Project 'Overtime': Pro-Touring 68 Acadian (Nova) with L92 swap

[gardnerme]

Thanx, scherp. I have not actually selected the center section yet so it sounds like I will have a little play with the axles to make sure it all works. I appreciate your help.

[scherp69]

So I finally got to go to Killer Customs and pick up my Speed Tech subframe. It is awesome!!!! And it was $1000 cheaper than some of the other companies (every penny counts). I also picked up my new Unisteer rack and pinion kit, thanks to Dark Angel. Now if I can just get the deep tubs and quarter panels done...I can get the frame bolted up. Here's some pics.



G-Mod built in


Built in adjustable trans crossmember

[scherp69]

Adjustable motor mounts


Billet shock mounts


Ready for some wider tires up front now


A feature I hope to never use, built in tow hooks


Sway bar mounts up front, not underneath where the frame can break (mine did)

[scherp69]

Unisteer rack and pinion kit


Polished pump


Braided lines


Now back to the shop to see if I can get the passenger side quarters done today.

[scherp69]

So I got the Speed Tech high clearance control arms and sway bar that go with the Speed Tech subframe. Now I have the entire Speed Tech subframe package, I just bought it in stages that's all. My plan now is to try and get the driver's side deep tub done and get the quarters on. Then I have to put the driver's side cowel panel on, finish welding up the new floor pans and I'll get to try out the rotisserie that I built.

Here's some pics of the Speed Tech high clearance control arms. These things are sick!!!

Upper Control arm with billet aluminum ball joint cover


Stainless Steel cross shafts


Lower control arm


Sway bar end links

[scherp69]

1.25" solid sway bar

[scherp69]

Well I've been able to make some pretty good progress of the past few days until the power switch on my air compressor blew. Wouldn't turn off at all. Thankfully I have a separate breaker in the shop for the compressor. Oh well..this way I'll be able to get a new on that regulates better for the plasma cutter.

Here's some pics of the passenger side that is mostly done. Still have some welding to finish up, but it's strong enough right now to be secure.

new quarter installed


Deep tub in

[scherp69]

Today I started on the driver's side. Going to replace the outer wheelhouse, put in deep tubs, replace the trunk drop off and obviously the quarter panel. Here's some before pics:




The glue that didn't work

[scherp69]

And here's what I got done before the compressor kicked out on me:

[scherp69]

Since I had some spare time after the compressor died, I thought I would look and see how much room I actually have to play with now that I have the deep tubs. The tires that I have in these pics are a 285-35-18. I'll have to trim the quarter/outer wheelhouse lip as it's pretty tight, but wow what a difference. If anyone ever wondered if it was worth it...here's proof.

Gap between tire and wheelhouse/quarter lip


Distance between wheel and inner wheelhouse now


This is a 2 1/2" piece of square tubing that fit between the tire and inner wheelhouse