2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin [Archive] - Page 7

syborg tt

12-17-2020, 05:04 PM

Hey Marty,

You’re a busy man! Love the write-up, all of the detail, your organization and attention to detail (and nice find on the tool boxes, they work perfectly for all you wiring materials). Does the Holley EFI tank use one of their hydromats for fuel pickup? If not, is it baffled to avoid fuel starvation? I used a Rick’s Resto-mod tank in my Chevy II, which has corner pick ups, though they say they really aren’t necessary with the OEM fuel modules used in those ranks. Thanks,

Brian

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Thanks Brian I appreciate the kind words.

Yep it has one of the very small hydromats and yes the tank is baffled. The good news is am building the car to cruise around in, haul my bike to the trail and to do the Power Tour/GG Road Tour. I have a Cayman R for track and autocross that is significantly faster, smaller and safer.

This car is my therapy vs going to an actually therapist. In the end it may have cost me the same but now at least I have something I can enjoy everyday.

syborg tt

12-17-2020, 05:48 PM

Marty, I'm not sure you'd have enough room for the radiator to 'move' as it heats and cools down with the side to side mounts. You may need some wiggle room there so the radiator doesn't crack somewhere. Maybe take a look on a modern cars cooling system. There should be 'pins' on the radiator that go into usually large grommets. Just a thought.

Eventually I’m going to be installing 3/4” well nuts on the upper mounts. Do you think that will be enough ??

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cpd004

12-18-2020, 04:22 AM

Eventually I’m going to be installing 3/4” well nuts on the upper mounts. Do you think that will be enough ??

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I'm definitely not an expert. Just had mine leak due to this exact thing. Hopefully someone will chime in that knows more. I think Steilow also mentions it somewhere in his thread.

Maybe contact the radiator manufacturer to get their thoughts?

Goosesdad

12-18-2020, 07:31 AM

Here is the way AutoRad does it. The bolt cinches down tight on the short shaft collar, squeezes the o-ring a bit (not a lot - it mostly floats in the large hole in the rad), allowing the radiator to be captured but still float. Food for thought.
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syborg tt

12-18-2020, 10:51 AM

syborg tt

12-18-2020, 11:11 AM

Andrew you rock !!!

Thank you

Great update!

Marty, you might want to use some Permatex Aviation sealer with the cork gaskets. Napa usually has it in stock.

Andrew

syborg tt

12-18-2020, 03:43 PM

So I did a little research and found that a Radiator thermal expansion can be as much as 3mm which should easily be covered by the well nuts in all directions. The well nuts I have are 3/4" so this should allow for plenty of movement.

What's your thoughts guys ?

Here is the way AutoRad does it. The bolt cinches down tight on the short shaft collar, squeezes the o-ring a bit (not a lot - it mostly floats in the large hole in the rad), allowing the radiator to be captured but still float. Food for thought.

cpd004

12-18-2020, 04:41 PM

I think that's what I was told as well. About 3mm of swelling. The bottom being in the factory saddle isolators and one of the well type bushings on each side that allows for movement in all directions should be ok, but again, just guessing. It needs to be able to move without moving too much.

WSSix

12-18-2020, 05:11 PM

Beechy

12-18-2020, 06:03 PM

Radiator thermal expansion can be as much as 3mm which should easily be covered by the well nuts in all directions.

What's your thoughts guys ?

ALL DIRECTIONS is important cos twisting of the radiator support panel occurs when u enter an uphill driveway at an angle (one front wheel up to bump). This twist will also tear a radiator apart.

Well Nuts are good but painful to hold the rubber from turning, gripping with MULTIGRIPS will tear the brass insert from the rubber. Lube the thread and don't over tighten.
My suggestion would be wiring grommets and fender washers in top holes with Nyloc nuts barely tight...... and a rubber support pad in a bottom channel.

syborg tt

12-19-2020, 06:22 AM

I'm surprised you left the fuel tank silver. It's a Tanks Inc tank which is what I have on my TA. I have it coated in a satin black to hide it away.

You'll need to make sure you ground the sender to the car if it's not mentioned in the directions.

Doing great work, Marty. Thanks for sharing!

I didn't coat my cork gaskets in anything. Should I have?

Don’t worry the tank is getting painted as the silver looks awful in my opinion. Not sure why the paint then silver.

From everything I’ve read and heard yes you need to coat the gasket.

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syborg tt

12-19-2020, 06:26 AM

Well Nuts are good but painful to hold the rubber from turning, gripping with MULTIGRIPS will tear the brass insert from the rubber. Lube the thread and don't over tighten.

My suggestion would be wiring grommets and fender washers in top holes with nylon nuts barely tight...... and a rubber support pad in a bottom channel.

Since I can easily install a Nylock nut on the back side of the well nut it will be very easy to install and remove if needed. All I would need to do is remove the grill.

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syborg tt

12-19-2020, 06:30 AM

You'll need to make sure you ground the sender to the car if it's not mentioned in the directions.

Doing great work, Marty. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for the tip on the ground wire. I will make sure I add a note on the tank so I don’t forget.

And thanks for the kind words.

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syborg tt

12-23-2020, 02:46 PM

I am sure I am not the only one that doesn't like drilling a hole in the floor.

But since it has to be done in order to mount the filter/regulator so here we go.

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I was able to drill 3 out of 4 from the underside of the car. However, one of them I had to drill from inside the trunk.

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This is simple the best punch on the market (( Thank You Jimmy ))

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I wish someone was at home to help me hold the bolts

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Found a substitute for my Chunky Bars.

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Mounted !!

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syborg tt

12-23-2020, 03:43 PM

I took a couple days off the car and finally was able to get a few rides in on the one of my Fat Bikes. I upgraded the fork & tires and man what a difference it has made.

Looking back I should have installed the exhaust and the fuel tank before I mounted the Filter/Regulator. I am not really happy with how close the line is to the tailpipe. Either way I plan to install the DEI heat shield over the line and the fitting but I am still going to see if I can figure out a better way to run the fuel line.

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I slid the Filter/Regulator over about 2" and it looks much better. Not sure if this is going to be the final location but I may move it over a little be more.

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I also added a 90 Degree fitting and according to Holley tech's this is perfectly fine.

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and then this happened !!!

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This is the area of the tank that the tailpipe would be within an inch of.

Ugh !!

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So I have a couple choices in front of me and they both involve spending more money.

Choice #1 - Have High Speed Welding make me two new Tailpipes.

Choice # 2 - Order the Holley DSE Clipped Corner Fuel Tank

Calling it a night and going into the house and to watch Kindig It Design on Motor-Trend TV

WSSix

12-23-2020, 05:51 PM

Are you worried about heat getting into the tank? I'd think with the exhaust being that far from the engine and it being wrapped that it shouldn't be a concern. You're just driving the car, correct?

I believe I showed in my thread how I got my fuel lines from the tank to the chassis. Basically, I mounted hard lines on the tank and ran them to the front and around to the side where they jumped to the frame rail via flex hose. This put the fuel lines right above the split in the tank so a few inches lower than you are now. I welded a tab to the side of the tank to act as a bulkhead for mounting the tubing.

andrewb70

12-25-2020, 11:20 AM

Great progress Marty. You'll be ready to fire it up soon! Merry Christmas.

Andrew

syborg tt

12-27-2020, 02:00 PM

Great progress Marty. You'll be ready to fire it up soon! Merry Christmas.

Andrew

Thank you and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

Are you worried about heat getting into the tank? I'd think with the exhaust being that far from the engine and it being wrapped that it shouldn't be a concern. You're just driving the car, correct?

You are correct I am literally building this car just drive around have fun. Will never see a track and will see any trailheads.

I believe I showed in my thread how I got my fuel lines from the tank to the chassis. Basically, I mounted hard lines on the tank and ran them to the front and around to the side where they jumped to the frame rail via flex hose. This put the fuel lines right above the split in the tank so a few inches lower than you are now. I welded a tab to the side of the tank to act as a bulkhead for mounting the tubing.

You did i just went back and looked. I pretty much copied your idea using the Holley PFT lines.

syborg tt

12-27-2020, 02:17 PM

I am enjoying my time off of work and spending time with my girls. My goal is to finally get this thread all caught up.

The final location of the Filter/Regulator has been decided so I will have four holes to fill in the floor. Insert sad face

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While I am here I am going to fix a couple things. The exhaust was rubbing on the passenger side tailpipe. The good news is it a simple fix and all I need to do is flip the bracket and change the angle of the bracket.

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My Grandfather gave me this vice when I was you and it was his fathers vice. I am happy to say it still works great and I love having it in my garage on my rolling cart.

I clamped the bracket in the vise and gently tapped till it was aiming the other direction. I like using the dead blow hammer as it doesn't damage the bracket and you don't have to hit it as hard as a regular hammer.

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Worked out perfect and now all I have to do is have it powder coated.

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I am also happy with the new location as it moves the fuel line a good distance away from the tailpipes.

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syborg tt

12-27-2020, 02:21 PM

I love this little man

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Next up make up the fuel lines heading to the Filter/Regulator.

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I also headed to the Powder Coater to pick up the driveshaft. I am very happy with how it turned out.

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I probably should have put the universal joints in while it was taped up.

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fleetus macmullitz

12-27-2020, 03:28 PM

Finally, we are no longer #shadowbanned...

:P

syborg tt

12-27-2020, 03:45 PM

So I pulled the trigger and ordered the Holley Clipped Corner tanks and it was the right decision. It has solved my clearance issue with the tailpipe which will also allow me to have extra room if I ever decided to install wider tires on the rear and if I do will at least have the room to make new tailpipes.

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Here we go again.

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You can see how much deeper the new tank is by looking at the pump assembly.

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syborg tt

12-27-2020, 04:05 PM

I know this is overkill but I really don't want to ever have to drop the tank when it has fuel in it.

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One of the benefits of the blue tape is I can write notes right on the tank.

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Talk about a tight fit.

I needed to open these up just a little bit so I could slide them in place.

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So this is how I tightened them back up. Anyone do this a different way as I would love to know if there is a better way.

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I put tape on the straps temporarily and once the tank is in for the final time I will install the rubber strips.

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Had to call the wife out to help me put the tank in for the first time. Once the straps are bent I can easily remove and install the tank by myself.

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Tank is in and it looks so much better.

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I had to shorten the lines just a little bit and I was even smart enough to lay the wiring on the top of the tank. This will allow me to terminate the wire at the sending unit and the fuel pump. I will also need to run ground wire which I forgot to install.

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I quickly installed the tailpipes just to see how much of a difference the new tank would make.

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streetbird

12-27-2020, 04:09 PM

look great, I wish they will make those tanks narrow real soon.
I dont want to spend money for a dse unit

syborg tt

12-27-2020, 04:51 PM

Time to start planning the soft lines for the transmission.

I will need to order a few more fitting from Summit so I run soft lines from the transmission to the hard lines under the core support.

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Having soft lines at the transmission will make it easier to remove the trans and i won't have to worry about trying to figure out how I would get a wrench on the fittings if i did a hard line.

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Did I mention I have some of the best kids a father could ask for. Not only did my daughter go pick up lunch she stayed out in the garage and had lunch with me and we talked about her day.

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syborg tt

12-27-2020, 05:18 PM

In order for me to be able to install the access door I am going to have to remove all of the parts in the trunk. The good news is most of the parts have already left the trunk and have been installed on the car. So I am feeling like the car is getting closer to getting back together.

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Don't hate me as I went to Harbor Freight and bout a disposable panels saw.

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and here is why I love the blue tape as all of my measurements are right there.

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In order for the panel to follow the shape of the floor I slid the panel up into the curve and slowly pushed it into shape.

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Tanks is back out.

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You know if it wasn't my car I am sure it wouldn't bother me to cut a giant hole in the trunk floor.

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Houston we have a hole.

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Next step it to make the floor opening match the access door.

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I installed the tank back in to make sure I actually cut the hole in the correct place.

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Tanks is back in and I made sure I installed the lines. I wanted to make sure I could get to all of the fittings.

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Once I trim up all of the excess I will be able to service the pump, float & fittings.

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Holy crud am I making a mess.

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syborg tt

12-27-2020, 06:48 PM

Time to put the Access panel in for the last time. I applied panel bond on the floor and screwed the panel in for the last time.

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Applied some paint & primer in one on the bare metal area's

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At some point I will clean off all of the finger prints.

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syborg tt

12-27-2020, 07:10 PM

When we built version 1.0 of the car it had a 700R4. Version 2.0 is getting 4L60e built by Atomic Transmission in Villa Park, IL. What I have learned is that the mounting position on the tailshaft is further back and the top of the case is a little fatter. Which means there is a a whole lot less room on the sides for you to reach up and install the wiring and tighten the coolant line fittings.

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For now the empty 700r4 case is going back in as I can't seem to find one. You can see I had to drill new holes in the G-Force Crossmember for the 4L60e which are currently hidden under the tape.

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syborg tt

12-27-2020, 07:29 PM

So Mike called me to ask what I was doing and I told him I was about to install the headers in the car and that I would call him back in 5 minutes. Every step of the way on this build I wanted to make a car that was easy to work on and fun to drive. Since I a very content with 468hp I didn't see a need for long tube headers and a 3" exhaust. So we took a set of Edelbrock shorty headers and the guys at High Speed Welding made a down tube to connect to the exhaust.

