Project FNQUIK [Archive] - Page 3

waynieZ

12-17-2011, 09:18 PM

Well here's a small overdue update. I've been tied up wioth the back and family stuff but I have been working on it.
I started putting the Dynamat in. Here are a few pictures.
I did the complete door sakin and the front part of the quarter panel.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0982.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0983.jpg

Under the dash is started.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0984.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0991.jpg

and most of the floor is done.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0981.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0990.jpg

I put a couple of small pieces in the vent holes where the kick panel goes just to deaden it a little.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Dash%20and%20Interior/000_0985.jpg

I did the 1/2" fuel line from back to front but don't have very good pictures. My wife just came out to get me she thinks midnight is too late to be taking pictures in the garage. Silly woman !

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/000_0992.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/000_0993.jpg

Here's what I have planned for my filters, pump and regulator. It will go at the front of the tank something like Lenie used on his car.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/000_0989.jpg

I also put in the brake line front to rear and across the front of the sub frame.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_0994.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_0977.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_0969.jpg

And I bolted up the plates for the DSE connectors so they can be welded to the sub after they are painted.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/000_0967.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/000_0968.jpg

We drilled and tapped the plates plus put a nut on the back side.

cencalc6

12-17-2011, 09:32 PM

Nice Job on the Fuel lines :thumbsup:

waynieZ

12-17-2011, 09:36 PM

Thanks they are prebent from Inline tube I just get credit for installing them. lol

56pickup

12-17-2011, 09:39 PM

Looking Good Wayne!

Bryan O

12-17-2011, 09:50 PM

Alright Wayne. Good to see your update. :thumbsup:

How's the back after installing all that dynamat? Mine was killing me for days after hopping in and out of the car about a thousand times a day. :yes:

waynieZ

12-17-2011, 10:07 PM

Thanks
Patch First its like being drunk room spinning when that goes away then my back reminds me I'm 56 not 26. It hasn't been too bad I have a buddy Spaceman he's been here with me every day cutting so I don't have to keep jumping in and out too often. He gave me a hand with the rest of the stuff too. He's also like my personal diet counselor every time I moan or groan He says that was that extra helping at diner. PAIN IN MY...... I mean what a nice guy.

settintrendz

12-17-2011, 10:26 PM

Looks great under there!!

96z28ss

12-17-2011, 10:39 PM

Thanks. I've been laid up with my back so can only work for a little while then it goes out again. Also had family up from Florida for 2 weeks because of a death in the family. And finally some good news my daughter came in from California with her husband who just got home from Afghanistan in Sept. I'm going to be a Vavoo again! Thats grand father in Potugese......:D

Wayne, are you Portuguese? Both my parents came from the Azores.

waynieZ

12-17-2011, 10:49 PM

67ragtp

12-18-2011, 04:21 AM

Wayne,

Great to see the progress your making, Nice Job :thumbsup: .

So whats the plan for paint, is it scheduled to go in, or are you gonna mock the drive train up then pull it for paint? Nail down a color?

Have a merry Christmas!- Rich

Ron in SoCal

12-18-2011, 08:22 AM

Glad to see you moving forward Wayne! I really like what Lennie did on his fuel system too...:thumbsup:

tones2SS

12-19-2011, 05:23 PM

Very cool. Glad to see the updates Wayne.
Do you have heat in your garage? It's been getting cooler around here all of a sudden. Don't like it. lol

96z28ss

12-19-2011, 05:47 PM

Yes I am My father's older brother and sister were born in St Michaels then they moved here. But my grandmother wanted all her kids born there so she went basck when she was pregnant had my father and he came here when he was 9 months old. I'm not sure what town on the island.

Well, my Parents are from the island next door, St Maria. I went to the islands this year for vacation. I went to St Michael also. Do you speak it.
I can speak it as I had to at home with my mom.

waynieZ

12-19-2011, 06:10 PM

96z28ss I can only say enough to give people a laugh and curse someone out. lol

Tony I bought a propane bullet heater from Home depot for $99. It actually works great, it goes from 40 to 60,000 BTU's and its not too loud. I had to get it my crew was going to mutiny if I didn't get heat in there...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/000_1002.jpg

waynieZ

12-19-2011, 06:24 PM

Rich Nothing yet on the paint. I'm still waiting for my buddy to shoot the paint SWAPMEETCRAZY sent me to see how it looks. I think it will be a while yet.

SWAPMEETCRAZY

12-19-2011, 06:27 PM

HHHMMMMMM-----do I notice a trend here---someone likes orange (or copper) ....even the heater....lol.......the heater would make a good place to lay that color sample down-then u could look at it all winter!!!!..........lol......jim:D :D

SWAPMEETCRAZY

12-19-2011, 06:28 PM

U beat me to the post...........jim

waynieZ

12-19-2011, 06:47 PM

I think I'm going to go fire it up for an hour and do some work out there.

SWAPMEETCRAZY

12-19-2011, 07:02 PM

Thought U may feel for me on my heater.....the little part to the left had a lot to do with it!!!!!!!!!!lol........jim

waynieZ

12-19-2011, 07:50 PM

I almost bought a heater like that but my buddy has the torpedo heater and it keeps his small shop nice and warm. So I went that way.

waynieZ

01-27-2012, 09:35 AM

Well here's a little update. I put some Howe tall ball joints and tie rod ends on the car. The only part thats was Tuff was taking a hammer to my newly powder coated spindles. BRRRRRRR! Here's a shot of them installed
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1028.jpg

Here you can see the tall tie rod end before I bolted it up, and the Kore 3 C6 Z51 brackets. Tobin has some awesome parts, very well made.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1027.jpg

I installed a set of Speed Tech aluminum hubs with 1/2 studs.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1030.jpg

I got some of Kore 3's braided brake lines 5 pieces and their new brackets for the big old style Ford bearings to install my Z 51 rear brakes. Its a custom kit because on the offset on my axles. Tobin sent me a shim kit and it fit perfect. Their not installed yet but hear's some pictures.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1025.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1023.jpg

I'll keep plugging away.

Jay Hilliard

01-27-2012, 10:39 AM

Cool Wayne. Glad to see you are back on it. Keep the pics coming buddy.

cencalc6

01-27-2012, 11:12 AM

Nice Job! :thumbsup:

ccracin

01-27-2012, 11:24 AM

You go Wayne! Looking Good. Nice weather is fast approaching! :lol: :cheers:

waynieZ

01-27-2012, 08:22 PM

Even though it rained today it was so nice I didn't need the heat in the garage at ten pm it was still 55 in there.

awr68

01-28-2012, 08:56 AM

Nice progress! Keep at it!! :thumbsup:

Tuske427

01-29-2012, 07:15 PM

Looking good! I too bought some Kore brakes. Can't wait until I'm ready to install them on my ride, too.

