Project FNQUIK

[waynieZ]

I'm doin my best to shake my butt and get it in gear!

Paint for you this week Mario ??

[E.rodz]

.Wayne looks like your making progress. i am pulling for you to get this thing on the road this summer! as for that pad you want to glue on don't use 3m 77 spray adhesive for that you can use 3m super 90 spray adhesive it holds up to humidity better or 3m trim adhesive it comes in small tubes you might even get is at menards.

[pro66tour]

Looking top shelf Wayne...
GET R DONE! You both need to be on the road this summer! :D

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys! Eric I'll pick some of the super 90 up thanks for the info.
Yesterday was a productive day. My AN fittings and hose came in and today a couple of other parts came in too. When I get home from Virginia Sunday I'll crack open the boxes to see what came in. Then Monday I'll try to get to some plumbing.
Thanks Al Moreno , G5 and Morenomotorsports for all your help and support.

[waynieZ]

Well I went out to the car the other day and thought something was missing!

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The motor had to come out to notch the sub frame for the A/C compressor. So here we go.
The motor came out easily, we put it on the engine stand so we could do some work on the remote oil filter lines. a 90 degree fitting had to be screwed into this aluminum adapter.

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I was going to use two straight fittings one short and one long and 90 off them forward to the oil cooler, but the way the AutoKraft pan kicks out and how close my headers are to the oil pan it wouldn't work. I picked up a tight 90 degree ORB to AN fitting to use for the front hose, but of course it can't go in because the oil out let is too close to the base pan to spin the 90 degree fitting so off came the adapter. The inside of the oil passages on the adapter had very sharp edges so while its off My buddy (Spaceman) is cleanig them up for better flow.
The base pan I bought was used and the previous owner had it powder coated. When he did they left the spot where the O Rings seat bare, which made the O Rings probably not able to seal it up because of the thickness of the powder coating around them. Not good on an oil line. So while Spaceman was cleaning up the sharp edges I striped the powder coat off the oil pan rail while not letting any grit or crap get in the oil passages. It kept me busy for quite a while.

The discolor around the oil passages is where there was no powder coating.

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And ready to reinstall the adapter. I removed all the coating where the adapter would make contact so the O Rings would get the proper pressure for sealing.

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Now this part is ready to complete.

[waynieZ]

Now on to the Frame notch.
We geusstamted on where we would need to cut the notch with some tape. then we removed the engine.

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I then put the A/C bracket and compressor ( which got ordered the day we took the engine out.) on the motor to try and see how we did with the tape.
Next was to brake out the air tools! We made some cuts.
Big cuts!!
First cut.

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Need more
Second cut

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Needed more
Final cuts

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The small opening over the lower control arm will be filled in with 1/8"-3/16" plate, then the finish pocket for the A/C will be made in the same material.
That's where we stand right now .

[tubbed69]

Progress is good Waynie,looks good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[pro66tour]

Those all important details that take plenty of time and rack your nerves a little. Your guesstamation was right on Wayne. Looks very sound bud:cool:

[glassman]

Fun stuff Wayne!! Looks great, like every great build, ya gotta start with a good foundation...in with the engine, out with the engine, in with the engine, out with the engine....never ends lol....anyways, cheers from the golden and broke state..good luck with the remaining "easy stuff"....

[CamaroAJ]

All that cutting just to tighten that lower control arm nut huh? :slingshot:

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys! It's good to have something that shows progress. AJ that bolt being loose was a surprise to see for sure, the other side was the same. No matter how good you think the person who did the work is something could get missed, and in this case it wouldn't be good!

[ccracin]

Haven't been around much Wayne! Looking fantastic! Can't wait to see it done!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Chad.

[Centerforce]

Those 7 series wheels look really good on your car! We like outside-of-the-box ideas like that.

[DOOM]

:popcorn2: :D Hurry!

[waynieZ]

Well my buddy that helps me pulled something in is neck and been out of action for over a week so I'm doing small stuff until we can get his welder down here to finish the frame notch.
I made up some braided hose for the steam line which will go to the Finch hose reducer. I'll make the final hose once I can measure it when the motor is back in the car. Boy it's a tight squeeze going between the Super charger and the water pump, But I got it in.

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The only thing is in the last picture the hose is just about touching the water pump so I'll need to put something to protect the hose. (if I can get it in there.)

[waynieZ]

So my buddy cleaned up the inside of the Canton remote oil filter adapter and brought it back to the garage so I could install it. I installed the XRP close 90% ORB fitting in the front opening, went in fine. Then I tried to put the Aeroflow long ORB to AN fitting in, it bottomed out before the O ring was even close so I trimmed the threads on the fitting. I took off 2-3 threads and tried it, no dice! Now I'm wondering how many threads I can safely take off to make this fit. I took annother 1-2 threads and was very close but still not there. My nephew came by and we were talking and he mentioned his broeter in law was a machinest. He said he would check it out. He took it to him and he said there was plenty of threads so he tapped the thread a little deeper in the adapter and installed the fitting. Shortening the threads made the fitting dead end in the opening where it would impeed the oil flow so while he was there he blended the opening into the fitting. He did a nice job and saved me a lot of work.

Here's the adapter.
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Here it is mounted with the fittings and one hose.

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The hoses will run to the rad oil cooler between the base pan and the engine frame mount.

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We also put the motor back in to make sure we had enough room with the notch for the A/C compressor. Which there is plenty. Then we pulled the motor back out.
I took a ride and picked up a piece of 11 gauge mild steel to finish up the frame notch. we'll be moving my buddy's welder and plasma cutter to my garage as soon as I get to U Haul to get a trailer.

[waynieZ]

I also tried to install the banjo bolts from Sweet Peerformance today for my 4l85 the back one went on nice. I use a thicker aluminum crush washers to clock the hole in the banjo bolt to line up with the -6AN exit part of the fitting to help with flow as much as I could.
Then it was on th the front. I pulled the factory fitting out and tried the banjo fitting. It bottomed out before the crush washer was even close. So I measured the thread legnth against the factory fitting and found the problem. The bajo had quite a bit more thread then the original. I trie a thicker cruch washer but they didn't work.

Heres the differance.

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With both crush washers this is how much space it had.

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Sweet Performane is away until tomorrow so I'll get intouch with them and see what he says. I don't want to shorten it because it's Cad plated and I don't want a sliver to come loose and get in the trans.

[WSSix]

Coming along nicely, Wayne. Good luck!

[grendel]

Looking good :)

[Tincup]

Can't wait to see this masterpiece...:thumbsup:

[glassman]

Wayne that looks really good.

What paint did you use on the oil pan?

[DOOM]

Little by little Wayne !! Great to see the progress! Keep the updates coming.:G-Dub:

[DOOM]

Clear your PM box!

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys I'm trying!!

Wayne that looks really good.

What paint did you use on the oil pan?The person I got it from had it powdercoated it has a hammered finish on it. When he told me I figured ah its ok but when I saw it I really liked it.

Tincup, we're in the same city so anytime you want you have an open invite.

[waynieZ]

In Box Cleaned!!

[waynieZ]

Hi Everyone, it's been a while since my last update but I have been busy doing other things. Starting mid June My sister in law comes up from Fl. to commemorate the passing of her son my nephew ( and God child ) He was killed in an accident being thrown from the car 3 years ago. Please always wear your belts! You don't want to put your family through what we went through from this. She left the 30th. the my wife's sisters and nephew came until the 15th of July. They took my wife with them so she could visit her mother in Fl. When she left I got the bright idea to surprise her by redoing the kitchen cabinets. (which I never tried before) The took me until yesterday to complete.I also did the vanity in the downstairs bath room. They came out OK for a first timer. The granite guy came in Saturday to measure for the counter tops. Tuesday I take her to pick out the slabs.

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Like most other places the weather got very hot and my friend who is helping me has a bad heart so the heat and especially humidity does a job on him. So he wan't able to get over. I went in the garage at night for shortspurts and formed up a few piect to fill in the frame notch and tomorrow we're going to weld them in so we can make the last piece to finish the notch .

Here's the little I did get done during this time. Hopefully we can get back at it.

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I left the top a little long incase we need it. Hopefully more to come soon.

[waynieZ]

A little more progress on the frame notch today. Yesterday we welded in the first two pieces.

First the L shaped piece was welded in so it could be welder all the way around and then the top was ground so the next piece would fit tight against it and also be welded in.

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It was ground smooth so the next piece could be fit and welded in.

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Then I made the piece and fit it to cover the rest of the opening and Spaceman welded it in.
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At the top he filled a couple of holes in the frame.
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Then I ground the welds down to close to where we needed it.
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When Spaceman gets here tomorrow we'll take a look at the frame connetors where they weld to the back of the frame and decide if we want to do them now or later.
Feels good to be back out here again.

[GregWeld]

There ya go Wayne!!!


Better hurry up though - 'cause I want to see this bad boy running and driving!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Greg.
If good thoghts and prayers for you work you will!

[lsuguy]

Nice progress Wayne!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Derek!
I got a little more done today ground the welds down on the frame and preped it for paint. I used self etching primer and will spray the Black tomorrow.

First coat
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I ended up putting 4 coats, Ill sand it and spray the rest tomorrow.

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Then move on!!

[waynieZ]

Today we got the frame notch sprayed black and mounted the A/C bracket up for good.

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We had to take one frame mount bolt for the notch so I drilled and tapped the frame for another one. I made a 3-1/6" thich washer (plate) to cover both bolt holes to help hold the frame mount istead of two washers with one side on each ground because they are so close together.

[slenning]

Nice work on the frame notch Wayne!! One step closer to getting this bad boy fired up!!!! :D Gonna be a great car

[Sonar Chief]

Very well done sir! :) Seems like the little stuff seems to take the longest don't it?

Keep at it!

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys we're plugging away.