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Gmachine1911

12-28-2020, 04:32 AM

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 05:45 AM

Nice work, as usual, Marty! I always enjoy reveling in your use of blue tape, lol. I’m interested in some info on your trans....I’ve gotta pull the trigger on one for my Nova build and with so many going T56, there’s not a lot of info out there for auto’s, not to mention it’s my first go around with an automatic outside of my daily driver. So interested in why you chose Atomic and if you have any experience? I’ve seen a lot of bad reviews on Monster and my body shop said they’ve not had good luck lately with TCI so I’ve been putting it off and looking around but they all start looking the same. Also love your use of the short flexible coolant lines that connect to the hard lines...I’m probably gonna plagiarize that but I’ll definitely give you the credit! Thanks:cheers:

Morning Shane,

What can I say i love my tape and I think i should give 3m a call and ask them to send me a few rolls.

As for the automatic transmission it goes back to my Syclone/Typhoon days. Bowler builds an incredible transmission and I would highly recommend them as know what it takes to build a transmission that can handle autocross and track use. I choose to go with Atomic Transmission for this build as they are local to me (12 miles) and they have built a bunch for the guys in the Syclone/Typhoon community and everyone loves them. They also build a bunch of drag race and pro-touring car automatics. These guys are car guys first and love building transmission for our cars. I have a bunch of friends that have there transmissions in their cars and swear by them. So I decided to go with them.

When I asked them for a empty case so I could powder coat it they ordered me a new case so it would be perfect. The best part is when I brought the case back they wrapped it in towels and the gentleman that assembled it was so excited to work on it that when I came back to pick it up. He actually helped me load it in my truck. He wanted to make sure no one scratched or even touched it. He also told me he kept it on his toolbox and told everyone not to touch it. With that being said you know he is a true car guy and I feel confident he went above and beyond to building my transmission.

I also like the feeling that if I have an issue I can drive the car over to them and have them help me. It's also why I use the guys at Village Auto & Customs as they are minutes from my house and if I need anything they will actually walk out the front door and look at the car for me.

My goal with this car is to have a fun reliable driver that I feel confident about jumping in the car and driving cross country. Similar to our daily drivers. If your afraid to drive your car or it's a hassle to drive it's just not worth owning to me. So as Greg Weld once told me build something that you can drive and drive daily so you can enjoy it. He also told me to by a Porsche and uhm that was a pretty darn good suggestion.

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 06:16 AM

After talking with the guys at Holley I decided that I was going to skip making hard lines and just run soft lines front to rear. The benefit is there would only be two possible places it could leak and it would take a lot less time to run.

I started at the Filter/Regulator and plan to run up and over to the rear frame rail and use the OE mounting points for the line.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175319-69996996-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175321-cdbb98df-me.jpg

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175328-1f46dda7-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175329-e178b38e-me.jpg

In order to keep the line above the frame I took advantage of this slot and ran the line through it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175331-68454247-me.jpg

I am also ordering some aviation wrap from Tech to put around the fuel line as it passes through this area.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/28/20201228093420-35f781ff-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175333-ed305ac2-me.jpg

Thankfully I have a nice right hand drill attachment as this prevented me from going to Ace Hardware and buying a new tool. Darn !!!

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syborg tt

12-28-2020, 07:13 AM

The car is progressing nicely and it's time to address the one issue I have with the Holley Intake. I've been working with the guys at Holley and I explained to them the Fuel Log connecting the rails in the front is way to short. It's so tight that it actually bends the rails in when I try to install the Throttle Body.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175351-0e51a789-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175353-c717afc5-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175402-ab20275f-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175404-e261b264-me.jpg

So I am going to plan "B" and ordering up a few more fitting and going to use the Black PFT line and I will add 1.5" to the length of the line so it fits neatly under the throttle body.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175421-0df53f89-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 07:23 AM

So I have the Holley Throttle Bracket and it has got to be the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

Hideous would be the word that comes to mind.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175428-9ef07277-me.jpg

Dear Lord this thing sticks up so high it could possible hit the hood.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175430-934ebe8d-me.jpg

Summit Racing an I have become good friends.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175435-d162674c-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 07:58 AM

I ordered up some new hoses to connect the metal coolant hose that Kenny built.

I borrowed the red connection hose from my buddy Ben and I liked how nice it fit and looked.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175439-b667725f-me.jpg

Knowing that the hose I borrowed worked and looked nice I ordered up some in black.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175441-01a7be02-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175443-45a4493a-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 08:17 AM

Today I am going to try to figure out a good way to run the transmission coolant lines. I started at the
radiator using the lines Kenny bent as they look great and work perfect. I will most likely change the blue fittings
to black so it blends in with the engine bay,

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175502-6036b032-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175504-7ce56c0c-me.jpg

Once again I pulled out the clear tubbing and layed it out the way I suspect it will go.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175509-7a149b99-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175519-37b3e533-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175521-77ce236a-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175522-6317a480-me.jpg

There is a lot going on here.

Fuel line, Vintage Air Drain & of course the Trans Coolant Lines which will have DEI heat wrap installed near the headers downpipe.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175526-5e3761f9-me.jpg

You can see the green rope as I use that to estimate the length of hose I will need.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175529-5e005905-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175531-1e1711b2-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175533-515f0ae1-me.jpg

Once the inner fenders are installed the lines will not be visible.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175516-688e72db-me.png

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 08:46 AM

I picked up some DEI Heat Sleeve and I plan to install it on the fuel line near the tailpipes.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175551-ef43d08f-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175556-94702908-me.jpg

It was a while I am here moment I slid some over the fuel line where it goes through the frame rail.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175558-3b05c9f2-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175601-3398de31-me.jpg

So years ago I learned this little trick to straighten out Adel Clamps.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175603-465fabf3-me.jpg

Insert the appropriate socket.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175605-053ca3c2-me.jpg

Gently tap the clamp and it will straighten right out.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175607-6811d605-me.jpg

Relocated the Vintage Air drain to a safe location.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175620-689e3a44-me.jpg

Installed the DEI Heat Wrap on one of the Transmission coolant lines.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175624-ff74b741-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175627-5f5b37d6-me.jpg

Spiffav8

12-28-2020, 08:50 AM

Blue tape, clear tubing, green rope.... I like your style. It’s paying off and really coming together nicely.

:captain:

fleetus macmullitz

12-28-2020, 09:41 AM

Really enjoying seeing all your creative solutions here MJ. :thumbsup:

Goosesdad

12-28-2020, 12:15 PM

Nicely done!!

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 12:43 PM

Blue tape, clear tubing, green rope.... I like your style. It’s paying off and really coming together nicely.

:captain:

Eak it kinda sounds like I might actually have an issue.

Really enjoying seeing all your creative solutions here MJ. :thumbsup:

Thank you

Nicely done!!

Thank You

syborg tt

12-28-2020, 07:01 PM

Look what I found at Lowe’s.

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syborg tt

12-28-2020, 07:22 PM

As previously stated I have no love for the Holley Throttle Cable bracket as it's just fugly looking and there has to be a better solution.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175428-9ef07277-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175430-934ebe8d-me.jpg

Attempt # 1 - The cable alignment was off a little bit

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175653-856da09e-me.jpg

Attempt # 2 - At least I was a little closer

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175656-4a62746a-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175658-069e35bd-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175700-a75018e2-me.jpg

Attempt #3 - Looks like I am ready to make a Prototype

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175704-baf41ef0-me.jpg

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175709-9bf92e51-me.jpg

Off to High Speed Welding to make a prototype out of Aluminum.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175837-bd69540e-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175839-2181ae26-me.jpg

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175844-c853cac8-me.jpg

Alignment is spot on.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175846-ee2fff60-me.jpg

Since I am a mountain biker and I build bikes I grabbed an old school brake cable and mocked up a throttle cable so I could make sure the gas pedal would open the throttle blades completely.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175848-ecc79d38-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175856-92f8d9c8-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-29-2020, 09:12 AM

Yes, I am aware I have a problem and after I finish this car I will seek therapy.

Racetronix sell black anodized adel clamps and I had to have them even though now one will every notice them.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175717-6b2f6e28-me.jpg

They also sell a very nice aluminum -6 line clamps.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175719-1dfc7439-me.jpg

I also picked up some Knotchead -6 soft line clamps.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175738-028a61e1-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175733-38d5e3ac-me.jpg

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syborg tt

12-30-2020, 07:31 AM

So it has been years since I made brake lines and I figured what the heck I have nothing but time so why not give it a shot. I decided I
was going to make the mock up line in the 3 pieces and then come back and attempt to make the line in one piece.

So out comes the trusty metal coat hangers and I made my first pattern.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175757-7af7b423-me.jpg

Then the next

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and finally I made the complete pattern.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175802-307f9153-me.jpg

Here goes nothing !

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175808-da815fb2-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175813-c44690e1-me.jpg

Hard to believe my first attempt went so well.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175822-f615a2ec-me.jpg

The final bends on the drivers side went well however I was way off on the passenger side.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116175825-93953e19-me.jpg

Opps - oh well I will give it another shot in a couple days.

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syborg tt

12-30-2020, 07:53 AM

No one ever called me a quitter.

I am going to skip most everything I did to get to this point.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116180006-849a2243-me.jpg

Love this tool from Eastwood.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116180014-444a3ea7-me.jpg

Looks like I will be doing it again as I miss-calculated where I needed to bend the lines so I straightened it and bent again so I could get closer on the next attempt.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/11/16/20201116180023-c67f2f8d-me.jpg

Thankfully brake lines are cheap.

syborg tt

12-30-2020, 09:32 AM

Since I am still not happy with the brake line it's off to Eastwood for a couple more tools.

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Here we go again. As you can see I was practicing the bends that each tool was able to do and making reference marks on each piece so I would have a much better chance of bending the lines exactly where & how I want them to turn out.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124711-309c0b53-me.jpg

More practice bends

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124718-8de6cd5b-me.jpg

You can see the refence marks on the line.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124720-5062802a-me.jpg

I used the string to determine exactly how much brake line I will need to make the desired piece.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124743-f6662a75-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124746-96661fb8-me.jpg

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Back to the Autoparts store.

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andrewb70

12-30-2020, 09:45 AM

Good job Marty!

Professional tools make all the difference in the end product.

Andrew

linenoise

01-01-2021, 08:57 PM

Few understand how much work it is to get this stuff done right. Humbled by your quality and drive.

syborg tt

01-04-2021, 07:53 PM

Picking up where I left off I need to connect both front calipers to the master and my goal was to keep is simple and fairly
easy build. I plan to install a Knotchead line clamp under it to support it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124827-4d09f1c4-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124831-6e777d45-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124833-6af5e9c7-me.jpg

Time to make the final line.

Since I made reference marks on the practice line I used those to make the new line all in one piece and it turned out exactly how I wanted it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125039-4df0b308-me.jpg

Yep, I kept practicing with the scrap pieces to help me learn where to line up the tools so I can get the desired bends.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124836-1e4b2047-me.jpg

So I was feeling a little bit ambitious and I gave it another crack on the crossover line on the subframe.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124848-f54c9daa-me.jpg

I needed an extra hand so I put the brake line bender in my Grandfathers Vice and wow was this a total game changer it was like having Mike in the garage helping me.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124944-f80e7394-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124935-d179c939-me.jpg

I just realized the sweatshirt that I am wearing in this picture was the last gift I received from my Grandmother before she died
in 1989. It had moved with me many times over the years and I never wore it. A few years back I pulled it out and decided I would
finally where it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125016-7f86dbaf-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125019-2b5fd26e-me.jpg

Using the reference marks I made allowed me to duplicate the final line all in one piece. I also traced out the line with sting so I new exactly how much line was necessary. It would have sucked if I had started with a 60" line as this line turned out to be 62" in length.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125049-9da81bf1-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125042-a2f9d0d4-me.jpg

The final flare and yes the fitting is on !!!

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125102-15472f4e-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125105-21bc1f5b-me.jpg

The tape makes the line not look centered but it is actually almost perfect.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125122-1452887e-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-04-2021, 08:04 PM

Picking up where I left off I need to connect both front calipers to the master and my goal was to keep is simple and fairly
easy build. I plan to install a Knotchead line clamp under it to support it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124827-4d09f1c4-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124831-6e777d45-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124833-6af5e9c7-me.jpg

Time to make the final line.
Since I made reference marks on the practice line I used those to make the new line all in one piece and it turned out exactly how I wanted it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125039-4df0b308-me.jpg

Yep, I kept practicing with the scrap pieces to help me learn where to line up the tools so I can get the desired bends.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124836-1e4b2047-me.jpg

So I was feeling a little bit ambitious and I gave it another crack on the crossover line on the subframe.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124848-f54c9daa-me.jpg

I needed an extra hand so I put the brake line bender in my Grandfathers Vice and wow was this a total game changer
it was like having Mike in the garage helping me.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124944-f80e7394-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219124935-d179c939-me.jpg

I just realized the sweatshirt that I am wearing in this picture was the last gift I received from my Grandmother before she died
in 1989. It had moved with me many times over the years and I never wore it. A few years back I pulled it out and decided I would
finally where it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125016-7f86dbaf-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125019-2b5fd26e-me.jpg

Using the reference marks I made allowed me to duplicate the final line all in one piece. I also traced out the line with string
so I new exactly how much line was necessary. It would have sucked if I had started with a 60" line as this line turned out to be 62" in length.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125049-9da81bf1-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125042-a2f9d0d4-me.jpg

The final flare and yes the fitting is on !!!

