2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin [Archive] - Page 8

syborg tt

01-23-2022, 04:02 PM

Yep, I screwed up and cut the hose to short

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I installed the DEI Fire Sleeve on the fuel line and I doubt I will be cutting the fuel line as I already screwed up once today.

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This time I am going to use my green paracord.

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syborg tt

01-23-2022, 07:20 PM

The one's that DSE offers and it is really nice looking

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I finally made the time to finish off all of the wire terminations.

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I'm making sure all of the wires are long enough and I will need to replace these ring terminals as they are not the correct size.

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I did find some covers for the DSE terminals.

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Since the Shifter will be going in soon I figured it was time to look for the harness and I had tucked it up neatly under the dash.

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I really want the Radiator Cover from Anvil so I am adding this to my Christmas list and hoping my wife buys it for me.

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Not my car the picture is for reference.

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syborg tt

01-24-2022, 05:29 PM

So, I have wanted these upper control arms since I started building the car. After talking with Keith at Custom Works Performance
for years I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a set. I also ordered a set of Tall Ball Joints and once I received them I ordered some
ARP Hardware.

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They sure are pretty and no more pivot shaft shims.

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Yes, I am replacing the hardware.

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I picked up some zinc coated grad 8 washers since one of the arms was missing the pivot shaft washers.

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syborg tt

01-30-2022, 09:20 AM

Yes, I am still going back and fourth on this battery terminal mental block. I have even ordered another one that I hope to play with next week.

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Comparing the two next to each other.

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In order to reduce the number of ring terminals I am going to double up one of the grounds.

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syborg tt

01-30-2022, 09:47 AM

Needed something quick and easy to finish when I went back out to the garage at 10pm. So I finished up the details on the relay wire tech flex wrap.

Since the wire is so small I am going to step the heat shrink so it looks like finished. The first layer of heat shrink (2 to 1 shrink ratio ) fits tightly before I hit it with the heat gun. This still needs to be trimmed to length which should roughly be 3/4 of an inch. Smaller if you want less to show and make sure you shrink this before moving on to the next step.

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I then installed the tech flex sleeve and then a slightly larger piece of heat shrink (3 to 1 shrink ration) that fits over the tech flex and lays on the recently installed heat shrink. When everything is lined up hit it with the heat gun.

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Another while I am here moment. ( 12-26-21 )

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I finally get to make the final "Hot" connections in the passenger side cowl panel.

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Don't every buy Animal Crackers as they are like CRACK !!!!!

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Finishing up all of the passenger side grounds

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Clean Up which means bed time or was it Taco time.

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camcojb

01-30-2022, 09:50 AM

Look up OCD... :lol:

slimjim

01-30-2022, 09:52 AM

Your OCD is as pleasing as always, And your workspace is as expectedly clean, makes me want to redo my garage again once I'm in final assembly. many beers could be had.

syborg tt

01-30-2022, 10:52 AM

syborg tt

01-30-2022, 10:58 AM

Since both my girls were home for the holidays I spent my free time with them instead of working on the car.

First project was to upgrade the hardware on the Customworks Performance SPC Control Arms. So I set up my makeshift desk and started
measuring bolts. It was quite relaxing and I think I need to get a computer for my garage because trying to find the correct ARP bolt on Summit's
website/app on my phone was a pain in the backside.

If anyone wants or needs a part # list shoot me a message.

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So these are the last two wires that I need to connect to the brake light switch. One is from the DBW and the other is from
the transmission harness. I need to figure out which wire it needs to go to.

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This was the last thing I worked on. I added the red wire into the loom and wrapped it with matching Tech-Flex wire wrap.

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syborg tt

01-30-2022, 11:01 AM

Look up OCD... :lol:

The first step is realizing I have a problem. <-- I am working on this

Your OCD is as pleasing as always, And your workspace is as expectedly clean, makes me want to redo my garage again once I'm in final assembly. many beers could be had.

Thank you and if you are ever in the Chicagoland area hit me up as I love having company in my garage. On a side note I think I have redone my garage at least 4 times and this one has lasted the longest.

syborg tt

02-02-2022, 10:54 AM

I sincerely think ARP and Summit Racing are two of my favorite company's. I know I have spent a bunch with both of these company's over the years.

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One would think with as much stainless steel hardware that I have installed that I would have remembered to put a little bit of anti-seize
on the bolt. Seriously all I was doing was just setting the nut on the bolt and I barely spun it on and it seize up.

Ugh !!!

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If you followed this thread from the beginning you know this isn't the first time this has happened. So, I grabbed a larger
rachet and a much larger box end wrench and snapped the bolt.

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I might as well install the arms since I have a couple hours before I call it a night.

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and no more shims

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I made sure to take a couple pictures of the shims that I used on the calipers.

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I took the calipers off to reduce the weight of the spindle as I was trying to do this fast and easy.

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Installed

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Drivers side is on and it only took about 10 minutes.

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For now I just stuck in two larger nuts as eventually I will be installing firewall strut braces.

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When the arms were shipped the hardware kit didn't include washers which drives me nuts.

So I installed washers with the new hardware.

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Once again these are the tools that came out to perform this job.

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I am sure the box of Dots was from Halloween as they were a little hard but still good.

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Mikael A

02-06-2022, 11:54 AM

I love DOTS,looks great as always.

syborg tt

02-09-2022, 05:30 PM

I dropped the Holley Tank off at Remes Autobody to get painted gloss black as I didn't like the idea of the tank being silver/gray in the back of
the car. When I went back to pick up the tank I was expecting a nice simple black paint job. Well this is far from simple. Once again they went
above and beyond and wow is all I can say. It is simple stunning and the crazy part is it matches the powder coating that the guys at Pro-Tek
Powder Coating applied almost perfectly.

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syborg tt

02-09-2022, 06:01 PM

I want to make the car as easy to work on as possible so, I am spending a little bit of time now that will hopefully save me time in the future.

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If you go way back you will see that I ran all of the wires that go into the trunk through the drivers side rear quarter. This enabled me to pull
the wires out through "B" pillar vent. Which made it easy to wrap each wire loom individually and pass it over the wheel tub into the trunk.

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Eventually I moved over to the wires in the trunk.

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I used weather pack connectors on all connections.

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Of course I labeled everything.

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I had hoped to finish this project but unfortunately it was late and I needed to get up early in the morning so I called it a night.