[waynieZ]

Got a little done today, we started to make a top bracket to hold the A/C compressor in the low mount position. We had it together and then the A/C connections for the compressor came in and of course it was going to be tight on one side so apart it came. I bent up another arm and Spacemwn welded it on. I cleanded it up and primed it today and I'll paint it tomorrow.
Here it is in etching primer.

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The little notch is to clear a bolt on the compressor.

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amazing how such a little thing takes so long to get it right. Thank god we enjoy this stuff! :superhack: :weld:

[grendel]

The last 5% takes 3x the time of the first 95%.

I am there now on Betrayal.

[waynieZ]

The last 5% takes 3x the time of the first 95%.

I am there now on Betrayal.

That sure is the truth!

[waynieZ]

Last night I painted the A/C bracket and today I installed it to see how it looked. Lesson learned, bring you glasses when you need to read a paint can. I picked up two cans of paint. One aluminum and the other metalic satin Nickle. Ah I'll get the aluminum so it will blend in instead of black. Get home spray the bracket, hmm looks pretty good. 3 coats, read the can Nickle ??? But it looks good so maybe somebody was watching over me and helped with the color choice.

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Too stinkin hot in there today, 98 with the windows and door open.

[syborg tt]

Wayne, Sometimes things actually work out and I feel your pain as I have learned how to use the "Zoom" feature on my iPhone camera so I can read the small print on things.

and I think it looks great.

Last night I painted the A/C bracket and today I installed it to see how it looked. Lesson learned, bring you glasses when you need to read a paint can. I picked up two cans of paint. One aluminum and the other metalic satin Nickle. Ah I'll get the aluminum so it will blend in instead of black. Get home spray the bracket, hmm looks pretty good. 3 coats, read the can Nickle ??? But it looks good so maybe somebody was watching over me and helped with the color choice.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_1076_zpsatavoooq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_1076_zpsatavoooq.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_1077_zpseqxlj8cx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_1077_zpseqxlj8cx.jpg.html)

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Too stinkin hot in there today, 98 with the windows and door open.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Marty, it happens alot more than it used to!

[glassman]

Some things are just meant to be, accidently using the "proper" color luckily and loosing our eyesight, I wish i could call it a lovely patina but it just plain sux not being able to read up close lol

Besides, it looks good from where i'm typin! Cheers Wayne....

[waynieZ]

Thanks Mike

[waynieZ]

I shipped my headers to Jet Hot for their 2500 degree coating, I'm doing them in Titanium color. The coating is supposed to be a little rougher than the Ceramicoat but I'll live with it. They got there a week ago last Wednesday so they should be getting close to being done. I can't wait for the E Mail with the tracking number. :ups: This is how my wife looks at me when UPS shows up.

[will69camaro]

That's what I'll eventually put on the turbo kit.

They use jethot 2500 extreme exclusively at my turbo fabricator.

[Sonar Chief]

Wayne, definitely post pictures when they come back, I get the same way when the brown truck shows up ... must be a car guy thing! lol

[waynieZ]

My headers are done and got shipped to the house today. Unfortunately no one home to sign for them. My wife was at work and I'm in Virginia! My grandson got sick and my daughter and her husband needed help , so I flew in last Sunday and stayed the week. He's better now and going back to school Monday so I'm headed home Sunday morning and will get them from UPS warehouse. I can't wait to see them.

My daughter said there was a cars & coffee around here (Suffolk Va.) Anyone know where it is ?

[paulk68]

Hope the little guy is feeling better. There is no better help than a grandparents that is for sure. I am thankful to have my parents close to help out when we need it. Can not wait to see those headers!!!

[waynieZ]

Well I got in last night from my grandson sitting ( too old to say Baby sitting) duties in Virginia. I did some stuff around the house and finnally got to go pick up my headers at UPS. They got in last week while I was away and no one was here to sign for them, so I had them hang on to them so I could get them when I got back.
They went to Jet Hot for thier 2500 degree coating. They look nice I had them do the titanium color. The finish is a lot rougher than the ceramicoat finish. It feels like a 120 or 150 grit sand paper. I like it. I'm not sure how they will be if they need cleaning because of the rough surface. I only had a few minutes so I only got a few pictures of one header. I'll try to get more and better ones tomorrow.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1138_zpsik6fkf0j.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1138_zpsik6fkf0j.jpg.html)

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The second 02 bung is to be used by the tuner and will be capped after it's tuned.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1140_zpsug7crjab.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1140_zpsug7crjab.jpg.html)

This bung is the one that came on the headers and doesn't have any clearance needed to fit the sensor with the 4l85.

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The true color is much darker than it showed out in the sun and I like the darker color.

[waynieZ]

Before I left for Va. I ordered a Finch fuel/rear end, overflow canister to vent my fuel tank. It came in while I was away. It looks like a nice piece.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/BRIAN%20FINCH%20%20TANK%20VENT_zpsfooxgu2i.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/BRIAN%20FINCH%20%20TANK%20VENT_zpsfooxgu2i.jpg.htm l)

[GregWeld]

Looks good Wayne!


Don't forget to pack that Finch Fuel vapor filter with activated charcoal.....

[waynieZ]

Finally got in the garage for a while this morning. We put some fluid in the converter and installed it on the trans. Then we dropped the motor back in it. It's been in and out so many time I think it knows the way on its own. This is the firs ttime in quite a while you can walk without feeling like your driving through the cones.
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[waynieZ]

I got the headers bolted up yesterday. Then I put the oil filter back in to measure for the oil cooler lines. I made up the return line from the oil filter to the motor. I bought a kit to pressure test the hoses before I put them in, so I did the hose and left it over night. Still pressurized this morning. Good to go.

Not much to see but here's the hose

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The headers bolted up.

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Bolted up the starter too.

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[kttrucks]

Wow! Looking good! Your headers are woven nicely into the engine bay.. looks tight to the control arm, but it all fits and looks great. The FINCH canister is a great addition... I gotta get mine ordered as well! I had one in JADED and it solved two problems very elegantly!
KT

[gofastwclass]

The car is looking great and I love the progress. Keep knocking things down in chips like that and you'll be driving in no time!

[Che70velle]

Looks great Wayne. I had a set of headers done in the same coating, but in flat black, many years back. They were rough to the touch as well, and oddly enough the coating flaked after one race weekend. Took them back, and they recoated them in the ceramic/ aluminum look, ( different material altogether) and never had any other issues out of that set. Hopefully they figured out the issues since then, and yours will be fine.
This is the final install this time for the engine, I presume? You'll be driving it before you know it.

[grendel]

I have some nice valve covers for you :)

[waynieZ]

JJ I'd love some nice valve covers but my wife overheard me talking about Granitelli wires and surprized me with a set last Christmas, so there won't be any relocating of coils for this motor, not with what she paid for these wires!

[waynieZ]

I was out in the garage for a while today and test fit the oil lines to the remote filter and when the radiator support goes back in I'll plumb the oil cooler in the Radiator.

This was the idea I had when it was on the engine stand.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_10011_zpsncpzn7qj.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_10011_zpsncpzn7qj.jpg.html)

Here it is installed loosely. They are not as tight to the oil pan as they look.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1149_zpscnyuyj84.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1149_zpscnyuyj84.jpg.html)

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They clear all hot or moving parts. They will also have a hose seperator bolted to the block to keep them safely away from everything.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1151_zpspypwzukq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1151_zpspypwzukq.jpg.html)

In this picture you can see the aluminum piece bolted to the block, there is also a bolt hole right below it. I will drill and tap the aluminum for the hose seperator.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1152_zpsoytjeh4m.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1152_zpsoytjeh4m.jpg.html)

Here you can see the room I have.

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The return line is connected to the filter the long hose will be secured to the frame or inner fender on its way to the bottom of the in radiator cooler.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1163_zpswvjwrm89.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1163_zpswvjwrm89.jpg.html)

Then its to figure the routing of the discharge from the cooler to the in side of the filter.

[waynieZ]

We spent 3-4 hours in the garage Tuesday trying to get the trans bolted to the motor, and it kicked our A$$. It was definitely not our day. It had been in 3 times before and it wasn't going in this time that day, so it was time to run and come back to fight another day.
We got a fresh start today and in 45 minutes it was in and bolted up! I guess the engine wasn't at the right angle to mate up yeasterday. We got it in and made room for the electrical connection to the trans (Clearanced the floor), and had to call it a day. In less than 1/4 the time we got a lot more done. Sometimes it better to step away and chill until cooler heads prevail.
No pictures today, maybe tomorrow.

[Al Moreno]

We spent 3-4 hours in the garage Tuesday trying to get the trans bolted to the motor, and it kicked our A$$. It was definitely not our day.

Looking great Wayne! Your getting closer every day. Well, maybe except for Tuesday, LOL. Keep it up bud, it wont be too much longer.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Al! I'm trying.

[frankv11]

Looking good Wayne , all those details . Very nice

[grendel]

It's all the details that make the car. Keep it up.

[waynieZ]

I spent all day and most of the night in the garage Friday removing mill scale from my brackets we made. Holy moly I wish I was as tough as that crap is!! It took for ever, had to quit because I could feel my neighbor zeroing in on me with his rifle for the compressor running after 11:30. He shouldn't complain there IS 9' between his bedroom and the garage. The next day I used Eastwood fast etch on all of them, then sprayed them with high zinc content primer. Then some black paint. Thank God for my reperator, that zinc paint will kill you quick.

Here's a few pictures.

Here's a couple of the brackets after Fast Etch

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1166_zps1ueou3fx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1166_zps1ueou3fx.jpg.html)

Some primed parts. Smaller is for the Heat exchanger pump and the long one is for the remot oil filter.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1167_zpskz5sjtfx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1167_zpskz5sjtfx.jpg.html)

Both installed

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1175_zpsdfch9cgi.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1175_zpsdfch9cgi.jpg.html)

I also did the same to the spacer for the trans mount, and the remote hood latch.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1170_zpshu0l7bvr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1170_zpshu0l7bvr.jpg.html)

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Next will be the piece of the latch that connects to the hood.