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125102-15472f4e-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125105-21bc1f5b-me.jpg

The tape makes the line not look centered but it is actually almost perfect.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125122-1452887e-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-12-2021, 02:56 PM

As the title says I am a little bit nervous trying to remake these lines.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125125-52cc673f-me.jpg

My plan is to take the existing line and straighten then bend it like it needs to be since I moved things around a little bit.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219125137-d3fb35fb-me.jpg

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Okay it worked

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Here we go

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I need this darn fitting !!

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I am very happy for the outcome of line # 1

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To keep it clean I am going to use the Knotchead line clamps to secure the lines together.

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More to come later as I want to get home so I can work on the car tonight.

syborg tt

01-20-2021, 02:40 PM

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Time to flare some 3/8 line

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Back to mocking up the trans lines.

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syborg tt

01-20-2021, 03:08 PM

Using some the bend templates that I made helped to make this a much easier project.

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The good news is I did it in one shot with what I have learned so far.

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I wanted to link the lines together so I will be using the Knotchead line clamps. A quick trip to the local Ace Hardware to pick up
some hardware and while I was there I scored a couple Hot Wheels Syclones. I also stopped a Dairy Queen for a Blizzard.

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fleetus macmullitz

01-21-2021, 11:14 AM

Wow...protouring, hotwheels and DQ all in one post!

J72RKGLjv6c

:P

bkswede

02-05-2021, 05:45 PM

Catching up on your progress - great job with the brake lines!

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sick71

05-07-2021, 09:15 AM

Any updates on the car?

syborg tt

05-07-2021, 11:27 AM

Trying to make this bracket a little leaner.

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I think if I trim it down to something like this and get it anodized black it will blend right in. Before I trim it down I need to get a new Lokar throttle cable.

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Radiator ((11-29-20))

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I want to hide as many wires as possible so the horn wire will sneak behind the core support. I used a piece of door edge guard to protect the wires.

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little bit of an overkill to crimp and solder but what the heck why not.

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Moving on to the Kicker Bluetooth Stereo

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I tried to make the trunk a little more comfortable for me back.

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I need to run a 3.5mm extension up to the center console and the cable for the controller which will be mounted in the lower dash or center console. I won't decide that till I figure where the cup holders are going to go.

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syborg tt

05-07-2021, 11:36 AM

Since Kenny did such a great job bending these line I am going to use them. ((11-29-20))

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Holley Fitting arrived ((12-01-20))

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Next Project will be the AAW Harness

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syborg tt

05-07-2021, 11:41 AM

I am finally getting around to make the final brake line and it's tiny.

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The best tip ever is to secure a rubber band around the grips so you don't have to worry about holding them closed.

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Just a tiny bit longer and it works perfect.

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syborg tt

05-09-2021, 07:48 PM

Continuing on with the brake lines my goal is to get them in the final location and order new flex lines from Tobin at Kore3.

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last flare...I hope

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Header is back out yet again.

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I ran the spindle through it's range of motion and it looks like all is good.

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It's hard to believe I used all of these tools.

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So eventually this brass fitting will be swapped out for a nice chrome fitting.

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and the lines will be painted black so they dissapear into the frame.

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syborg tt

05-09-2021, 08:16 PM

As you all know I have some issue's and the line that came with the intake doesn't match the rest of the lines. I had considered just wrapping it with the Tech Flex wrap to make it look like the rest of the lines. However, if you run the line under the Throttle Body it is to short and it pulls on the fitting really hard and just doesn't make me feel good. So I am going to make a new line that looks like the rest of the fuel lines.

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When you bring this diagram back out you know it's not going to be fun.

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My goal is to keep the car looking like an old car and not hiding all the wire. However the goal is to make the wiring look clean and like it belongs where it's at and look kinda cool while you are looking at it.

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Since I had no desire to run to the hardware store I cut one of the bolt so it would only go as deep as the DSE Wiper bracket. This was my grandfathers vise and I can't thank my buddy Ben enough for making the mobile cart and removable vise mount. I love seeing this vice every time I am working out in the garage. It brings back some great memories of working with my Grandpa and Uncle Tony in the garage when I was a kid.

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I also wanted to use the factory wire gutter.

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More to come later.

syborg tt

05-15-2021, 04:20 AM

So way back when there was a Sema Show I saw this really cool electric e-brake kit. I am going to have to talk with Tobin and see what he thinks and if he has a bracket as I have no interest in creating a bracket.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2020/12/19/20201219130141-f858e907-me.jpg

Back to working on the fuel lines.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/04/08/20210408110406-276e1176-me.jpg

Test fitting the coolant lines and AC lines so the inner fender had to go back on the car.

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I also re-ran the battery power but it will have to be shortened so I can add a cut off switch.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/04/08/20210408110448-29ac3274-me.jpg

adding back the grounds

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Does anyone know if they make black headlight rings ?

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I found some black line clamps that I may consider using.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/04/08/20210408111123-a255bd3f-me.jpg

and of course I accidently found the lost washer for the door latch that I dropped a couple weeks ago. Good thing I took my shoes off in the garage after one of my rides and stepped on it with my heal. Ouch !!!

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fleetus macmullitz

05-15-2021, 05:10 AM

MJ,

That was informative AND entertaining; that bit about the washer...

:thankyou:

rv1890

05-15-2021, 07:46 AM

Nice build! Where did you get the stainless radiator hose clamps that are on the car now? The look like a standard worm gear but Tbolt fastener. Thanks.

MtotheIKEo

05-15-2021, 10:07 PM

The wilwood electric parking brake looks like a nice piece. I used Tesla electric park brake calipers with a auto up/down power window kit and it has been working great. A few wires running to the caliper look a lot nicer and was a lot simpler than the cables, brackets, and pedal/handle.

Goosesdad

05-18-2021, 12:13 PM

Mounds??? We are no longer friends

linenoise

05-18-2021, 01:28 PM

He always has random candy in his posts, wondering if he works for a candy company or what?
This is one of the my favorites in LatG projects.

syborg tt

05-19-2021, 07:22 PM

MJ,

That was informative AND entertaining; that bit about the washer...

:thankyou:

It made a nice clicking sound when I was walking and I laughed as I have used my leaf blower countless times to clean out the garage floor.

Nice build! Where did you get the stainless radiator hose clamps that are on the car now? The look like a standard worm gear but Tbolt fastener. Thanks.

I spent the better part of last night looking and trying to figure out where I got them and no luck. I searched my Amazon, Ebay, Summit and Jegs order history and found nothing. I will be back in the garage tomorrow night (I hope) and look through all of the old receipts.

Mounds??? We are no longer friends

Please tell me you not an Almond Joy man !!

He always has random candy in his posts, wondering if he works for a candy company or what?
This is one of the my favorites in LatG projects.

I have been looking at the next thing to do after I get out of what I am currently doing and I think you may be onto something.

syborg tt

05-19-2021, 08:07 PM

Nice build! Where did you get the stainless radiator hose clamps that are on the car now? The look like a standard worm gear but Tbolt fastener. Thanks.

One is from Advanced Auto and the other is from Summit Racing

jarhead

05-20-2021, 03:31 PM

syborg tt

05-21-2021, 10:55 AM

Well Marty, it only took me a little over a week to go from start to finish ( I had to get caught back up again).

I really enjoy the detail and all the pictures. This is a fantastic project, and of course I love dogs :RunninDog:

Hey Joe,

Thank you and funny I have been doing the same thing with threads lately for inspiration and idea's.

syborg tt

05-28-2021, 04:35 PM

So my goal is to have really good grounds throughout the chassis and the body. After spending sometime watch HP Performance wiring video's I am going to take what I have learned and apply it to the car.

The Ground from the battery runs directly to the stud on the block and I have added a ground strap that goes from the stud to the subframe.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519225004-85a524e5-me.jpg

Of course all the tools came out for this little project.

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Thankfully the drill fit in the gap perfectly.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519225025-6665d559-me.jpg

I used plenty of oil while I was tapping the hole as the last thing I want to do is figure out how to get out a broken tap.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519225030-213c7160-me.jpg

Once all of the wiring is complete I will remove the tape and remove a little bit of the powder coating under the ground strap. I will also change the bolt that is holding the ground strap.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519225036-0c3c1594-me.jpg

Mocking up how the ground wire will run back to the battery.

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More post-it notes.

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Beechy

05-28-2021, 05:52 PM

Marty......please tell us that's NOT A WELD on your tie rod center link!!!

syborg tt

05-28-2021, 09:00 PM

Marty......please tell us that's NOT A WELD on your tie rod center link!!!

Nope it’s a Moog Center Link. I’ll have to look to see what the reflection is that picture.

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syborg tt

06-01-2021, 04:54 AM

Well, It's time for another update and I am getting closer to catching up this thread to where I am today.

Today's project is making a new wire to the Alternator.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519225924-5b75e734-me.jpg

I love the string method as you can lay out and get an almost exact length you will need when you cut your wire.

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So this is one of those "sure why not now" irritating moments. Yep, the rod fell off the door handle again. Ugh !!!

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519230015-2b3595dd-me.jpg

This will make me feel better.

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How could I have used all of these tools ??

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519230026-bda7b8c0-me.jpg

All better now and door handle is back on.

Back to the Alternator.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519230231-362533e4-me.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

06-01-2021, 08:11 AM

I was hoping for a chunkier update...

:P

https://i.postimg.cc/xTmnG13W/C2804-B0-E-2553-472-C-8876-1-E5-D19-F4-D22-A.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

camcojb

06-01-2021, 10:28 AM

Love your posts, quite entertaining... :lol:

ADY

06-03-2021, 06:34 PM

syborg tt

06-04-2021, 10:17 AM

I was hoping for a chunkier update...

:P

https://i.postimg.cc/xTmnG13W/C2804-B0-E-2553-472-C-8876-1-E5-D19-F4-D22-A.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

I could use one of those right now

Love your posts, quite entertaining... :lol:

Thank you and I love being honest and sometimes brutally honest about my mistakes or goof ups. Just wish I had more time to post all the things have l have learned so much building this car that I can't wait to get to the posts about all I have learned during the Holley EFI swap. Thankfully they have a great tech page and then there is Andrew and then there is YouTube and then there is Mike and then there is those pesky instructions and when all else fails call in the big guns. Yes I am talking about my wife, when all else fails you call her out and when you are explaining to her what you need to do, somehow magically it all makes sense.

syborg tt

06-04-2021, 03:00 PM

Marty,

I've been thinking I need to improve my grounding and possibly increase the gauge of the positive (currently 2 gauge) since I have my battery in the trunk and the voltage drops to 10.8v during start up. I currently only have a short ground wire from the battery to the subframe, and then a ground from the frame to the block... from what you've researched should I run the ground straight to the block first?

Pass along any sites you found helpful.

thanks!

Boy that is a tuff call. Since I left my battery up front as I wanted the car to be simple and I didn't want to struggle to get the battery it made my decision pretty easy. From what I have read and learned along the way I choose to run the ground from the battery to the block and then a secondary ground from the block to the frame all of the side post battery terminal. Then coming off the top post terminal I am running a ground wire to both kick panels in the interior so the body has a good ground and I can ground the Vintage Air, Kicker sound system and the DSE wiper directly to the grounds on the drivers side. On the passenger side I am ground some of the Holley ECU wire and others will go all the way back to the battery.

It might be overkill but I would rather error on the overkill side. I am also going to look for the picture of the ground lug that Rad Rides & BBT Fab did on one of their cars as you might like what they did.

syborg tt

06-05-2021, 07:28 AM

Here are the pictures

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Musclerodz

06-05-2021, 07:26 PM

syborg tt

06-09-2021, 08:31 PM

So, I have had a few questions about the hose clamps that I had mocked up on the car. I figure I would share all of the different options that I found and if you have anything that you want to share please feel free to share it.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519230307-c0e1b02b-me.jpg

Too Big

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519230326-23b30104-me.jpg

Looks much better but you better be wearing steel gloves as these will slice your fingers.

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syborg tt

06-09-2021, 09:00 PM

Hopefully this will be the last time the Atomic Transmission gets installed.

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I used the lift on the jack to support the engine.

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Originally I was going to try to install the transmission with the headers and exhaust installed. However I quickly decided that the 30 minutes it takes me t remove the entire exhaust system would be the way to go.

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This is the only nut that is a pain in the ass to get to. Thankfully the motor has header studs.

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Yes this is the exact height I need to get the trans in the car while it is on the lift.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/05/19/20210519230623-93b76f34-me.jpg

So the first attempt didn't go as planned. Apparently I forgot to remove the powder coating that was in the alignment hole.

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Here we go again. (( Twice as it seems the torque converter moved out the 3rd time ))

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It's hard to see the soft lines I ran for the transmission.

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Yet to do is replace the trans pan and pan hardware.

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Time me

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Calling it a night.

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syborg tt

06-09-2021, 09:03 PM

Before the Transmission lines went in I tested them to make sure the lines didn't leak.

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No Leaks

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I also installed the knotchead line clamps for the final time.

