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Dan [Sac] · 06-29-2009, 10:35 PM

Today's work:

323 interior, after removing tar & brackets

LHD interior firewall brackets

Firewall's first cut - I will cut all these holes smaller than the patches going back in so I can do lap welds instead of butt joints. Only those few in high visibility areas will get the smooth butt...joint.

Inside

First RHD brackets mocked up - these are support brackets for the brake & clutch pedal assembly, which is identical between RHD/LHD. I'm using the LHD assy. so that the plugs are compatible with the MX3 harness (since the assembly is from the MX3).

Wiper assembly - center brackets. On the left (stay with me now) is the RHD piece, on the right, the OEM LHD one. The position of the RHD piece is correct, I'll have to weld it there to make the RHD wiper assy. sweep the correct way.

Ummm...what? - this is from my parts stockpile - a 3" mandrel bent exhaust from a Probe. I'll make it fit on the 323 with a few small changes. 1 - cut that tip off and put on a less visible downturn. 2 - coat the muffler with black high temp ceramic coating. I don't need no stinkin' blinged out muffler

The good stuff - straight through, perforated innards.

Mmmmm, mandrel bends...

Icy Hot Stunna....for just a bit

06-29-2009, 10:35 PM	#105
Dan [Sac] Registered User View My Photo Gallery Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 668 Merchant Status: (6) Positive Feedback Percent: (100)	Today's work: 323 interior, after removing tar & brackets LHD interior firewall brackets Firewall's first cut - I will cut all these holes smaller than the patches going back in so I can do lap welds instead of butt joints. Only those few in high visibility areas will get the smooth butt...joint. Inside First RHD brackets mocked up - these are support brackets for the brake & clutch pedal assembly, which is identical between RHD/LHD. I'm using the LHD assy. so that the plugs are compatible with the MX3 harness (since the assembly is from the MX3). Wiper assembly - center brackets. On the left (stay with me now) is the RHD piece, on the right, the OEM LHD one. The position of the RHD piece is correct, I'll have to weld it there to make the RHD wiper assy. sweep the correct way. Ummm...what? - this is from my parts stockpile - a 3" mandrel bent exhaust from a Probe. I'll make it fit on the 323 with a few small changes. 1 - cut that tip off and put on a less visible downturn. 2 - coat the muffler with black high temp ceramic coating. I don't need no stinkin' blinged out muffler The good stuff - straight through, perforated innards. Mmmmm, mandrel bends... Icy Hot Stunna....for just a bit __________________ '90 Mazda 323 - V6 KLDE, supercharged, right-hand drive, To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '93 Ford Probe GT - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 10.24 @ 139.5 mph [16 psi] - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 490whp, 447 wtq @ 20psi - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.