[gofastwclass]

It took for ever, had to quit because I could feel my neighbor zeroing in on me with his rifle for the compressor running after 11:30. He shouldn't complain there IS 9' between his bedroom and the garage.

Thanks for the laugh, I needed that today. :lmao: I need a house and shop on acreage for that very reason.

Parts are looking good.

[tubbed69]

Looking great Waynie,glad to see the progress.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Guys!
They are actually really good, when I was going to build the garage I asked them to sign saying it was OK. They told me to put it right on the property line they didn't care.
Her bed room is acctually 9' from the wall ofthe garage.

[DOOM]

You wouldn't of had those problems if you keep that BB in there!! :hello: :lol:

[GregWeld]

You wouldn't of had those problems if you keep that BB in there!! :hello: :lol:




Oh wait..... wait...... Mario? What motor did you have before you became the LS convert LATE in the game?? Just askin' ...... :lmao:

[DOOM]

Oh wait..... wait...... Mario? What motor did you have before you became the LS convert LATE in the game?? Just askin' ...... :lmao:

:BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :lol:

[waynieZ]

Oh! oh! so much love!!!!:snapout:

[waynieZ]

I was out there all day today and got some stuff done. I installed the HX pump and oil filter, then I put some hose seperators to keep the oil lines away from the headers.
Decided to paint the hood latch. Clean all the mill scale off , put it in the fast etch wait 45 minutes go out and rinse it off. Lightly sand the piece and prime it. Sweet looks good. Now sand with 400 wash it off with prep spray and ready for paint. All set up like I know what I'm doing, dew rag, resperator, paint all ready. I spray the whole back side ,perfect! do the edges and now the front. spray the whole thing Nice" oops a line from the wire its hanging from. No problem, I'm ready to spray, door opens crash bang! I look, nothing just something on the stairs that fell. look back BIG SAG! Time to shower see it tomorrow.

I put a rubber liner between the brackets and the mounting point so I won't get any vibration from the pump.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1176_zpsqmzzkuvx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1176_zpsqmzzkuvx.jpg.html)

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Here's where I mounnted the hose seperators.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1181_zpswytok1ma.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1181_zpswytok1ma.jpg.html)

These will direct them awa from the Headers down near the oil pan.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1189_zpscmofvwjc.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1189_zpscmofvwjc.jpg.html)

This keeps them away from chaffing on the framee stand and the third one away from the power steering pulley.



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I'll add one more once I get the radiator back in so I camn make up the hose in it's final position.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1186_zpsmxvnlapw.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1186_zpsmxvnlapw.jpg.html)

Here are the oil filter and HX pump mounted.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1182_zpswadjm9ly.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1182_zpswadjm9ly.jpg.html)

Tomorrow I might get the radiator support back in.

[waynieZ]

I got the radiator support in on Friday and we installed the intercooler tank where the battery used to be. Now we're figuring out the hoses and fittings I'll need to plumb the heat exchanger.
We bolted the converter to the flex plate, man theres not much room to work doewn there. The trans cooling lines are connected to the trans and the other ends are ready to connect when I re install the trans cooler.
We cut the fuel hoses to legnth and installed the XRP fittings. I need to send them out so they can get crimped. I'm looking for someone with the XRP crimper to do them. We are trying to get a -16 90 degree fitting on the end of the HX hose. It's kicking our butts! we tried without success and decided to cut the hose end and get a fresh start. Still nothing. Tomorrow we try again. Wish for me to have the patients to not screw up the fitting, They don't make them anymore!

[paulk68]

Looking better with each post Wayne keep at it!!!

[waynieZ]

We are trying to get a -16 90 degree fitting on the end of the HX hose. It's kicking our butts! we tried without success and decided to cut the hose end and get a fresh start. Still nothing. Tomorrow we try again. Wish for me to have the patients to not screw up the fitting, They don't make them anymore!

Well I decided to call XRP and ask if there was a secret de coder ring you wave over this fitting to get it to go on, they told me they changed the design of this fitting because of this problem. It took us about 4 hours to get the first one on so XRP is shipping me the newly designed nut that goes over the hose to alleviate the problem. They were great about helping me. I only wish I would have called sooner.

[rixtrix1]

Progress is great. Thanks for sharing, Wayne!

[jarhead]

Keep at it Wayne!

[Jay Hilliard]

You are getting that...just keep plugging away. Looking awesome!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Guys We're picking away. Lost power to 1/2 my house today, had to call the power company. we lost 1 leg of the 220 connection to the pole. This is the second time it happened. Real windy last night.
I'm getting ready to order some more hose and fittings. so we can button up all the plumbing..

[waynieZ]

I sold my 454 SBC today, it's going in a 71 Chevelle. Now the Camaro T56 Viper kit will be next to go.
Im going to be getting some more hose and fittings so I can do my intercooler and Hydoboost/Power steering lines. I got a Finch vent tank and the hoses will be in for that to be installed too.
Hopefully some progress to report soon, working on a honeydo list right now.

[GregWeld]

Good to hear Wayne!


Keep plugging away buddy!

[waynieZ]

I went on the computer and ordered some parts today.
I ordered a B&M Stealth Pro Ratchet® 4 Speed Automatic Shifter, #81120 in Black pistol grip.
I was going to try to use the Factory 5th gen Camaro shifter and console then I saw a 5th gen with a different B&M shifter and manual shift boot in the console and decided to go this way. it looked nice. I got the extra shift knob with the Lineloc button for it.
I also got a set of Truck Lites LED headlight bulbs for it.
I ordered some Joe Gibbs BR30 breakin oil for start up.
Hopefully I can make some progress now.

I used a new site my buddy told me about to ge the shifter and piece for the handle Autoanything.com The cheapest I could find the shifter was $335 and the handle piece for $76. When I went on the AutoAnything site I ended getting it for $290 and $62 for both parts no tax and free shipping.

[waynieZ]

I've been in the garage getting ready to get back at it. I had ordered some parts for the motor. I did a cam swap , I got a Brian Tooley cam kit. I used the stage III PD cam with his double springs with titanium retainers and push rods. We put it in this week. I also picked up a CHE trunnion upgrade kit and ARP rocker bolts that we will install.
I also picked up a Fuelab filter on the recommendation from Injector Dynamics.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1338_zps8yi0a0hk.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1338_zps8yi0a0hk.jpg.html)

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[gofastwclass]

Nice little bit of progress, glad you're able to get back at it Wayne. :)

[waynieZ]

Thanks.

[frankv11]

Hi Wayne , glad to see your still moving on it . Keep up the god work

[fleet]

Hi Wayne , glad to see your still moving on it . Keep up the good work

X2 Wayne. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys! Appreciate it.

[Sheck44]

X3 Wayne ... keep it moving buddy !

Cheers'
Steve

[waynieZ]

Thanks Steve. Spent the morning in the garage with my buddy changing out the Beehive springs for the BTR double springs.

Out with the old ! If you can call them that?

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1341_zpscenqiwg7.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1341_zpscenqiwg7.jpg.html)

In with the new!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1342_zpsjukxqidd.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1342_zpsjukxqidd.jpg.html)

Tomorrow we get on the rocker arms with the CHE trunnion upgrade.

[gofastwclass]

Nice work. :)

[waynieZ]

The rocker are all together with the CHE trunnion bushing. I had something to do today, they'll go in Monday.

It took no time at all to do the trunnion swap.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1344_zpsbf8dvjju.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_1344_zpsbf8dvjju.jpg.html)

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[grendel]

So, when are we lining them up Wayne my man?

[waynieZ]

I wish we could do it now, but I would have to push! But I'm heading in the right direction.

[waynieZ]

Last week I went on an excursion in the garage. I had been reading to find out if my supercharger had the solid isolator or the problem some spring isolator. All the reading on forums said it's the spring isolator a call to a GM dealer agreed. So to get ahead of it I decided to change it to the solid one since I had it and the water pump and everything was off the motor. Every one was pretty sure the super charger didn't have to be lifted if I could get to the bottom bolt on the snout. We got it. We broke the snout loose and it couldn't make it over the valley cover breather tube. Then we lifted to S/C and the snout came right off SWEET! Wrong! my crate motor shipped with the solid isolator that GM was sure it didn't have.
A whole day wasted and a whole lot of curse words I haven't said in years. At least I'm sure it good to go.

[waynieZ]

Last winter I started smoothing the factory accessory drive to give it a brushed look. I did most of the flat sides and left the inside pockets alone. I finally got around to finishing them and clear coating them. I used Eastwood's 2K Aero Spray Matte Clear, I think gloss would have been better.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0175_zps0pganowr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0175_zps0pganowr.jpg.html)

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here it is painted and installed.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/121434_zpsj2hhbz0h.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/121434_zpsj2hhbz0h.jpg.html)

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[gofastwclass]

Sorry about the wasted time on the supercharger snout. I did mine on the bench. Hardest part was lifting the beast off the engine alone - not a good idea. I used the hoist to put it back.

The brackets look really nice. That is a great idea for guys on a budget like me.

What would happen if you sprayed a layer of gloss over the current finish?

[tubbed69]

Looking good Waynie,won't be long now:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

gofastwclass, I think it's staying until I get it running, then next winter if it bothers me too much I'll hit it with scotch brite and shoot it gloss.
Thanks tubbed69

We got a chance to finish some oil cooler lines and route them from the radiator oil cooler back through the filter and to the motor. Finally they all fit.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1366_zpsuki2te05.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1366_zpsuki2te05.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1363_zpsxcl87oem.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1363_zpsxcl87oem.jpg.html)

Picture from the other side with some of the inter cooler lines, reservoir and pump .