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Jimbo1367

06-11-2021, 09:19 AM

Cyborg TT,
What brand truck bed liner did you use? It looks amazing.

thanks,
Jim

cjfirstgen

06-11-2021, 09:25 AM

Another option on hose clamps....you do have to be precise on your measurements for proper sizing. Very clean and finished look for where they are most visible. I could not use them on the interior clamp at the throttle body because of clearance issues.

https://www.phase2motortrend.com/category-s/205.htm

You can see them on the CAI.

https://i.postimg.cc/k4ny6800/DSC-3304.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FfBSwfsp)

https://i.postimg.cc/Gh7923Dj/4-DC1-BB18-460-E-44-AB-B507-16-F1-BDD91657.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPDdVj2L)

https://i.postimg.cc/wTT7gR1v/923327-B9-1-C27-4998-87-FB-5-ADE6-BDD5-C62.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RqyMTFQ5)

syborg tt

06-11-2021, 09:18 PM

Cyborg TT,
What brand truck bed liner did you use? It looks amazing.

thanks,
Jim

Oddly enough it is just Line-X

Another option on hose clamps....you do have to be precise on your measurements for proper sizing. Very clean and finished look for where they are most visible. I could not use them on the interior clamp at the throttle body because of clearance issues.

https://www.phase2motortrend.com/category-s/205.htm

You can see them on the CAI.

https://i.postimg.cc/k4ny6800/DSC-3304.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FfBSwfsp)

https://i.postimg.cc/Gh7923Dj/4-DC1-BB18-460-E-44-AB-B507-16-F1-BDD91657.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PPDdVj2L)

https://i.postimg.cc/wTT7gR1v/923327-B9-1-C27-4998-87-FB-5-ADE6-BDD5-C62.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RqyMTFQ5)

Well dang it looks like I will be buying some of these as they are bad ass.

Jimbo1367

06-14-2021, 07:01 AM

Thanks Marty. I appreciate it

syborg tt

06-20-2021, 09:57 AM

Lines are run and eventually I will connect them to the Hard Lines Kenny ran.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/06/12/20210612000752-df677764-me.jpg

I also started mocking up the AC & Coolant lines

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/06/12/20210612000802-1283ee63-me.jpg

Instead of running them under the battery tray my plan is to neatly lay them on the Anvil Carbon Inner Fenders.

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Yes the Green String came out again.

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So I needed a 1 1/16" wrench and I didn't have one so off to Ace Hardware

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Man I love Ace Hardware

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It's cutting time.

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Finding the correct fitting was fun and it only took two trips to Midwest Hot Rods.

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Time to make the new lines

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linenoise

06-21-2021, 02:01 PM

fleetus macmullitz

06-21-2021, 02:34 PM

Now this is the kind of story Hallmark should tell…

‘The Marty McFly Camaro..a love story.’

:P

syborg tt

06-21-2021, 07:53 PM

what hose smasher/crimper ya using? I bought one of the hyd ones. wondering if you got one of those or the bolt down clamp? are you using the smash then turn 45 degree and smash again technique? You went custom with the line going through the firewall. I like that, might try it. what about a bypass? LS is supposed to need one...
this is the one I just bought, nice and clean.
https://www.lojkits.com/collections/cooling-system-1/products/ls-swap-heater-bypass-block

others talking about it here, this is where I found this part link....

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1899291-heater-core-bypass-block.html

Honestly I never even thought about this and now you have me thinking. So much so I am going to talk to a couple buddy's of mine in the morning and see what they think. The part is cheap enough (figuratively) that I should consider doing it as my plan it to actually drive this car.

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dontlifttoshift

06-22-2021, 06:06 AM

https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/xlarge/vta-344470_xl.jpg

If you find it necessary, Vintage Air 344470 is 35 bucks and takes up waaaayyyy less space.

dhutton

06-22-2021, 07:34 AM

The attention to detail here is mind boggling….

Don

syborg tt

07-01-2021, 08:32 PM

At some point I know I will be nearing the end of all of this wiring fun. But for now it's been an awesome learning experience and the help along the way has been awesome.

I wanted a way to tighten up the loom/grommet area to reduce the chances of water getting in. An wiring guru friend taught me this trick. It double as a way to seal up the hole and keep the harness from moving. Start your wrap on one side of the grommet and the make a couple passes on the area you want the grommet to sit and them side the grommet over the area. Once you install the grommet start taping the opposing side and it will secure the grommet in place and reduce your chances of a leak.

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Next up is the Vintage Air AC Lines and coolant hoses.

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I put a little silicone on the back of the fitting bracket to hold the trim plate in place and also seal up any gab that may allow water to sneak in.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/06/12/20210612001118-630ef82b-me.jpg

Somewhere way back in this thread is the part number for the Machines Washers from Ace Hardware and also the part number for similar washers from McMaster Carr.

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Sorry the picture quality sucks.

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The fun part was me sticking my arm through the hole to get the nuts started. Once they were snug I was able to go inside the car and tighten them with a socket. I also used a smaller ratchet so I wouldn't over tighten the nuts.

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If you have sound deadening on the inside of the car make sure you move it out of the way as it will eventually allow the nuts to loosen when it soften up in the heat.

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Installed Vintage air box one more time. Don't worry it will be coming back out again.

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I also wanted to make sure I would be able to get to the nuts on the hose clamps if I ever need to service them. So I adjusted the line clamp so the nuts would be clearly visible if I removed the kick panels.

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joeko23

07-02-2021, 07:59 AM

Your attention to detail is amazing! Why do you put dates on the labels?

syborg tt

07-02-2021, 08:23 AM

Your attention to detail is amazing! Why do you put dates on the labels?

Thank you and I put the dates on it so I can go back and look at pictures just in case I can't remember exactly what I was doing at the time.

ScotI

07-03-2021, 11:40 AM

Thank you and I put the dates on it so I can go back and look at pictures just in case I can't remember exactly what I was doing at the time.

That's an excellent idea. I do that when jotting down notes & measurements during initial phases but will add that to the mix where applicable.

syborg tt

07-06-2021, 08:21 PM

That's an excellent idea. I do that when jotting down notes & measurements during initial phases but will add that to the mix where applicable.

Thank you.

When I took the car apart (both times) I bag / blue tape the parts and take pictures so when I start putting the car back together I can go back and look at my pictures on the day I took the car apart. It helps jog my memory as it pretty much sucks since Chemo back in 2012.

syborg tt

07-30-2021, 02:16 PM

Finally finishing up the Vintage Air heat lines.

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Yes something is really really wrong with me

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For mock up I am using this plastic reducer.

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I can't wait till I don't have to touch this valve again.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 12:53 PM

I missed this one so I am going back to it.

Here is the ground stud that I will be using on the passenger side of the car. It goes directly to the battery and it will be also be a brass bolt.

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Firewall fitting test fitted it one last time before I permatex it to the firewall.

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Way back somewhere in this thread I put the part number for the machine washers that I am using on the inside of the firewall.

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All glued in and nice and tight.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 01:10 PM

Headed back to Ace Hardware for the tenth time this week.

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03-21-21

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Time to get out the big drill.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 01:21 PM

This is those while I am here moments.

If you know what these are you now how much this project sucks.

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I made the right decision by buying the correct tool to remove the spring which made this a much easier task.

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I also made sure I drilled reference holes so I could the hinges back in the same place once I removed them.

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New bushings installed and on to the next hinge.

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Upper hinge should be much easier.

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I have said a bunch of cuss words at this point.

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Back to Ace hardware...good news I found some chunky bars.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 01:25 PM

Since the transmission lines are close to the downpipe on the header I decided to wrap the lines in DEI Heat Sleeve.

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Looking at these hard lines I now know that I am going to have to paint them.
Just one more thing to add to the never ending to do list.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 01:36 PM

So this side didn't go as smoothly as the passenger side.

This tool is a life saver.

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Hinge is off and reference marks are set.

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This side was not fun.

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Both hinges are installed and lets just say the door is way off and I needed a break.

So I off to the taco joint!

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I called it a night when I got home and I even broke my rule of cleaning up every night.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 01:39 PM

Since yesterday didn't go so well I decided to make an AC Line.

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I plan to crimp the fitting in the engine bay once I have all of the lines in the car.

syborg tt

10-03-2021, 01:51 PM

Time to installed the Notch-Head line clamps. Drilling the hole in the frame with the itty-bitty drill bit is very very scary.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 02:12 PM

So I started making notes on the car for things I need to address.

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I also need to plug this holes since I am planning on using the Wildwood electric parking brake calipers.

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I will be using this wire when I install the Fessler RS light in the RS modified upper valance.

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I also need to extend the line as my goal is to hide/clean up as much as of the wiring I can behind the grill.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 03:19 PM

In order for me to finish the last couple holes I need a right hand drive drill and it is also nice to have an excuse to buy new tools.

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I decided to install "Hot Rod Sleeve" on the drivers side brake line.

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Okay I was hungry so I ran inside and made myself a health breakfast.

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I also gave Tobin a call at Kore3 to order new flex lines.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 03:57 PM

Jumping back on the Holley EFI Wiring.

What is that song ???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9lh7lqZojc

Wire Wire Everywhere a Wire, Messing up the scenery, losing my mind.

So my goal is to make all of this look as clean as possible and work.

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More notes

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As you all know I am fairly organized and since my memory sucks (chemo-brain) I have a binder for instructions and another for all of my To Do Lists.

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I love my blue tape.

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I've learned that is you write the not immediately and put it in the place that it needs to be there is a good chance you won't forget the task and get burned later.

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I will be installing Tessa tape on both sides of this line clamp to stabilize the line so it doesn't move back and forth and pinch the fuel pump fuse. The Holley ECU has a direct power for the fuel pump which is very nice.

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It's a cute little wire.

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Good news I just so happen to have a green 14 gauge wire in my box. (Note this wire was not to spec and I ended up using this wire to trigger a relay.)

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Of course I labeled it under the dash and in the trunk.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 04:01 PM

So I am finally coming back to the A/C lines.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 04:12 PM

My goal is to make everything look as factory as possible. However, I want it to look clean and easy-ish to service.

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I just don't like the look this area of the Holley Harness.

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One more note on the firewall to remind me drill yet another hole in the firewall.

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I rewrapped the harness with tessa tape near the firewall.

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I started running the wires to all the proper locations.

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Moving on to the starter.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 04:22 PM

Yep, I just don't like it.

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Yep, the loom is coming apart again.

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I think it looks a little better.

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So if you are using the Tech-Flex wire loom this is the best tool for cutting it without it fraying.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 04:42 PM

Mike came over to help with battery kill switch.

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Mike has this really cool crimping tool for the battery wire.

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We also made the alternator charge wire.

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I put a little bit of Heat Sleeve on the wire.

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syborg tt

10-03-2021, 04:58 PM

Ugh

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I started pulling the wire out that need to go their final home.

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Installed the tech flex sleeve over the wire and ran it over to it's new home.

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I also just put a label tag on the wire looms which I plan to leave since they are under the dash.

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Yet another reference pictures

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Remember the Tessa Tape note well I finally applied the tape.

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Well, It looks like I have to find the manual for the vintage air unit as I have no clue where the Gray wire goes.

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fleetus macmullitz

10-03-2021, 05:16 PM

Yer prolific Broh! :thumbsup:

That being said, I too am triggered by Chunky bars…

:P

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zz430droptop67rs

10-03-2021, 05:49 PM

Always enjoy your detailed posts. The Vizio remote is a nice touch as well. Looks like something I do.

syborg tt

10-03-2021, 10:44 PM

Always enjoy your detailed posts. The Vizio remote is a nice touch as well. Looks like something I do.

Thank you Don,

I’m having fun and learning a bunch along the way. It’s awesome having a great group of friends that share their knowledge which has allowed me to be able to do what I’m doing.

Yesterday I was at friends high end Porsche / Supercar race shop and unfortunately it gave me a few more ideas. (Not Good)

I am going to incorporate the door handles into my interior.

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And the machine work on these wheels is incredible.

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I also couldn’t stop looking at this beast.

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zz430droptop67rs

10-04-2021, 06:41 AM

Thank you Don,

I’m having fun and learning a bunch along the way. It’s awesome having a great group of friends that share their knowledge which has allowed me to be able to do what I’m doing.

Yesterday I was at friends high end Porsche / Supercar race shop and unfortunately it gave me a few more ideas. (Not Good)

I am going to incorporate the door handles into my interior.

And the machine work on these wheels is incredible.

I also couldn’t stop looking at this beast.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211004/d6607d4927a11619d4a820522ee2ae05.jpg

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Looks like the new Lightweight. Wow.

DWC

10-04-2021, 07:22 AM

Well, It looks like I have to find the manual for the vintage air unit as I have no clue where the Gray wire goes.

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Double check behind me, but I believe the gray wire with red connector is the program wire for calibrating the control panel/levers.

Daniel

camcojb

10-04-2021, 08:54 AM

Always enjoy your detailed posts.

X 1000... Marty's posts are the best. I need to up my game. :lol:

jarhead

10-04-2021, 03:56 PM

Looks like you are hitting it hard Marty.:gitrdun:

I'm about to do my Torino hinges and not looking forward to it.

syborg tt

10-04-2021, 04:58 PM

Looks like you are hitting it hard Marty.:gitrdun:

I'm about to do my Torino hinges and not looking forward to it.

Thank you and I am been trying to get out to the car every chance I can even if it's only for an hour. I think it Mr Steilow that said an hour here or there is still progress.

On a side note make sure you do the top hinge first. I learned that the hard way when I went over to the drivers side. What I should have done was replace the bushing on the top and check the door alignment and I needed to re-adjust this is when you do it. I did the bottom first on the drivers side and well it went south really fast or closer to the earth. So far south I couldn't even shut the door. I eventually walked away and called Larry (Body Guy) and he laughed at me and said well son you screwed up. Replace the top, gently try to close the door and if doesn't line up lift up or lower the door and try to get it the top hinge set. Then you do the bottom hinge and it will be much easier.