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side note.
Yep, I actually got stuck in the trunk when I was doing this and nope I couldn't reach my phone to call my wife to help me get unstuck.

Eventually, I just relaxed for a couple minutes (which felt like an eternity) and I was able to unwedge my elbow from the rear quarter.

camcojb

02-10-2022, 10:01 AM

side note.
Yep, I actually got stuck in the trunk when I was doing this and nope I couldn't reach my phone to call my wife to help me get unstuck.

Eventually, I just relaxed for a couple minutes (which felt like an eternity) and I was able to unwedge my elbow from the rear quarter.

:idea::lmao:

fleetus macmullitz

02-10-2022, 10:31 AM

jarhead

02-11-2022, 07:53 AM

^^^^^

:lol:

syborg tt

02-11-2022, 05:32 PM

Did you figure out why you got stuck MJ?

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:P

Since, I have had to get myself tucked back in the trunk with my arm once again reaching into the abyss. I figured that I best not do what I did the last time. This time I put my phone where I could easily reach it and I also didn't do that extra reach into and over the wheel tub. So I think I learned my lesson and next time I might even take a pillow in with me.

syborg tt

02-11-2022, 05:33 PM

Since, I have had to get myself tucked back in the trunk with my arm once again reaching into the abyss. I figured that I best not do what I did the last time. This time I put my phone where I could easily reach it and I also didn't do that extra reach into and over the wheel tub. So I think I learned my lesson and next time I might even take a pillow in with me and maybe some snacks.

Did you figure out why you got stuck MJ?

:P

syborg tt

02-11-2022, 05:41 PM

I talked to Mike earlier in the week and once again he came to the rescue to add the helping hand. He also brought the his
assortment of 3/8's hose clamps as I needed a few to plumb the fuel tank vent.

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Of course I picked the really cool spring clamp one.

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Tanks ready and going in !!!

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I think I said " Don't Scratch the Tank " at least twenty times before I carried it over. I hope the "Hello Kitty Towels" protect it.

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Tank is in and we didn't scratch it.

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Next up I need to find the filler neck.

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syborg tt

02-11-2022, 05:52 PM

A good friend has been using this fitting on the fuel rail for years so he suggested I buy one.

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I like how it keeps it close to the rail.

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ULTM8Z

02-13-2022, 07:09 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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If you don't mind me asking.... how much did that grill cost? What was the lead time?

syborg tt

02-14-2022, 01:57 PM

If you don't mind me asking.... how much did that grill cost? What was the lead time?

Not a problem at all.

The cost was $650.00 and it was 3d printed. Lead time was about 4 months as he was backed up. PM me and I can give you his name on facebook and you can message him.

$

Mikael A

02-14-2022, 03:55 PM

That’s really nice,just love how changes the look of the whole front end.
Have something similar in the works for my 68 but have not pulled the trigger yet.

syborg tt

02-14-2022, 07:18 PM

That’s really nice,just love how changes the look of the whole front end.
Have something similar in the works for my 68 but have not pulled the trigger yet.

When I saw it months ago I really wanted it and I at one point I wasn't sure if it was going to happen and I messaged the gentleman and he said he had one that was ready to ship. So I quickly sent him money and a couple days late it showed up. I was so excited when it arrived and I am looking forward to seeing what it looks like on the car.

syborg tt

02-14-2022, 07:49 PM

After searching every I went back to look at pictures to see if I could figure out what and how it was packed. Thankfully, I take
a lot of pictures and I found a picture that I took of the parts and they were in a red bag. So I went on the hunt for a red bag !!!

Found it !!!

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Moving on to the Holley Tank Vent

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Token Remy picture

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Without fear I am going back into the trunk and hopefully I won't get stuck in the trunk this time. The plan is to install weather pack
connectors on the all of the wires for the Kicker system.

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Yes, I am in the trunk.

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I use twist ties till I know things are permanent.

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The speakers wires are all tucked neatly in the trunk and hopefully this will be the last time I have to climb in the trunk.

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syborg tt

02-20-2022, 10:42 AM

A couple weeks ago I was reading one of the new magazines that are still in print and low and behold they shared a picture of
how Holley wants you to plumb the tank vent.

Now if I could actually figure out the part number for the fuel tank filler neck.

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Since I am still using the factory Dimmer switch I ordered the all black version of this one.

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It is finally time to bring the Anvil Carbon Inner fenders down from my Attic Office and yes the kitchen table is the perfect place to put them.

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I needed to increase the gap in between the Holley Tank and the floor. So I used the Eastwood Sound deadening to increase the space just a little bit.

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It's a good thing these trunk floors are so amenable.

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Hopefully this will be the last time the radiator goes in the car.

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So I forgot to flush the radiator so off to the spray wash to flush it out. I should mention it was only 6 degree's out and thankfully the spray
wash uses hot water. This of course made this a very tolerable.

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I decided to lay the Anvil radiator cover on and it looks really nice. I will have to re-clear the radiator close out panel as it has yellowed.

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syborg tt

02-20-2022, 11:07 AM

Just ONE DAY later and the inner fenders are off the kitchen table.

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I placed the towel on the frame to protect the Powder Coating as they only sit about a 1/4' above the frame. I am going
to address this later by trimming some off the inner fender.

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In order to install the passenger side the Billet Battery Tray will have to be removed.

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I wanted to add a larger fender washer however I didn't have the correct size so I had to drill out the washer. This was my Grandfathers
and I remember using it in his garage when I was a kid. My buddy Ben was kind enough to build me a rolling tool cart and he made a very
cool removable mount.

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Yes, The blue tape is back.

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syborg tt

02-23-2022, 03:59 PM

When we mocked up the hoses on the Holley Tank I didn't install line clamps. I picked up a few line clamps from Napa and headed out to the garage.

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I really like easy projects.

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So do you guys think I should put some sort of foam to close out this area ?

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Moving on to the final fan wiring.

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Yep, It came back out as I needed to install a bolt & line clamp.

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I am still trying to decide if I am going to paint this thing or not.

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The line clamp routes the wires safely and securely under the core support.

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So I used one of the setting on the iPhone to take this picture. It make it look like my 1 Car stall is 20 feet wide.

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Beechy

02-23-2022, 04:32 PM

syborg tt

02-26-2022, 11:34 AM

So do you guys think I should put some sort of foam to close out this area ?

