Project Bob78CVCC

[Randy]

Bob that's going to look really nice when you are finished. Does that mean your camshaft pulley is going to get the gold treatment?

[bob78cvcc]

Not quite sure I'll be doing anything with the pulley.
Unfortunately, one of the downsides of having AC is blocking the view of the upper timing belt cover.

[Hondastuff]

As far as i am aware at this point, it is possible to 3D print just about anything. What is in question is the type of material that a 3D printing uses. The consumer market uses cheaper plastics that no doubt could not withstand engine compartment heat. But the nature of this new technology is changing all the time. Who knows what kind of parts may be available for the first gen in the future? Only time will tell.

[bob78cvcc]

Finally got around to swapping out my non working tachometer.
This makes me very happy!

[Randy]

Bob

Looks nice, I must get some of those chrome gauge rings when I get my car up and running again

[Thor]

Bob,
I was looking elsewhere and saw the air-con installed on a car for the first time.
I see your point with regard to the transparent pulley cover, the air-con just takes up so much space.
I've thought of mounting a supercharger there in the past, and also a large screen-wash and pump for rallying.
Just thoughts though.
[mind, never say never].
Pete
ps your car is superb, congrats.

[bob78cvcc]

Thank you Pete!
Going to look at the seats next.
I have a spare set of seats.
I'm thinking about a houndstooth insert on the spares that
matches the blue interior and getting the front seat shoulders replaced
on the seats in my car.

Neal designed a bunch of replacement choices on spoonflower several years ago.
I ordered some sample fabrics to play with.

https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/neal

[bob78cvcc]

if you get some silver paint and a fine tip brush from a hobby or craft store you can color in the HONDA on the AC unit

Still working on getting the letters done;
However, I restored the silver lines on the AC vents.

[Thor]

Bob,
With regard to the letters, have you thought of over-laying adhesive chrome pin-stripe tape, then using a sharp scalpel to cut around the letters? This would give you a mirror-finish chrome.

[bob78cvcc]

Bob,
With regard to the letters, have you thought of over-laying adhesive chrome pin-stripe tape, then using a sharp scalpel to cut around the letters? This would give you a mirror-finish chrome.

Pete, that could end up being a possibility if I'm not successful with the paint.