E.rodz

01-30-2012, 12:14 PM

Wanyne good to see you are still making progress.I hope to see this thing on the road this summer.It is coming alot faster than you think so get back out in the garage.were a snowmobile suit and eat beans for breakfast if you have to.:lol:

waynieZ

01-30-2012, 01:11 PM

I think my wife will tell you I don't need the extra beans. lol
Thanks guy's !

tones2SS

01-30-2012, 06:00 PM

Awesome updates Wayne. Glad to see the car getting some attention. Keep us posted buddy.

Bryan O

01-30-2012, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the updates Wayne. Keep it going. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

02-02-2012, 07:56 PM

Small update finished plumbing the front brakes and added the drop line for the rear end. Front brakes should be on for good. ( Hope I didn't jinx myself )
I'm pulling the rear out tomorrow so I can make up the brake lines for it and shim the brackets for the calipers then back in it goes.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1033.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1032.jpg

John510

02-02-2012, 08:00 PM

looking good!

GregWeld

02-02-2012, 08:53 PM

Dude! You're all over it!!

One part at a time... move to the next one -- I like your style!

:thumbsup:

waynieZ

02-02-2012, 09:24 PM

Thanks guy's and Greg I appreciate the pep talk it helps a lot.

ccracin

02-03-2012, 05:03 AM

Wayne,

You have no idea how jealous I am that you are at this stage! It seems so far off for us! Everything is coming together great. Keep those pictures coming so the rst of us stay motivated! :thumbsup:

waynieZ

02-03-2012, 10:01 PM

A little update. We pulled the rear out of the car today and I attached the Kore 3 brackets. ( Nice Stuff ) Then I started shimming the brake calipers, tedious because the axles offsets are not exact for this kit. Tobin was great answering all my many questions. I just came in from the garage almost 1 AM. But that part is done. Now it will be making up the brake lines for the rear end. Here are a few pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1041.jpg
That a big hole in there.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1043.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1044.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1042.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1045.jpg
This one I took from over my head. Amazing I think I'm better when I don't look what I'm doing. lol

DOOM

02-04-2012, 06:52 AM

Wayne I thought you where running a QUADRA link setup???

waynieZ

02-04-2012, 09:13 AM

No its a Ridetech G bar set up. The Quadralink was a bit out of my price range.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/525.jpg

Sonar Chief

02-04-2012, 10:38 AM

Just caught up on this thread, yeah read all the pages - it's reeeeeaaally cold in the garage - foot of snow yesterday. Luckily it's all outside:lol:
Very nice car and well worth the wait.
Good luck.

scherp69

02-04-2012, 11:25 AM

Looking good Wayne. It's cool to look at your thread for updates.....and to actually see updates and not just comments about when you're going to get the car home. Keep the updates coming :thumbsup:

tones2SS

02-07-2012, 05:27 PM

Very good Wayne. Glad to see the updates. Looking good bud!:thumbsup:

syborg tt

02-07-2012, 05:30 PM

and a whole lot less cutting on the car.

No its a Ridetech G bar set up. The Quadralink was a bit out of my price range.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/525.jpg

awr68

02-07-2012, 08:06 PM

Great progress, Wayne! Keep those pics coming...:thumbsup:

waynieZ

02-07-2012, 08:07 PM

Thanks everyone.
Mike its great to actually have real updates to post.

waynieZ

02-10-2012, 09:55 PM

Ok one more update with pictures.
Rear Brakes -Check !

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1046.jpg

Now on to the master, a bracket for the proportioning valve and the Hydro boost.

Vegas69

02-10-2012, 09:59 PM

Looking really good, sir. :thumbsup: This is the fun part. Well, except for the DRIVING. :D

Jay Hilliard

02-11-2012, 05:00 AM

Nice Wayne. It does feel good, when you are putting it together for the final time.

67ragtp

02-11-2012, 05:33 AM

Nice job Wayne, its coming together nicely :thumbsup:

Rich

waynieZ

02-11-2012, 05:05 PM

Thanks guys Its sure nice when thing start being completed.

waynieZ

02-18-2012, 07:32 PM

Friday I went to the garage with my buddy and we worked on plumbing the proportioning block into the Master cylinder and brake lines. He jumped into the engine bay and started bending and tweeking. I bought a full stainless line set from Inline Tube. But sense I'm using a Hydro boost and prop valve most everything under the hood didn't fit. I bought some copper Nickel lines because flaring the stainless is a night mare without the correct flare tool. We used the copper lines from the master to the prop block and one to the driver side front brake. The other lines we re bent and luckily they came out pretty good. I had to use brass adapters to make the lines fit the master and prop block. I may send the copper lines out and have some stainless lines coppied. Not sure yet.
Here's a couple of picture of what we did.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1048.jpg
The lines are up against the steering box in this picture but have been moved to clear it. You can see the two top copper Nikel lines and the one from the prop valve to the left brake.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1052.jpg
In the picture above these are the brass adapters I'm not too happy with I'd like to get the proper fittings and stainless lines.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/69%20SS-RS/Brake%20parts/000_1050.jpg
This is what it looks like from the front. We just need to make the bracket to hold the block.
Let me know what you think

tones2SS

02-19-2012, 05:19 PM

You guys are doing an awesome job Wayne. Nice to see the updates brother. Keep up the great work.:cheers:

John510

02-19-2012, 08:47 PM

Awesome. I have the same rear end.

Cars looking good

DFRESH

02-19-2012, 08:58 PM

Wow--lots of progress--and it all looks awesome! Especially love the rear end setup--those Fab 9 housings are killer looking---I should know, I have one--lol

What's next on the list?

D

coolwelder62

02-20-2012, 05:36 AM

Wayne,It's coming very nice.:thumbsup:

70rs

02-20-2012, 09:17 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

cencalc6

02-20-2012, 03:48 PM

Coming along very nice :cheers:

waynieZ

02-20-2012, 06:40 PM

Thanks everone I appreciate you checking in.
Doug; next will be the bracket to hold the proportioning block. Not too sure about after that. :willy:

waynieZ

02-23-2012, 08:01 PM

Well the master for the clutch was a tight fit. Tried mounting it in the spot Kiesler suggested but with my Hydro boost it would not fit. I had to move it to wards the drivers side a little and down a touch. Then I installed the line for the throw out bearing before I bolted it up. The rod to the clutch pedal was still in line with the master so it should be good.
Here are a few pictures
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/000_1068.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/000_1067.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/000_1070.jpg
The cap screw is pretty close to the brake pedal but has enough room.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/000_1071.jpg

We also threw in the steering column temporarily.