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Yes.....closed cell (wetsuit-like density) to prevent high pressure (fan forced) air under hood going to low pressure area in front of radiator when stationary.
While you're at it......open up the core support rad attach holes and install grommets to prevent twist in the panel from tearing up your tank ends.

Thank you and I will be ordering this from Amazon.

Sponge Neoprene Stripping W/Adhesive 1-1/4in Wide X 1in Thick X 15ft Long (https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Neoprene-Stripping-Adhesive-Thick/dp/B07QQVHDCX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JX9N1HVFYTU3&keywords=Sponge+Neoprene+Stripping+W%2FAdhesive+1-1%2F2in+Wide+X+1in+Thick+X+15ft+Long&qid=1645903668&sprefix=sponge+neoprene+stripping+w%2Fadhesive+1-1%2F2in+wide+x+1in+thick+x+15ft+long%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-2)

Existing bolts and washers but need nylon nuts.

Good news is the radiator is sitting on the factory rubber mounts and the upper bolts are sitting in 3/4" Well Nuts to allow for movement.

Also a ground wire to the rad to prevent internal corrosion from electrical charge in coolant.

Never thought about that but I will add this to my list of things to do today when I head out to the garage.

Thank you for the advice I truly appreciate it. I have leaned over the years that I am never to old to learn something new and or better way of doing something old.

syborg tt

03-06-2022, 09:37 AM

Today's project need to be simple as I had a short window to go work on the car.

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Man was this stuff hard to find

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I know it's shocking but I finally have a picture of me working on my car.

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Mike brought over his crimping tool which made the job go much easier as I didn't have to remove the wire.

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I really want to buy one of these.

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Wire Routing

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Sheck44

03-06-2022, 09:41 AM

Looking amazing Marty ... The car, not you !!
BTW, love the hair style buddy, we have a LOT in common .. :D

Cheers
Steve

Ketzer

03-08-2022, 05:43 AM

BTW, love the hair style buddy, we have a LOT in common .. :D

Cheers
Steve

I credit Jason Statham for giving a lot of us the courage to embrace this hairstyle...sure makes station life and shop life easier...:hairpullout:

Jeff-

DRJDVM's '69

03-08-2022, 05:39 PM

Amazing work....beautiful..

One Question/comment..... on you gas tank vent tube... the valve... if its the one I'm thinking of it has to be straight up/down or the valve doesn't work. I bought one thinking I could get it to work in a spot I had on the frame rail... but if you tilt it at all, the valve closes. So you may want to verify that the valve works in the angle you have it mounted.

syborg tt

03-10-2022, 05:08 AM

Looking amazing Marty ... The car, not you !!
BTW, love the hair style buddy, we have a LOT in common .. :D

Cheers
Steve

I credit Jason Statham for giving a lot of us the courage to embrace this hairstyle...sure makes station life and shop life easier...:hairpullout:

Jeff-

My only regret is I didn't do it sooner and Jason Statham is one bad ass dude.

syborg tt

03-10-2022, 05:09 AM

ADY

03-11-2022, 10:13 AM

Another radiator close out option I used is this one... clips around the core support opening vs. adhesive:
https://smile.amazon.com/Black-Rubber-Seal-Large-Height/dp/B07H5S5RQM/ref=psdc_511228_t3_B01ANO6RVI

DRJDVM's '69

03-12-2022, 09:02 AM

So, I have thought about this over and over and I feel like you have confirmed my thoughts.

If you take the valve, hook it to a short line of hose and then try to suck/blow through the hose, while tilting the valve....if yours is the same as mine..... you will note that as soon as you tilt it from straight up vertical, even just a little .... it stops functioning. Its pretty sensitive to being tilted at all, which I guess is a good thing if you wreck the car and dont want gas pouring out of it :)

syborg tt

03-19-2022, 06:37 AM

If you take the valve, hook it to a short line of hose and then try to suck/blow through the hose, while tilting the valve....if yours is the same as mine..... you will note that as soon as you tilt it from straight up vertical, even just a little .... it stops functioning. Its pretty sensitive to being tilted at all, which I guess is a good thing if you wreck the car and dont want gas pouring out of it :)

Yep, it's the same one you had and now it's time to look for a new routing & location.

Another radiator close out option I used is this one... clips around the core support opening vs. adhesive:
https://smile.amazon.com/Black-Rubber-Seal-Large-Height/dp/B07H5S5RQM/ref=psdc_511228_t3_B01ANO6RVI

I found the stuff that came from Vintage Air so I just used that. However this looks way nicer.

syborg tt

03-19-2022, 07:03 AM

So I have finally decided that I am going to use the DSE Battery Terminals as they are the nicest looking and I just like them.

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Now that I have made my final decision I can complete the wires that are going to the battery terminals.

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Fan Relay all wrapped & labeled in Tech Flex wire wrap.

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Playing with the wire routing to see if I like it.

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Trimming the weld stud.

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Hard to tell in this picture but if you look closely you can see I added a line clamp to secure the wire behind the battery tray.

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The fan relay trigger runs under the battery tray and I will connect it to the holley ECU wires that are running on top of the inner fender.

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I am also looking at options for the Vintage Air Coolant & AC Line.

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Need a break from the car so I ran over to the Eastwood store and picked up some Flexible strip caulk that I am going to use on the back of the Bolt On DSE Firewall closeout panel.

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syborg tt

03-27-2022, 06:50 AM

I needed a simple project as I didn't have much time to work on the car. So I decided I would install the shifter cable and the Detent piece.

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The 30'' cable seems very long. I am going call them to see if they have a 27" or 28" cable as I think the shorter cable will work better.

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syborg tt

03-27-2022, 07:22 AM

syborg tt

03-31-2022, 01:22 PM

Man are these hard to find and I have five Autoparts stores within four miles of my house and the good news is I finally
found them at Autozone. I needed one for the radiator and one for the over flow tank. I like these as I can attach a 3/8's hose
so I can control where the coolant goes if I have to drain the radiator or overflow tank.

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Of course I couldn't get the old one out so a quick trip to my buddy Ben's house and the job of getting the old one out has begun.

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A couple wraps of "Oatey FASTape" to prevent the fitting from getting stuck again.

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Another Quick trip to Ace Hardware for some small hardware and of course I need some animal crackers

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Yes, another quick note.

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I use the "Pushnut" bolt retainers to hold the bolt to the tank which makes installing the tank much easier. I also installed
a layer of cork on the tank bracket to protect the paint on the core support.