Lesson Learned !!!!

syborg tt

10-04-2021, 05:25 PM

I wanted and needed something mindless so I decided I would silicone the defrost vents to the underside of the dash. Hopefully I won't regret this.

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I think my note told me to do it.

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It must have also told me to take this picture.

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Back in February my best animal friend Shadow passed away unexpectedly. It was awful and heartbreaking. Shadow was born on the day I started chemo so we had a very special bond. I always felt that we were going to live out the rest of our lives together. Unfortunately, God had a different plans for us. I am sorry to say there will be no new pictures of Shadow (crying while I type this) just old ones.

Adjusting to life without a dog was just not going to good and my wife forced me to look at puppy's. I was so hard as Shadow used to go everywhere with me including work. He even went with me to my customers. Everyone loved him. A couple months later my wife found another Yorkie-Pom breeder near Indy and she put a deposit on one of the two males. We finally picked him up mid April and it has been very nice having him in the house. However, the last 6 months with him has reminded me why you have kids when your young as a puppy's doesn't sleep when you sleep and how can something 2.5lbs poop so much.

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We also bought him and Octagon also know as Fight Club so he will be safe with me in the garage.

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syborg tt

10-04-2021, 05:39 PM

Back to the inside of the car I started working on the DSE Wiper wiring.

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Instead of removing some of the original wire from the factory harness I heat shrink'd the ends and gave them a new home. You just never know when you might need extra wires.

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I finally feel like I won't be running anymore wires down the drivers side so I wrapped the wires in tech-flex wrap.

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Breaking Remy in right away.

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I also started a Re-Do bucket just to see how much tape I take off and of various stuff.

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syborg tt

10-04-2021, 06:40 PM

Getting closer to final mock up of the ECU wiring

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I started searching for the bracket that hangs the vintage air unit and I can't seem to find it. I called my Powder Coater to see if he
remembers powder coating the bracket and he laughed as he powders so much stuff that there is now way he could remember.

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After 90 minutes of searching I finally found the bracket as it was right where I put it last. (insert sarcasm here).

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Installed it and mounted the ECU bracket which I made a long time ago.

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I mounted the ECU and started plugging everything in so I could start routing the wires for the digital dash.

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As much as I love the Autometer dash that was in the car I really really wanted the Holley digital dash. So I pulled trigger and bought the dash.

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He's getting bigger well not really.

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More notes.

Apparently the trans ''Trigger" can't be connected to the same trigger as the ECU.

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Test fitting everything and so far it looks like everything is going to fit as planned.

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I also made a perm-a-note that the nuts on the small weld studs are 11/32 of an inch.

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Since I use these so much in the car I put tape on them so I can find them quickly in my toolbox.

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Calling it a night.

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syborg tt

10-04-2021, 07:00 PM

My goal was to work on the fan relay and well at least installed the radiator, shroud and fan. At some point I need to bring the radiator and the shroud over to Mario to have him paint it.

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As some of you know I try to be organized and sometimes thing get out of control. So i stopped what I was doing and spent the next couple hours organizing everything.

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Token Remy Picture

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He finally got bored watching me and took a nap.

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All better.

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todays notes

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syborg tt

10-04-2021, 07:19 PM

I saw these wire crimpers on-line and wow do they work great.

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Classic Dash now makes a dash insert for the Holley Dash in the Second Gen Camaro's.

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syborg tt

10-04-2021, 07:25 PM

I removed the old wiring for the fan and installed a painless relay set up. Eventually this will come out and I will install the PWM setup.

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I need to figure out the location for the relay.

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This looks like the perfect location.

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The black screw is the ground stud.

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Wiring is all hidden nicely behind the battery

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Remy Picture

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Routing the wires over to the fan where I will install a weather pack connector.

syborg tt

10-04-2021, 07:36 PM

Time to wrap the wires

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Breakfast & Relay

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While I here I sketched out my wiring plan/diagram.

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Of Course I will be using an Optima battery since the billet battery tray Ron & I designed for the 2nd Gen Camaro's.

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more stuff !!!

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syborg tt

10-07-2021, 03:44 PM

So my plan was to have the car completed for the Hot Rod Power Tour.
However, that didn't happen but the good news is I did buy the tires and plan to have them mounted soon.

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Jumping back on the brakes or should I say "Circling Back".
I needed to stop this bracket from twisting when I turn the wheel

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Step One - Dill second hole in the bracket.

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Step Two - Tap said hole.

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Step Three - Drill second hole in frame.

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Step Four - Mount bracket using the ARP bolt and then thread in the smaller bolt so it acts like a stud in the bracket. That way if the small bolt
breaks all I have to do is replace it. I also don't have to worry about breaking a small tap in the frame as I have done that some many times in
the past that I no longer trust myself.

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Step Five - Rinse and Repeat on the Drivers Side

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Yahoo I get to use my Right Hand Drill

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syborg tt

10-07-2021, 03:58 PM

Upgrading the wire connectors to a weather-pack connector.

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I started using a X-Acto hot knife to cut the Tech-Flex wire sleeve. It works good and if you accidently cut yourself it also singes
your skin so you don't have to worry about bleeding or needing a band-aid.

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camcojb

10-07-2021, 05:31 PM

Step One - Dill second hole in the bracket.

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Step Two - Tap said hole.

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Step Three - Drill second hole in frame.

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Step Four - Mount bracket using the ARP bolt and then thread in the smaller bolt so it acts like a stud in the bracket. That way if the small bolt
breaks all I have to do is replace it. I also don't have to worry about breaking a small tap in the frame as I have done that some many times in
the past that I no longer trust myself.

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Step Five - Rinse and Repeat on the Drivers Side

That will definitely work. :thumbsup: I've fallen in love with nutserts (rivet nuts) in cases like that, easy to install and work great for mounting brackets/etc. to frames, firewalls, fenderwells, sheet metal...

syborg tt

10-08-2021, 08:43 AM

That's a great idea and what really sucks is I have the tool.

Da !!!!

That will definitely work. :thumbsup: I've fallen in love with nutserts (rivet nuts) in cases like that, easy to install and work great for mounting brackets/etc. to frames, firewalls, fenderwells, sheet metal...

F'in mine

10-08-2021, 09:00 AM

I've followed along at times and used some of your wiring techniques which has helped me, thanks for that. For my fan relays I decided to put them into a enclosure to protect from the elements just in case. One like this that fits both.
https://secure.sayal.com/STORE2/View_SHOP.php?SKU=14898

Then decided to grab this one of which I'll alter to fit down the road.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07G2GR4TR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Also fabbed up a panel into the front fender area so that I wouldn't clutter up the battery area with a bunch of wires. Also used 2 battery terminal blocks as extended power points. Rivnut tool came in handy here!

syborg tt

10-09-2021, 05:27 AM

Hi Simon,

Thank you Thank you

Looking back I should have used the waterproof relay, which means I will most likely order the waterproof relay kit and redo this next week unless Amazon can get it to me tomorrow.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-30130

I've followed along at times and used some of your wiring techniques which has helped me, thanks for that. For my fan relays I decided to put them into a enclosure to protect from the elements just in case. One like this that fits both.
https://secure.sayal.com/STORE2/View_SHOP.php?SKU=14898

Then decided to grab this one of which I'll alter to fit down the road.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07G2GR4TR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Also fabbed up a panel into the front fender area so that I wouldn't clutter up the battery area with a bunch of wires. Also used 2 battery terminal blocks as extended power points. Rivnut tool came in handy here!

syborg tt

10-09-2021, 06:37 AM

Yep, more wiring

So way back on the 13th of May I wrote myself a note to look for this harness

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found it

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more notes

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Holley Injector Harness ( 05-30-21)

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Okay so I was hungry and I went inside and made myself some oatmeal and well I never realized how nice it looked.

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In order to plug in the harness I will once again need to remove the Vintage Air unit.

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Found it

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He's getting bigger.

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syborg tt

10-09-2021, 06:57 AM

Moving on to the Holley Digital Dash

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Connected and routed the wires so the Vintage Air unit it once again will go back in.

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syborg tt

10-09-2021, 08:47 AM

I learned a bunch building the Syborg truck that sometime more isn't better. While it seems really cool to have the biggest baddest stuff, if you goal is to build it to drive you are much better off building it with "Big 3" parts.

Why because if you need it like right now because you are broke down you can find it at an auto parts store. This is why I choose to go with Kore3 brakes on this project. His customer service is outstanding and his knowledge it overwhelming. I needed new brake lines and I called him and he had a set coming in and he was kind enough to put my name on it. Two weeks later they where at my shop.

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Andrew Strikes again !

Yes, he has convinced me to go drive by wire. So I once again I contacted Keith at Custom Works Performance. Custom Works designed this bracket and it is the only one I found that mounts in multiple location which keeps the pedal very stable. I have seen a couple others and they tend to rock on the firewall which is not good.

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You can find it here on Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224557011144?hash=item3448a410c8:g:S4UAAOSwAz1c~rG F

The kits comes with everything you need to mount the pedal and all you need to do is have it painted or powder coated.

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syborg tt

10-09-2021, 09:05 AM

I didn't have much time tonight but I decided to go out to the garage.

I decided to run the GPS sensor for the Holley dash since it is a simple project.

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For now I just mounted the wires near the back of the dash.

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Well, I know I should have went out to the garage as I ended up being out there way to long.

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I started running wires from the ECU to the brake light switch (still not connected) and the ignition hot wires over to the fuse panel.

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I also started running the Additional output wires to the P-Side kick panel

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Made another hole in the car.

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Labeled all of the wires with Heat Shrink wrap.

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Started planning the DBW routing.

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More Instruction that I need to sit down and read.

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Pictures for reference.

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Wires

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Plugging it all in.

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I recently started my bucket of shame

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Let's not forget the vacuum line...ugh

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Just in case you all were interested in the part #'s of the heat shrink tube I am using.

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Calling it even thought I was only going to be out in the garage for a short period of time I stayed a little longer and got a bunch done.

camcojb

10-09-2021, 09:33 AM

I recently started my bucket of shame

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If you only have a bucket you're doing great, mine would be a barrel of shame lol. :lol:

syborg tt

10-09-2021, 02:00 PM

If you only have a bucket you're doing great, mine would be a barrel of shame lol. :lol:

Don’t worry there was plenty more in the past.

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warhawkchevelle

10-09-2021, 09:56 PM

This is an awesome project to follow.
All the attention to details, minor and bigger is impressive.

Plus its a beautiful car!

syborg tt

10-10-2021, 10:11 AM

This is an awesome project to follow.
All the attention to details, minor and bigger is impressive.

Plus its a beautiful car!

Thank you so much.

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syborg tt

10-10-2021, 09:25 PM

The pile of parts in the attic is getting smaller.

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So I need to get this giant plug through the firewall and I have no desire to make a big hole in the firewall.

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Yes, Once again I called Andrew to ask him how to take this plug apart.

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Mike and I trying to figure out the best location for the two holes.

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Big Drill, Big Hole and lot's of torque just because I needed a bigger bit.

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Thank god I missed the harness

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He is finally getting comfortable in the garage.

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Side note we also work on 4Runners

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The holes have been plugged.

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Mike taking the plug apart

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jarhead

10-11-2021, 05:41 AM

That Pup is the cutest!

syborg tt

10-11-2021, 11:22 AM

That Pup is the cutest!

It’s nice having a puppy again.

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Sonar Chief

10-18-2021, 05:38 PM

Looking great ... note: Blair makes Holecutter kits that are way more precise than a big ol drill bit, we use them at the restoration shop and they save a ton of time, just saying!!!!

syborg tt

10-27-2021, 07:16 AM

Looking great ... note: Blair makes Holecutter kits that are way more precise than a big ol drill bit, we use them at the restoration shop and they save a ton of time, just saying!!!!

Thank you Thank you.

I just added it to my Summit Racing Shopping cart

Blair 11090 - Blair Equipment Rotabroach Cutter Kits
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brc-11090

http://shop.blairequipment.com/Fractional-Rotabroach-Cutter-Kit-p/11090.htm

dontlifttoshift

10-27-2021, 09:21 AM

For half that money harbor freight step drills.

This
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-96275.html

Plus this

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-91616.html

gets you a wider range of hole size, automatic hole deburring, no fear of walking off the center punch like the blairs do, and the smaller sizes clip into impact drivers like my Milwaukee M12 90* driver and can get is some tight places. I like the Blair cutter in a drill press, though.

Either is better than a drill bit. Drill bits don't drill round holes and are just nasty on sheet metal.

Beechy

10-28-2021, 01:34 AM

Donny is on the money. :cheers:

HarborFreight step drills are bullet proof.....I'm ten years into them as a full time fabricator. Deburring for free, all sizes in one handful, and ROUND holes. I'm sure Wurth and SnapOff are made in the same factory but six times the price.

YES....RotaBroaches in DRILL PRESS or MILLING MACHINE ONLY! They work great in a lathe too but be careful it doesn't jam. Careful the swarf comes off in all directions (not one direction like lathe tool).

jarhead

10-28-2021, 06:57 AM

X3 on the harbor freight step drills. It's one of a few things they sell that works, lol

SuperBuickGuy

10-28-2021, 07:50 AM

I'm a fan of Blair hole saws too - or Milwaukie hole saws. None of the rest seem to last.

cute pup

syborg tt

10-29-2021, 04:52 PM

Thank You Thank You

I love this forum and I am off to Harbor Freight & might as well get some Taco's since it it right down the street.

For half that money harbor freight step drills.

