Project FNQUIK

[waynieZ]

Thanks they had me wondering, but they fit well.

[ErikLS2]

Quick question, is that the standard DSE mini-tub kit and directions that those tires fit into or did you do something extra?

[waynieZ]

My car rebuild was done by Mike’s custom Cars he did the DSE mini tubs the way they instruct you to do. He had me order the wheels and built the rear to what he figured from having the wheels. He got it perfect. I haven’t trimmed the wheel well lip and it looks good to go. If I lower the car I’ll have to check again to make sure.

[dhutton]

My car rebuild was done by Mike’s custom Cars he did the DSE mini tubs the way they instruct you to do. He had me order the wheels and built the rear to what he figured from having the wheels. He got it perfect. I haven’t trimmed the wheel well lip and it looks good to go. If I lower the car I’ll have to check again to make sure.

Hi Wayne. How much clearance do you have to the inner wheel housing?

Don

[Rodknock]

Looks great Wayne. I just got my tires mounted to my new rims as well. The 345 is a very tight fit. I'll have to trim the outer lip a little, I think.
I have about 3/8" on the inside, although the pic makes it look tighter.

https://i.imgur.com/klSRf18.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Yhh99Hd.jpg

[waynieZ]

I got some pictures of the frame connector brackets welded to the sub.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/9E22DD81-D153-4475-976A-587517141031.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/63136eee-1064-4b5b-88bf-eaba45b0d2a5)
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/FB60BD7C-AF1D-4E53-A4CA-D0A59FDFE411.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/2a4b322c-2f58-4bdd-a2f7-0862866b7c7f)
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/F034069E-3DB5-4CBC-A5EC-FC9FB36BB95A.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/e1c6bb3c-b58e-4484-8b94-c0d412c1f111)
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/344708A3-3B57-4790-B946-E37D2BEEA779.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/718874ff-a6fe-482a-9b4d-48bc414e37ab/p/9bf02a7a-49ea-4276-863a-c4dd9d590574)

He has more welding and then dress them up

[waynieZ]

Hi Wayne. How much clearance do you have to the inner wheel housing?

Don

Hi Don here is a picture of the distance from the frame to the tire.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_room_to_inner_frame_rail.jpg?width=1 920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/p/69f047e7-b219-4d2a-b19c-b225d7471a65)

The welder @akuma.fab said the distance was about 3/4" at that spot of the picture and up above at the closest is 1/2".

[waynieZ]

I just got some pictures of the work on the exhaust, he made an X pipe to fit around the 4l85. Here's a few pictures.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/196932652_805656903658909_5555942432999209193_n.jp g_304_stainless_X_pipe.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/85685640-8212-4ded-8dbd-f611be1404b8)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/194278850_539685033868549_768080730219075851_n.jpg _X_pipe_welds3.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/129327af-6cba-4acf-adc8-8d754a6307ce)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/194494299_1293571187705745_8764875444886737322_n.j pg_X_pipe_.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/0dd44da6-26c9-4105-b504-88f23e94dc40)

Here are a few pictures of it where it's going on the car.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/195793281_246195460636767_2995951354283269051_n.jp g_Exhaust_fit_up.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/5d21b870-9058-4e8c-8c22-6b65e38be414)

This has me concerned. I'm planning to have the exhaust coated, I don't think they can do anything for the the flex coupler. I'm going to make a heat shield if there's room, I'll also put heat shield over the trans cable.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/195886997_319378662932802_4122905106136289238_n.jp g_304_stainless_bellows_off_the_header.jpg?width=9 60&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/b5431528-4abe-4126-9e4e-09043716419b)

Some of his TIG work.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/196542756_176681294392081_2529808608014102217_n.jp g_tig_weld_on_bellows..jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/dcf526f7-21be-44cb-b681-720375424753)

[Rodknock]

Looks fantastic!!!

[Vegas69]

The X pipe fabrication looks top notch, but it appears to neck the exhaust down to basically single exhaust.

[214Chevy]

Beautiful Wayne...

[waynieZ]

The X pipe fabrication looks top notch, but it appears to neck the exhaust down to basically single exhaust.

I talked to him today and he offered to do it over on his dime, it ended up being a little over 3" so I told him to change it. Thanks

Thanks guys

[waynieZ]

The X pipe fabrication looks top notch, but it appears to neck the exhaust down to basically single exhaust.

I talked to him today and he offered to do it over on his dime, it ended up being a little over 3" so I told him to change it.

Thanks guys

[Vegas69]

I'm sure it was an honest mistake and it's refreshing to hear he stepped up!

[jarhead]

Looks awesome Wayne 👍

[waynieZ]

I'm sure it was an honest mistake and it's refreshing to hear he stepped up!

I even told him I felt bad I didn't catch it right away and offered to help pay, he said no he would take care of it. That makes me feel I made the right choice going with him.

Thanks Joe.

[waynieZ]

I got the car back from the welder, partially done. He did the sub frame connectors and the exhaust ,but said he couldn't do the main thing I wanted done the, coil over conversion. It ended up being a lesson learned that I don't seem to be getting through this Portuguese Cabeca.
Now it's time to find someone else to do it.