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Has anyone use one of these as I might try this so I can bleed the brakes by myself ?

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Ricochet

03-31-2022, 10:40 PM

Your attention to detail makes me feel like I'm in your garage with you building this thing! Only I'm in California where it's in the mid 70's right now!! 🤣

fleetus macmullitz

04-01-2022, 06:41 AM

Your attention to detail makes me feel like I'm in your garage with you building this thing! Only I'm in California where it's in the mid 70's right now!! 🤣

https://i.postimg.cc/7PBnqyp7/9307-F839-9-D72-4448-A1-EC-B94-BADB7-D752.jpg (https://postimages.cc/)

:P

syborg tt

04-03-2022, 06:26 AM

I needed to remove the G-Force Crossmember to slot the holes so the bolts would go in a little bit easier.

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Of course Remy was supervising the entire job until he saw a squirrel.

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I am happy we designed the exhaust so it could be easily removed.

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Remy is very happy with used the Lift-Jack to support the transmission.

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Noah Hard at Work

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Back to the Powder Coater to get recoated.

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Retraining the charge lead for the optima charge as it wants to go the opposite way. So I wrapped and zip-tied to so it would lose it's shipping memory.

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Now that I am 100% happy with the fuel line routing I going to tape the ends of the DEI heat sleeve.

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Yet another to do list.

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I decided I am going to use the stock Trans pan so I will be ordering ARP 6 Point hardware to match the rest of the hardware on the car.

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camcojb

04-03-2022, 09:20 AM

I like to use heavy heat shrink for sleeve ends. Even the best tape always seems to come undone, plus the heat shrink sleeve looks really clean.

https://www.mcmaster.com/heat-shrinks/

Cramer4918

05-22-2022, 07:46 PM

WOW! Such an amazingly phenomenal and attention-to-detail project! There are so many great ideas and "money is no object" goodies, I don't even know where to begin!

I am definitely looking forward to your finished product and applying many of your ideas to my build! Although, mine will be more on the "budget" side. My money tree died, so I need to pick up more shifts at the Fire Station.

syborg tt

05-25-2022, 02:00 PM

WOW! Such an amazingly phenomenal and attention-to-detail project! There are so many great ideas and "money is no object" goodies, I don't even know where to begin!

Thank you and it's hard to believe I have been collecting parts and working on this car for the last 14 years. I really hope to have it running and driving this summer.

I am definitely looking forward to your finished product and applying many of your ideas to my build! Although, mine will be more on the "budget" side. My money tree died, so I need to pick up more shifts at the Fire Station.

Thank you and steel as many idea's as you want as I have been watching so many builds for the last 20+ years which have given me all of these crazy idea's. As for your car it is freaking awesome. My dad had a NOS restoration 62 Bel Air Bubble Top that he recently sold and your car is one of my favorites as I love the Flat Roof cars. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Cramer4918

05-26-2022, 07:37 AM

Thank you and it's hard to believe I have been collecting parts and working on this car for the last 14 years. I really hope to have it running and driving this summer.

Thank you and steel as many idea's as you want as I have been watching so many builds for the last 20+ years which have given me all of these crazy idea's. As for your car it is freaking awesome. My dad had a NOS restoration 62 Bel Air Bubble Top that he recently sold and your car is one of my favorites as I love the Flat Roof cars. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

That is awesome! It is definitely a masterpiece my friend! Your first drive will be worth the wait, I’m sure!

Thank you for the compliment! I hope I can do it justice and achieve what I am picturing. I want to do a lot, but it will also be a budget build. I’m going to have to work more OT at the Fire Department for sure!

syborg tt

06-01-2022, 01:53 PM

This is just a test post

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syborg tt

06-08-2022, 08:46 PM

It's getting closer day by day by day.

Today's project is to figure out how I plan to run the coolant and AC lines.

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Training this line so it lays better in the inner fender.

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Hiding the switch behind the battery.

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Plenty of clearance

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syborg tt

06-08-2022, 08:55 PM

Seriously I am getting really good at taking this car apart. Once again I am taking the positive off the mock up battery.

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I slipped over some heat shrink that I will eventually heat up once every thing is complete in this area. If all works out like I plan it may look really cool or it will be a total disaster.

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I need to lengthen the indicator wiring as I am routing them so they can't be seen through the grill. The good news I have extra wire so this will be a simple task.

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Animal crackers just because I was hungry and I found them in the cabinet.

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syborg tt

06-08-2022, 08:59 PM

Since they were wound up in a tight circle and I was tired of fighting them. I hung them and turned up my Forced Air Heater and warmed them up for a couple hours. The good news it worked and they un-curled quite nice.

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Since I am not painting the radiator for this version of the car. I decided I was going to smooth out these scratches.

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couples minutes later. Success !

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Aschle

06-09-2022, 09:13 AM

Looking really good !!!

syborg tt

06-09-2022, 04:18 PM

Yet another while I am here task. Somehow and I don't know how the rod ends where not aligned so off they have to come to align them. I of course thought this was going to be an easy project. Well it was not and it was not even fun !!

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So remember if you are ever putting these in make sure the are parallel.

Hopefully this will be the last time I have to remove and install the exhaust.

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Redoing the Fuel Vent.

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syborg tt

06-09-2022, 04:24 PM

I need to install the Anvil Inner fenders to make sure the vintage air lines wouldn't be in the way of the battery cables.

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Yep, they are.

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I forgot who suggest this but I did ground the radiator

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Working on the last Vintage Air line.

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This is me trying to get the some of the memory out of the line.

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I hope this is the last fitting I buy.

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I need to install a small strip of cork behind this as it bounces off the core support while I am driving.

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All better

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Remember these as I will be using these later in the build.

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Since I don't like metal on metal I purchased this Bib Gaskets.

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Cramer4918

06-09-2022, 05:03 PM

It's coming along nicely Marty! I like how you mounted the drier. I am not really liking how VA has the drier mounted to the condenser. I may the same as you so it's a bit more solid. My issue will be crimping all the fittings.

Your attention to detail is a discipline. That's for sure. :thumbsup:

The rubber ducky is a nice touch as well.

dhutton

06-20-2022, 04:09 PM

Great attention to detail as usual. If that drier has been unsealed for any appreciable length of time it should probably be replaced.