This
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-96275.html

Plus this

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-91616.html

gets you a wider range of hole size, automatic hole deburring, no fear of walking off the center punch like the blairs do, and the smaller sizes clip into impact drivers like my Milwaukee M12 90* driver and can get is some tight places. I like the Blair cutter in a drill press, though.

Either is better than a drill bit. Drill bits don't drill round holes and are just nasty on sheet metal.

syborg tt

10-30-2021, 08:07 AM

So I just don't like how the wire look coming out of the firewall so here we go again.

The tape is coming off and more to come later on the wire harness

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/10/09/20211009111825-7012c8bd-me.jpg

A couple more notes.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134644-45336280-me.jpg

syborg tt

10-30-2021, 08:26 AM

At some point I removed the Tech-Flex wire wrap to expose the wires so I could run them in the direction I wanted them to go.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134716-3e16a669-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134727-d5abb1f5-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134741-b7c75efe-me.jpg

While we are here I might as well remove the wire's that I will not need.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134747-fceae588-me.jpg

Twist ties are your friend when doing small projects like this.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134752-47ee06b5-me.jpg

I also pulled out the Holley Dash and the Classic Dash Insert.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134754-fa931b49-me.jpg

I also re-wrapped the wire loom.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134812-146383ec-me.jpg

Here is the part description for the small firewall grommet that I used on the DBW Pedal and the Vacuum hose.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134800-3781791a-me.jpg

Since I had a second person I could finally/temporally install the drive by wire pedal bracket.

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syborg tt

10-31-2021, 08:28 AM

Quick stop at O'Reilly's Autoparts for some vacuum hose which will be getting installed soon.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134834-b9457428-me.jpg

At some point I need to mock up the fitting that go under the manifold.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134844-9f0c7bf8-me.jpg

Lower Dash Brackets have been located and now it is time to finally install them. I hope the ECU wires don't run into this bracket.

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syborg tt

10-31-2021, 08:39 AM

So does anyone have the module to the DSE Wiper Harness as mine seems to be missing.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134705-6bd428e7-me.jpg

Running more wires over to the passenger side kick panel.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134945-402fe69e-me.jpg

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817134955-4e21705b-me.jpg

Made another hole for the wires.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135015-9c2a2535-me.jpg

Since I had room I moved the ECU up about an inch.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135028-28aa1c15-me.jpg

syborg tt

10-31-2021, 08:52 AM

Am I finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel ??

Today's project is to connect the O2 sensor to the Holley ECU.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135042-7766ec22-me.jpg

If you look closely you can see the wire coming from the ECU that plugs into the O2 sensor.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135044-544291cc-me.jpg

Since I have an excess of O2 wire I once again opened the harness up and plan to pull the O2 wire it back into the interior.

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Everything looked good and I had it all taped up and ready to wrap and I discovered that there is an adapter to connect the O2 sensor harness to the Holley harness... UGH !!!

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135104-4ba89663-me.jpg

So I pulled another eight or nine inches of wire back into the interior.

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All back together.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135129-c0d1726b-me.jpg

I guess there is more wiring...ugh

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My Daughter came out to test her flexibility as I was wrapping it up for the night.

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syborg tt

10-31-2021, 06:37 PM

I swear the car looks the same every time I walk out to the garage. However, I promise I am doing a bunch of work.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135200-9d947173-me.jpg

So my plug wires are a little short and I just learned the the plug wire for the truck motor are a little bit longer. Can anyone confirm this for me.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135202-8c56722a-me.jpg

So 10 minutes in the garage and I spill a large glass of Ice Tea all over my Bike Tool Box.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135205-d72b78bb-me.jpg

and of course it spilled on all of my notes

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135223-beffed3c-me.jpg

and the stuff behind my toolbox

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135227-282690d0-me.jpg

looks like I am going to have to wash the floor.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135231-85194dae-me.jpg

Honestly the drumstick made me feel much better.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135238-2602c2a4-me.jpg

Back to the wiring...

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135242-c1f64fa8-me.jpg

I made the decision to buy the Wiring Specialties Coil Harness and wow it was worth every single dollar. I want to thank Andrew for the advise.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135304-c4b31c0c-me.jpg

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135323-9a114a3d-me.jpg

So I need to shorten the loom as it is insanely long.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135348-4bda5c9a-me.jpg

camcojb

10-31-2021, 06:47 PM

Love your "play by plays"... :lol:

fleetus macmullitz

11-01-2021, 07:09 AM

Love your "play by plays"... :lol:

Agreed…the Marty McFly Reality Tour is great theatre…and at affordable prices!

:thankyou:

jarhead

11-01-2021, 07:23 AM

"So 10 minutes in the garage and I spill a large glass of Ice Tea all over my Bike Tool Box"

Did the same think with 16 oz of orange gatorade Saturday. It went all over my welding bench, several pieces of 20 gauge sheet, and of course my pattern.

I didn't even consider taking pictures, lol :hairpullout::disgusted::headspin:

syborg tt

11-01-2021, 10:46 AM

Love your "play by plays"... :lol:

Thank you

Agreed…the Marty McFly Reality Tour is great theatre…and at affordable prices!

:thankyou:

Oh Man I would love to have a reality show

"So 10 minutes in the garage and I spill a large glass of Ice Tea all over my Bike Tool Box"

Did the same think with 16 oz of orange gatorade Saturday. It went all over my welding bench, several pieces of 20 gauge sheet, and of course my pattern.

I didn't even consider taking pictures, lol :hairpullout::disgusted::headspin:

I take pictures of everything as it helps me with the memory loss when I see the pictures as I can visually remember the event.

This turned out to be really cool as I found a bunch of my kids homework.

syborg tt

11-16-2021, 03:59 PM

The wire loom looks a little better but I am still not 100% satisfied so I will most likely be doing it over again at some point.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135413-deb4d12c-me.jpg

I placed the injector harness where it should go however my goal is to hide the wires under the manifold and have the wires run up and out to the injectors.

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From the side it doesn't look to bad.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135515-5fd65e92-me.jpg

The new Drive by Wire Throttle Body that I will have to some how convince Mario to paint black.

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Next up the Vaccuum line from the ECU to the underside of the manifold.

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I left the hose long and will cut it when I place the manifold for the last time.

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syborg tt

11-17-2021, 06:58 PM

I am running an additional power & ground on the passenger side of the car. In order to keep everything neat and tidy I am running the wires inside the Holley Power/Ground wire loom.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135702-43335616-me.jpg

In order to stabilize the wire loom I ran it through the grommet which I wrapped with Tessa Tape which was then covered with 3m Electrical tape to give it a finished look.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135724-773e5e3f-me.jpg

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I didn't want a power source in the cabin so I choose to move it into the cowl panel.
Which should keep it out of harms way and still be easy to access.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135740-3a2bec99-me.jpg

I used a couple more Weld Studs to mount the power stud.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135754-6a96c4d8-me.jpg

While the epoxy was curing I started working on the four optional wires that the Terminator X can trigger.
My thought is it is much better to run it now then figure out how to do it later.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135758-fb9d9ad7-me.jpg

I cut all four wire to an equal length and then installed a different color heat shrink on each wire end so I would know which one is which at a glance.

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I also labeled a couple more wires while I was there.

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There is a lot going on in this area and when it is finished will be easy to service. I hope !!!

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Since I have an early version of Holley Terminator X I have to trigger the transmission signal with a relay.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135855-44614ead-me.jpg

More notes. This one is reminding me to replace the ground stud with a brass bolt.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135855-44614ead-me.jpg

I am also working on a solution to keep the coil harness out of harms way and look nice.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135735-d7dc8133-me.jpg

syborg tt

11-17-2021, 07:12 PM

Being honest the weather was so perfect that I spend the last 10 days riding.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135932-47013de8-me.jpg

I also purchased a nice small heat gun which only gets hot enough to shrink the heat shrink tubing.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135949-b8a7adc1-me.jpg

I finally started working on the ground stud.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817135952-1adea40d-me.jpg

Picked up a couple more parts.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140004-8c04d226-me.jpg

I will be using this relay to trigger the fuel pump.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140006-4891d73f-me.jpg

syborg tt

11-17-2021, 07:24 PM

While I was at Good-Guys Columbus I ran into a gentleman that found an over the counter radiator hoses solution that may work in my car. I ordered them up to see how close they would be on my car and they look pretty good.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140056-32319c96-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140107-366078d0-me.jpg

The lower looks good but it will need a swivel neck for it to work correctly.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140118-c0083192-me.jpg

syborg tt

11-17-2021, 07:37 PM

Seriously, I forgot how nice these look.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140145-225892c6-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140148-fd64b626-me.jpg

Plenty of room to seal off the cowl panel and install a set of shallow mount speakers.

syborg tt

11-18-2021, 04:25 PM

I wanted to start with an easy task so I labeled a few more wires under the dash.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140206-33dde20a-me.jpg

Then I moved onto the Holley Trans relay wiring.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140238-883eb8f3-me.jpg

This will end up getting it's power from the power lug in the passenger side cowl panel.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140242-51f752f6-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140249-9caf031d-me.jpg

I can finally remove a Blue Tape Note.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140300-12146ece-me.jpg

Just a couple wires on the new power lug.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140304-5c0e6183-me.jpg

I still have to come back and make everything look pretty.

syborg tt

11-18-2021, 04:40 PM

So Kenny built these awesome steel hoses that I will most likely use.

However, when I had the Guys @ High Speed Welding redo the upper and lower water necks the upper is about a 1/2 inch to long.

I will need to address this at some point.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140355-1e19b319-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140359-d9fc03ab-me.jpg

Lower hose just needs the Mr. Gasket swivel water neck and we are good to go.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140403-0efd4713-me.jpg

syborg tt

11-18-2021, 04:48 PM

Sometimes you just need to stand back and take a picture.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140409-e65f2cdd-me.jpg

I wanted to make sure all of my grounds had contact with bare metal.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140416-012816b1-me.jpg

Now it does.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140420-c10f2f31-me.jpg

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I love my blue tape notes

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Calling it a night.

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waynieZ

11-18-2021, 07:29 PM

Marty I have something to make cleaning the spots for the grounds a lot easier. I got these from YARDSTORE.com they are bonding brushes the come in different diameters and tip sizes. some have threaded ends but will still work in the drill. they're only $3-$4 each. They work great on powder coating.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_Bonding_brushes.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bb770d6d-faa5-4bc2-9a86-e0fc3cc934dc/p/d1260a86-7ab7-44ba-8d0f-0e888f0e711a)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_B_brush.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bb770d6d-faa5-4bc2-9a86-e0fc3cc934dc/p/466d4bf1-b3f2-4085-b5db-abc7c0d88783)

camcojb

11-18-2021, 08:15 PM

Marty I have something to make cleaning the spots for the grounds a lot easier. I got these from YARDSTORE.com they are burnish brushes the come in different diameters and tip sizes. some have threaded ends but will still work in the drill. they're only $3-$4 each. They work great on powder coating.

Great idea!

syborg tt

11-21-2021, 07:17 PM

Order !!!!!

Thank You Thank You

Marty I have something to make cleaning the spots for the grounds a lot easier. I got these from YARDSTORE.com they are bonding brushes the come in different diameters and tip sizes. some have threaded ends but will still work in the drill. they're only $3-$4 each. They work great on powder coating.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_Bonding_brushes.jpg?width=960&height=720&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bb770d6d-faa5-4bc2-9a86-e0fc3cc934dc/p/d1260a86-7ab7-44ba-8d0f-0e888f0e711a)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/w11/Hardcore454/thumbnail.jpg_B_brush.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://photobucket.com/u/Hardcore454/a/bb770d6d-faa5-4bc2-9a86-e0fc3cc934dc/p/466d4bf1-b3f2-4085-b5db-abc7c0d88783)

syborg tt

11-21-2021, 07:54 PM

So you remember all those yellow wires well they need to go somewhere.

Which means I need to drill another hole in my freshly painted firewall.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140606-07e2f9fa-me.jpg

Just in case you someone else needs to do the same here is the grommet I used..

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/08/17/20210817140602-8591ae2a-me.jpg

If you have been following along I had a close call with the drill bit hitting the wire harness.

So this time I removed the blue wire that is passing through the firewall.

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I connected two of the wires to the ECU as I will be using them to trigger the Fan and to turn off the A/C if it is running (still need help with this one).

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I also need to organize all the wire so they look nice even though no one other then you guys are going to seem them.

1st Attempt

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syborg tt

11-21-2021, 08:15 PM

Admitting you have is the first step and I have realized that I have a problem with the wiring. So I am going to keep playing with it till I get it to look the way I want it.

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Playing with the Injector Harness

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So I have a question for Holley. Why on Gods Green Earth does the Cylinder head ground wire need to be 18" long when it is only 4" away from the dang bolt they want you to connect it to. Then why would they give a ring terminal that is way to freaking big for the wire.

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Second complaint. Seriously these fitting would be nice great if you could actually use them. If you actually tried to connect a hose to them it wouldn't allow you to bolt the intake manifold to the heads as it holds the intake up 1" because they hit the valley cover.

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Playing with the injector harness

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Here we go again.

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huh

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I installed 1/4" Tech Flex wrap since the 1/8" Split Loom wrap isn't available right now. But heck by the time I finish this car they might offer 1/16" wrap.

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syborg tt

11-23-2021, 06:58 PM

I am installing a relay in the trunk for the Holley In-Tank pump. I decided to purchased
an extra relay that I will keep in the car just have a back up for road trips.

