posted 03-26-2005 01:55 PM                  

I had always the rear transaxle cooler made my car look wimpy, like a wind up car or something. Even with the nice cooler covers that are out I still did not like the look.
I have been getting things chromed, and painted recently. I thought it would be a shame to do the rear end and have the cooler hide the pretty stuff.

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Now you see it,

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Now you don't

I moved it to the driver's side wheel well. It took some doing, and this is just the functional version. But it works, and fits good. I will post more pics in the garage section later.

I ran a LED to the dash to monitor the frequency and duration the fan actually kicks in.

You can see the cut out portions of the cooler cover, that is for rock protection, if any. And to allow more air to pass through, as I think these covers block good flow through the fins.

If it all works good for a few thousand miles, I will get Obi Wan to come up with a more functional cover if needed.

So now, it looks more like a hot rod to me anyway, with lots of chrome to see. This pics do now show all the new items as yet, and I have not put all the polished hardware back on yet, but you get the idea.

I'm a happy guy.

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posted 03-26-2005 02:33 PM                  

You got a great looking rear end ......LOL

Great engineering too to move the cooler to show off the chrome

posted 03-26-2005 08:34 PM                  

curtis

posted 03-27-2005 09:12 AM                  

GREAT IDEA, I LIKE IT.

posted 03-27-2005 11:42 AM                  

MDProwler;
Chromed= A arms, forward stabilizer bars, lower tranny pan (with a quick drain drain spigot), Trailer hitch.

Polished= lower cross member, rear stabilizer bars, frame. I intend to chrome the polished items as I want to stick with the same theme throughout the car.

thomas leuschner;

The led hookup comes off the relay in the power distribution box, located on the drivers side front panel. I got this idea from Dick Osgood (of the steering wheel shifter fame). It was he who did this long ago to monitor the fans. The tranny fan actually comes on infrequently, but at what would be consider less stressful times, ie; just driving at a steady speed, and not so much under duress as once thought.

akadvs1;

I had Gary E in LA do the chrome work for me. Great stuff, and, if by chance you don't like a part, send it back and redone at no charge.

I had the polished work from Obi-Wan's contact.

I think you should go to them for the prices.

The frame is polished by me, and I know not nearly as complete as other Kat's have their's done, but I'm working on it.

jan bruggeman;

Yes the fan is in. I have had a blown engine, and a tranny during this cars life time. I have learned to respect it's needs. That said, I still want to push it for looks and speed. The fan works great in there. There is air flow. If anything, these cooler covers restricts the air flow more.

The cooler clears the tires. I was worried about rocks being thrown up, but it was suggested by Obi-Wan that is actually a pretty safe place. I will monitor the fins, and if they do not show signs of new damage I would like to take the cover off completely.

Time will tell, thanks all for you interest and replies.

posted 03-27-2005 08:18 PM                  

I will post the pics in my scrapbook tomorrow. But,, FYI