GregWeld

02-23-2012, 09:13 PM

There ya go Wayne! I knew you could solve it!

:thumbsup: :cheers:

Bryan O

02-23-2012, 09:37 PM

You're quite an inspiration Wayne. Very cool to see your progress. :thumbsup:

Payton King

02-24-2012, 07:24 AM

the simplest stuff is always such a pain.

tubbed69

02-24-2012, 07:45 AM

car is really looking good,like that rearend

cencalc6

02-24-2012, 09:43 AM

Great Job! :cheers:

fleet

02-25-2012, 03:27 AM

Good progress on your rolling jigsaw puzzle Wayne. :cool:

tones2SS

02-27-2012, 06:12 PM

Looking good Wayne. Nice to see the updates.

rixtrix1

02-27-2012, 08:15 PM

Nice to see things coming together, Wayne. Thx for the updates.

Ric

waynieZ

02-27-2012, 10:43 PM

Thanks every body. Saturday I went out an finished the Dynamat behind the pedals on the fire wall. Today we started the wiring. We installed the fuse block and laid out some of the dash wiring.
We also put the rear end back in the car. We noticed the top shock mount looks like its not letting the bolt go straight through the end of the shock. I'll go take a picture and post it now.

If you look at the rubber in the shock mount where the bolt goes through you can see what I'm talking about. If I disconnect the bottom of the shock and tighten the top the shock will angle away from the bottom mount. Its like they are not in line with each other.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/000_1075.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/000_1076.jpg
These two pictures are with the top and bottom bolts through but not tight.
I think its because the frame rails and the cradle have a little different shape where they mount together.
Let me know what you think.

Vegas69

02-27-2012, 10:51 PM

Matt@BOS

02-27-2012, 11:43 PM

Wayne, those last couple pictures remind me of a few other G-Bar/Prodigy bar setups I've seen. Dougie Fresh misted my car with shock fluid on a road trip, and it was because the shock had been side loaded. Gregg B (Gandalf) had a very similar issue, possibly the same issue. When Gregg was trouble shooting the issue, he was told to adjust it by changing the pinion angle, then by having different length control arms built if the former solution failed, which it did. Ultimately it was determined to be a problem with the bracketry on the housing.

Hopefully your situation can be fixed easily.

Keep pluggin' away!

Matt

Jay Hilliard

02-28-2012, 05:12 AM

That can be remedied by moving your rear end back or you pinion angle down. It's a little extreme for my taste. Clearly, I wouldn't move it if it's where it belongs. These setups should've never been engineered with a poly bushing. They need spherical bearings and that's another option if it ends up being a CAR problem.

Todd is correct. I hope pinion angle will fix this but Im afraid there may be too much angle. I would go with the spherical bearing solution also.

waynieZ

02-28-2012, 05:06 PM

I doubt the pinion angle is set because the engine and trans have never been put in the car sense the work was done. I'll wait to see how it looks when we get that far then deal with it.

Today we fit the DSE battery hold down in the trunk and put the flaming river kill switch in temporarily. They will need to come out to paint the trunk later on.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/000_1080.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/000_1081.jpg

I was thinking of using this fuse link for the by pass to keep memory on radio and ECU with a 5 amp fuse in it. I like the one AAW has with the breaker that resets itself but a little expensive.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/000_1082.jpg

Here's the AAW auto reset jumper $24
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/500778.jpg

GregWeld

02-28-2012, 05:09 PM

The fuse holder style is all I've ever used wayne -- it works perfectly. Just remember to keep a bunch of replacement fuses handy because you forget and jump in and hit the key - and badaboom - the fuse is GONE...

Ask me how I know?!?!:willy: :D

GregWeld

02-28-2012, 05:17 PM

Wayne -- I'd adjust the pinion angle UP 2 or 3* and see if that helps with the shock mount issue. You'll ultimately need to set this when the motor etc and with the car fully weighted... but this would at least let you see if that is going to be something of a cure.

I would ASSume you're motor is going to be set with a 3* down angle... and that would have the pinion angle "nose high" approximately the opposite 2 to 3*

waynieZ

02-28-2012, 05:32 PM

Right now the car is up on jack stands so I don't think I can set it until its on the wheels? Correct?

GregWeld

02-28-2012, 05:38 PM

Right now the car is up on jack stands so I don't think I can set it until its on the wheels? Correct?

Set the jackstands under the axle....

The axle will still roll on the stands so you can mess with it. If it's all nicely painted put some rags on the jackstands.

Al Moreno

02-29-2012, 07:22 AM

Nice work Wayne, keep it up. Your going to have a ride you can be proud of when done :thumbsup:

tones2SS

02-29-2012, 05:21 PM

Good luck Wayne. I hope you find a fix for this problem.

waynieZ

03-04-2012, 08:43 PM

I did some work in the trunk. I painted the black/Aqua spatter paint, and touched up the sound deadening/under coat on the inside of the quarters. Here are some pictures.
This is a picture of the over spray inside the trunk.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1084.jpg
Now with the touch up
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1088.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1089.jpg
And now with the spatter paint. It still has some light spots, one of the cans the paint didn't all come out.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1090.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1091.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1092.jpg
I already ordered more paint from Eastwood to finish up. The the clear will go on.
When you paint something that is galvanized do you have to remove it before painting, or is there an adhesion promoter you can use. Its for the floor plugs.
Thanks

Tuske427

03-04-2012, 08:52 PM

Lookin' good! I wish I was that far along

tubbed69

03-05-2012, 03:41 AM

trunk looks real good Wayne and so does the rest of your work

War

03-05-2012, 08:13 AM

Nice work Wayne

g356gear

03-05-2012, 08:57 AM

Hey Wayne,
Just a heads up , the Eastwood clear is a very high gloss. It may not be what you are looking for. I was not overly happy with mine. I liked the semi flat look that it had before I cleared it.

waynieZ

03-05-2012, 04:37 PM

Thanks every body for kind words.
G356 I'll do a test area to see how it looks. Thanks

tones2SS

03-05-2012, 06:10 PM

Good job Wayne!
Do you think you'll have the car done for this coming summer?