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1364_zpsfk19d2ac.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1364_zpsfk19d2ac.jpg.html)

Next will be where to fit the power steering reservoir. I'm thinking either on the bracket that holds the alternator( If there's room ) or above the Hydroboost it will have two short returns from brakes and power steering pump and one long return to bring fluid back to the pump. not sure if that would work???

[syborg tt]

Wow does your car look fantastic


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[waynieZ]

Thanks!
We did a little in the garage today we decided to put the power steering reservoir next to the brake master. So I took the bracket that holds the Alt,and steering pump off and made a hole above the pump so the return hose could come up and over the bracket then between the bracket and the valve cover. From there it will run over to the reservoir mounted on the inner fender.

Here's where I made the hole for the hose to come up over the bracket.
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It will run straight and further away from the header heat.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_1415_zps3w13yhdx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_1415_zps3w13yhdx.jpg.html)

We're going to try to fit it between the fender and the brake reservoir.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_1416_zps7k4u7h1p.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_1416_zps7k4u7h1p.jpg.html)

I also secured the trans cooler lines to the Radiator support and test fit them to the cooler.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_1411_zpsqu2wqqvy.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_1411_zpsqu2wqqvy.jpg.html)

I finished making up the top radiator hose with the Finch adapter with a spot for the steam hose connection, tomorrow I'll make the -4 hose for the connection.

[CamaroAJ]

Looking good, Wayne:thumbsup: . When you're out playing in the garage again thing you could tell me how tall t hat supercharger hat is? I'm thinking it's right about 4.5"

[waynieZ]

You got it AJ, just a CH under 4.5"

I made up the steam hose, but would like some opinions. I want to run the hose under the Radiator hose and tap in the bottom of the fitting at about 5 o clock. Where it goes in the fitting is higher than the highest point on the engine that has cooling water. I think it will work but would rather check before I put any Gates shrink clamps on it.

Here it is.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1418_zpsv3jnsyrs.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1418_zpsv3jnsyrs.jpg.html)

I put the top heat exchanger line on to test fit. I was going to use short pieces of hose to connect the bends I had to use to get under the radiator support. When I did I figured a way to just have the tubing welded with the angles I needed and weld a -16 fitting on the end to connect the hose that goes to the supercharger lid. The hose you see on it is just to hold it so the welder can set it up to weld.

It comes up on the other side of the Rad support.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1422_zpsnst64oop.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1422_zpsnst64oop.jpg.html)

In this picture you can see the Radiator hose I made up with a coupler between two pieces of hose. It needs to be seperated in the middle so it goes on the waterpump a little further.
Also in this picture you can see the hose from the intercooler reservoir going into the pump. Because of the way I had to get around the fan it was collapsing a little so I ordered some XRP flat wound internal support coil to keep it open. I installed it and installed the fitting and it's good to go now.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_1421_zpsmjtpgvzl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1421_zpsmjtpgvzl.jpg.html)

What are you guys using to cut your braided hose?

[Tony V]

What are you guys using to cut your braided hose?[/QUOTE]

Wayne looks awesome....I found using a cut off wheel works better. Although I will wrap it with electrical tape rather than duct tape, it doesn't seem to pull the frayed ends out when you remove it.

[kwhizz]

What are you guys using to cut your braided hose?

Wayne looks awesome....I found using a cut off wheel works better. Although I will wrap it with electrical tape rather than duct tape, it doesn't seem to pull the frayed ends out when you remove it.[/QUOTE]



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[SlowProgress]

Man you are really making progress now. Looking at all the little details is both exciting and terrifying, reminds me how much I have to do still !

[1in1969]

If you will put a zip tie on the braided line where you want to cut and then use a cut off wheel to cut into the zip tie and line at the same time, the zip tie will melt and keep the braided together, peeling off the melted part after cool down. It does take a little practice though.
Shawn

[TomM]

I use one of these...

http://www.jegs.com/i/Vintage-Air/960/420004/10002/-1


And this....works perfect...

http://www.jegs.com/i/KOUL-tools/581/468/10002/-1


T,

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys

I've been in contact with a guy to do some aluminum tubing welds for me. He was supposed to call Monday ,so I text him and still nothing. Sounds like time to look else where.
Tomorrow we're going to try to epoxy and tap the power steering reservoir for the returns from the Hydroboost and steering box. I hope something hold on it epoxy wise.

[waynieZ]

A lot of small progress done since my last post we installed a couple of fittings on the power steering reservoir and I plumbed it in and mounted on the fender well. I used XRP hose and AN fittings made for power steering pressure.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/AWpsHs.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmAWpsHsj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/KWh4HJ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poKWh4HJj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/LBGOP9.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLBGOP9j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/LBGOP9.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLBGOP9j)

After talking to rep from Injector Dynamics who recommended a 10 micron filter, I picked up a Fuelabs ceramic filter good for all fuels. Then we marked up some hoses that will need to be sent out to be crimped. This pic only shows where it will be mounted, it still needs to be attached to the firewall. I.D. wanted it as close to the injectors as I could get it.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/6PtB85.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6PtB85j)

It's not as close as it seems to the header plus it has a heat protection cover on it. The bottom of the filter will be moved over to mount it plumb.

[waynieZ]

We're into the wiring now :bang: Not my favorite.... Like Greg W. says one thing at a time!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/936irm.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm936irmj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/oJLn9I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pooJLn9Ij)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/46N2Xa.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po46N2Xaj)

I had the injector harness covered the same as the rest of the wires but it was too stiff to go where I needed it, so it went back to the way the factory had it.

And my latest part from GM $28

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/l2MVGb.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnl2MVGbj)

GM tucking it to to you one part at a time!

[kwhizz]

$15 thru gmpartsdirect.com Just Say'in ........

[dhutton]

$15 thru gmpartsdirect.com Just Say'in ........

$11.99 with free shipping on eBay...

The annoying thing is there is likely less than fifty cents in cost for that connector.

Try to avoid buying parts at a dealer if you can Wayne. Sometimes it's hard to find a part number but there are dealers online with detailed parts diagrams with part numbers. You can save a lot of money and these build are costly enough as it is.

Don

[GregWeld]

She's coming along nicely Wayne!

[gofastwclass]

$15 thru gmpartsdirect.com Just Say'in ........

Good plan but GMPartsDirect's shipping prices are robbery, BTDT... ONCE. Same part number is 13.42 on Amazon Prime.


Nice progress. :)

[waynieZ]

$15 thru gmpartsdirect.com Just Say'in ........
gofastwclass I agree!
Ken I checked
GM Direct. from the Cart.
Subtotal Amount: $15.18
Estimated Shipping to Fall River, MA: $13.21

Plus wait 7-10 days. Only thing good about the dealer he had it the next day.

Don I didn't see that .... Figures. For that big of a saving I would have waited for it.

Thanks Greg. I'm trying.
I posted a question in the LSX conversions section tkae a look.

[cryptonomad]

[QUOTE=waynieZ;662278]We're into the wiring now :bang: Not my favorite.... Like Greg W. says one thing at a time!

Looking good Wayne! A lot of quality work!

[waynieZ]

[QUOTE=waynieZ;662278]We're into the wiring now :bang: Not my favorite.... Like Greg W. says one thing at a time!

Looking good Wayne! A lot of quality work!

Thanks I'm trying. Welcome!

[waynieZ]

We took a brake from the Transmission and mounted the 5th gen console in the car for its test fit. It's going to work out pretty good with the B&M Pro Ratchet shifter. The cable might be a trick but we have a few ways to try.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/MeFGc0.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmMeFGc0j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/l4UaCh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pol4UaChj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/Ml1gh7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poMl1gh7j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/Ml1gh7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poMl1gh7j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/JkPYKd.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnJkPYKdj)

[CamaroAJ]

Interesting carpet pattern. Not sure it goes with the overall flow of the car though lol

[waynieZ]

AJ, I'm going to put the same thing on the hood and trunk for stripes it'll bring it all together��

[fleet]

That 5th gen console looks good in there Wayne. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

That 5th gen console looks good in there Wayne. :thumbsup:

Thanks Skip.

The first time I saw a 5th gen Camaro I thought about how sweet I thought it would look in there but that was way on the back burner back then. Then I saw jwcarguy's build with it installed in his 68 and it stuck in my head again. I picked it up a couple of years ago and now I can finally use it. I bought Autometer gauges for the car, but Dakota Digitals would look sweet in the 5th gen gauge pod.

[waynieZ]

A couple of days ago we installed the finch Vent, and measured the hoses so they could be sent to crimp them. I got an e mail they are on there way back.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/sClECQ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmsClECQj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/Tl8zmG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poTl8zmGj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/73xhO2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm73xhO2j)

We got the shift cable installed and it feels pretty good. Here's what we did to the shift lever.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/5Tpotr.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po5Tpotrj)

Here's what we ended with. I have an aluminum pane ordered, the cable should make it by on that one.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/qu3z6v.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmqu3z6vj)

[paulk68]

Nice Wayne, that console looks great!!

[frankv11]

Nice Wayne, that console looks great!!

Agree , I like it , thinking of going similar route with mine

[rixtrix1]

Wow, Wayne, before long you're going to walk out into the garage and say,
" Well, time to strip this thing down for paint!"

[DT69Cam]

Wayne, what is the Finch vent for? The gas tank ??

[waynieZ]

Wayne, what is the Finch vent for? The gas tank ??

It's actually one for gas vent and it has a separate vent for the rear end so you won't puke gear oil on the track.