Don

syborg tt

06-20-2022, 04:15 PM

Great attention to detail as usual. If that drier has been unsealed for any appreciable length of time it should probably be replaced.

Don

You know I never thought about that.

It's coming along nicely Marty! I like how you mounted the drier. I am not really liking how VA has the drier mounted to the condenser. I may the same as you so it's a bit more solid. My issue will be crimping all the fittings.

I should be done with my crimper in about two weeks and you are more then welcome to borrow it.

Your attention to detail is a discipline. That's for sure. :thumbsup: he rubber ducky is a nice touch as well.

Thank you and me an Rubber Ducks go way back. I am hoping to find my Devil Duck which I have had for at least 20 years and it has been misplaced. I

syborg tt

06-20-2022, 04:51 PM

The bend looks perfect

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I originally made the fuel vent bracket using some cheap thin steel.

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Test fitting to make sure it works.

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Time to make it out of thicker Steel

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Just a little bit more.

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Comparing it to the mock up.

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syborg tt

06-20-2022, 05:15 PM

Since I am content as to where I ran the fuel line it's time for me to install the DEI Fuel Line Wrap and tape off the ends with there really strechy tape. Yes, I know stretch isn't a word.

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You can barely see that the right side is taped.

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Ron Wilson was kind enough to send me this firewall plug so I can block off the E-brake cable hole.

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I filled the back with sealant which allowed me to install this by myself.

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My OCD wouldn't allow me to drop off the bracket till I rounded the corners. So I pulled out my bench grinder and completed the task.

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No it's not an illusion the holes are not parallel.

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I also received these very nice Billet headlight switch knobs which I will be sending out to get anodized

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syborg tt

06-20-2022, 05:47 PM

( 03-24-22 ) I am finally bringing the passenger side fender home.

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Thankfully I labeled every bag.

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Me and ARP are really good friends.

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(03-25-22) Here goes nothing

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(03-26-22) Opps, I forgot to install the blower motor close out panels so off to Eastwood.

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The originally DSE Closeout panel which I am not using has 5/16'' slots and the new one does not !!!! (( insert a ton of profanities here-))

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So this sucks !!!

Apparently on the new panel I received from DSE the slots are way smaller and of course I already have 5/16 nutserts in the firewall and of course the panel is painted.

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Luckily one hole lined up and I was able to locate all of the area's that need to be opened up.

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I spent about an hour filing and test fitting.

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Getting closer.

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A little touch up paint.

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A few feet of strip caulk.

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Since four of the bolts are not visible I didn't use ARP bolts.

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Fender is going back in hibernation since I want to tighten the bolts one more time before I install the fender.

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syborg tt

06-20-2022, 06:00 PM

Well, it looks like this week we are going to install the passenger fender. Even if Remy says no !

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Here goes nothing ( 03-29-22 )

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After a little bit of work Mike I got it close.

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syborg tt

06-20-2022, 08:47 PM

One of my daughters friends brother likes working on cars so he offered to help. So we started working on all the projects that require having a second set of hands.

The first project we worked on was the steering column & steering shaft.

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Apparently Remy likes him.

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syborg tt

06-20-2022, 08:58 PM

Moving on to the next project.

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Because of my day job I learned about the Mag Daddy Magnets and how useful they can be.

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You can barely see them in the picture but they are holding up the wires and you can still move them around till you figure out the final layout.

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syborg tt

06-20-2022, 09:19 PM

I re-installed the WMC Optima Battery tray so I could work on the wiring going to the Battery.

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This is the support rod that is used when you are using the Anvil Carbon inner fenders.

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syborg tt

06-21-2022, 10:31 AM

Before I started working on the battery terminal wiring I need to run to the auto parts store.

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On my way home I stopped at McDonalds for a McFlurry.

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Since wires tend to have strong memory so I made sure the ring terminal was on in the correct orientation.

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I am still amazed at the amount of tools used on every project.

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syborg tt

06-21-2022, 02:16 PM

Well, I am certain everyone has lost instruction for something. This time I lost the instruction for the DSE Wiper wiring
harness and no one at DSE could find a copy of it for me as it was there Gen I kit. After weeks of searching I finally found
it so today is the day that I will finish that project.

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I added a line clamp to the steering column bolt. However, I am going to have to drill and tap these so I can use a nut to anchor these.

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zz430droptop67rs

06-21-2022, 02:20 PM

Awesome progress Marty, but as an old cyclist I'm wondering about all those forks!

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syborg tt

06-21-2022, 02:27 PM

So each one of those forks came off of a Fat bike build that was either mine or someone else's bike I built during covid. However, there are
forks on that wall and another wall that date all the way back to the early 90's.

So basically they are garage art.

Awesome progress Marty, but as an old cyclist I'm wondering about all those forks!

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Cramer4918

06-21-2022, 03:03 PM

I should be done with my crimper in about two weeks and you are more then welcome to borrow it.

That is kind and awesome of you, Marty! I am going to check with a local parts store that I heard makes hydraulic lines. If they do not, I may take you up on your offer. The next closest facility is about an hour to hour and a half away.

Thank you and me an Rubber Ducks go way back. I am hoping to find my Devil Duck which I have had for at least 20 years and it has been misplaced.

As organized as your garage is, I'm sure it is tucked away neatly somewhere. You will definitely find it in the last place you look.

syborg tt

06-21-2022, 06:13 PM

So everything from here forward should be final install which is awesome as I really want to start this car.

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Jay at Pro-Tek Powder coating does such an incredible job powder coating yet I am still amazed at how nice stuff looks when it comes back from him.

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Of course the I had to write myself another reminder note.

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I did at a tiny bit of RTV on the bolts holes just to prevent and water seepage.

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So I picked up a new toy and some animal crackers.

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syborg tt

06-21-2022, 06:26 PM

Well this finally came in and now it's time to change the alternator charge wire.

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Remy is out for the count and not much company today.

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Screw it I am hungry and it's been a long day so I am off to get some taco's.

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I also picked up the Element Fire Extinguisher.

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syborg tt

06-21-2022, 06:31 PM

I was in need of a couple simple projects as work has been really busy lately.

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I also tracked down a roll cage bracket for the Element Fire Extinguisher.

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syborg tt

06-21-2022, 06:41 PM

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Out comes the passenger side header

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Out with the old.

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Ricochet

06-21-2022, 07:09 PM

Looks killer, Marty! Funny, I just jumped on while eating dinner before going out to wrap my headers. Hope mine turn out as nice as yours!!

