Brandonium
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- Joined
- Sep 12, 2013
- Location
- Birmingham, AL.
I've had my '71 142 for about 5 years this upcoming December. I had planned on starting on the rebuild sooner but for life reasons I didn't. Since the car is now in my garage and I have daily access to it I have started preliminary work...or at least sketching out what I want, if it's doable and since I have no definite time frame for completion I suppose I can wait out any technical difficulties as they pop up.
Suspension
This 142 will not be lowered sadly. I know this probably goes against the grain but I just don't like the way my car rides, handles or looks lowered so I cam going to fill her out somewhat. Instead I will be tossing in the following for suspension:
- +50mm rear 5" coils
- +25mm front 5" coils
- Adjustable Panhard
- Adjustable Torque rods
- IPD Sways (already on vehicle)
- +50mm GAZ adjustable rear shocks
- +25mm GAZ adjustable front shocks
- Weller steelies 16x8 (5x108) ET-20
- Cooper Cobra P235/55R16 OWL
ECU / Electronics / Upgrades / Mods
I'm way past my lower appendage in trying to figure out the electronics and how I want that to play out. So far this is what I am planning:
- Rallye cluster (being rebuilt by Roger) with custom warning lights + Lambda and split out turn signals
- Two aircraft instruments that monitor oil temp / ambient air temp / Duel Fuel-Air ratio
- Arduino Rallye Cluster control including aircraft instruments
- Megasquirt ECU (MS3X)
- Speedhut GPS speedbox for Speedo
- Bluetooth / Aux / preamp output modified Volvo FM / 8-Track radio
- Raspberry Pi Android Auto
- Front / Rear Fogs
- Heated Seats
- Rear shelf A/C
- Backup camera
- TPMS
- Possibly RFID door lock/unlock and immobilizer (dead last on list of electronic upgrades to incorporate)
This is how I see the layout for this.
Engine sensors --> Megasquirt --> Arduino --> Gauges --> Pi
Only reason I want to send that data to pi is to have options such as having additional engine data present if I need it. There's a guy out there who has a python script taking engine data and basically assembling it into a trip computer of sorts.. I'd like to have that data available even if I don't use it immediately.
Pi will handle audio, GPS, Backup camera and whatever else I'm able to do.
Engine / Transmission
Definitely looking to get as much as I can out of it without it being bad mannered. I'll even look into going the Turbo route if need be. As of right now all I know I'm set on:
- ITB setup
- Engine balancing and blueprint
- Possible turbo / ITB setup (Turbo seems taboo this side of the pond but Swedes seem to like that option... and I trust the people who actually made the car ).
- If I can work out satisfactory power (180 hp) going the NA route then that is what I would prefer.
- I will probably keep the M41 since any other option out there will compromise the long throw shift and I love having a long throw in this car too much to sacrifice that. It just adds to the charm IMHO.
Body
- Full size spare mounted on vintage roof rack (I have the rack already but plan on only using the mounts and having a shop make me a sturdier variation).
- Two one up bike trays for the roof rack.
- Sliding rag top (75/25 at this point)
- Whatever body work and the necessary paint job. (only rust is in passenger spare tire well)
- Front Fogs / Rear Fog
Interior
- Re-upholstery
- Carpet
- Sound deadening
That's about it for now!
-Brandon
Suspension
This 142 will not be lowered sadly. I know this probably goes against the grain but I just don't like the way my car rides, handles or looks lowered so I cam going to fill her out somewhat. Instead I will be tossing in the following for suspension:
- +50mm rear 5" coils
- +25mm front 5" coils
- Adjustable Panhard
- Adjustable Torque rods
- IPD Sways (already on vehicle)
- +50mm GAZ adjustable rear shocks
- +25mm GAZ adjustable front shocks
- Weller steelies 16x8 (5x108) ET-20
- Cooper Cobra P235/55R16 OWL
ECU / Electronics / Upgrades / Mods
I'm way past my lower appendage in trying to figure out the electronics and how I want that to play out. So far this is what I am planning:
- Rallye cluster (being rebuilt by Roger) with custom warning lights + Lambda and split out turn signals
- Two aircraft instruments that monitor oil temp / ambient air temp / Duel Fuel-Air ratio
- Arduino Rallye Cluster control including aircraft instruments
- Megasquirt ECU (MS3X)
- Speedhut GPS speedbox for Speedo
- Bluetooth / Aux / preamp output modified Volvo FM / 8-Track radio
- Raspberry Pi Android Auto
- Front / Rear Fogs
- Heated Seats
- Rear shelf A/C
- Backup camera
- TPMS
- Possibly RFID door lock/unlock and immobilizer (dead last on list of electronic upgrades to incorporate)
This is how I see the layout for this.
Engine sensors --> Megasquirt --> Arduino --> Gauges --> Pi
Only reason I want to send that data to pi is to have options such as having additional engine data present if I need it. There's a guy out there who has a python script taking engine data and basically assembling it into a trip computer of sorts.. I'd like to have that data available even if I don't use it immediately.
Pi will handle audio, GPS, Backup camera and whatever else I'm able to do.
Engine / Transmission
Definitely looking to get as much as I can out of it without it being bad mannered. I'll even look into going the Turbo route if need be. As of right now all I know I'm set on:
- ITB setup
- Engine balancing and blueprint
- Possible turbo / ITB setup (Turbo seems taboo this side of the pond but Swedes seem to like that option... and I trust the people who actually made the car ).
- If I can work out satisfactory power (180 hp) going the NA route then that is what I would prefer.
- I will probably keep the M41 since any other option out there will compromise the long throw shift and I love having a long throw in this car too much to sacrifice that. It just adds to the charm IMHO.
Body
- Full size spare mounted on vintage roof rack (I have the rack already but plan on only using the mounts and having a shop make me a sturdier variation).
- Two one up bike trays for the roof rack.
- Sliding rag top (75/25 at this point)
- Whatever body work and the necessary paint job. (only rust is in passenger spare tire well)
- Front Fogs / Rear Fog
Interior
- Re-upholstery
- Carpet
- Sound deadening
That's about it for now!
-Brandon