1972 Camaro Procharged LS1/T-56 17 year old kid

[tuff57]

my name is Joe. I'm building a 1972 Camaro with a drivetrain out of a 2004 GTO with a procharger setup. I'm a senior in high school and I work 40 hours a week at a local gas station to afford paying for this car. I'm kind of midway with the car so I'll try and put up as many old pics as I have so everyone knows what's going on. I've had the car since I was in the 8th grade and I paid for everything myself. The car is being built in pro-touring style and I plan on taking it on the track as much as I can. I found the car from my father's friend who has had it since it was new (have pictures of the car new) which he took apart from the start and was going to make it into a race car. He took it all apart, painted it and that's where she sat since 1978 to 2006. The car has 22,000 original miles and is an original SuperSport. The body didn't have one spec of rust and the car is all original panels
Lists of Mods:
LS1 Procharged and Intercooled
Edelbrock Long Tube Retro Headers - edit going to put a full stainless header and exhaust set up in now due to bad fitment
T-56 GMM Short Throw shifter
Hotchkis TVS System
Global West Upper and Lower Tubuler Control Arms
AGR 12:1 Ration Steering Box
DSE Subframe Connectors (not installed yet)
DSE Solid Body Mounts
Moser 9 Inch Ford Rearend
Vintage Air Unit
Power Windows
Factory Tilt Column
Fesler Billet Hood Hinges
that's all I can remember for now:willy:

In the next few months I'm hopeing to install the fuel system, brakes, and have all the wiring done. My goals are August for it to be running and September driving it to the body shop for paint. I will try and keep the thread as updated as possible. I am running into problems with my headers hitting my frame so this weeks plan is getting those in as making a crossmember at school. Then I will be moving on to the front of the motor.

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[tuff57]

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[tuff57]

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[tuff57]

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[ProdigyCustoms]

Awesome, real awesome. I love hearing about young guys getting into the hobby. And your working and paying for this yourself? Truly amazing. You must be a good kid to have the discipline to do both.

When I was 14 I was working full time after school, getting grades in school and spent all my money on cars (and girls), and became a car builder.

My son Michael has been in the shop his entire life, started to build his first car when he was 14, Graduated school with great grades, he is 23 now and has amased quite a litte collection of cars all with his own earned money. And has been a car builder for 8 years now. The "Prodigy" in Prodigy Customs.

Tell you what man. You did not ask for anything, but good things come to good people. I am sure your not knocking down big bank at the gas station. Doing 40 hours and going to school is impressive.

This hobby / business has given me a lot. Every once in a while I see a project I want to get behind a bit and give back.

If you need something for this car, I will hook you up with some incredible deals. Were talking our cost or better on whatever you need for this car that we can supply, which should save you some real $$$$ and hopefully help get the car done sooner and better.

I will also send you a couple of our own products that will just kinda "show up" as a surprise.

In return, I get one picture of your smiling face with your done car for our wall!

Deal?

[70rs]

Awesome, real awesome. I love hearing about young guys getting into the hobby. And your working and paying for this yourself? Truly amazing. You must be a good kid to have the discipline to do both.

When I was 14 I was working full time after school, getting grades in school and spent all my money on cars (and girls), and became a car builder.

My son Michael has been in the shop his entire life, started to build his first car when he was 14, Graduated school with great grades, he is 23 now and has amased quite a litte collection of cars all with his own earned money. And has been a car builder for 8 years now. The "Prodigy" in Prodigy Customs.

Tell you what man. You did not ask for anything, but good things come to good people. I am sure your not knocking down big bank at the gas station. Doing 40 hours and going to school is impressive.

This hobby / business has given me a lot. Every once in a while I see a project I want to get behind a bit and give back.

If you need something for this car, I will hook you up with some incredible deals. Were talking our cost or better on whatever you need for this car that we can supply, which should save you some real $$$$ and hopefully help get the car done sooner and better.

I will also send you a couple of our own products that will just kinda "show up" as a surprise.

In return, I get one picture of your smiling face with your done car for our wall!

Deal?

You ROCK Frank! I am also really happy to see this one go together. WELCOME!! You have done a great job so far and are well on your way to having a killer Camaro!:thumbsup:

[tuff57]

deffinatly a deal. Is there a number I can call you at tomorrow? I manage to keep a 90 in regular high school and last year I went to Boces for welding (pulled off second in my class) and this year I'm going for auto mechanics and am first in my class and teachers put me in a regional competition on friday. I apreciate this greatly and you deffinatly just made my day

[waynieZ]

Joe Sweet job on the car!!! You do some great work. the sub frame looks awesome . You'll have a very nice car when your done. Good luck at the competition.
Sweet Deal Frank! Your aces in my book..

