19richie66 17,579 #151 Posted December 14, 2017 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,894 #152 Posted December 14, 2017 You are making all the GT-14 owners seriously jealous right now!!! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #153 Posted December 14, 2017 Not trying to make anyone jealous. Just doing it up the way I want it. Needed a new tank and this was an easier option in the long run. I appreciate the feedback 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 899 #154 Posted December 15, 2017 That's a nice looking tank! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,743 #155 Posted January 2, 2018 So Richie—what’s next on the agenda for Skittles? PS—I love this build! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #156 Posted January 2, 2018 Battery, finish the wiring, electric fuel pump, get it running and then the drive belt, hydraulic hoses, power steering valve, although not necessarily in that order. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #157 Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Just finished up a “Lambo” style hood hinge assembly. Haven’t built the rest yet. Second photo is where I got the idea. Edited January 14, 2018 by 19richie66 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,995 #158 Posted January 14, 2018 Your GT-14 has a Radiator? 2 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,325 #159 Posted January 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Your GT-14 has a Radiator? Top secret lol 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #160 Posted January 15, 2018 Another great upgrade idea! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #161 Posted January 15, 2018 57 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Your GT-14 has a Radiator? Knew I was going to catch flak over that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,147 #162 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Could it hurt to add one at this point? Edited January 15, 2018 by AMC RULES 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #163 Posted January 15, 2018 I think not. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,147 #164 Posted January 15, 2018 Just sayin' Rich... VW paint, Lambo hinges, and now a radiator too. Why not give it a whirl? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #165 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) I knew I should have just kept quiet No more updates till it’s finished? Edited January 15, 2018 by 19richie66 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #167 Posted January 15, 2018 Had to go there didn’t you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360 #168 Posted January 15, 2018 At least BRF did not comment. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,147 #169 Posted January 15, 2018 Hey... the night is still young. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #170 Posted January 15, 2018 Why not? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,743 #171 Posted January 15, 2018 13 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Just finished up a “Lambo” style hood hinge assembly. Haven’t built the rest yet. These are very cool Rich! I can’t wait to see “mock up” pics of these on Skittles in a test run. I’ve never personally cared for the “hinge” or latch design of the GT-14. I think this is a super cool modification that is also functional. Please keep all the dimensions in case one of us (me) would like to implement it on Their GT-14 in the future! Great work as always 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #172 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) The person that made these hinges had his laser cut. I had to make these by hand (yes the one in the picture ). They are as close as I can get them. I still have to final grind them and get some nylon washers to go between them. I do not know if this would work with a stock fuel tank. Not there yet. 1 hour ago, dells68 said: Why not? I really don't think so Edited January 15, 2018 by 19richie66 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,579 #173 Posted January 15, 2018 Ok...... here you go. Still have to weld it up. Cycles fine. Hinge bracket is sandwiched between two pieces of angle and runs to another bracket I made that bolts to the fuel tank lower plate. It will not touch the fuel tank. Still have to make the cross braces and the hood bracket. 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #174 Posted January 15, 2018 Looking much better than the stock setup Ritchie! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Red_Fred 1,548 #175 Posted January 15, 2018 That sure looks like a inside out JD to me Jim ! A Green 14 ? This 1 is More Florida that i pictured @elcamino/wheelhorse It has the 953 touch of Class 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
