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: newer lower suspension

Everything is in now....man.... took awhile, but turned out cool... Can't wait now as engine is in and almost all the chasis is done. Rear brakes to do , other than that, ready!!!!

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Forum: Power Adders
11-29-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 46,033
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: martin turbo system

Just got the engine in , and yes the old Martin kit works, as long as you get a mini starter , and mod the flange on the exhaust manifold. Other than that, it fits great, and looks KILLER!!! Haven't...
Forum: Body
11-29-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,224
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: smoothin car out

Just got the engine in , and yes the old Martin kit works, as long as you get a mini starter , and mod the flange on the exhaust manifold. Other than that, it fits great, and looks KILLER!!! Haven't...
Forum: Fabrication
11-29-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,972
Posted By Marc Brown

Re: Weird Engine Bay! HAH!

Just got the engine in , and yes the old Martin kit works, as long as you get a mini starter , and mod the flange on the exhaust manifold. Other than that, it fits great, and looks KILLER!!! Haven't...
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