1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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Ok, so 20 - 30 psi is a lot to ask out of silicone boots with hose clamps, so the intake plenum needs to be fastened down. I drilled and tapped a hole in the end of 2 of the motor mount bolts.



I then cut, bent, and welded aluminum brackets as hold downs



On both sides of the plenum



I also got in my silicone hose. I piped in the intercooler to blow off valve to plenum.

4-3-2013

It is time to fit the fuel tank. I decided to go with the stock midget one, though not in the same location.



It is pushed all the way to the passenger side, but just about the original height. It still bolts on from underneath.



I also fabbed up a battery box back here.

The view from underneath.



This will likely be hidden by 'ground effects' bodywork when all is said and done

I then proceeded to put a 'floorboard' in the trunk. This was more to separate the passenger compartment from the fuel than it was for making space. The radiator is likely to take up any remaining room back here.

4-8-2013

I got in the rest of my silicone hoses for the intercooler plumbing. This leaves only the air intake/filter setup yet to be done....



Now, back to: Can't leave well enough alone ... :rolleyes: I was slow at the shop today so I started cutting out metal again.



I decided I wanted to brace the tub more for the upper 4 link bar brackets, so I removed all the sheet metal to do so

I then cut out the floor for replacement



I have rusty inner sill/footwell to replace



This side as well