[ProdigyCustoms]

A 90? Wow. See I know your a good guy. I would like to meet you on the phone. I would like to hear all about it.

My phone number listed is my cell number. Call me tomorrow evening, 6 to 8PM is best, the phones are less busy then during the day.

I made my post before you posted your progress pics, your farther along then I thought, you have already spent a ton. But hopefully I can help with whatever is left.

[tuff57]

A 90? Wow. See I know your a good guy. I would like to meet you on the phone. I would like to hear all about it.

My phone number listed is my cell number. Call me tomorrow evening, 6 to 8PM is best, the phones are less busy then during the day.

I made my post before you posted your progress pics, your farther along then I thought, you have already spent a ton. But hopefully I can help with whatever is left.

I appreciate anything that you can give to me, I still have some big things left to buy which you are a dealer for which has made me very happy. I will deffinatly give you a call tomorrow. I get out of work at 7pm est so I'll give you a call after 7ish

[70rs]

What are you going to run for brakes?

[tuff57]

I plan on doing Willwood 6 Pistons with the biggest rotors in the front with 4 piston calipers out back with the biggest rotors. I haven't decided or been worrying about researching a power booster and master set up yet. I've been trying to get the fuel system/headers/and front of motor in order.

[70rs]

I understand. And that is good to focus on what is right in front of you. I also have a second gen (70 RS) and am really excited to see yours on here now. Thanks for sharing!:thumbsup:

[tuff57]

no problem! I ran into so many little problems with my car that I tried looking on forums or asking and I never really got the right answers, so if I can help anybody with the questions that I needed I'll feel good with myself that I helped someone.

[notorious1970]

Wow great work...you are going to enjoy that procharger! Keep us updated on the progress

[tuff57]

Wow great work...you are going to enjoy that procharger! Keep us updated on the progress

thank you! Yeah my father was like get rid of it when we found out the transplant brackets were going to be so much money, but I wanted to build something different so I'm going along with it. I can't wait for it to be done.

[NOT A TA]

Car looks great! Nice project.

[DFRESH]

Wow--frame off on your first build? Impressive--especially at such a young age. I hope you and your dad are involved in the project---I think that would be a great experience for a father/son to share (or father/daughter)---and build a great relationship. That's a great offer from Frank---he's a good guy and generous to boot--in fact he's giving me a set of wheels in April when my name is drawn at the RTTH event---LOL (inside joke). Please keep the pics coming---they show a great amount of work thus far, and I am looking forward to seeing the rest come together! Great work!

Doug

[tones2SS]

Very nice Joe. SHould be a killer car when finished. Glad to see your liking your hobby so much. Frank's a cool/nice guy. Nice of him to do that for you.:thumbsup:
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Awesome Job. My guess is you have great parents and that is where you learned the value of hard work and good grades.

Keep it up and you will go far in this world.

[Ron in SoCal]

This post is overdue. When I read about your support of the school class project and now this, I just gotta say something. The purpose of this site is community and you Frank are one of the leaders. If not for community, it'd just be another hobby with snobby shop owners turning their noses up at guys just getting started. Believe me, I've met them in the custom boating, motorcycle and now the pro-touring world. What's with these prima- donnas anyway?

Thanks for all the good things you do Frank. Love you or hate you, no one can say you're not a good man.

Ron

P.S. The build is killer!

[Rybar]

Nice build, please keep us posted with lots of updates. :thumbsup:

[732ndgen]

[QUOTE=tuff57;273620]thank you! Yeah my father was like get rid of it when we found out the transplant brackets were going to be so much money, but I wanted to build something different so I'm going along with it. I can't wait for it to be done.[/QU

:thumbsup: great job on staying focused on your dream, even when the na sayer's come out of the wood work.:cheers:

[tuff57]

Thank you so much guys. All the nice comments are great. This car is the definition of how hard work pays off to me. I would work 100 hours a week if it meant getting this car done sooner and building it the way I want it. It went from being a simple daily driver idea to a full blown pro-touring hi tech hot rod. I couldn't have asked for a better response and what Frank has said has only added on to the experience. I will keep this as updated as possible. I am at work now untill 7:00 so I will be talking to Frank soon after. It makes me feel proud that I'm getting a bunch of older guys then myself who have been building cars for years saying I have a nice project going. And to the comment of building it with my father has also been great. We have been so close and dealed with the stress of putting the LS1 in the car together and made it work as a team.