56pickup

03-05-2012, 06:58 PM

Looking good Wayne! :thumbsup:

Rick D

03-05-2012, 07:57 PM

When you paint something that is galvanized do you have to remove it before painting, or is there an adhesion promoter you can use. Its for the floor plugs.
Thanks

Wayne, just make sure to use an etch primer before you paint the plugs or it will fail down the road.

awr68

03-06-2012, 10:06 AM

Looking great Wayne!! Keep the updates coming!! :thumbsup:

Spiffav8

03-07-2012, 05:45 PM

Wow...just read all 61 pages. :faint: I want more! :lol:

Great to see you really going after it and getting things done.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

waynieZ

03-07-2012, 07:41 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm waiting on some small parts and my buddy who is helping me has some stuff to do to his car he changing from a spool to a posi unit in his Camaro. So as long as he needs to work on his car I'll be there if he needs me even just to hand him tools.
I needed some end lugs for my battery cables. I went to two electrical supply houses and neither had them. I couldn't believe it. So I tried Home depot and Lowe's two ace hardware stores. Nothing! I had to order them on line.
I worked in construction and we would kick them out of the way on the floors before the electricians cleaned up for the day. so it was hard to believe no one had any.I even stopped a electrical contractor still a no go.
Curtis Thanks and I wish you had to read 20 more pages it would mean I would be closer to the first start up.lol

John510

03-07-2012, 07:44 PM

Nice trunk Wayne

waynieZ

03-07-2012, 07:47 PM

Thanks John; still waiting on a couple more cans to finish. Should be here tomorrow.

waynieZ

03-16-2012, 09:06 PM

I finally finished the trunk paint. ( g356speed ) the Eastwood clear is quite glossy. It came out pretty good. I'm glad to be done with it. The first set of cans I did without a mask. Wow strong stuff. We installed the 1/0 power cables from the Kill switch to the panel pass through on the passenger floor. There is extra slack to put them into the tray where they go through the back panel.Then put the rear harness in a split loom and ran it to the trunk. I need to get a crimper to install the old style GM terminals.
Here are a few pictures.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1106.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1107.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1108.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/000_1109.jpg
Next will be more wiring.

Sonar Chief

03-17-2012, 01:12 PM

Nice looking trunk:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: , was that the satin clear or a gloss clear?
Can't wait til I'm finishing the trunk.

Bryan O

03-17-2012, 01:54 PM

Nice looking trunk:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

^^What Chief said. :thumbsup:

tubbed69

03-17-2012, 05:54 PM

trunk looks great Wayne

waynieZ

03-17-2012, 06:33 PM

How nice of you to notice :D Thanks
Chief its supposed to be satin but it is pretty glossy. I noticed in spots that I put lighter coats it doesn't seem as shiny.

tones2SS

03-19-2012, 05:24 PM

Great job Wayne. Do you think you'll have your car done for summertime cruising this summer?

Jay Hilliard

03-20-2012, 03:49 PM

Nice looking trunk. Doing a great job. :thumbsup:

pro-touring.no

03-21-2012, 11:38 AM

:thumbsup: Looking good...

Kjell

waynieZ

03-21-2012, 04:53 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate it.
Tony I'm going to be trying to atleast hear it run!!!

Al Moreno

03-21-2012, 04:59 PM

:thumbsup: Wayne. Must be nice working around fresh metal instead of a rust bucket. Keep it up.

waynieZ

03-21-2012, 05:46 PM

Thanks Al, Plus everytime I get a cut I don't need a tetanus shot .lol

tones2SS

03-22-2012, 05:49 PM

Tony I'm going to be trying to atleast hear it run!!!

I hope so too! If you do Wayne,.....we want/need a video please!!

Leadfoot1

07-08-2012, 07:05 AM

Wayne, Great work!

I was wondering while looking at your trunk when i saw the hinges support (the part where they welde to tubs) and since i have not followed your build in awhile, i was wondering if you are just 'Dry building' it to test everything before final paint and assembly at this point or if you really are doing finition work before paint? To each their own way but i was not even sure if the car was painted or not by looking at all those close up shots and having no idea of what color you are going with (not really seeing the body panels) .
Me,I would be afraid of overspraying all that hard work you are doing if you are doing it that way.... Even if taping very well...You know bad luck can hapen right, yeah, i know you can RELATE lol!!!

Your trunk looks VERY nice too! Keep it up!

Lead. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

07-08-2012, 10:05 AM

67ragtp

07-08-2012, 11:40 AM

Looking good!! Just got caught up. :thumbsup:

Rich

Leadfoot1

07-09-2012, 04:58 AM

Thanks The trunk is finish painted. The rest of the car is only in primer. I figured better this way rather than having me leaning over a painted tail panel and quarters. I'm a big guy and don't have the grace of a ballerina. More like a bull in a china shop.
Work has been held up because of some medical problems. Especially multiple rotator cuff tears in each shoulder. I can't raise my arms for more than a couple of minutes with very little strength. I got cortisone?? shots last week to help with the pain.Still trying to do small stuff.

Sorry to hear bout that man...I can relate, i had 2 back surgeries in the last 5 years and they said i might not walk again..I was in bed for like 2 years and now i'm doing great 9well someday it still keeps me down but hey, i'm standing up!!!) With all that you've been thru with your project, one would think God would at least spare you physically... Hang in there brother!! Its coming along nicely!!!

Lead.

Looking at yours got me to take out my 67 Basket case yesterday and clean her up....Never know where that can lead lol!!! At the very least she loooks better in the carport...!!! :lateral:

tones2SS

08-08-2012, 05:28 PM

Hey Wayne, hope you're feeling better. Get well soon so you can work on that beast sitting in your garage. Take care.

waynieZ

08-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Thanks Tony. I go to Tufts Medical tomorrow for 3 hours of pretesting for my Aug. 30th hip replacement. AGAIN! I hope number two is the charm.

GregWeld

08-08-2012, 07:31 PM

Thanks Tony. I go to Tufts Medical tomorrow for 3 hours of pretesting for my Aug. 30th hip replacement. AGAIN! I hope number two is the charm.

That's a great day to get anything done -- since it's my birthday! :rofl:

waynieZ

08-08-2012, 07:43 PM

When I go I'll tell the sergeon its your birthday :cheers: , maybe we'll have cake! He already thinks I'm nuts, I told him to save the cobalt piece of the hip they remove so I can mount it in the garage. I can't wait until someone askes me what it's for. lol I figure all the money it cost to put in the first time I might as well get some use out of it.

tones2SS

08-14-2012, 05:53 PM

Good luck Wayne!