Sheck44

06-22-2022, 03:05 AM

Looks amazing Marty ... LOTS of little 'clean' details here which I love !

Cheers
Steve

fleetus macmullitz

06-22-2022, 06:00 AM

Wow…a Bro’hemoth of an update MJ!

How are you going to use it?

syborg tt

06-22-2022, 08:17 AM

Next up is the installation of the Vintage Air unit and relocating the valve to the inner fender so it will be easier to service if needed.

So up to the garage attic I go and it's starting to empty.

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This is the valve I will be relocating.

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Since the valve was located in the interior I need to extend the wires out to the inner fender.

I need to enlarge the middle hole to 1/2" so somehow I was able to make a close to perfect circle with a dremel tool.

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My buddy Jimmy stopped by to check on the progress and show me the new exhaust he built.

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Mocking things up.

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Making things pretty.

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syborg tt

06-22-2022, 08:20 AM

About a year ago Tobin from Kore3 Brakes sent me the new brake lines and I finally decided to install them.

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syborg tt

06-22-2022, 01:01 PM

Back at it.

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So this note has been haunting me for a long time and today I finally decided complete the job. Apparently, I forgot to put one bolt in
and I am certain this is a much bigger project then it needs to be as I am certain stuff is going to be in the way.

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I took this picture for reference purposes as I am certain I won't be able to remember the belt routing.

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I was hoping that all I needed to do was remove the Alternator & bracket. Unfortunately, I was wrong...

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and here is the missing bolt

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Well it looks like more stuff needs to come off.

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Thankfully the intake manifold has yet to be bolted on.

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All better.

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syborg tt

06-23-2022, 02:04 PM

These are the project that I like doing.

The blue tape is back and you all know how much I like blue tape. I used multiple layers of tape so I would have a very
sturdy template. After I removed it I laid it on a thin piece of E-Flute corrugated with the Flutes in the vertical direction.
As this would allow the bend that I was to have to make to fill the hole in the front.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/06/01/20220601192819-81a31b3c-me.jpg

I roughly sketched the outside that I felt would cover the hole.

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/06/01/20220601192826-4f90cec7-me.jpg

You can see that it folds nicely when the flutes are correct orientation.

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/06/01/20220601192831-a7fd6bd2-me.jpg

Here is my cut template

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I wish I would have take a few pictures of the stud that I mounted which hands the closeout panel. Eventually there will
be a nut and washer holding it on. You can also see I added two sheet metal screws to keep the panel from moving.

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Hardware that was purchase.

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I painted the back side first as this will allow me to flip it and paint the front in an hour or two.

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Jimbo1367

06-24-2022, 12:07 AM

Very nice. What did u use to “paint” the panel with? ITT looks like a bed liner coating .

Thanks,
Jimbo

Mikael A

06-24-2022, 12:10 PM

Looking good like always 👌

syborg tt

06-24-2022, 12:46 PM

Very nice. What did u use to “paint” the panel with? ITT looks like a bed liner coating .

Thanks,
Jimbo

Hi Jimbo,

Good old Rust-Oleum Hammered Black no primer needed.

Jimbo1367

06-25-2022, 06:45 AM

Syborg TT,
Thanks for the reply. Have u used this before? If so, how durable is it? It looked really good IMHO

syborg tt

06-25-2022, 09:13 AM

Syborg TT,
Thanks for the reply. Have u used this before? If so, how durable is it? It looked really good IMHO

First time using it and I hope it works. The good news is this surface won't see any weather so it should hold up quite well.

Jimbo1367

06-27-2022, 12:10 PM

Yeah, that’s true. (No weather) thanks man

syborg tt

07-12-2022, 08:07 PM

This should be a simple project. If and when I have to drain the radiator I would love to be able to put a hose on the drain so I picked up a couple of these at Advance Auto.

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I am finally going through all of the nuts and bolts and making sure everything is final tight.

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More notes

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I have had this ratchetting open end wrench set for years and it still comes in handy.

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Mocking up the lines on the Vintage Air

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I ran the lines in two different colors so I can quickly tell which is which when I am laying under the dash.

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I finally found battery terminal covers that will actually work.

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I was even able to find a suitable location for the optima battery charge wires.

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Alternator wire cover.

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Number1

07-13-2022, 12:22 PM

Have you ever had any problems with either of those radiator drain cocks getting seized together and not opening?

Jimbo1367

07-14-2022, 07:09 AM

I was thinking the same thing. I’d dab some anti size on both threads.

Goose daddy,
Great find on the terminal covers. Do you know of any for the battery bulkheads ?

syborg tt

07-25-2022, 02:22 PM

Have you ever had any problems with either of those radiator drain cocks getting seized together and not opening?

I used the Oatey teflon tape on the threads and normally that works good.

I was thinking the same thing. I’d dab some anti size on both threads.

Not to worry anti-seize and I are very close friends

Goose daddy,
Great find on the terminal covers. Do you know of any for the battery bulkheads ?

Here are a couple

https://ceautoelectricsupply.com/product/300-amp-weatherproof-bulkhead-connectors/

https://www.amazon.com/Weatherproof-Battery-Bulkhead-Connector-Insulator/dp/B09B15X538

Jimbo1367

08-01-2022, 12:29 AM

Thank you very much.

Jimbo

syborg tt

09-15-2022, 10:32 AM

Cleaning up the final wiring and making it permanent

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I trimmed out this hole for the Mag Daddy magnet wire holder

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I have learned having a small box handy in the car for all the stuff.

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Let's not forget the stuff hidden behind the vintage air unit.

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I need to lengthen just one side of the fuse holder wiring as I will be unable to reach this fuse when everything is all buttoned up.

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If you look really close you can see the fuse is hidden behind the fuse relay wiring.

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Test fitting the Holley ECU

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As always it is nice to have someone to talk with even if he only barks.

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syborg tt

09-15-2022, 10:53 AM

Is it just me that has a hard time knowing when tight is tight enough.

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I also made sure that both nuts would be accessible from under the unit while I am laying on my back on the floor.

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Last look before the box goes in.

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I also find it is important to remember the tools I used to get the all of the hidden hardware.

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Have I told you how much I love these Mag Daddy Wire Loom holders.

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Time to shorten a couple wires.

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Wrapped the wire and installed a much nicer connection.