[LSXZ28]

Awesome job! Do you have anyone local to tune it for you? Let me know if you need any help :cool:

[tuff57]

Awesome job! Do you have anyone local to tune it for you? Let me know if you need any help :cool:

Deffinatly might have to take you up on this! The computer is tuned from the GTO, so hopefully I can keep the tuning that it has. As on an update of the car my father and I started making the crossmember, but up here in new york we got hit with a huge storm and just got power and internet back today as the rest of my surrounding blocks has none. So this weekend was a washout, for this week I'd still like to finish the crossmember and get the headers in place. I will be ordering the Procharger bracket and my power steering pump and bracket this week. My blower will also be sent to Procharger to get it's reclocking and to be gone through.

[1badchevelle]

I have several russell/edelbrock fittings. I know I have the one for the fuel rail and the vette fuel filter. Pm me your info and they will be on their way.

I think I may have other parts but need to get back in the garage and work on my own project and see what else I have.

Keep up the good work. I am sure you are making your father proud and that is a gift/felling that he will always remember. :thumbsup: :cheers:

[phillym5]

Awesome project!!
Can't wait to see it finished.

good luck!!

[67rstbkt]

Wow, just wow. Great project, great story, and great community :lateral: :cheers: :woot:

[6OHNOVA]

Hope I helped with my Info on the procharger. That tranplant set-up is the way to go no-doubt. If I can be of any more assistance let me know.

[AALynch]

Great project, and Prodigy just outdoes themselves again...

I FULLY restored my Camaro with my Dad, and did the whole motor swap with him too - I would have never done it any other way. The amount and quality of time I got/get to spend with my dad working on the car is priceless.

...I just wish I had someone like Frank at Prodigy to help me out, you're one lucky kid!!! :unibrow:

[tuff57]

Hope I helped with my Info on the procharger. That tranplant set-up is the way to go no-doubt. If I can be of any more assistance let me know.

Deffinatly! Thank you very much. Ordered the blower bracket and the power steering bracket today. As well as sent the blower back to Procharger for it's reclocking. I will be running Street and Performance alternator and A/C compressor brackets (moves compressor to top, alternator to bottom) because of my fear of notching the K member that we talked about.

I have several russell/edelbrock fittings. I know I have the one for the fuel rail and the vette fuel filter. Pm me your info and they will be on their way.

I think I may have other parts but need to get back in the garage and work on my own project and see what else I have.

Keep up the good work. I am sure you are making your father proud and that is a gift/felling that he will always remember. :thumbsup: :cheers:

pmed:D

Frank helped me out a lot tonight and would deffinatly like to thank him:thumbsup: ! My father and I set the goal for the car to be Goodguys Charlotte in October. We were reading in the Gazette today about how they have a huge youngguns award so we'll take her there in primer and see how we do:woot:

[cees67]

awesome story and great build Once again frank steps up to the plate. Keep up the good work and stay focused Ambition and drive are two of the greatest virtues to have in life:thumbsup: cant wait to see more progress

[6spdcamaro]

cool project and an awesome story. I'm fifteen so i know how school can pile up and how a whole weeks worth of work can leave so quickly. Good luck with the project. :thumbsup:

[sniper]

Joe, what part of NY do you live?
The car is coming along great.

In return, I get one picture of your smiling face with your done car for our wall!

Deal?

:patriot: I have to salute you Frank. I hope to, one day, be able to do some of the types of things you do for people. I think I am doing a good thing by changing a flat tire on the side of the road for someone, but you just take it up a notch.

[tuff57]

Joe, what part of NY do you live?
The car is coming along great.



:patriot: I have to salute you Frank. I hope to, one day, be able to do some of the types of things you do for people. I think I am doing a good thing by changing a flat tire on the side of the road for someone, but you just take it up a notch.

I am in wantagh long island

[tuff57]

ordered my power steering pump from gm parts direct tonight:D
almost on final mock up of crossmember(please mind the ugly appearance, it will be fixed) Had to cut the shifter hole to get the tranny to where it had to be as you can see in the pictures
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[waynieZ]

Your doing a great job on the car, everything looks nicely done. your going to have a sweet ride.

[tuff57]

Your doing a great job on the car, everything looks nicely done. your going to have a sweet ride.

thank you and more good news! I would like to add that I called Rick's Stainless Tanks and he has joined in on the ride:woot: :D

[waynieZ]

Sweet!

[nvr2fst]

Heck of a project you got going on. Looks like you have some great talent at a young age and a good mentor. Nice!

[LSXZ28]

Deffinatly might have to take you up on this! The computer is tuned from the GTO, so hopefully I can keep the tuning that it has.