[Mikael A]

Man I really like that 5 Gen console.... looks right at home.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Mikael! I started on the gauge pod for it, I'm trying to do something like Jeff (jwcarguy) did on his console. now that I tried I'm finding out I'm blind as a bat and have trouble cutting a straight line no matter what I use. lol

I took a few pictures of my attempt. First I measured everything to get an idea where to start. Then I trimmed the Gauge pod, it got trimmed more after this picture.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/DfhaBW.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmDfhaBWj)

Then cut out the console trim piece. This one had the change dish. (no gauges)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/tmU3U8.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmtmU3U8j)

Then I started fitting it in trimming a little at a time.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/j0CMHn.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmj0CMHnj)

It fits in pretty decent, it's just laying there with tape on the bottom. I'll do a little more tomorrow.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/QJ4sGu.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQJ4sGuj)

I also painted a few pieces and restored the brake pedal since I'm not using the standard set up now.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/vxbSA2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnvxbSA2j)

I also got the DSE RS electric door motors installed and tried them with a power supply. To ghet them in we had to pull the radiator and the intercooler tank to get at the bolts. But at least it's done.

[waynieZ]

The hoses I sent to be crimped came back and we installed the fuel filter

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/u4bZkW.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmu4bZkWj)

I finally got around to installing my Emergency brake kit from Kore 3 It's a nice complete kit and even after having it for 2 years I got in touch with Tobin and he was right back to me with the help I needed.

First backing plate installed

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/Yn2wb5.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnYn2wb5j)

Axle in

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/8ff4um.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm8ff4umj)

All assembled just need to bolt on the Caliper and move to the other side.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/sTMD9g.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/posTMD9gj)

I wired in the plug for the starter and it's all hooked up, and put the Holley end on the Alternator and connected the charging wire to my main battery cable.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/dSty4g.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pndSty4gj)

I ordered this Hopefully I'll use it before the warranty is over on it. :lmao:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/9VHuEH.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn9VHuEHj)

[Beach Cruiser]

Coming along nicely!

[waynieZ]

I had to change one bolt on the drivers side for the brake kit. No one had one anywhere around me not even my go to Aquidneck fasteners. I had to order them from McMaster-Carr, which they were great I ordered 2AM Monday and had them 4pm Tuesday. Can't ask for anything better than that. The drivers side is all put back together with the caliper all shimmed and ready to go with the e brake inside the hub.
Now the passenger side is another story. I put all the shims on the axle because of the weird off set i had made ( totally my fault ) so we put the bolts in and start tightening them up, grade 8 fine thread with crush nuts. ( slightly out of round for a locking effect.) First three going fine just to snug for an even clamping. Go around again to finish tighten same three fine fourth one Seized like you wouldn't believe! I'm not a little guy and my buddy has hands twice my size, it kicked the crap out of us!! Wouldn't budge we tried everything we had. Only one thing left. Die grinder with a cut off wheel. First we had to dis connect the coil over for room then get ready for some fun. we sliced the head of the bolt and he got under there and chiseled the rest off. which went pretty easy for what we were expecting it to be. Luckily I ordered 2 extra bolts. But that ended the fun for the day.

This is the one that's done

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/rXujpE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/porXujpEj)

Here's the carnage.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/IRhTOz.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnIRhTOzj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/UPYbbQ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poUPYbbQj)

and the cause of the problem. When I had the rear built it got old Ford big bearings and I wanted the in hat parking brake and it needed different off set on the axle. so a special kit had to be put together. The kit is great but getting the housing ends to work is all the fun.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/A4Kuaj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnA4Kuajj)

[gofastwclass]

That's nice you got your bolts that quickly, I had a similar experience with Digi-key. On the other hand, I've dealt with some places that can't even have stuff that is supposed to be in stock packaged with a tracking number in three or four days.

Things are looking good, keep chipping away. :)

[waynieZ]

Thanks, Aquidneck was going. To order it but they had to order 6 cases I only needed 4 but they tried for me.

[scherp69]

Looking good Wayne. Coming along nicely :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Thanks Mike.

I finished the other side of the rear brakes yesterday. Now it's on to the coil overs as soon as I get time. I've got some family stuff going on for a few weeks so I'll be off the car for a while.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/iPgPHx.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmiPgPHxj)

[waynieZ]

I was looking at a couple of sets of Recaro seats for the Camaro but missed out on both sets. So I picked these up.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/SFdvRE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poSFdvREj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/qC9Nma.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poqC9Nmaj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/O9867s.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poO9867sj)

[DOOM]

:flashie: :thumbsup: :G-Dub:

[waynieZ]

Well I'm back from 15 days in Fl seeing my brother, my 2 sister in laws, Then to Suffolk Va. for 4 days for my grandson's Baptism. It was great to see them all, but now worried about Irma. They're all on the east cost in Fl, and where my daughter lives near Norfolk it floods with a good rain. My son in law is a Navy corpsman and might get sent to the Caribbean today for hurricane relief.
I hope they all do OK then maybe I can get back at it in the garage and pick up where I left off.

I just got word my seats are on their way.

[waynieZ]

Seats came in Tuesday they look pretty good.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/924/SdFTaP.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poSdFTaPj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/sMMY01.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnsMMY01j)

I finished epoxying in the Auto Meter gauge pod on my 5th gen console, here's a couple of quick shots of it.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/aGVYkP.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaGVYkPj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/923/A2FKtK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnA2FKtKj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/QHcJwJ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQHcJwJj)
'
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/922/fv8ZSv.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmfv8ZSvj)

I"ll finish it with a thin coat of filler and then probably have it hydro dipped.

[sleepertime]

Woo Hoo, It's looking good. I believe that console is going to be a nice touch once complete.
Did you go ahead and sit in the seat and get that feeling again of actually driving the car, not just climbing in and out of it to work on it?
To me, when that point came it was like a shot of adrenaline to help me thru the long laborious process.

Dennis

:trophy-1302:

:flag2: :king:

[waynieZ]

Not yet, my knees were aching from standing on the concrete floor for 6 hours sanding the console. I was Afraid I would never want to get out the seats look so comfortable! lol. Compared to the factory seats.

[rixtrix1]

Looking good, Wayne!

[Tony V]

great job on the console Wayne...keep plugging away!

[SSLance]

Nice mix of classic and modern there, I like it!!

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys, I went by my buddy's shop (He will be painting the car ) to ask him to let me have some filler to finish it up. He says sure as he does with anything I ever need. He takes it fills it we start bull****ting, then he tells me to wait til it hardens, then he sand it down. I told him I'll do it he says it needs another coat put it on and sands that. He mentions he forgot to eat so I offer to go get him lunch. I get back it's all sanded and primed. He tells me to wait 3-4 day then water sand it with 600. Then he says bring it back and we'll paint it if you want.

Here's how it came out.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/DR0EAr.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmDR0EArj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/1CLmoV.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm1CLmoVj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/MrWYop.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmMrWYopj)

All it cost me was a cheese burger and a coke, a small one at that.

I'm going to see if he has some pictures of the custom work he did. It was amazing. When I had the 73 Z/28 he was going to put a worrier like Zena with a sword holding a Cobra she killed on the center of the L88 hood in the center. We never got to do it.

[waynieZ]

While I was on lite duty from the Doc, I started working on the dash. I have a billet gauge panel from Eddie MotorSports (now sold at TthePartsPlace) and a factory style dash panel that you need to use the Metron part in. The factory style part gets cut up and most of the middle is removed. Then you install the billet piece between the two out side parts of the factory pieces. They give you little clips which I didn't have much luck with. So I put it together and epoxied it in place. Not sure if this was a good idea but it's what I did.
Here are a couple of pics of it together drying.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/kkTVe8.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnkkTVe8j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/923/OGjpm4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnOGjpm4j)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/5BeBeU.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm5BeBeUj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/fHC0nV.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmfHC0nVj)

I made a little fudge near the heater control opening, you can see it in the first picture. I need to try to fix that without making it worst with my shaky hands.

[CamaroAJ]

He takes it fills it we start bull****ting, then he tells me to wait til it hardens, then he sand it down. I told him I'll do it he says it needs another coat put it on and sands that. He mentions he forgot to eat so I offer to go get him lunch. I get back it's all sanded and primed. Then he says bring it back and we'll paint it if you want.


All it cost me was a cheese burger and a coke, a small one at that.

My friends suck, I need to find new ones lol

[waynieZ]

My friends suck, I need to find new ones lol

:lmao:

[waynieZ]

Well it's been a while since I posted Three weeks ago I had some funky growth on my finger remove and it's taking long than expected to work again. But we got a few things done. I installed the temp sensor on my Aluminum Hugh's trans pan and got it on the car. It's the shallow one and it is only as deep as my oil pan on the motor so it doesn't hang down.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/jaLAp7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pojaLAp7j)

I also put in my oil pressure sender for my Auto Meter gauge up top of the motor with this Aeroflow adapter. it's a nice piece.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/TIH8ij.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poTIH8ijj)

And here are the two oil pressure senders A.M. to the side and Factory one on top.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/rWBMHG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/porWBMHGj)

Now if they don't leak I'm golden.

[gofastwclass]

Nice work, looks very clean. :) I like that transmission oil pan too.

Did you know the transmission oil temp and engine oil pressure can be read through the CAN bus? Of course you would need a set of gauges that could interpret that information.

[waynieZ]

I have a bad habit of trying to get ahead of things most the time I bike myself in the ass like this time. I ended up buying a ton of Auto Meter gauges, ultra lites to use I like them but I also like the Dakota digital gauges. Which probably would be able to be used with the can bus system.

[CamaroAJ]

SpeedHut gauges have a CAN buss setup. plug it into the DLC and it pulls RPM, speed, coolant temp, oil pressure, oil temp, ect. pretty cool setup.

[gofastwclass]

The Dakota Digital gauges will work with the CAN / OBD bus when using their adapter (at least the last set I installed required it). I am not sure if the CAN / OBD integration is standard in their new HDX line of gauges or not. In my opinion for the price and level of other features, CAN / OBD integration really should be on the list if it isn't already.

SpeedHut gauges were the other brand that came to mind with CAN / OBD integration. I personally have't looked at them too deeply because they don't have a drop in that fits my dash and I want to keep that vintage look at a glance.