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Opps - it appears two female can't connect.

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All better now.

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Tightening the bolts that anchors the Vintage Air unit to the firewall. I an also considering putting a Nylock nut on the bolt that protrudes into the wiper cowl.

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Vintage Air Drain

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Mounted the bracket I made for the Holley Terminator X

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Working on and idea how to secure the top bolt hole which will also stabilize the bracket.

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It's shocking how many tools you use.

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syborg tt

09-15-2022, 11:23 AM

Remy and I are back in the garage

Working on routing the Vintage Air Coolant line using the Mag Daddy Line clamps.

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I also moved the valve from in the inside of the car to the cowl as it will be much easier to service if I am have to replace it.

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I made this little mock up bracket to stabilize the valve

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While I am here I also routed all of the extra wire from the Holley ECU to the front of the car.

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Vintage Air wires that will be eventually connected.

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I used the heat shrink spade connectors instead of adding heat shrink tubing.

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AC Lines added into the mix

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817213726-a687ff8c-me.jpg

You know the bracket I made ... well that was became useless when I ran the AC lines as there just wasn't enough room.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817213717-69290a2d-me.jpg

These cloth Velcro wire ties work really nice during mock up and they come in multiple lengths and they also offer more aggressive Velcro closure.

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I need this fitting so I can remake the one AC line as I plan to reroute it in front of the battery instead of under the tray.

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DWC

09-15-2022, 03:28 PM

Coming along nice. This is tedious work, but the satisfaction of knowing it was done correctly is worth it in the long run.

Daniel

syborg tt

09-17-2022, 06:40 AM

Coming along nice. This is tedious work, but the satisfaction of knowing it was done correctly is worth it in the long run.

Daniel

Morning Daniel,

Thank you for the kind words and I am hoping that 99% of what I am doing is correct. I have made a couple mistakes along the way and thankfully I have had fellow board members and good friends make suggestions that make more sense.

sru1436

09-17-2022, 07:55 AM

Looking great, I’m gonna have to get some of those mag daddy holders. I can use those in a lot of areas on my car.

Jimbo1367

09-19-2022, 01:00 AM

I’ve seen those Velcro zipTies before, Yet I’ve never thought about where they could prove useful. Thanks for showing me lol. Great idea

syborg tt

09-19-2022, 10:15 AM

Looking great, I’m gonna have to get some of those mag daddy holders. I can use those in a lot of areas on my car.

They are not cheap but man do they work great. You can play with the harness till you get it exactly where you want it and then your done. I have considered a small dab of panel bound once I am happy with the final location of each of the mounts.

I’ve seen those Velcro zip ties before, Yet I’ve never thought about where they could prove useful. Thanks for showing me lol. Great idea

You're welcome and always glad to share the knowledge that I have been exposed to along the way.

syborg tt

09-19-2022, 10:57 AM

So I am running the DSE wiper harness under the steering column so it looks somewhat factory. However I am trying to come up with a solution to retain the line clamp. Since the hardware isn't a machine thread there really isn't a nut available. In the end I should have just drilled out the holes and tapped them for an actual bolt and then I could just use a nut & washer in the engine bay.

Attempt #1 License plate nut. -- Fail

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817213937-23e96399-me.jpg

Attempt # 2 I forgot what these are called. -- Fail

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They kinda work but not really

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817214000-01378640-me.jpg

In the end I am just going to drill & tap the holes and do it the right way.

syborg tt

09-19-2022, 01:27 PM

Time to finally finish the intake manifold so I can install it in a couple weeks.

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817214058-f7f5f92a-me.jpg

So does this stuff ever dry ?

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syborg tt

09-19-2022, 01:33 PM

I decided to paint the back side of the fenders.

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Fender is finally home and will soon be on the car.

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Prepping the car so I can install the fender.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817214707-b9cc8a99-me.jpg

It's nice finally removing some of the blue tape.

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I am happy that I had Larry paint the firewall satin black as it is a nice contrast with the body color.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/08/17/20220817214723-2e52e204-me.jpg

Hopefully, I can get Mike or Scott to come over and give me a hand to install the fender soon.

sleepertime

09-20-2022, 04:24 AM

These were once much more expensive and harder to find. This is one that found and use for a number of projects with a great size selection. You can also get all of the sizes of rivet nuts in stainless. https://www.amazon.com/Giantisan-Professional-Including-Mandrels-Effortless/dp/B07VPB676Y/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI88uit5-j-gIVjRTUAR3K4g5WEAAYASAAEgLvBvD_BwE&hvadid=174272325000&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9027624&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1189891521118343600&hvtargid=kwd-34188776843&hydadcr=7469_9322231&keywords=nutsert+tool+kit&qid=1663672625&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVlRVTDZMSExDSkpQJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODcxNDMzMUs4NDNFWU5NWTFTOSZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjEzNjQ4MjVVRkxDWkNWOUxHWiZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05 vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Jimbo1367

09-20-2022, 07:08 AM

That’s a really fair price. IMO

camcojb

09-20-2022, 10:38 AM

I love rivetnuts... :thumbsup:

syborg tt

09-20-2022, 10:51 AM

Wow that is cheap and I will be adding this to my Amazon Shopping list.

These were once much more expensive and harder to find. This is one that found and use for a number of projects with a great size selection. You can also get all of the sizes of rivet nuts in stainless.

That’s a really fair price. IMO

I love rivetnuts... :thumbsup:

As do I

syborg tt

09-20-2022, 11:12 AM

It's finally time to install the intake for the last time which means I should probably torque down the valley cover.

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and I actually used a torque wrench

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More notes

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Did I ever mention how much I love installing injectors.

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Yes a 3 Way Allen wrench comes in handy when assembling the rails.

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So this injector seems to be the issue that is preventing me from installing the rail.

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Rail is back off yet again.

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So I removed all of the brackets again and installed the rails everything was good.

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Here is the culprit.

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Off to my Grandfathers Vise.

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All better

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Finally done and ready to be installed but being honest I need Taco's

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Jimbo1367

09-20-2022, 12:38 PM

What brand injectors? They kinda look like Holley. Have you ever used whatever brand they are before? I need new injectors , So I’m trying to find out what’s good

Thanks,
Jimbo

syborg tt

09-21-2022, 09:00 AM

What brand injectors? They kinda look like Holley. Have you ever used whatever brand they are before? I need new injectors , So I’m trying to find out what’s good

Thanks,
Jimbo

I bought the Holley Injectors as part of the package. Kinda wanted to keep it all the same however I am not sure it really matters.

syborg tt

09-21-2022, 09:26 AM

It was late and I had a little left in me after a very long day. So I decided to do one more small project and oddly enough it was stupid easy. I walked over to my box of grommet and the first grommet I found fit perfectly.