SWAPMEETCRAZY

08-14-2012, 06:28 PM

Take a look at this thread over on 67-72 trucks......He's spraying atomic orange....thought u might need a little readin' material later....this guy does some killer work....as the Malibu vert' on the page 9 shows.....stay well....jim

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=512373

waynieZ

08-14-2012, 09:04 PM

Thanks Tony.
Jim I'll definitely be checking that out, Thanks

Lenie

08-14-2012, 11:29 PM

Wayne, best of luck w/the hip replacement.

Tincup

08-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Hey Wayne, great meeting you Sunday, I enjoyed the conversation. Best of luck with the surgery, I hope to see that Camaro some day. :thumbsup:

fleet

08-20-2012, 06:43 PM

When I go I'll tell the sergeon its your birthday :cheers: , maybe we'll have cake! He already thinks I'm nuts, I told him to save the cobalt piece of the hip they remove so I can mount it in the garage.

How 'bout the worlds first cobalt shifter knob?

That'd be gold Wayne, gold!

:lol:

waynieZ

08-21-2012, 11:09 AM

Thanks Lenie Its coming quick now.

Tincup Thanks I'm glad to finally see your car. You guys should see this car (especially you Mopar guys) he did an awesome job. :thumbsup:

How 'bout the worlds first cobalt shifter knob?

That'd be gold Wayne, gold!

:lol:

Skip good idea maybe when people found out where it came from it would keep them from asking to drive it. :lol:

rwhite692

08-21-2012, 02:24 PM

Hey Wayne, just getting caught up, best of luck with the Hip!

fleet

08-21-2012, 02:32 PM

Thanks Tony. I go to Tufts Medical tomorrow for 3 hours of pretesting for my Aug. 30th hip replacement. AGAIN! I hope number two is the charm.

Huey's 62 now...wonder if he's got a fakir one in there too?

LB5YkmjalDg

:D

waynieZ

08-21-2012, 05:01 PM

Thanks Rob.

{Huey's 62 now...wonder if he's got a fakir one in there too?} :lol:

Lenie

09-30-2012, 06:59 PM

Wayne, how's the hip doing? Hope all is well.:cheers:

Tuske427

09-30-2012, 07:42 PM

Hi Wayne:

I hope all is going well with your hip replacement surgery. If it's any consolation- my wife has had both of her hips replaced at the ripe old age of 36. (they replaced them 3 months apart) She was standing the same day she had the surgery, and, now two years later she is doing well.

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

-Brendon

waynieZ

09-30-2012, 08:15 PM

Hi guys thanks for checking in. I'm doing ok, this doctor seems to be very cautious because of the damage the recalled hip did. I don't go to see him for 6 weeks from the date of the operation. Only having trouble with strength in the leg. Just started walking around the block so its going pretty good now. I went in the garage to keep my sanity. Couldn't do anything but it felt good.

Thanks

GregWeld

09-30-2012, 08:24 PM

Good to hear!!!

Around the block is pretty good huh?!

:thumbsup:

waynieZ

09-30-2012, 08:29 PM

Nothing ever felt so good! Well almost. :unibrow:

waynieZ

09-30-2012, 08:39 PM

I did pick up a new set of 42 lb Holley injectors . I had 50's and was told they were a little big.

GregWeld

09-30-2012, 08:59 PM

40#'s will support 520 HP

42#'s will support 550 HP

50#'s will support 620 HP

Above is at the flywheel not rear wheel hp. and using 43 #'s of fuel pressure using .5 BSFC (Brake specific fuel consumption) and 80% max duty cycle.

As with all fuel injectors you can raise their fuel rate by raising the fuel pressure. 42's @ 43PSI will become 45.3's @ 50PSI and so on.

waynieZ

09-30-2012, 09:13 PM

I have a Weldon fuel pump its good to 90 psi. I plan on boosting the pressure to get what I need.

GregWeld

09-30-2012, 09:19 PM

I'd also run a vacuum referenced fuel regulator... big injectors are hard to control at idle if you don't use a referenced regulator.

With a referenced regulator - the fuel pressure will DROP accordingly at idle (high vacuum conditions) and that will help with the pulse width management.

waynieZ

09-30-2012, 09:23 PM

I have an Aeromotive referance regulator and a Weldon pump controller .
I have a question. I have an MSD 6A , will the new Digital 6A give me any advantage?

GregWeld

10-01-2012, 07:26 AM

I have an Aeromotive referance regulator and a Weldon pump controller .
I have a question. I have an MSD 6A , will the new Digital 6A give me any advantage?

Quick answer -- not that I can think of.

BUT -- there's always a big butt somewhere right? The MSD can wreck havoc on your EFI if done incorrectly!

Make certain that there are no shared wire runs -- and that the MSD and ECU are AT LEAST 2 feet apart.

MSD boxes are very powerful and if you want all manor of problems and weird issues just fail to heed the warnings.

waynieZ

10-01-2012, 10:51 AM

Noted

tones2SS

10-01-2012, 05:19 PM

Good to hear Wayne. Keep up the good fight brother! Gotta get better so you can finish that beast in the garage.:thumbsup:

MX145

06-17-2013, 12:20 AM

Hi Wayne. Ive been going through your thread and I'm in awe. I don't know how you could be more thorough than this. Your car is unbelievable! Hope you're feeling better.

windycitychev

06-17-2013, 08:14 AM

BAD AZZ build kee your spirits up and I was once in that same position and know the horrible feeling. But being able to pick yourself up and keep going with your dream build is key and keep that same spirit up and dont look back. Keep the pics coming brother god bless

waynieZ

06-17-2013, 11:37 AM

Thanks MX145, windycitychev

Went over to my buddy's house , the engine got washed down and painted Chevy Orange with Eastwood's ceramic engine paint with hardener. It looks like its still wet. Smooth finish, its supposed to be more chemical resistant with the hardener. The base pan is a Milodon power pan for the stroker. When my friend washed the motor the coating on the pan came off with the rinse so its all orange now.
Tomorrow I'm going up there with the intake if I remember I'll take a couple of pictures maybe it will motivate me to suck it up and get moving.

tubbed69

06-17-2013, 12:12 PM

Waynie I hope you get feeling better and get back to work on that nice car of yours.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

MX145

06-17-2013, 12:22 PM

67ragtp

06-17-2013, 12:44 PM

Hey Wayne, been waiting for an update on your build, glad to hear your working on the car. Get some pics of that power plant, especially with that big intake and throttle body up there.
Hope your feeling good- Rich

GregWeld

06-17-2013, 12:48 PM

Going up there with the intake if I remember I'll take a couple of pictures maybe it will motivate me to suck it up and get moving.

Suck it up big boy! We're all bored and need some fresh meat to chew on!!!