[waynieZ]

I picked up a little bling to cover those ugly coils. I also have a set of Holley polished valve covers for it. ( I'm embarrassed to say I miss placed them and now I can't find them in all this chaos in the garage. )

Here are the coil covers, I tried one on for size. I'll use socket head screws.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/a0ffax.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poa0ffaxj)

[frankv11]

Wow Wayne you have got some time in it 👍👍 good job

[Che70velle]

Wayne I love this build! Great work as always...
How tight do the coil covers fit to the coil? I like them, but I wonder if they will trap too much heat, and cause the coil to overheat?
Where did you get them?

[waynieZ]

I didn't really notice how tight they were but I think the aluminum would act as a heat sinc.
I got them form E Bay
Andrew has some different manufacturers covers on his Cougar and I've never heard him say anything bad about them. If I try them again I'll see if I can tell how much separation there is.

[gofastwclass]

Those covers are a nice finishing touch.

[waynieZ]

Thanks, Andrew had some like them on his Cougar and I liked them so I kept my eye open for something like them and found these.

[waynieZ]

Well Santa was good to me this year with everything but weather and time to get in the garage. He did send me some goodies for the car.
The first is a Twist Machine Paddle shifter, Looks pretty good.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/7x1B4I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po7x1B4Ij)

Next I got an E-Stop electric parking brake.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/923/CNGxzC.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCNGxzCj)

The weather is a little better so I might be able to warm it up to a tolerable temp.

[GregWeld]

Parts is always good! LOL

[tmadden]

I really want one. Let us know if it’s righteous

[Chiva]

Anything happening the last year? Just really curious to know if you have any updates and how you are doing?

Rob

[Sheck44]

Waiting for the great return of Waynie !

Steve

[gofastwclass]

Me too. I would like to see Wayne drive this thing. :D

Besides making sure he's still on the proper side of the dirt, I'm also curious about the e-stopp. I thought about buying one now that my car is a six speed and has no parking brake. :sieg:

[Goosesdad]

Hey Wayne. Looking good man!
If I had my E-Stopp to do over again, I would not use the Al splitter set-up they sell, I would just use the one that comes with the Lokar cables. It's smaller and saves a few bucks.

[waynieZ]

Thanks for the heads up John.

[Chiva]

I saw that you bought some new gauges on the forum here so, just wondering how your project is going? Sorry, I don't mean to be a stalker I just happened to see you were the one who purchased them. I was looking at them too. They are nice gauges.

Rob

[waynieZ]

Thanks, I decided to go the Dekota RTX rout and use the the OBD connection to run them. Now I'll put up my Auto Meter Ultra Lite II gauges and the Metron dash for sale. It's been a tough year around here but it will get better.
Rob don't worry about being a stalker I love talking cars especially if it helps someone.

Wayne

[Lenie]

Really looking good Wayne!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Lenie. I hope the house is coming along for you and the wife. Have a good New Year

[snappytravis]

Just got on here for a few minutes, the car is looking good Wayne. Progress that's all a guy can ask for,, nice new parts..happy new year!

[tmadden]

Well Santa was good to me this year with everything but weather and time to get in the garage. He did send me some goodies for the car.
The first is a Twist Machine Paddle shifter, Looks pretty good.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/7x1B4I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po7x1B4Ij)

Next I got an E-Stop electric parking brake.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/923/CNGxzC.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCNGxzCj)

The weather is a little better so I might be able to warm it up to a tolerable temp.
I’m looking forward to getting that E Stopp

[waynieZ]

OK so it's been tough getting to work on the car for quit a while ( Need new hip). So I caved and looked for someone to get under the dash and take care of the wiring for me. As expected it's a long waiting list to get in. Then I talked to a guy and he had just finished a job and could take it as soon as I could get it there. BUT lots to still get done, steering column, finish brakes, fuel line and other small stuff. My son in law came home from work and came right over ( my daughter got lucky with this guy! ) stayed till 11-12 and got up to go to work. So we were set to send the car today at 8 AM , but of course Rodney snuck up and bit me in the BUTT! Last nights snow storm stopped that in it's tracks. There are no windows in or hood on it. I just couldn't see it going with all that salt, so it's now a Monday 8 AM pick up. The Rodney part is no snow for two months and it happens when I need it not to snow.
OK enough crying.
Here are the first pictures of the car on it's Temporary wheels in at least 4 years and with the drive train in it.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_2243_zpsi7dfx8o3.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_2243_zpsi7dfx8o3.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_2242_zpssmfdvauc.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_2242_zpssmfdvauc.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_2241_zpsn0nbbiig.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_2241_zpsn0nbbiig.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

Progress is great Waynie,glad to see you working on it:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Looking good, Wayne. I like your choice of rims. Good luck with the car and your hip.

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys, I sent the car out to do some wiring on it.

Here are some pictures of it on the road, well above the road really.
I hoped the first time out the tires would be on the ground!

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/thumbnail_zps5uadpuli.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/thumbnail_zps5uadpuli.jpg.html)
Up Up and away!

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/camaro%201_zps56dlfo03.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/camaro%201_zps56dlfo03.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/Camaro%202_zpsr3m4oydc.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/Camaro%202_zpsr3m4oydc.jpg.html)

And delivered safely!

Now to finish the wiring in the garage, insulate, and maybe sheet rock.

[waynieZ]

Man I wish GM hadn't taken so much out of the ECU on the connect and cruise package. No PWM for the fans ( there is a patch for that ) now it's no signal to show current gear to the dash. I should have gotten a ZR1 ECU and had stuff removed. It's been $100 here and 150 there to get the RTX dash to show what I want.
I wish I would have known, Meaning the GM ECM not the dash.

[dhutton]

Man I wish GM hadn't taken so much out of the ECU on the connect and cruise package. No PWM for the fans ( there is a patch for that ) now it's no signal to show current gear to the dash. I should have gotten a ZR1 ECU and had stuff removed. It's been $100 here and 150 there to get the RTX dash to show what I want.
I wish I would have known.

I think the issue is that Series of ECU was used with the 6L80E which has an internal TCM which communicated the gear directly to the BCM. The ECM had no need to send the gear info anywhere. They didn’t take it out, it was never there.

Don

[jmac]

What problems are you having with the RTX guages displaying?

[waynieZ]

It's what Don was saying in the post before you, it's nothing with the RTX dash it's that the ECM doesn't use the signal needed to show the gear selected. They have a box to show gear selected you just need to use this box
Dakota Digital GSS-3000 Universal Sender Unit for Gear Shift Position Indicator
Then it will show on the dash.

[waynieZ]

I've got a small update on the car. The car is out getting wiring and the A/C installed. The wiring for the tail light section ha been neatened up, No picture of that. The A/C has been mocked up and some of the hoses for the heat have been changed to the -10 AN and run to the heat control valve. I needed a lot on different A/C fittings because of all the changes with inter cooler and pumps. But it's just wait for the fittings to be delivered.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/AirCondition%20install/IMG_2304_zpsnug1h08t.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/AirCondition%20install/IMG_2304_zpsnug1h08t.jpg.html)

Here's the challenges you run into when you run out of room. That RS headlight door has stung me a few time./

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/AirCondition%20install/IMG_2305_zpsovuif3pc.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/AirCondition%20install/IMG_2305_zpsovuif3pc.jpg.html)

Here's where the dryer is going.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_2306_zpseskzosrt.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_2306_zpseskzosrt.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

There was more progress. I'm running a Dakota Digital RTX gauge set up with a DD cruise control, fan controller, BIM box and because it is a connect and cruise kit the gear Shift indicator sensor.

Here's the plate they're going on

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/Resized_20200328_144649.jpg%20Dakota%20digital%20b oxes_zpsidgyakiu.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/Resized_20200328_144649.jpg%20Dakota%20digital%20b oxes_zpsidgyakiu.jpg.html)

Here are the relays for the cooling fans

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/Resized_20200403_112304.jpg%20Fan%20relays._zpsy3z mg8vp.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/Resized_20200403_112304.jpg%20Fan%20relays._zpsy3z mg8vp.jpg.html)

Here's the sensor for the gear shift

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_2300_zpsqtialvnx.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_2300_zpsqtialvnx.jpg.html)

The trans was tight for connecting the controller wiring, the connector was too close to the floor. Brian dropped the spacer I had to get my drive train angle and took about 1/2" off the spacer and now the plug fits by 1/4". He tigged it back together and painted it up, and now were done with that.


trans wiring plug

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_2303_zps8nh50zji.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_2303_zps8nh50zji.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/IMG_2302_zpslchtqf4c.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_2302_zpslchtqf4c.jpg.html)

[Gmachine1911]

Man, been looking thru your build and there’s been some amazing work done on this car! On your body seam sealer (reference post #299), can you tell me what type that is and it looks like it probably has a special application gun, maybe pneumatic? I’ve been researching seam sealers for my Nova project and i really like the way it covers the seams with “high build”...I’d love to duplicate that on the Nova’s body tub. I appreciate it and keep up the great work!

[waynieZ]

Shane here is the seam sealer Mike used on my car, the tube is a little hard to read.
https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2314_zpsympfxjaf.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2314_zpsympfxjaf.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2310_zpstfzoaxwv.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2310_zpstfzoaxwv.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2309_zps8mdwzuq8.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2309_zps8mdwzuq8.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2308_zpssqob1yoq.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2308_zpssqob1yoq.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2313_zpseogxappf.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2313_zpseogxappf.jpg.html)

I just went online with that number and 3M seam sealer came up.

[CamaroAJ]

Looks good, Wayne. That upper A/C line you should be able to bend it some more to give a little extra clearance for the door.