Just went back and reread it - didn't realize the GTO had the procharger already. You should be alright except maybe needing VATS turned off...

You should check the air-to-fuel ratio once you get it running though - to be sure the differences in the fuel system don't mess it up.

[tuff57]

Just went back and reread it - didn't realize the GTO had the procharger already. You should be alright except maybe needing VATS turned off...

You should check the air-to-fuel ratio once you get it running though - to be sure the differences in the fuel system don't mess it up.

yeah I plan on having the rear o2's and cat's canceled so I was assuming fuel trims would be out of whack.

ordered the alternator today. Guy on ebay's selling brand new Camaro 98-02 AC Delco in box, $119:)

[LSXZ28]

yeah I plan on having the rear o2's and cat's canceled so I was assuming fuel trims would be out of whack.


No, you can delete the rear O2's and cats without effecting fuel trims - fuel trims are off of the front O2's only. Rears are only there so the computer can tell if the cats are functioning properly...

[LSXZ28]

Returned your PM on the tuning questions.

Also, wanted to tell you - today I tuned a 2006 GTO with a procharger (7# boost), a small blower cam, and headers... went an 11.64 @ 117.5 in a 4200# pig... get yours right, and it's gonna roll for ya :thumbsup:

[Pdale]

Awesome, real awesome. I love hearing about young guys getting into the hobby. And your working and paying for this yourself? Truly amazing. You must be a good kid to have the discipline to do both.

When I was 14 I was working full time after school, getting grades in school and spent all my money on cars (and girls), and became a car builder.

My son Michael has been in the shop his entire life, started to build his first car when he was 14, Graduated school with great grades, he is 23 now and has amased quite a litte collection of cars all with his own earned money. And has been a car builder for 8 years now. The "Prodigy" in Prodigy Customs.

Tell you what man. You did not ask for anything, but good things come to good people. I am sure your not knocking down big bank at the gas station. Doing 40 hours and going to school is impressive.

This hobby / business has given me a lot. Every once in a while I see a project I want to get behind a bit and give back.

If you need something for this car, I will hook you up with some incredible deals. Were talking our cost or better on whatever you need for this car that we can supply, which should save you some real $$$$ and hopefully help get the car done sooner and better.

I will also send you a couple of our own products that will just kinda "show up" as a surprise.

In return, I get one picture of your smiling face with your done car for our wall!

Deal? That is so F'ing cool!

[tuff57]

Got somethings done tonight. Measured the front of the motor and found that it's 5/8th offset to the passenger side, so I have the tranny at center now. I have to cut the floor a little bit more, so that will be my plan for tomorrow night to get the tranny and motor at both 5/8th offset. Then I can weld the cross member. On a good note the headers almost fit now that the tranny is at center, so I'm hoping when it's in correct position that I will not have to notch a thing:woot: Here are some pics of the measuring
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[tuff57]

Got the power steering pump today! Still waiting on the brackets. Ordering a bunch of stuff from street and perfomance ( A/C brackets, compressor, idler pulleys, alternator pulley and all that). Got the crossmember done and it's all primed up. Will have pics of it up tomorrow.
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[GM Muscle]

before you do that checkout krcpower.com . they have a sweet accessary setup now for the ct525 motors! i would say its a decent price too..

[tuff57]

before you do that checkout krcpower.com . they have a sweet accessary setup now for the ct525 motors! i would say its a decent price too..

Mark has been the only one I could find that makes a low mount passenger side alternator bracket for the LS style motors. Ordered everything today but I thank you for the recommendation! Got a nice package from Procharger today:D The blower bracket and P/S bracket came, started mocking it all up. They sent me no directions, so we're trying to figure it out the best we can from pictures. The crossmember is also in the car and looks pretty sweet aswell. Sunday my plan will be to get the headers to fit in.

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[monza]

Thanks for this thread, great build. I had a crappy car week and this made me smile. Good luck with the rest of your build.:thumbsup:

[GM Muscle]

i feel you. i couldnt bring myself to spend the money though! plus im using a truck offset on the water pump and crank pulley.. i just made my own. i have about 12 bucks invested in the entire system! lol

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[ProdigyCustoms]

Thanks for this thread, great build. I had a crappy car week and this made me smile. Good luck with the rest of your build.:thumbsup:

Did you tear one up Dave?