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Remember my complaint about needing a ring terminal for the Cylinder Head Ground wires. I finally
found someone that had them in stock and it wasn't Amazon It was Ebay. I have extra's if anyone needs a set.

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While I was searching Ebay I accidently found this.

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Danger Will Robinson !!!!

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Ugh !!

andrewb70

11-24-2021, 07:27 AM

Marty,

If you go with a turbo, that's a whole different ballgame. I am in the middle of doing a turbo build with my GTO, and as you know, the log and turbo are just the tip of the $$$ iceberg. LOL

Andrew

rixtrix1

11-24-2021, 04:33 PM

While I was searching Ebay I accidently found this.

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Danger Will Robinson !!!!

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Ugh !![/QUOTE]
I guy I follow on YT , Taylor Ray, just posted using that manifold on a Silverado he LS-swapped. The flats below the turbo flange made installing the wastegate pretty easy.

syborg tt

11-28-2021, 10:07 AM

While I was searching Ebay I accidently found this.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2021/09/09/20210909181217-f1cbc34e-me.jpg

Danger Will Robinson !!!!

I guy I follow on YT , Taylor Ray, just posted using that manifold on a Silverado he LS-swapped. The flats below the turbo flange made installing the wastegate pretty easy.

Afternoon Ric,

For now no turbo just thinking about the next stage of the car down the road as I don't want to build another car unless it's a 65/66 Notchback Mustang with and LS Swap.

Marty,

If you go with a turbo, that's a whole different ballgame. I am in the middle of doing a turbo build with my GTO, and as you know, the log and turbo are just the tip of the $$$ iceberg. LOL

Andrew

Oh, I know all about the insanity when you do a turbo build. I already have my eye on a 65 Mustang and if I buy it I would definitely LS Swap it and possible do a low boost turbo set up.

syborg tt

11-28-2021, 12:00 PM

Took two weeks off from the car due to family life. But now I am back at it after work and riding.

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I have some company in the garage with me today. However who new it was nap time.

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Trying to fund a good location for the fuel pump relay.

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Since the car is already painted I once again used a Weld Stud.

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Yep, it's messy looking but one I spray in the bed liner coating you will never notice.

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More wiring.

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I had to extend the fuel sending unit wire.

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There is now way this was a good ground.

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More notes

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I will be back tomorrow one the Epoxy dries.

syborg tt

11-28-2021, 12:13 PM

Once again I labeled all of the wires.

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Sending unit wire

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Wrapped with TechFlex Wire Loom. (09-08-21 )

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I am struggling with running the wires on top of the tank. I just don't fell like it is safe as the floor pan has been Rhino-Lined and it just seems like the wire are being crushed.

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Time to come up with a new way to route the wires.

syborg tt

12-01-2021, 06:59 PM

Since Holley wants this wire grounded to the back of the cylinder head. Why would it be so freaking long when it literally is only inches away from the bolt that it needs to go to.

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Yep, I over stripped the wire.

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I did a better job stripping the wire on the passenger side.

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Well, Remy fell asleep as it was a beautiful day.

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Ran the last couple grounds to the brass bolt that is grounded directly to the battery.

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syborg tt

12-01-2021, 07:12 PM

So I went back out to the garage after talking with a few guys about how they wired there in-tank pump and I decided to try what they have done.

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I individually wrapped each wire in Tech Flex Sleeving to protect the wires from abrasion.

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It's definitely better so I am going to sleep on it and see how I feel in the morning.

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I also ran the sending unit wire next to the power & ground.

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68454RS

12-02-2021, 06:34 AM

Where do you get the Tech Flex without having to buy bulk spools?

syborg tt

12-02-2021, 12:34 PM

Where do you get the Tech Flex without having to buy bulk spools?

Either https://www.wirecare.com/ or Summit Racing

Summit sells it in smaller packages.

Search Techflex Sleeving on Summit and sort price low to high and you will find the smaller packages.

syborg tt

12-02-2021, 12:46 PM

Back to Plan "B" or is it Plan "C"

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I plan to run the wires around the tank and secure them with the "Weld Studs" in multiple locations.

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fleetus macmullitz

12-02-2021, 01:43 PM

You just want to stay away from ‘Plan F’…

:thankyou:

68454RS

12-03-2021, 06:47 AM

I love the idea of the weld studs, going to do the same with mine. Thanks

syborg tt

12-03-2021, 08:43 AM

You just want to stay away from ‘Plan F’…

:thankyou:

Tell me about it.

I love the idea of the weld studs, going to do the same with mine. Thanks

These are the guys that originated the Panel Studs

[QUOTE=68454RS;716584]I love the idea of the weld studs, going to do the

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camcojb

12-03-2021, 11:57 AM

Click Bond (https://www.clickbond.com/products/studs-standoffs/)

syborg tt

01-04-2022, 05:25 PM

Time to run some wires

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I plan to install a weather pack connector in this location so if I have to remove the tank it will be easy to access.

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Back in the trunk to make sure the wires coming out of the tank are long enough.

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More parts ( 10-05-21 )

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Weld studs are installed I will clean up the excess once it dries or is it hardens.

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I had to make chipboard stands to keep the weld studs from sliding down. Most likely due to my generous amount of epoxy.

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Man to I make a bunch of notes. I am going to blame it on my Chemo Brain.

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syborg tt

01-04-2022, 06:00 PM

syborg tt

01-04-2022, 08:17 PM

My plan is to start the car up before I make the final "Wet" connection to the motor. So I ordered this little hose that ICT Billet offer so I can bypass the Vintage Air.

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Not sure why I took this picture but I like it.

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Tank is going back in and I am going to finalize the wiring to the Fuel Pump and sending unit. ( 10-09-21 )

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I stepped the shrink wrap so the grommet would stay in place.

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I also saved and labeled an extra grommet just in case I needed one later. Yes, I am building a service kit for the car that I will stow in the trunk.

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I also ran the wires around the tank.

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So it looks like I need to add one more Weld Stud...Ugh !!!

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I finally received the fitting I need to connect the Fuel Pressure Sensor to the Fuel Rail. I am sorry I don't really like it as it has to many points that could leak.

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Ketzer

01-05-2022, 08:28 AM

camcojb

01-05-2022, 11:11 AM

I finally received the fitting I need to connect the Fuel Pressure Sensor to the Fuel Rail. I am sorry I don't really like it as it has to many points that could leak.

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Where on the rail will this be mounted? #8 AN? I use aluminum AN conical seals on all my stainless brake line fittings to ensure sealing, they'd work great here too.

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You could save one fitting by using an adaptor that goes from male AN ORB to male an. That would screw directly into the rail, replacing the one separate fitting on the right.

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syborg tt

01-05-2022, 12:04 PM

So I found this fitting that allows me to thread it right into the fuel rail

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It's just a hair shorter then using the hodgepodge setup I started with. However, I really like the sensor aiming down as it sticks way out.

Any chance you happen to know the part number of the fitting you posted ??

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Where on the rail will this be mounted? #8 AN? I use aluminum AN conical seals on all my stainless brake line fittings to ensure sealing, they'd work great here too.

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You could save one fitting by using an adaptor that goes from male AN ORB to male an. That would screw directly into the rail, replacing the one separate fitting on the right.

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andrewb70

01-05-2022, 12:11 PM

I wouldn't hang the sensor off the rail or anywhere on the engine. The vibrations will kill even the highest quality sensors eventually. My Holley sensor lasted on the rail for about 15K miles.

syborg tt

01-09-2022, 07:49 PM

As you all know I have issue's and because of that I gently removed all of the screws from the Notchhead clamps so I could put a
little grease & paint in them to hopefully prevent the holes from rusting.

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I will also be removing all of the blue tape. Yea Me !!!

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I put a very thin coat of Duplicolor paint and primer in one in all of the holes as this would be the easiest way to apply paint without getting it everywhere.

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On a side note the Billet Battery Tray Wilson Muscle Car designed makes a very nice parts tray.

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All of the Blue Tape has finally been removed from the subframe.

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syborg tt

01-10-2022, 08:11 PM

I have one of the early Holley Injector harness that has a white tag for the injector number which is just ugly so I rolled each label and
then wrapped in clear electrical tape. These will be hidden under the Tech-Flex wrap.

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I printed new labels that I applied to each injector plug. However, they will most likely fall off but it will just make it easier to put them
where they belong when I plug everything in for the last time.

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I also redid the wire wrap so the wires would be hidden from view.

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syborg tt

01-10-2022, 08:38 PM

I knew these existed and when I asked the Optima guys at Columbus Good-Guys last year of course they said they would call me
back. However, no one ever called so I took it upon myself to find an empty Optima Battery Case.

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Now that I have one and I can prove that they actually exist.

syborg tt

01-11-2022, 12:05 PM

Hopefully this will be the last time I have to move these lines.

I installed the DEI Heat Sleeve over the soft lines as they are near the Edelbrock Shorty Header.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101145929-e1b4f55b-me.jpg

So while I was installing the hose I felt something on my legs and low and behold my new puppy decided he wanted to take a nap on my legs.

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syborg tt

01-11-2022, 12:15 PM

Having to make the last cut on the fuel line was fun and yes I was worried about cutting it to short.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150054-f8fe8ee9-me.jpg

This was the final line which goes under the throttle body.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150100-2606cb83-me.jpg

I also want to make sure that the line wouldn't rub on anything.

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syborg tt

01-11-2022, 01:58 PM

Making sure the last bit of wiring under the intake manifold will be safe from harm.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150123-bf6e542e-me.jpg

If you look closely you can see the fitting that Holley supplied are useless.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150126-920f300c-me.jpg

When we build in the intake tube we are going to weld tabs under the tube so we can zip tie the MAF wire harness under the tube.

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I also ran the Drive By Wire harness under the manifold.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150142-e577cc33-me.jpg

All of the wiring has been heat wrapped going to the starter.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150150-92859c25-me.jpg

Panteracer

01-11-2022, 02:13 PM

All the wiring on my new Gt-1 car has plastic
dip over all the final connections to keep things together
and my guess prevent corrosion. Never have seen that before
Every bolt is very
hard to break loose on this car... very impressed whoever
put it together. Like dirt bikes race cars have bolts falling
off them all the time

Love the way you keep your wiring all run cleanly

Bob

WSSix

01-11-2022, 05:51 PM

Nice work, Marty! This is going to be really clean under the hood.

Gmachine1911

01-12-2022, 08:07 AM

Looks really good, Marty, you’re attention to detail is amazing! I was admiring what I suspect to be your transmission cooler lines running along the top of the subframe…I’ve gotta decide what type (hardline or flexible) and where to run the lines for my Nova project and was wondering if you used PTFE lines or something else?

syborg tt

01-12-2022, 04:18 PM

All the wiring on my new Gt-1 car has plastic
dip over all the final connections to keep things together and my guess
prevent corrosion. Never have seen that before. Every bolt is very hard
to break loose on this car... very impressed whoever put it together.
Like dirt bikes race cars have bolts falling off them all the time

Love the way you keep your wiring all run cleanly

Bob

Thank you Bob and now you need to show the pictures of the wiring connection on your GT-1 car.

Nice work, Marty! This is going to be really clean under the hood.

Thank You Trey

Looks really good, Marty, you’re attention to detail is amazing! I was admiring what I suspect to be your transmission cooler lines running along the top of the subframe…I’ve gotta decide what type (hardline or flexible) and where to run the lines for my Nova project and was wondering if you used PTFE lines or something else?

Thank you Shane and to answer your question I used the Holley PFT Line for the trans coolant lines. I talked to the guys at Holley and they said no problem and I could use this line. Man I hope he was correct. On a side note I will be connecting to the Hard Line that Kenny made.

syborg tt

01-12-2022, 05:05 PM

I found these clamps on Amazon and they do a great job securing the lines.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150208-786effb4-me.jpg

Checking for clearance under the upper control arm and there is plenty.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150226-ae45d523-me.jpg

Yep, I cut the wrong length of the heat sleeve when I made my last cut so now I have to order more.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150215-78df6f2a-me.jpg

So, I jumped over to the battery wires as I needed to do something a little different and then I called it a night.

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syborg tt

01-12-2022, 05:15 PM

Cylinder Head grounds are complete ( 10-30-21 )

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150307-d7a4caf2-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150310-c9870bb6-me.jpg

JIC anyone wants to know this is the size of the bolt that is on the back of head.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150259-e2bb9a70-me.jpg

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sru1436

01-12-2022, 06:03 PM

Looking good, can you send me link to those clamps you found on Amazon?

camcojb

01-12-2022, 06:52 PM

Looking good, can you send me link to those clamps you found on Amazon?