[Gmachine1911]

Shane here is the seam sealer Mike used on my car, the tube is a little hard to read.
https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2314_zpsympfxjaf.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2314_zpsympfxjaf.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2310_zpstfzoaxwv.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2310_zpstfzoaxwv.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2309_zps8mdwzuq8.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2309_zps8mdwzuq8.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2308_zpssqob1yoq.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2308_zpssqob1yoq.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2313_zpseogxappf.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/TRUNK%20RESTORE/IMG_2313_zpseogxappf.jpg.html)

I just went online with that number and 3M seam sealer came up.

Awesome, thanks Wayne! Looks like a roll of sausage!:lol:

[waynieZ]

I didn't have my shoes on so that's exactly how I described it to my wife look for a Jimmy Dean sausage. lol

[garage_engineer]

Keep going on the build! The weather is starting to turn nicer here in MA so cruising season will be here before we know it. Trying get mine road worthy for this season...

[waynieZ]

All the A/C fittings, a-10 for the heater hose and Gates shrink clamps showed up today. Those Gates clamps wow some people think their Gold Speedway motors had them on E bay I saw $28 I send a message to them asking how many for that price they say 1 I sent them a message back but not to order. I got them for $3.59 after checking for an hour, and after I ordered them found them for $2.10. Guess I should have looked longer lol

[waynieZ]

I got a few pictures of the progress so I figured I'd post them.
Not sure if I posted this yet. Changed those long harpoon screws that come with it, I got enough scars from them.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/IMG_2319.JPG%20fuse%20panel_zpsb2lbbtpl.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/IMG_2319.JPG%20fuse%20panel_zpsb2lbbtpl.jpg.html)


Wiring all run to the front for the inter cooler pump, lights ,RS doors and fans.
https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/IMG_2321.JPG%20RS%20door%20wiring_zps4adm5y8h.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/IMG_2321.JPG%20RS%20door%20wiring_zps4adm5y8h.jpg. html)

DSE Wiper motor is mounted wires ready to connect.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/IMG_2322.JPG%20DSE%20wiper%20wiring_zpshv7e4ihc.jp g (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/IMG_2322.JPG%20DSE%20wiper%20wiring_zpshv7e4ihc.jp g.html)

Evaporator installed and plumbed.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/Resized_20200511_095254-2_zpszlzkyszv.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/Resized_20200511_095254-2_zpszlzkyszv.jpg.html)

A/C Hoses from the out side routed over the inner fender.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/Resized_20200511_1100511.jpg%20%20%20AC%20hoses_zp sm2zoxwkd.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/Resized_20200511_1100511.jpg%20%20%20AC%20hoses_zp sm2zoxwkd.jpg.html)

And some of the Dakota Digital boxes mounted with in reach.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/Dakota%20Digital%20modules%20mounted_zpsdotxovwy.j pg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/Dakota%20Digital%20modules%20mounted_zpsdotxovwy.j pg.html)

I'm hoping now the the state has started to open up I'll get to go see it in person. It will be like a mini vacation. lol

[214Chevy]

Nice progress Wayne...

[waynieZ]

Thanks!

[Goosesdad]

Looks great!

[waynieZ]

I got a couple more pictures of the wiring, Dakota Digital just about all mounted and wired. Hoses for the A/C done accept for one, needed another piece of hose that's on it's way.

Here's a few pictures of progress.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/Dakota%20Digital%20modules%20wired_zpstkk4dwch.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/Dakota%20Digital%20modules%20wired_zpstkk4dwch.jpg .html)

Here's the A/C hoses going in.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/ac%20hoses_zpskg5gr0yc.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/ac%20hoses_zpskg5gr0yc.jpg.html)

[Goosesdad]

Nice!!

[214Chevy]

Looking good Wayne...

[waynieZ]

I got a few more pictures of the wiring.

We decided to mount the Vapor Worx controller in front of the battery for ease of adjustment if it's ever needed. It comes dialed in for the LSA crate engine.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/Resized_20200707_130633.jpg%20vapor%20worx_zpseckb ykuu.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/Resized_20200707_130633.jpg%20vapor%20worx_zpseckb ykuu.jpg.html)

Here's the trans controller. It's where the Astro vent came through on the drivers side.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20Trans%20controller_zpsit7p9qyl.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20Trans%20controller_zpsit7p9qyl.jpg .html)


Here's the tap shifter, trans gear indacator, DSE electric head light door, & wiper controll boxes mounted over the steering column.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2077_zpsk7d3optg.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2077_zpsk7d3optg.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2055_zpsywfhxzex.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2055_zpsywfhxzex.jpg.html)

I stopped by today to bring the Battery, and some other parts and check it out. This is the first time since all the Covid crap started. Everything that was in plastic split loom is now in braided split loom. I'm having him put expanded braid cover on the A/C and heater hoses to help them match. If they pick up too much dust later, I can remove them.

[waynieZ]

Let me try this again!! I had this whole update done and was checking for spelling clicked behind a word to add an s...... wiped the whole this out. I've made dumb mistakes before but this is twice in two days.. Light a candle for me I'm about to launch the keyboard into the fish tank.

OK the wiring for the digital Dakota controllers to the gauges is done accept for re installing it once the wiring behind it for other things is done.
These are earlier pictures.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2044_zpstowvnwvd.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2044_zpstowvnwvd.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20%20dash%203_zpshnsnladb.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20%20dash%203_zpshnsnladb.jpg.html)

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20dash%202_zpswyczmw4r.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20dash%202_zpswyczmw4r.jpg.html)

The NuRelic wiring for the power windows is in, the door boots and wiring for the motors is all in. As far as the switches go, I'm putting four in the console so I can control them all. I also picked up two extra with harnesses to install at each rear window. For back seat drivers to cool they're jets.
The console will have power going to the shifter for the buttons for the line lock when I install the solenoid. There will also be Key on power and one always hot too. I'll be installing a couple of phone chargers.

These A/C and heater hoses will be covered in expandable braid to help match the other hoses and wiring

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20%20power%20winndow%20switches_zpse 81jytvz.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%20%20power%20winndow%20switches_zpse 81jytvz.jpg.html)

The dimmer for the Dakota gauges are down where the emergency brake handle would be. You can see it to the lower left, it's aluminum now but will be changed to something the size of a tire valve cover in black.

https://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2077_zpsk7d3optg.jpg (https://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Brians%20progress/thumbnail.jpg%2077_zpsk7d3optg.jpg.html)

[Sonar Chief]

Wayne, that looks great ... looks like 10lbs of **** in a 5lb bucket!

Oh ... keyboards don't float :shakehead:

[waynieZ]

As they say, Aint that the truth!

[jarhead]

coming along nicely Wayne!

[Sheck44]

Checking in again on you Wayne ... 8)

Very nice !!

Cheers
Steve :trophy-1302:

[fleet]

Checking in again on you Wayne ... 8)

Very nice !!

Cheers
Steve :trophy-1302:

Agreed X2 Wayne. :thumbsup:

[rixtrix1]

Coming together and looking good, Wayne.

[kwhizz]

When you finish and drive that combo for the first time..... It's worth every bit of the effort !!!!!!!!!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Ken I can't wait. It feels like it's taken a life time to finish This thing.

One more small thing done.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_vapor_worx.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/7f344f3b-32c3-4612-939e-571a76bf18d5)

Hopefully I'll be able to show more things now that were getting close.

[waynieZ]

Another picture showing the complete Battery wiring.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/battt.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/7b6e1b4b-0abd-4e35-b6a8-034c6c68b78b)

Vapor Worxs wired direct to Battery with 20 amp fuse. Brian commented how great Carl from Vapor Worxs was with all his questions, he took the time that was needed to complete the install.
To the left is a 150 amp circuit breaker for all power going to the car and next to it is the kill switch to shut power and it has a 7 amp fuse to keep power for ECU Radio and such.

He installed the dash to start setting all the parameters for fans, and such.
Here's the dash temporarily installed. Camera made it look funky.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Dash_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/78a7aabe-0db5-4060-a67e-2edb213bd837)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Dash_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/69d3b9b6-d94c-4219-bdd7-b89e80972862)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Dash_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/a236bdf1-12ca-407f-9b87-9152a2be9fb2)

Here are the heater hoses I had Brian put Expandable braid covering on them to help them blend in, we're doing the same to the A/C hoses.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Heater_hoses.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/c40da83e-90fe-4e2f-97c1-5720b75b96cd)

That's it for now he said he would try to send more update pictures.

[pro66tour]

Another picture showing the complete Battery wiring.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/battt.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/7b6e1b4b-0abd-4e35-b6a8-034c6c68b78b)

Vapor Worxs wired direct to Battery with 20 amp fuse. Brian commented how great Carl from Vapor Worxs was with all his questions, he took the time that was needed to complete the install.
To the left is a 150 amp circuit breaker for all power going to the car and next to it is the kill switch to shut power and it has a 7 amp fuse to keep power for ECU Radio and such.

He installed the dash to start setting all the parameters for fans, and such.
Here's the dash temporarily installed. Camera made it look funky.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Dash_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/78a7aabe-0db5-4060-a67e-2edb213bd837)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Dash_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/69d3b9b6-d94c-4219-bdd7-b89e80972862)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Dash_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/a236bdf1-12ca-407f-9b87-9152a2be9fb2)

Here are the heater hoses I had Brian put Expandable braid covering on them to help them blend in, we're doing the same to the A/C hoses.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Heater_hoses.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/c40da83e-90fe-4e2f-97c1-5720b75b96cd)

That's it for now he said he would try to send more update pictures.

Gauges are looking real good man!

[jmac]

Nice work! Looking good!

[waynieZ]

Thanks!

[syborg tt]

Looks awesome and you have given me some idea's with the wrap on the heater hoses.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Marty
I just got a couple of pictures of the A/C & Heater hoses installed.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/11111111111111.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/1ad6d41c-b6e8-4f91-802b-d2a94ad3f0f3)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/22222222222222.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/6371ad0c-ed25-4b05-a327-3cb3a2b32b40)

He told me the passenger fender is back on, and now he's going to install the Dash and the dimmer for the gauges. This cool weather we're getting this week is going to be good for him to work in the garage.