[tuff57]

Thanks for this thread, great build. I had a crappy car week and this made me smile. Good luck with the rest of your build.:thumbsup:
thanks!:)

[QUOTE=GM Muscle;278153]i feel you. i couldnt bring myself to spend the money though! plus im using a truck offset on the water pump and crank pulley.. i just made my own. i have about 12 bucks invested in the entire system! lol
QUOTE]

yeah after looking at the simplicity of the brackets, I think my next project I might try making them myself ( I know it's not as easy as it looks, but it's worth a shot)

[GM Muscle]

I decided to run my alternator off of the 3rib a/c pulley and I also have 1" set back plates. If I would have used the regular set back and main serpentine it would have been a cake walk!!

With all that being said: Killer project man, I'm jealous!

[tuff57]

Had to do some massaging to the frame to get the headers in today. Had the motor in and out about three times to get it perfect. Just going to throw them in once more to mark where the o2 sensors will go, weld emm up, and then send em for coating. Hoping my Street and Performance package comes sometime this week:thumbsup:

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[monza]

Did you tear one up Dave?

lol almost :bow:

[tuff57]

I was off from school this week. Worked 65 hours:D and bought myself this beautiful piece of art
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[CHAZMO1986]

This build is sweet man!!!! I give you ultimate props, i started my project when i was 19 and am now 23 and still working on it, i can't wait to see more pics of this car coming together!!!! keep up the great work man!

[tuff57]

This build is sweet man!!!! I give you ultimate props, i started my project when i was 19 and am now 23 and still working on it, i can't wait to see more pics of this car coming together!!!! keep up the great work man!

thank you very much:)

[tuff57]

Got a ton of work done today! A/C compressor's all mocked in place with the idler pulleys. The harmonic balancer is on. For the 3rd time I have the wrong alternator:faint: so hopefully this week I can get the right one. Street and Performance did some great work on all my brackets and they all seem to line up perfectly. They gave ,e the wrong P/S pulley so this week I'm hoping to recieve the right one. My Procharger comes back this week as well as the crank pulley so I'm hoping to mock those items up and then the front of the motor will be done. Ordered my tank from Rick's Thursday as well:). So that should be here in a month or so.
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[tuff57]

Got my Procharger back this week. Been kinda busy, haven't really had time to do anything. Managed to throw the blower on today.

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[78 typelt]

Sweet build

[tony byram]

Havent been on in a while, GREAT looking 72 Camaro! I own a 72 Z28, that I bought in 1980, and love second gens. Id like to do a LS transplant one of these days like youre doing. You have a great eye for detail! And, your build reflects that eye for detail! And to Frank Serafine at Prodigy, partner you never cease to amaze me, guys like you are a very rare breed. You give us all inspiration,and knowledge. Im proud to be in a hobby with guys like you.:thumbsup: Tony Byram

[gracin7]

Looks great Tuffy Jr !!! I think I might have to come see this in person!!!! Keep it up you two are kickin some tail boy.Say hi to your pops for me!!!

[tuff57]

Looks great Tuffy Jr !!! I think I might have to come see this in person!!!! Keep it up you two are kickin some tail boy.Say hi to your pops for me!!!


thanks Rich! yeah man deffinatly stop bye one day.

On an update on the car. My Rick's tank will be shipped out tomorrow. Friday is my 18th birthday:willy: and I graduate high school next month, so my parents are buying me a nice engine harness for a present:woot:. This week or the next I will be ordering the rest of the due dads for my fuel system (the fuel rails, regulator, filters and such). And within the few weeks the car will be going to get the roll cage done (almost identical to the Detriot Speed 2nd gen). So the next month and a half should action packed:thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Happy Birthday and keep up the good works

Serious Questions - Where are you going to College

[tuff57]

Happy Birthday and keep up the good works

Serious Questions - Where are you going to College

I'm going to City University of New York John Jay School for Criminal Justice. It's ranked one of the top in the country for criminal justice.

[gracin7]

Hey Joey,maybe you should show your friends on this forum where the 57 in your screen name comes from!!!! I had pics hanging in my shop probably before you were born.I think it was a super chevy photo shoot or something or another.Either way the apple didnt fall far from the tree!!!!Looks like some serious coin going into this car!!!! Looking good!!!

[tuff57]

Hey Joey,maybe you should show your friends on this forum where the 57 in your screen name comes from!!!! I had pics hanging in my shop probably before you were born.I think it was a super chevy photo shoot or something or another.Either way the apple didnt fall far from the tree!!!!Looks like some serious coin going into this car!!!! Looking good!!!

I've been meaning to scan the magazine article of pop's car. He's been working on it actually, we got a lot done. You gotta stop by and check it all out

[gracin7]

Need to change your thread title to 18 yr old adult!!!! Happy belated b-day on this forum!!