Rick D

06-17-2013, 01:20 PM

Glad to see your moving forward Waynie!! Now :gitrdun: :gitrdun:

Greg from Aus

06-17-2013, 03:22 PM

What he said ^^^^^^^^^^ :hello: :hello:

waynieZ

06-17-2013, 05:47 PM

Thanks guys trying to kick it in gear and get moving.

fleet

06-17-2013, 06:30 PM

Thanks guys trying to kick it in gear and get moving.

'The Camaro Handbook' advises owners to finish rebuilding the 1969 model year Camaro in their possession before age 69.

:stirthepot:

waynieZ

06-18-2013, 08:00 AM

Crap I better get moving!! Does it count if you already feel 69. lol

driveit

06-18-2013, 08:56 AM

Your ride is looking great so far. Maybe someday my chevelle will get that treatment, or maybe I will just have to dream about. Either way Awesome Build!

waynieZ

06-18-2013, 11:27 AM

Don't give up I was dreaming for quite a while before I started this project.

tones2SS

06-18-2013, 05:06 PM

Sounds awesome Wayne. You need to finish this car so I can check it out in person. I want a ride too man! Get'er done buddy. :thumbsup:
Glad to see/hear you're working on it again.

waynieZ

06-18-2013, 06:45 PM

Thanks Tony.

MX145

06-24-2013, 01:01 PM

We need more pics to feed the addiction!

tubbed69

06-24-2013, 01:50 PM

We need more pics to feed the addiction!

just what he said,more pics

waynieZ

06-24-2013, 04:16 PM

This windows 8 is kicking my A** trying to import the pictures so I can post them only have 2

waynieZ

06-24-2013, 05:09 PM

Her are a couple of the motor. Not sure which Throttle body I'll be using the Dominator or the 4150.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0810_zpse4918242.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0810_zpse4918242.jpg.html)

I have different valve covers too.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0811_zps407c4108.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0811_zps407c4108.jpg.html)

I'll try to get some more when we move the motor.

Here's a couple of pictures of my buddy's S10 panel wagon he built.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0812_zps829b768c.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0812_zps829b768c.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0815_zpsdec4eb59.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0815_zpsdec4eb59.jpg.html)
How do you like the plate

tones2SS

06-25-2013, 04:34 PM

Nice to see the updates on the motor Wayne. You must be super busy now between the grand daughter and trying to finish the car.
I do like the license plate.

MX145

06-25-2013, 08:11 PM

Looking forward to seeing that motor sitting in the engine bay!

waynieZ

06-25-2013, 08:14 PM

Me too!

Rick D

06-26-2013, 05:57 AM

Come on Waynie, lets get it done!!! :poke:

waynieZ

07-23-2013, 08:31 PM

Sorry for the delay Family in from Fl.
We got the Spec 3+ clutch and the bell housing for my 6 spd all bolted up. I painted the Bell and trans will get the same color. I wanted the frozen gray like Al's son used on his beautiful Gen 5 Camaro motor but I dropped the ball and had to get something else. It should look good.
I used my $10 flip phone to take the pictures. I spaced out the camera.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/get-attachment8_zps7caa0b06.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Clutch%20install/get-attachment8_zps7caa0b06.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/get-attachment5_zps2b024531.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Clutch%20install/get-attachment5_zps2b024531.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/get-attachment2_zps551b3549.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Clutch%20install/get-attachment2_zps551b3549.jpg.html)

Lenie

07-23-2013, 10:09 PM

Wayne, it looks really good...keep em' coming.

MX145

07-23-2013, 11:40 PM

I like it!

tubbed69

07-24-2013, 06:50 AM

making progress always looks good Wayne:thumbsup:

Al Moreno

07-24-2013, 06:54 AM

Nice setup Wayne :cheers:

frankv11

07-24-2013, 08:20 AM

Good to see you making progress.
:thumbsup:

DOOM

07-24-2013, 10:46 AM

Wayne that's awesome!!! Lets speed this thing up!!!:popcorn2:

waynieZ

07-24-2013, 11:22 AM

Thanks!

tones2SS

07-24-2013, 04:43 PM

Good to see the update Wayne! :thumbsup:

waynieZ

07-30-2013, 05:35 PM

A couple of small updates. The engine is finally home in my garage for the fist time. This is the closest the car and motor have been to each other.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/103_0847_zpsd57b90a4.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/103_0847_zpsd57b90a4.jpg.html)

I spent 2 days in the garage cleaning and prepping the Trans for paint.
I have a new appreciation for Al Morenos' son's patients.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0845_zps31fb9f07.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0845_zps31fb9f07.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0844_zpse50e0102.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0844_zpse50e0102.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0843_zpseb4fbf5c.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0843_zpseb4fbf5c.jpg.html)

Now all I have to do is rewash it and figure how to get paint evenly in all those little squares.:confused18:

tubbed69

07-30-2013, 06:09 PM

Glad to see you making progress Wayne,looks good,be running before you know it:peepwall:

tones2SS

07-31-2013, 04:42 PM

Glad you're making progress Wayne.
Nice to see the engine and body in the same garage!:thumbsup:

Jay Hilliard

07-31-2013, 04:45 PM

Glad you're making progress Wayne.
Nice to see the engine and body in the same garage!:thumbsup:

x2 :gitrdun:

GregWeld

07-31-2013, 04:49 PM

Now all I have to do is rewash it and figure how to get paint evenly in all those little squares.:confused18:

An automotive paint retailer can almost always put any color you need into a spray (rattle) can.... then get yourself a rattle can handle/trigger..... it makes a way more pleasant job out of it and you'll have way more control.

Personally --- I'd use an etching primer first -- then the color... ask your paint store for matching products.

waynieZ

07-31-2013, 06:19 PM

Thanks guys!
Greg I already started with a color its spray bomb paint and I did use etching primer and cleared it too.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Clutch%20install/103_0849_zpsa6d625b3.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Clutch%20install/103_0849_zpsa6d625b3.jpg.html)

ccracin

07-31-2013, 06:22 PM

SWAPMEETCRAZY

07-31-2013, 07:17 PM

My orange sample paint hasn't dried up yet has it?? lol......I'm seeing lots of new shades of that color (orange) out in the last year...hard choice!!!............jim

ccracin

07-31-2013, 07:20 PM

I meant the charcoal color.:underchair:

waynieZ

07-31-2013, 07:30 PM

Thanks. Jim its in a safe place.
Thanks Chad It feels good to working on it.

Lenie

07-31-2013, 08:56 PM

Wayne, you're a painter that's what you are! Looks great.