Probably like these. But when they claim they fit #8 AN, they mean hardline not braided lines. In other words, the #8 clamps are for a hose or line that's 1/2" o.d. Order accordingly.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4C7DG3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

syborg tt

01-13-2022, 09:43 AM

Probably like these. But when they claim they fit #8 AN, they mean hardline not braided lines. In other words, the #8 clamps are for a hose or line that's 1/2" o.d. Order accordingly.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4C7DG3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hi Jody,

These are the one's I ordered for my -6 Hose

https://www.amazon.com/6AN-Hose-Separator-Clamp-Mounting/dp/B07L49Y9LM?pd_rd_w=DC5fw&pf_rd_p=ee521540-07c2-4687-9605-13c98e32ab2c&pf_rd_r=NXRVCMCFQT5PCXYBDQDC&pd_rd_r=1c931a3f-3e1d-436d-a2e8-edd511adde84&pd_rd_wg=ouAKR&pd_rd_i=B07L49Y9LM&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_111_i&th=1

camcojb

01-13-2022, 10:16 AM

Hi Jody,

These are the one's I ordered for my -6 Hose

https://www.amazon.com/6AN-Hose-Separator-Clamp-Mounting/dp/B07L49Y9LM?pd_rd_w=DC5fw&pf_rd_p=ee521540-07c2-4687-9605-13c98e32ab2c&pf_rd_r=NXRVCMCFQT5PCXYBDQDC&pd_rd_r=1c931a3f-3e1d-436d-a2e8-edd511adde84&pd_rd_wg=ouAKR&pd_rd_i=B07L49Y9LM&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_111_i&th=1

My point was that they give o.d. hose/line measurements for their sizes. So a #8an is for a hose or line that's 1/2" o.d. Perfect for #8 hardline but too small for a #8 braided line. As long as you know the o.d of the hose you're using and order according to that instead of just the AN size you're good to go. Quality was good for the price.

At least the ones I ordered were sized that way. If you're using ptfe braided lines the o.d. will be much smaller so maybe their sizing works. I was trying them on a couple of standard rubber lined braided lines.

sru1436

01-14-2022, 06:39 AM

F'in mine

01-14-2022, 06:34 PM

All of the wiring has been heat wrapped going to the starter.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150150-92859c25-me.jpg

You've set the wiring standard pretty high for the rest of us with your meticulous detail to wiring. I too went overboard with shielding wires and fluid lines around the headers and areas that give off heat, on my starter to battery cable and alternator cable I added the spark plug protector boots for an extra added measure of protection, inverted them to take out the ring.
77116

On another note just wondering what single fan you're using? Is it for less fan/rad depth, less air intake tube interference?
Keep up the great work!

syborg tt

01-15-2022, 03:25 PM

Planning ahead before I run over to Ace Hardware for some fittings as the one's that are supplied are useless.

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So the Earl fitting that I happened to have looked like it was going to work. However, It did not as it hit the valley cover.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150325-631603b5-me.jpg

So I found my Mike Norris Catch can and I used these fitting to start mocking up the fittings I needed.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150336-95d709d6-me.jpg

After a quick trip to Ace I think I have the fittings I need.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150343-9ae8f264-me.jpg

Only at Ace can you find a 1/8" Hose Barb (trust me I looked everyone else)

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150357-06292cf4-me.jpg

First Mock Up

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150405-ec5ef8b8-me.jpg

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syborg tt

01-15-2022, 03:42 PM

I had time to do a couple simple projects so out to the garage I went.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150444-b1cb3325-me.jpg

I decided to mock up some of the hoses.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150508-7ff64cb2-me.jpg

Thankfully the auto parts store is close

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150516-60dd4d2d-me.jpg

Nope, I don't like the way this hose looks.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150521-09e36dca-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150525-9ba7b82e-me.jpg

I ordered this custom hose with all kinds of crazy bends in it.

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camcojb

01-15-2022, 04:11 PM

I ordered this custom hose with all kinds of crazy bends in it.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150529-b44281a9-me.png

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150535-d88d06fa-me.png

Yep, I've made good use of those molded smaller hoses for certain vacuum lines, turn out much cleaner looking.

syborg tt

01-15-2022, 04:18 PM

Way back somewhere in this thread I installed Painless fan relay and I screwed up and didn't order a standard fan relay. So I ordered a new Water Proof Fan Relay kit.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/01/20220101150556-6e422402-me.jpg

Since it is in between the battery and the radiator the batter once again needs to come out.

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Thankfully I used a weather pack connector as I was able to just remove the ground from the plug.

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syborg tt

01-15-2022, 05:16 PM

My molded hose arrived

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I also received another fitting for the Fuel Pressure Sensor

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192452-56a76dfd-me.jpg

Looks like I need a longer hose.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192445-535b907f-me.jpg

Found an all in one fitting that will be replacing two of the fittings.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192424-c54b1b80-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-15-2022, 05:28 PM

Since I keep the car on the optima charger when it is parked in the garage I decided to mock up the wire and see if I could hide it when it's not in use.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192500-a08e838a-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192502-075a09f7-me.jpg

I can easily tuck it in the frame rail when not in use.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192505-236739ac-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-15-2022, 06:14 PM

Today I will be working on all of the various ground wires.

My goal is to make then looks nice and I even have some company in the garage today.

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http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192758-4150f2af-me.jpg

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Ground wire from the block to the frame

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Wires running back to the battery ( I think I have a cool idea and I hope to share it soon )

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Securing the ground wire to the motor mount bolt.

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I am finally connecting the wires from the relay to my gas tank.

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I also purchased this bad ass headlight switch from a gentleman on Facebook. I am going to have it anodized
black so it blends in with the Covan dash insert.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192518-586bca89-me.jpg

I have been looking for Intake Tube idea's and I think I found one that I love.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115192520-c7e9601b-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-15-2022, 07:27 PM

Another reminder while I am here to powder coat the spring pocket and the lower arms.

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The fuel lines runs right over the spring pocket and I am going to trim a little bit of it off to protect the fuel line.

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I started slowly removing just a little bit.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193105-c7968ff9-me.jpg

Then I took just a little more off.

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Out comes them death wheel.

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A little clean up.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193150-a2474b73-me.jpg

All better now and I am still going to run the line through DEI ExoSleeve.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193108-7ac03f3d-me.jpg

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syborg tt

01-15-2022, 07:57 PM

I am finally installing the FlexKore brake lines.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193210-4e2ec22f-me.jpg

Old lines are coming out.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193215-c3c5d55b-me.jpg

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193221-2149ea7d-me.jpg

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syborg tt

01-16-2022, 07:50 PM

You've set the wiring standard pretty high for the rest of us with your meticulous detail to wiring. I too went overboard with shielding wires and fluid lines around the headers and areas that give off heat, on my starter to battery cable and alternator cable I added the spark plug protector boots for an extra added measure of protection, inverted them to take out the ring.
77116

On another note just wondering what single fan you're using? Is it for less fan/rad depth, less air intake tube interference?
Keep up the great work!

That looks really good.

As for the single fan set up. It was part of the Afco LS Radiator / Fan shroud set up that I purchased years ago for the first version of the car. I didn’t change it because it worked so well I’m just going to leave it. I’m still trying to decide if I am going to paint the radiator, shroud and AC condenser. I might leave that for version 3.0.

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syborg tt

01-20-2022, 07:02 PM

What should have been a simple pan swap turned out to be a no go.

Since the current pan on the new transmission from Atomic was a standard depth I ordered a stock depth pan
as I didn't want the pan to hang down and lower then it was. Well this one didn't works so I guess at some point
I will order another one.

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Just in case anyone needs to know what size the bolt is

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syborg tt

01-20-2022, 07:20 PM

I think I am going to rename this car to Project Overkill

Once again I am taking the passenger side header off so I can get to the wiring at the starter.

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So I dropped the lock washer of course my floor is speckled gray so it blended right in.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193414-171be25a-me.jpg

Eventually I laid on the ground with the flashlight so I could find the freaking thing.

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syborg tt

01-20-2022, 07:32 PM

So the other day I was looking at all of the tools I have collected for wiring this car and I thought I would share pictures of my tool box that is completed dedicated to wiring. So when the car is done it will be going back to my warehouse.

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syborg tt

01-20-2022, 07:52 PM

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I need to widen this rectangular hole so the fuel line can pass through this opening safely.

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I installed the DEI Heat shield and EXO-Sleeve.

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I am still trying to figure out if I am going to secure the line to the firewall or just let it hang from the fuel rail. Which doesn't sound good as I type this.

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This is the final AN fitting that I need to finish the fuel line.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193729-2560874b-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-20-2022, 08:12 PM

I am not a fan of battery bolts and I really like ARP bolts. Since Rad Rides uses them on their builds I might as well use them on my car.

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Apparently the bolt got a little warm.

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I ran the bolt all the way in to make sure it wasn't to long. Eventually I will order the correct bolt.

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fleetus macmullitz

01-21-2022, 05:19 AM

“Project Overkill”?

…or

9_Qr07a9LjY

:P

syborg tt

01-21-2022, 09:38 AM

Skip thank you for making me laugh

“Project Overkill”?

…or

9_Qr07a9LjY

:P

fleetus macmullitz

01-21-2022, 12:33 PM

Skip thank you for making me laugh

MJ,

r6RoHBJj3SQ

You’re welcome…cuz anyone who does this to himself building a car deserves a laff!

:D

syborg tt

01-21-2022, 05:33 PM

So totally not necessary but I did it and it looks really nice as it made the lines disappear.

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He's almost full grown.

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While I cleaning up the lines I noticed the passenger side line was really close to the trans coolant lines. So added a couple washers under the bracket to raise the line up.

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I finally received the black dipsticks from Lokar. So I figured I would install them while I was here.

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Trans Dipstick.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115194014-65b480e8-me.jpg

Mikael A

01-22-2022, 04:13 AM

Looks great,it’s almost like a step-by-step instructions for my build.:thankyou:

syborg tt

01-22-2022, 05:43 AM

I have been going back and fourth on this for weeks if not months.

Do I have Mario paint the Radiator, Fan Shroud and A/C Condenser or leave it natural for this version of the car.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115194033-88eb7fed-me.jpg

Today I am going back and touch up all of the holes I drilled in things. No reason to let things start rusting.

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I am also removing the blue tape on the frame for the last time.

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So I learned this trick when I was still in High School. My buddy's father put grease on the core support body mount to stop the creaking that old cars made and still make.

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It's hard to tell what I am doing here but this was the only way I could get the washer on the Core Support upright brackets.

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It's hard to believe I used all of these tools to install three bolts

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camcojb

01-22-2022, 10:22 AM

I have been going back and fourth on this for weeks if not months.

Do I have Mario paint the Radiator, Fan Shroud and A/C Condenser or leave it natural for this version of the car.

I had mine painted eggshell black on Malitude and loved the look. Plan on doing the same with the current 70 Chevelle. Depends on the colors in the engine compartment; if everything is black already I might opt for leaving it aluminum.

syborg tt

01-22-2022, 07:16 PM

I’m so torn and I know Mario is beyond busy. So I would hate to ask him to paint it. If you saw his shop and the amount of quality work he puts out, it’s just incredible.

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camcojb

01-22-2022, 08:21 PM

I’m so torn and I know Mario is beyond busy. So I would hate to ask him to paint it. If you so his shop and the amount of quality work he puts out, it’s just incredible.

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Mario is one of the best guys I've met. It's going to look great regardless.

srode1

01-23-2022, 09:26 AM

So I dropped the lock washer of course my floor is speckled gray so it blended right in.

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Eventually I laid on the ground with the flashlight so I could find the freaking thing.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115193417-d842f304-me.jpg
And that is why I didn't put much flake down over my floor when I epoxied it, too hard to find dropped parts.

syborg tt

01-23-2022, 09:36 AM

Mario is one of the best guys I've met. It's going to look great regardless.

So true and as Covid is ending I am certain I will drive by his shop just to say hi and of course pick on him a little bit. Because without a doubt he will bust my balls.

And that is why I didn't put much flake down over my floor when I epoxied it, too hard to find dropped parts.

I never thought about that and I will remember this for the next garage.

syborg tt

01-23-2022, 02:31 PM

Good news I was able to get the MSD LS Truck Wires

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Yesterday 11-28-21 didn't end well as my dog ran into the slider, has a concussion and I had to stay up all night with him. The
good thing is our Ring Camera caught it and we submitted it to America's Funniest Video and they accepted it.

**** Post AFV airing I will add the video ****

So back to the drivers side and I will just do pictures as you all know what it looks like.

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I also noticed that core support was hitting the support bracket

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Fixed

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syborg tt

01-23-2022, 02:48 PM

I currently have the DSE terminal and I love how they look however is there something better is what my brain
keeps saying. So I jumped on some car audio websites and found some cool options.

I really like these as they allow you to connect ring terminals.

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Option 1

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Option 2

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syborg tt

01-23-2022, 03:02 PM

So way back in February of 2021 I saw this 3D printed honeycomb grille on Taylor's 2nd Gen. I messaged him on Facebook and asked
him where and how do I get one. He told me he 3D printed it and he would be selling them. I was lucky enough to get in line to get one
and the quality is excellent and I can not wait to install it on the car.

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Here is the grille that was shipped to me the first week of December. To say I am excited is an understatement.

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syborg tt

01-23-2022, 03:18 PM

It was late and I was tired and just got home from work with my MSD Plug Wires so I decided to put them on before I went in the house.

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As you can see the wires are no longer stretched.

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Apparently Remy new I was home so my wife let him out so he could come visit me in the garage.

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Oil Pump Block off.

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After looking at the wiring on the tank I decided it needed one more "Weld Stud"

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Apparently all the planning I did when I installed the tank makes it very easy to service and remove.

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Nap time for Remy

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New Weld Stud installed and I will clean up all of the excess before the Tank goes to Remes Autobody for paint.

http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/01/15/20220115194543-45c56884-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-23-2022, 03:52 PM

I figured while the tank was out I might as well clean up the epoxy around the wed stud mounts.

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It feels so nice talking off all of the tape.

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Yes, I am going print this picture so I don't have to try to remember the sock direction in the tank.

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No More Tape !!

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I think I put this stud in the correct location.

Only time will tell.

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Off to Remes Autobody to get the tank painted.

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