[tuff57]

Got my tank from Rick's this week:D
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[waynieZ]

They make a sweet looking tank. Excelent work.

[tones2SS]

They make a sweet looking tank.

Yes they do. Looks awesome!!:thumbsup:

[gracin7]

Hey Joey,did you guys take the summer off !!!!!!??????

[tuff57]

Rich I have run into so many problems with the front of the motor trying to get a good belt wrap on the water pump and crank pulley, so I sent a lot of my Procharger stuff to Street and Performance today to see if they can work something out. I'm waiting on my Wilwood master to be off backorder, and this week I'm going to try and clean the dimples I had to put in my headers so I can send them out for coating. I've been working like 70 hours a week trying to get some cash for the car saved so within the next few weeks I should be ordering the engine harness, the fans and radiator, my ATS spindles, hopefully maybe some brakes, and the rest of the filters and rails and odds and ends for the fuel system and gauges to fire this thing up. I got my hydraboost this week and threw the booster in. We started putting the A/C in so hopefully after this is done and the dash, rear seat and nose is on it can go for the cage!
P.S. we did a lot more on the A/C we're just waiting for the firewall plate to be back from painting to put in:)
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[platinumgta]

This is amazing work...Major props for being such a young kid with so much motivation. I will be following this and cant wait to see whats to come! Frank a big thumbs up for being such a kick a** guy...

[$mike70Z28]

nice car good work AAAAAA++++ say hi to your dad for me

[tuff57]

Hey guys, been really busy all summer working like 70 hours a week, now I started school so between work and homework I don't have any time to breathe. I got a chance to work on the car today and got a lot done. Street and Performance sent me they're newest update to my front accessory set-up. This one looks like it's going to work, they just sent me one pulley wrong, and I have to figure out how to get the god damn belt on. I got the a/c box in, put the dash in for mock up when I bring it for the cage. I'm 75% sure I can put the computer under the dash, just have to try a few more things then I can order the harness. Also measured the spacing for the radiator so I can order that and started mocking up in my head the intercooler piping. So hopefully I'll be able to find some time and get some more progress for you guys:D

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[tones2SS]

That is looking awesome man! Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

Nice... just read the entire thread.... lots of nice parts!!

Thats awesome that you got help from Frank @ Prodigy!

You still shooting for Charlotte Good Guys?

I might have to drive up to CMS... :thumbsup:

[tuff57]

Nice... just read the entire thread.... lots of nice parts!!

Thats awesome that you got help from Frank @ Prodigy!

You still shooting for Charlotte Good Guys?

I might have to drive up to CMS... :thumbsup:

I'm hoping to go to Charlotte as a spectator without the car. Columbus Goodguys 2011 is the new goal. I'd rather debut it complete then in primer and such. I have a lot of work to do, but I'm not afraid of hard work so hopefully it all pans out

[waynieZ]

your doing an excelent job on the car, its looking great. Glad to see they got the belt set up fixed.

[tuff57]

Hey guys sorry for not having so many updates been SUPER busy. I been buying some new parts and such, haven't really had a chance to do anything major to the car. Got the computer location mocked up, started mocking up the condenser. And even better news, the car FINALLY after 8 months has a fan belt and blower belt that clears with no problems, lines up and will work. So the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders with that:woot:. I picked up a set of brand new Corebeau seats at a local swap meet for $550 for the pair, so I definitely scored there. The tracks are out of a 75-79 Firebird/Camaro so if anyone knows someone who needs the tracks I gotta unload em so I can get the right ones. I got my ATS spindles, and my Wilwood polished master. My radiator should be here within two weeks, and the second/third week of November the car is scheduled to go for roll cage, headers/exhaust, sub-frame connecters and all that jazz. And last but not least, I have been working my butt off in college and keeping that my number one priority for all you guys who have been asking about my school, I have a solid 3.4 gpa for 12 credits so far in my first semester so I am very proud of myself there. Hopefully I'll have some more updates soon enough enjoy!

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[syborg tt]

Progress is progress -sometimes it's just collecting parts.

And last but not least, I have been working my butt off in college and keeping that my number one priority for all you guys who have been asking about my school, I have a solid 3.4 gpa for 12 credits so far in my first semester so I am very proud of myself there.

and I am glad you have your priority's in the correct order

[waynieZ]

Great job at school, and nice score on the seats. Those are some nice spindles. Great quality.