I got some work on the plumbing for the heatexchanger The lower tubing at the bottom was easy 3 90's welded up from pump to exchanger. The top was a little harder finding room for the tubing, the A/C line and the RS door. A little trim on the door, re arranging the A/C line and a hole through the rad support with an AN fitting for the hose. Making the hose fit on the supercharger around the fuel rail crossover.

Here's the bottom tubing

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_HE_plumbing.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/3b79bceb-a4bc-4746-bdb5-8524979fa9e6/p/3c12afdd-e10e-419c-813b-1a457060e273)

The top for the return

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_HE_return_HE_plumbing.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/3b79bceb-a4bc-4746-bdb5-8524979fa9e6/p/151316d9-130c-4cbd-8093-981646fd42f8)
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_return_plumbing_2.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/3b79bceb-a4bc-4746-bdb5-8524979fa9e6/p/cd2795d2-0aaf-4150-aa0a-8a736aae0cc7)

Next post will be the exhaust pics.

[camcojb]

The farther into the build the tighter things get. You're doing a great job. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Here's some shots of the exhaust completed.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail(3).jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/e0f3644d-223e-4389-962d-84f8d1fd8124)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/aac6f13e-1d11-446d-922b-258627fdcba0)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_4.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/00070b07-fdb3-4e6e-b277-bdf85babd258)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/2985e298-1e56-4445-88d7-11f43653ba5b)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bebddbbf-e838-4387-ba7e-eee807e2f3ec/p/394db07e-28c5-47cf-bb34-105a81505475)

[camcojb]

:king:

[syborg tt]

Wow, does the exhaust look incredible !

And your other option is to roll the fender lip instead of cutting it off.

On the Syborg Truck Dave from Comp Fab trimmed the lip and then welded in a 3/16" rod to give it back some of it's rigidity.

You could also trim it back and them have him weld tig the two layers back together.

[Sheck44]

Awesome work Wayne !!!
Soooo close now buddy

Steve

[214Chevy]

Good progress Wayne...exhaust is killer.

[waynieZ]

Like the title says I always wanted CNC ported heads, CNC ported Throttle body, or other parts.

It looks like I'm getting something CNC ported, just not what I wished for.
Since the end of 2019 I've been trying to get my hip replaced . First covid 19 then no room in the hospital, all appointments full for 6 months. Last week I got a date for surgery December 15th. No car parts just my pelvis being robotically CNC'd for the new hip. Merry Christmas to me!

Between now and then ten appointments. One was to meet the surgeon. I don't mind the surgery just the down time with the car so close to first startup. I'm going to do what I can before then.
I hope I'll get to post another update.

[camcojb]

Hang in there Wayne! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

It's like that kids movie The Never Ending Story!

Never say die!!

[rixtrix1]

Car is looking better all the time, Wayne. Hang in there through the surgery, and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[jarhead]

Take it easy Wayne, that sounds painful.

[214Chevy]

Wayne, I'm praying for you brother. I work at an orthopedic surgery center part time, so I know what you're going thru. I definitely empathize with you. Praying for you and PLEASE comply with and follow your rehab orders. It's not fun doing it, but rehab will be vital to your healing and recovery.

[Lenie]

Hi Wayne, just caught up on your car and it sure is coming along nicely but more importantly, I hope your surgery went well and you're recovery is going as planned. Take care Wayne.

[kwhizz]

hi wayne, just caught up on your car and it sure is coming along nicely but more importantly, i hope your surgery went well and you're recovery is going as planned. Take care wayne.

x 2.........

[waynieZ]

Hi Ken, The hip is amazing! When I went for my therapy and they checked my mobility numbers I was ahead of most people whey they finished therapy. I could do stairs with one foot in front of the other three weeks after the surgery. Snow and crappy weather kept me in the house I didn't want to take a digger.
The only problem was they sent me home the afternoon of the surgery with pain meds. (which I never needed) and an antibiotic. The next morning I took one of the antibiotics when the therapist was checking vitals and had me get up. My BP dropped, turned white, not making any sense totally out of it. Ambulance ride back to the hospital oxygen IV the whole works. For four days they couldn't get my BP up all my vitals and blood work was way out of whack. I spent the next 5 day in there across from the nurse station, they couldn't figure it out. The last day I reminded them I was allergic to Ceclor They said your on another pill that is in the family with that. Guess what! They stopped it and I was 90% better the next day. Recovering from the antibiotic took 4-5 weeks, and my balance still isn't great yet. Every once in a while if I go under the car on the lift and tip my head back I look like a drunk trying to walk on ice trying to stay on my feet. So I still have to be careful. Just got back from 3 weeks visiting family in Florida a week ago so going to try to get it running, its already close.

Thanks for checking in guys

[214Chevy]

All this car stuff is great and all, but that's nothing in comparison to our health. Great news about the hip recovery and glad to hear the BP issue was figured out. Even after a stint in the hospital, everything worked out. Take it one day at a time and keep getting better Wayne.

[syborg tt]

I’m glad your hip is doing better. The drug side effect sucks and I hope you feel better soon.


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[waynieZ]

Thanks