67ragtp

07-31-2013, 09:15 PM

looking good, keep it going! That paint layed out real nice.

Rich

cencalc6

07-31-2013, 09:19 PM

Nice job Wayne!

waynieZ

08-01-2013, 02:53 PM

Thanks !

I got the trans painted today. The humidity was on the high side of good but it came out pretty nice.
Here it is in Etching primer.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0850_zpsf105317e.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0850_zpsf105317e.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0852_zpsb5013685.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0852_zpsb5013685.jpg.html)

And in paint

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0856_zps50c827f5.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0856_zps50c827f5.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0857_zpsc35451ad.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0857_zpsc35451ad.jpg.html)

And now with clear

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0858_zpsc6017ef4.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0858_zpsc6017ef4.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0860_zps45146c07.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0860_zps45146c07.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/103_0861_zps79256296.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/103_0861_zps79256296.jpg.html)

I need to thank my wife with my torn rotator cuff it would have been tuff to move it to my paint stand ( stack of tires ) Thanks Cat!
The only thing I need to remember next time I paint is that I'm not 21 anymore I NEED MORE LIGHTS !
Just a side note see the fan in the pictures my parents bought it when I was about 8 , I'm now 58. They don't build them like that anymore.

DaleTx

08-01-2013, 04:46 PM

Wayne... you're attention to detail is impressive. For each step of your build... you always do the job right. You are gonna have one fine car when your all done :thumbsup:

nice work

:cheers:

waynieZ

08-01-2013, 04:52 PM

Thank you I appreciate it.

Sieg

08-01-2013, 05:17 PM

Looking real good Wayne! :thumbsup:

What paint did you shoot it with?

69x22

08-02-2013, 03:34 AM

Almost looks to nice to put in the car!

DOOM

08-02-2013, 06:17 AM

Man Wayne I thought you had this car in color already?? This thing is taking forever!!!! It reminds me of another build on this board!!:_paranoid

waynieZ

08-02-2013, 09:10 AM

Thank guys
Mario; They started out the in the same boat if I remember. :disgusted:
Hi Chad; That is a Rustoleum paint its called flat soft iron. Sorry it took so long for me to see your question. I may use it in other places with a gloss clear it really pops with metallic under clear coat.

Ron in SoCal

08-02-2013, 09:33 AM

Looks really slick Wayne! :hail:

Greg from Aus

08-02-2013, 02:31 PM

Great work Wayne, really good to see it moving forward.

tones2SS

08-02-2013, 05:01 PM

Good job Wayne. Looks great!
Wanna paint mine too??! lol

waynieZ

08-02-2013, 05:44 PM

Thanks everyone.
Tony; I used so much paint I now get a discount from Ace Hardware. lol

Sonar Chief

08-03-2013, 07:01 AM

Looks nice under the clear .... glad you get to play in the garage, it's good therapy :thumbsup:

tones2SS

08-05-2013, 05:00 PM

Tony; I used so much paint I now get a discount from Ace Hardware. lol

:G-Dub: :D

MX145

08-12-2013, 09:36 PM

Wayne. Is the soft iron paint what you used on the bell housing or transmission? If not on the transmission then what did you use?

waynieZ

08-13-2013, 07:08 AM

Yes sir it is the soft iron with a matt finish clear.

sds machining

08-13-2013, 08:28 AM

Glad to see your moving forward Wayne, Looks really nice

waynieZ

08-13-2013, 10:21 AM

Thanks Scott.

DFRESH

08-13-2013, 08:12 PM

Love those colors---hard to believe it is spray bombed---it turned out fantastic. I will be headed to ACE for the same color in the future as well now---that is sweet!

D

waynieZ

08-14-2013, 07:51 AM

Thanks Doug When the clear was wet it looked like it was a gloss and the metallic in the paint looks awesome.

kttrucks

08-14-2013, 08:12 AM

:gitrdun: Wayne, this looks great!!! as you know the secret to sucess is in the prep, and yours looks outstanding. Well done!!

KT.

waynieZ

08-14-2013, 09:58 AM

Thanks Kevin I'm trying.

56pickup

08-14-2013, 02:40 PM

Looking good Wayne! ;)

Al Moreno

08-14-2013, 03:11 PM

Wow Wayne, She coming along nicely. Have you pick out a body color yet?

Flash68

08-14-2013, 03:36 PM

Dang that looks great Wayne! You need a clear plexi trans tunnel cover for that. How cool would that be? :idea:

waynieZ

08-14-2013, 07:59 PM

Thanks Guys !
Flash; No plexi for me my wife would be telling me to clean it every time she got in the car! :lostmarbles:
Al; That seems to be the hardest choice to make. There are so many awesome colors. I'm thinking an orange of some type. I found a color I like I emailed the shop but no way to get the formula. The guy who mixed it retired.
I have a quart from Jim ( SWAPMEETCRAZY ) to try .I hope I get to it soon.

SWAPMEETCRAZY

08-15-2013, 06:14 PM

syborg tt

08-16-2013, 08:54 AM

Wayne, I'm nearly postive this is the color "in the can"....even brighter with full sun.......jim

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mitsubishi-Eclipse-No-Reserve/251320429620?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D597509173498085142%26pid%3D 100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D1710 99262528%26

Wayne trans looks nice. I am going to either ship my 4l60e trans case to you or Al's kids to prep and paint it.

That color is Sunfire Pearlescent. We used that on the top of my old truck. It is a stunning color in the sunlight.

waynieZ

08-16-2013, 09:05 AM

Its a nice color. Right now I'm dealing with getting the trans to fit to the bell. It may need a little spacer.
Marty I'm still cross eyed from doing mine. Al's son did a lot more detail work then I did.

Rick D

08-16-2013, 01:40 PM

Looks great Wayne, glad to see you making progress!! That orange is nice it really does pop in the sun.

Smitty68

08-23-2013, 09:15 PM

Very nice progress Wayne..Man would A fella like to pick your brain on ideas..:D. That motor looks killer. Those Cloyes timing covers are nice too!!

waynieZ

08-24-2013, 09:48 AM

Thanks! The timing chain cover is great, you can adjust the cam roller button through the cover to limit cam walk. Really thick too.

MX145

02-02-2014, 09:21 AM

Hi Wayne, just checking in buddy.

SWAPMEETCRAZY

02-02-2014, 09:44 AM

Yeah me too.....should be a skinny man by now!!....lol....jim

waynieZ

02-02-2014, 05:32 PM

I will say skinnier, but not skinny. Yet! Been trying to do some walking and exercise but the weather is not co operating. Tomorrow I'll post the only progress picture I have, its of me!
Thanks for checking in.

tones2SS

02-03-2014, 04:48 PM

Glad to hear all is well Wayne!
Are you going to start back up on the Camaro soon?

rixtrix1

06-27-2014, 12:48 AM

Damn, Wayne, I had hoped you would be coming around faster, but progress is progress, both for you and the car!