[tones2SS]

Keep up the great work in college, it'll pay off in the end.
Nice collection of parts too.:thumbsup:

[tuff57]

hey guys!
Been super busy, but I've been working on the car just haven't posted any pictures:_paranoid . I got my computer harness, so that's the plan this weekend to mock all that up. I got my radiator which is totally gorgeous thumbs up for PRC. I measured perfectly and just clears my steering box, so I bought an aftermarket rad support (so I don't have to hack up my good original one) that I cut the opening as big as possible to get as much air flow, also started mounting my condenser which hopefully will have the brackets finished tomorrow so I can tig it all up. Also have to modify where the radiator sits and the top support bracket so hopefully either thanksgiving or on Sunday will be doing that. I put my Aeromotive fuel rails on and got all my AN fittings for the fuel system, just have to put the tank in, run a return line, and drill the holes for the boost fuel regulator then that wraps that up (again hopefully finishing that this week). I'm just trying to wrap up all the loose ends before starting anything else. Here's some pictures hopefully will have a lot more soon.

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[tones2SS]

Very nice. She's moving right along.:thumbsup:

[vinz68]

Nice job!:thumbsup: Are you in New York? I'm in eastern long island

[tuff57]

vinz68, Yes I am in Nassau county though. Hey guys, got a ton of work done today, mounted my condenser half way (I need to get fittings to finalize it), mounted my computer nice and cleanly under the dash, switched over the tracks on my seats and put them in the car, and started plumbing my fuel system. I have everything under the hood done and all the AN fittings done, with the fuel pressure regulator mounted. Just gotta make hard lines and put the tank in:thumbsup:. Hoping to finish mounting the radiator and finish up the rad support this week, also going to start fitting the fender wells with the a/c compressor/Procharger. Hope to have more updates soon, Merry Christmas guys.

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[waynieZ]

Nice progress its coming along great.

[tuff57]

Nice progress its coming along great.

thanks man always appreciate the good compliments

[waynieZ]

Your welcome your doing the work you deserve it. Your going to have a sweet driving car when your done.

[tones2SS]

Looking good. Keep up the good work.

[tuff57]

Hellooo guys. I brought my car last week to get the headers, roll cage, intercooler mounted, sub frame connectors put in and a bunch of other little things done. He sent me a video of what he's done so far so I figured I'd post it here too. The name of the shop is Legacy Innovations and they're in York, Pennsylvania. I couldn't be happier with the results so far

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[Autokraft]

Hey the project is looking good. I do have a question for you though. Your fuel sustem has me confused?? Is that the fuel pump down on the passenger side going into a y-block before entering the rails? If so, I dont get how the fuel regulator is going to regulate the fuel pressure since its after the rails? If the pressure is coming into the regulator up on the firewall, then where do the lines run to on the front of the rails?? Just curious:_paranoid

[tuff57]

The fuel pump is in the tank the feedline comes up to the front of the motor and splits into both fuel rails which exits seperately and enters the fuel pressure regulator which is boost regulated and mounted on the firewall which hooks to a return line which runs back to the tank. It is the opposite of a set up for a carburetor. I did it exactly the way aeromotive recommended for the coolest possible delivery of fuel and/or the least chance of fuel delivery problems

[ChevelleNV]

Truly Impressive, Its nice to see the younger generations starting out young like I did. reminds me of when I was young growing up in my grandfathers shop turning wrenches at a young age.

having cars to work on when I was young keep me from getting into trouble and ending up like a lot of the guys I went to school with.

Its really nice to see you putting your heart and soul into your passion for cars, never give up.

[BadA** SS]

man this build is pretty B.A. your goin about the same route i am i've got a 71' with a stroked ls2 build with a f1A and a tickshift t56.....i was wonderin what all you did to your subframe to clean it up.....good luck with the build btw

[tuff57]

Truly Impressive, Its nice to see the younger generations starting out young like I did. reminds me of when I was young growing up in my grandfathers shop turning wrenches at a young age.

having cars to work on when I was young keep me from getting into trouble and ending up like a lot of the guys I went to school with.

Its really nice to see you putting your heart and soul into your passion for cars, never give up.

thank you very much! I love working on cars and everything about it. Ever since I was a young kid I was always taking things apart and putting them back together. I appreciate the comments.

man this build is pretty B.A. your goin about the same route i am i've got a 71' with a stroked ls2 build with a f1A and a tickshift t56.....i was wonderin what all you did to your subframe to clean it up.....good luck with the build btw

Thank you man, putting the Procharger has been a definite pain in the a**, but it should be worth it when it's done. If you want I'll message you my phone number and you can ask me any questions you have, I find that much easier than talking over private messages

[tuff57]

the guy sent me another video today of the car, here's the most updated of the cage!
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[BadA** SS]

haha yea pm's do take a long time and yea that would be great lol it would be great to talk to some1 doin the same thing as me for once

[waynieZ]

It looks real good..