I'm going to try to get my lighting in the garage set then maybe insulation so I'll be ready for the car to come home Fingers crossed.

[waynieZ]

Well I pulled the trigger on a set of Michelin Pilot Supper Sport 245-40-18 and 345-30-19 to go on my Rushforth Livewires full polish 18 x 8 5"bs front and 19 x 12 5" bs. I posted the wheels again because I bought them sooooo! long ago
I figured no one would remember which ones they were.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Picture001.jpg


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Picture004-1.jpg

They will be in and mounted this week. Then there will be fun pictures of them.

[waynieZ]

Well I got a call about my tires They came in today. I think I'm going to wait to have them mounted. I'm not sure I'll go with full polish, I may powder coat the centers if I can lock down a body color so I can pick an accent color.

Then Brian sent some dash pictures for me to see.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_dash_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/6be6b4f6-9ce3-40f6-a94b-a6118903d9ae)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_dash_4.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/1507e4a4-4a90-44cb-9def-e94134d4cf16/p/73b7b490-f50a-4ef4-9974-f18a4807c187)

And then he put this little note at the bottom.

All done come by and we'll go over what we did and we can make arrangement to get her home!!!

As our friend always said

YEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAW!

[214Chevy]

Great progress Wayne!! I like it...

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys! Interesting couple of days , last night pressure in my chest plucked,poked stabbed and no reason for it to be happening. Got home 3 AM so I stood in bed late, then the wife comes in and wakes me. The guy cutting the grass put a stone through my Tahoe back window. They make a pretty puzzle when that happens. Then some good news my tires were ready for me to come get' so tomorrow when the truck is done I'll go pick them up.

I at least got a picture of them

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/Michelin_Pilot_Supper_Sports.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/5a408ec7-3de7-483d-bb56-e91e1c4b193c)

Now I need to decide if I want the wheel centers powder coated so I can have them mounted. I need a rendering so I can decide on body color.

[waynieZ]

Look what showed up back home today

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/(edited)_IMG_2444.jpg_full_size.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/65be4015-c94f-4251-b6aa-224da3cb3fd1)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_home15.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/780ef8d1-ab82-4f6b-b51e-edb132f051b2)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_home11.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/ed3d4a1e-8971-47d8-bc65-d7d5825c4053)

These came in yesterday and the fronts today from Ring Brothers

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_RingBrothers_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/8212a7c5-577b-4b12-a14e-8148185c9254)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_Ring_Brothers_Hinge_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/bc90f539-a741-41d2-9a94-3aef8b23eabd)

Hey Doug (DFRESH) These last two are thanks to you showing me yours and mentioning about the sale. I couldn't leave empty handed. lol

[jmac]

Looks great! What a great feeling that must be!

Now the fun begins!

[waynieZ]

Hell yeah!

[Kharp]

Wayne thanks for your comments on my build. I have been reading through yours and just wanted to say WOW! You have faced some major obstacles over the years like me and are still at it. A true test of patients and perseverance, but thankfully the car is now home once again. Great attention to detail! I've owned a 69 Camaro and have always loved that body style and yours is going to be top notch. I will be following your build as I continue to work toward starting my engine for the first time. Like KWhizz said "it will all be worth it on the first drive".

[paulk68]

Looking good Wayne!! I am so glad others take just as long as I do on these projects LOL. I love my ring brother hood hinges. Now you have me wanting the trunk too :waveflag:

[waynieZ]

Thanks Kharp
Paul It's a sickness! lol Keep picking away!

[Rodknock]

Amazing build Wayne!! Where you at with it right now?

[waynieZ]

I'm close to checking all connections, install fluid and attempt to start. I have different coil overs for the car in the rear. I'll list the other ones for sale. trying to decide if I should go chicane front coil overs or DSE coil over Kit for stock subframe. I haven't had must time to work on it. Love your project.

[Rodknock]

I'm close to checking all connections, install fluid and attempt to start. I have different coil overs for the car in the rear. I'll list the other ones for sale. trying to decide if I should go chicane front coil overs or DSE coil over Kit for stock subframe. I haven't had must time to work on it. Love your project.


Thanks buddy. I understand the time issue. I decided to have anal glaucoma today. Couldn't see my ass going to work. Trying to get the RS headlight stuff fitted.

[waynieZ]

If the sun doesn't fall from the sky, or like the last one I was going to get ( Oh I forgot my cousin wanted it!) YUP. I'll be getting a used 7000 lb BackYard Buddy lift installed next Tuesday!! 5-8 year old. I've looked forever and finally found this on from a company that sells new lifts they are installing it. It has some rust on the floor pads and a little on some hardware that I'll take care of when it gets here.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/155489128_10218518969159502_891299619168612302_o.j pg_Back_Yard_Buddy_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/1c076a2b-d3c5-4cba-bf01-083f05ef3afb)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/155424355_10218518969559512_4904073337216277695_o. jpg_Back_Yard_Buddy_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/e601b63b-37f3-45fd-bc23-d32dcfbad3da)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/156840137_10218518969639514_6711398178237374395_o. jpg_Back_Yard_Buddy_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/e0e13b8b-3fc4-45a3-8a23-fcd199eabe2d)

[214Chevy]

Sweet find Wayne...

[Spiffav8]

Awesome!

[syborg tt]

Nice find you are going to love having a lift in your garage.

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys it's just in time to fit up the exhaust. I've got a guy ( @akuma.fab) He's going to install Speedtech Chicane coilover bracket on my Sub frame and I got some Ridetech coilovers for the from to match the ones in the rear. It will probably go to him in three weeks . He'll also tig up the exhaust and weld the DSE brackets from the frame connectors to the sub, and anything else I can think of. He does beautiful Tig welds. You should check him out on Instagram.

[waynieZ]

They lift got installed today. They got there about 11:30 and finished around 1"30, these guys were quick.
Here are a few pictures.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2588.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/0f2b1479-fa12-4913-bcb7-4c49a236a819)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2591.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/8e8084c8-8734-4092-8ee3-703d24993fb6)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2595.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/b59922fe-3de5-4aac-9709-070147ec4a5c)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2603.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/7cf4efbc-3165-4338-91e6-34125ae243a8)

This is where you car stays until your body builder nephew come to rescue you and help push the car up those short ramps on your new lift. That's my Green Tahoe across the street, I've had it since 1999.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2610.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/21ddc509-cf7f-4a25-960d-109fa8a74c19)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2611.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/fc934ca9-335a-4e90-b035-71e5d2ffb980)

[Spiffav8]

That’s awesome!

[Sheck44]

Fantanstic Wayne .... does that mean the car will be done soon !!??

:D

Steve

[214Chevy]

Nice lift Wayne...

[waynieZ]

Fantanstic Wayne .... does that mean the car will be done soon !!??

:D

Steve

I'm hoping so!
It goes in 3 weeks to put coil overs on the sub frame, the springs on it are too low. So I'll bit the bullet put Chicane kit with RideTech coil overs.

Thanks Guys!

[Sheck44]

I'm hoping so!
It goes in 3 weeks to put coil overs on the sub frame, the springs on it are too low. So I'll bite the bullet put Chicane kit with RideTech coil overs.

Thanks Guys!

OK seriously, when Wayne's car is finally complete I think EVERYONE here that has known Wayne this long needs to crack open a bottle of Champagne or simply toast Wayne for his 8000+ posts, his 444 thanks and his absolute pursuance in getting this car done !!

Wayne, wow ... well done

Cheers
Steve

[waynieZ]

Thanks Steve, appreciate it. I'm going to pick away until it's done, or like my buddy say or if I croak! lol

[waynieZ]

First time with the car up on the lift Smooooooth!

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/IMG_2614.JPG (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/26d6e709-f82b-4dd0-9949-8b63e0c17443/p/829a963b-a843-40ac-8104-2eaea390d71b)

I'm giddy like a school girl!

[214Chevy]

Very nice Wayne...

[waynieZ]

I just got back from taking the car to get Speed tech Chicane coil over brackets installed, getting the exhaust installed with V bands and tigged, and the frame connector brackets welded to the sub frame.

[waynieZ]

I just got back from taking the car to get Speed tech Chicane coil over brackets installed, getting the exhaust installed with V bands and tigged, and the frame connector brackets welded to the sub frame.

[Goosesdad]

Nice!!!

[waynieZ]

Since I got my Michelin Tires 345-30-19 I've been wanting to test fit. Mike at MCC built the rear and said it would be tight, Well he did an awesome job they fit with plenty of room. I worried they might be trouble, but today the car went to the guy who's doing the Chicane kit. He's also doing the exhaust so he needed the tire to make sure the tail pipe would clear. When I got to his place I asked him to try it while I was there, to either let me know I was all set or if I needed an antacid for the gut ache I would have if it was too tight. What a relief the ant acid stays in the cabinet!
Here are some pictures of them in the car.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_345-30-19_tire_test_1.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/a4deb967-9e33-4f0d-865e-d1bebb262c56)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_345-30-19_tire_test_3.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/cf51fd00-6be4-4461-b873-1d2ba869f8d6)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_345-30-19_tire_test_4.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/487f55fd-3ab7-4647-a11c-be75be4bfa5d)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_345-30-19_tire_test_5.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/fd2d9e8b-dea0-4d73-831d-a1db6ef1b7bb)
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_345-30-19_tire_test_2.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/43ccd5d6-368b-4e63-83d1-dddeca5c374a)

I could fit my hand between the tire and the fender as far as my knuckles. He's also going to weld the DSE frame connector brackets to the sub, they'll bolt to the connector.

[tubbed69]

Car is looking great,glad to see you making good progress.Those 345's do look nice on there.