This is really a small world. I was on GJ when I saw a reply you had made, so I come here to see what's going on and to catch up. Someone mentioned an orange paint color they had seen on the 47 up truck message board and it's a thread from Mark on his C10 build, First thing I see is his garage and I immediately recognize it from GJ , IGO2XS!

DOOM

06-27-2014, 06:34 AM

He sold this car!:underchair:

waynieZ

06-27-2014, 09:50 AM

He sold this car!:underchair:

Not sold Mario "I'll Go Down With The Ship First ! ":drowninga:

Feeling pretty good but had to shift the focus to the house and yard. Being retired give you plenty of time but the "over time money train" stopped at the last station and left me behind ! Last winter it was so cold in the garage I couldn't keep it warm with my 60,000 btu bullet heater because no insulation or ceiling. With ridge roof vent it was like the door was open. so I'm trying to get wiring and lights finished so I can have spray foam insulation done. I found a guy who does it for a living and gave me a good price. Plus need to finish side walks and around the garage. I'm sick of chasing weeds..
The car is sitting waiting for me to get back at it. I'm making some fuel lines to get from the back of the tank to the front where the filters and pump are located. I was afraid to check my build thread because of feeling like such a slacker.
I'll try to post some small up dates when I get some.
Ric Thanks for checking in over here. I hope to have some updates soon.

SWAPMEETCRAZY

06-27-2014, 06:09 PM

Here's a little jump start pic for your tank lines....If you don't get started I'm goin to finish first!!.....lol..........jim

waynieZ

06-27-2014, 06:22 PM

I already bought the 1/2" tubing does that count?? I got 5- 6' lengths of 6061 for $4 each. The guy had a bunch of them. It shames me to say but you probably will beat me! Its looking Sweet !

Tincup

07-02-2014, 12:08 PM

Hey Wayne, How you doing? Haven't seen you at any of the cruises this year. Hope to see you around...

waynieZ

07-02-2014, 12:15 PM

Tincup

07-03-2014, 11:43 AM

Tincup June is a busy birthday month in our family seems like something every Sunday of the month. I saw a picture of your car online, I think it was at Good Guy's. Was that in Springfield ? It looked great.

Yea, we went to Goodguy's Springfield in June, had a great time. Hope to see you around.....

waynieZ

07-03-2014, 04:18 PM

I'll be trying to get to Sam's club some time this month.
Any of you guys in the Ma, RI area every Sunday (weather permitting) they have a get together at Sam's Club in Seekonk Ma. where RT 114 and Rt 6 meet Exit 1 from I-195. It gets going around 3pm and is usually packed by 5. They have a raffle and music, nice to get together and shoot the breeze and some nice cars.

frankv11

07-03-2014, 11:56 PM

Hey there Wayne show us a picture of the tubing. Lol
Good things happen when you take your time. :thumbsup:

waynieZ

10-21-2014, 02:49 PM

Hi guys Haven't had much to post ( actually nothing ) but I did pick up some part for the car lately. First is the parts from Kore 3 to finish putting the parking brakes on my 9". Then I picked up the rest of the Vintage Air A/C for the car and lastly, I got a Ricks Vapor Works tank for it.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/103_09361_zps7c49d226.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/103_09361_zps7c49d226.jpg.html)

Now I'm hoping to get a really big item if it all works out. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Rick D

10-21-2014, 03:58 PM

tubbed69

10-21-2014, 04:13 PM

Sweet!! Sooo Waynie whats the next BIG item?? LSX???????:poke: Then your going to need to sell that SB T56 you have??

What's next Waynie?nice tank:thumbsup:

tones2SS

10-21-2014, 04:49 PM

Nice update Wayne!
Keep the parts coming in.

waynieZ

10-21-2014, 04:56 PM

Thanks We'll see! what it is if I can make it happen.

Sonar Chief

10-23-2014, 09:02 PM

Yeah, nice tank Wayne .... what is next?

Keep plugging away... it's good therapy!!!

Stovebolter

10-24-2014, 06:01 AM

I'm really enjoying this build! :thankyou:

David

Intimidator3

10-24-2014, 06:16 AM

Nice tank! Yeah, I need to get myself a Rick's as well. Saw them up close at a show here. Seem very well built.

steery

12-20-2014, 02:13 PM

Wayne, you must be getting pretty close to an update!

waynieZ

12-20-2014, 04:18 PM

Chief here you go!
Well I did make a decision to change directions on the car a little bit. I think it will help me get it running by spring.
About a month ago I got a nice deal on a Ricks VaporWorks tank and a couple of months ago I picked up the rest of the Vintage air system for the car. Then for the past month I was getting prices on some major parts for the car. They were still a little out of reach at the time.( Which was the cheapest I could find. Thanks Dale ) Then I ordered some small parts and mentioned I was looking for this piece for the car and the dealer I was buying from gave me a killer deal that I couldn't refuse. So Monday I sent a payment for my new power plant for the Camaro.

Its a GM LSA4L85 connect and cruise crate drive train.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/2013-chevrolet-performance-connect-and-cruise-mh-1-1280x5511_zps11058d24.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/2013-chevrolet-performance-connect-and-cruise-mh-1-1280x5511_zps11058d24.jpg.html)

It come with the engine, trans, and controllers for both with converter and install kit for it. I sill need a front accessory drive. When I ordered the kit I also had them get me a ZL1 lid and a started for it. I'm in contact with C&R Racing They are making me a heat exchanger with one inch hose ends for the Stewart cooling pump I picked up online.
I'll be selling off the 454 and 6 speed kit and the Fast XFI 2.0 once my head stops spinning after this week of excitement.
I borrowed a car from a friend of mine with a stick and it was hell for me to drive with the nerve damage in my left leg, it was no fun and was tuff for me to control feathering the clutch. A slick 6 spd won't do me any good if its not fun to drive.
So that's where we are now. The dealer called and said GM has already released some of my parts to him, but he's waiting on all of them to ship so he can put them all in the crate to save any shipping on the extras I'm buying. He won't be in next week so I don't expect any updates from him until after Christmas oh yes my wife bought my Christmas present for me, a set of American Racing Headers for the swap 1-7/8 x3" stainless long tubes. It should go good with the 3" Magnaflow exhaust that's about 8 years old waiting to be put in.