[tuff57]

haha yea pm's do take a long time and yea that would be great lol it would be great to talk to some1 doin the same thing as me for once
Okay, no problem I will pm you my number
It looks real good..


Thank you very much! I couldn't be happier

[tuff57]

Hey guys got another video today, he finished up most of the interior of the cage, and got the blower piping done with the intercooler. I should have the car back within a month or so.:thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHYrhLHd0Tw

[waynieZ]

They did a nice job tucking the cage up tight to the roof. Nice job.

[tuff57]

Got my exhaust today! A 3 inch 304 polished header back kit from Pypes. It looks really nice, hopefully it fits just as good. I'm shooting down to PA to see the car Sunday so hopefully I'll have some close up pictures!
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[tones2SS]

Very nice.

[waynieZ]

Sweet looking exhaust. Thats the only thing about my Magna flow I think it 409 stainless. Thats going to look great on there.

[ErikLS2]

Just read through this whole thread and what a great story. You're doing an amazing job on your car and I'll enjoy following it from here.

What a special thing to be doing it with your Dad. When I was your age and fixing up my Datsun 510, my 'ol man wanted nothing to do with it. He couldn't figure out why I wanted to do that to a perfectly good car. You know, lower it, hop up the engine and so on. Anyway, enjoy the experience, it will stay with you for life. I can't wait to do something similar with one or both of my kids.

Keep up the great work and your great attitude!

[tuff57]

Hey guys,
Went to see the car today! Last week the fuel pump died on my father's S10 so we had to get towed back from Jersey:faint: so we were unable to make it. Here are all the pictures I took, I personally think it looks awesome and couldn't be happier. I took a picture of myself with the car so you guys know who's behind all the work as well:P
Thanks!
Joe

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[waynieZ]

The car looks like it coming out great. They do some nice work. Its nice to put a face to the name. Keep the updates coming.

[tones2SS]

The car looks like it coming out great. They do some nice work. Its nice to put a face to the name. Keep the updates coming.

^^What Wayne said here.
Keep up the great work. I bet that is going to be one nasty ride.:thumbsup:

[fireflash]

well tuff thanks for giving the rest of us a little hope the car loohks great cant wait to see the next pics.:thumbsup:

[tuff57]

hey guys sorry haven't had a lot of updates lately, I've been really busy with school lately. I got some pictures of the headers today so I'll share them with you. I should have more by the end of the week or so!

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[scottysimp7]

Lookin good. She will be a monster!:D

[waynieZ]

They look great nice Tig work.

[tuff57]

Here are some more pictures of the front sub frame bars and the inside of the cage. He sent me these today

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[syborg tt]

Wow those headers look great - nice work.

Okay I want a set.

hey guys sorry haven't had a lot of updates lately, I've been really busy with school lately. I got some pictures of the headers today so I'll share them with you. I should have more by the end of the week or so!

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[tuff57]

Thank you! I couldn't be happier with the way the car turned out, I can't wait to go pick it up and get going on it again. I am beyond pumped. He sent me some pictures of it all together

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[dead sailor]

JOEYYYYYYYYY! looks good man. i gotta make one of these threads soon

[tuff57]

Picked the car up last weekend finally! Here are the final pics of everything. Ordered my brakes 6 Piston calipers and 13 inch rotors up front with 4 piston calipers out back with 13 inch rotors from Wilwood. :thumbsup: The plans now are just to get it running, I have SO MUCH cleaning to do as I think my fingers are going to fall off from everything I've done so far cleaning wise. Within the next few weeks I plan on finishing the fuel lines, and wiring the whole car up so I can start it up so expect a video of it running within the next month or so:D
here are all the pictures I got! Sorry I don't have any of the exhaust, I couldn't get any good angles with it on the ground.

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[tuff57]

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[waynieZ]

It looks good, it must feel great having it home again.

[tuff57]

It looks good, it must feel great having it home again.

you have no idea, the longest five months ever ahaha

[70rs]

It does look great! What headers are those? I'll need a set soon for my 70. Not too many to choose from out there.

[tuff57]

It does look great! What headers are those? I'll need a set soon for my 70. Not too many to choose from out there.

Thank you! They are a one off set that I had made with a pypes 3 inch exhaust

[tones2SS]

Very, very nice. Glad you have the car back home. SHe's definitely going to be a monster for sure.

[MattWash08]

any updates on the car?