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and the good news is I had two of them and I had enough left over wire to extend both wire looms.

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How is it possible that I used all of these tools today.

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camcojb

09-21-2022, 09:57 AM

How is it possible that I used all of these tools today.

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I'm reminded of how possible it is whenever I work on the car.... :D

syborg tt

09-23-2022, 12:43 PM

Ugh, but the good news is Scott is going to swing by and help me hang the fender tonight.

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Fender is on and will need some more adjusting but it is close enough.

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Cramer4918

09-25-2022, 07:04 PM

It is coming together, Marty! I am envious of your attention to detail. All the little things you're doing definitely will add up to a beautiful and reliable ride for sure!

I am taking notes on all your tips and tricks as well. I will be tackling the Vintage Air install and dash wiring on mine very soon.... Hopefully.

syborg tt

09-26-2022, 07:31 AM

It is coming together, Marty! I am envious of your attention to detail. All the little things you're doing definitely will add up to a beautiful and reliable ride for sure!

Thank you so much and my goal has been to make the car easy to service and hopefully reliable.

I am taking notes on all your tips and tricks as well. I will be tackling the Vintage Air install and dash wiring on mine very soon.... Hopefully.

The Vintage Air install was fun and if you need to borrow the AC line crimper I loan it out for a small $25.00 donation to the charity I work with and the good part is you get a tax donation.

syborg tt

09-26-2022, 07:43 AM

I did something different this time before I started working on the car. I actually went for Taco's

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My goal is to hide the Injector Harness as much as possible.

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I used Tessa Tape at the harness plug

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 07:47 AM

So serious question is a 165 amp alternator enough for the Holley Terminator X EFI ?

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Continuing with the Manifold install I cut the vacuum lines to length.

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 07:51 AM

I started final routing of the wires on the drivers side of the car.

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More Mag Daddy Magnetic Mounts

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 08:17 AM

Kenny did an unbelievable job on the upper and lower radiator hose's

I am going to order an longer hose for the connection at the water pump.

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I also finished up the routing for the Vintage Air lines.

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 08:43 AM

So when I was doing the wiring I just had a brain fart and forgot that if I flip the switch on the battery shut off and then
went and tried to start the car it would still go through all of the small grounds on the top of the battery.

Thank you Kenny and Ron for explaining this to me and hopefully I got it right this time.

I hope this is the last time that I will be taking this headlight bucket out. FYI in order to put the upper and lower valance
on the headlight bucket has to be removed so it will not be going back on till I am ready to install the upper and lower valance.

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All the wires have been exposed and I can now visually see my mistake.

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I really love the DSE lights however how much better can the new Holley Lights actually be.

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Everything that was on the top post terminal will now be moved to this remote ground stud.

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Off to Ace Hardware for more nuts, washers and bolts.

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I also used nylock nut so I don't have to worry about the bolts coming loose.

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Have I mentioned how much I love drilling into pretty paint.

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You can see that I hid the ground lug behind the battery so it could be easily serviced if necessary.

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I made a temporary ground wire that runs back to the lug where all of the wires moved to.

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I put some TechFlex wrap over the wires and called it a night.

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camcojb

09-26-2022, 08:50 AM

Just a thought on the injector wires. You could run the wires under the fuel rails and behind the runners. If you split the harness into two sides then each side could tuck in between the runner and the valley cover of the engine. There's usually a nice little pocket formed there that holds the wires nicely and completely hidden. Keep the harness separate like in this pic, adding the black covering.

syborg tt

09-26-2022, 08:52 AM

So the line are finally on for the last time.

You can see the line clamps are hanging out and could cut me or possible cut a wire.

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The trick I learned years ago was to stick a small bolt under the metal strap that is hanging off and just push it down. It's just that simple.

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 08:56 AM

syborg tt

09-26-2022, 09:28 AM

I figured I might as well tackle this project the old school was and just cut the darn bolts instead of buying new ones.

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Note to self don't pick it up it's hot !!

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When it's hot let it lie

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Looks good to me

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I even layered a little bit of sound deadening over it just in case.

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Installed the foam to reduce the air traveling around the radiator instead of through it like it needs to be.

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Maybe one day soon I will ask Mario if he can paint my Radiator and fan shroud.

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 11:47 AM

So I took a gamble on a fitting from Amazon and it actually worked perfectly.

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I used this fitting on the overflow vent and it had to be able to spin and not hit the radiator and end up in the correct orientation
facing the overflow tank.

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Shocking it worked perfectly.

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 01:20 PM

Originally I was going to use the Gates Heat Shrink hose clamps but that goes against the thought of being able to fix
the car on the side of the road. So I picked up these very nice stainless steel hose clamps.

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So this is one of things that you just can't believe was the fix. Way back when I replace the door hinge pins the drivers door
just didn't close nearly as nice as the passenger. I'm still not sure why I thought about putting just a little bit of oil in the latch
assembly. Well SOB it actually worked and worked incredibly well. So much so it has fixed the problem.

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syborg tt

09-26-2022, 01:28 PM

Back to the intake Holley Sniper Intake Manifold.

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The only way to get these lines off is with a knife. You can also see I added DEI Heat Sleeve around one of the hoses.

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I hope this is the final plumbing and wiring.

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I decided to vacuum bleed the brakes and all seemed good.

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I went out to get tacos and on my way home I decided to pick up the oil for the motor.

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Opps apparently the passenger side brake line had to go to the bathroom. Ugh !!!!

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Cramer4918

09-26-2022, 01:59 PM

Thank you so much and my goal has been to make the car easy to service and hopefully reliable.

The Vintage Air install was fun and if you need to borrow the AC line crimper I loan it out for a small $25.00 donation to the charity I work with and the good part is you get a tax donation.

That is an awesome and great idea, Marty! I may have to take you up in your offer when I get back in mine.

I’ve been looking at the Rivnut tool at Harbor Freight. That would definitely prove useful for my shifter and Holley Terminator mounts.

Seeing your updates is great motivation!

syborg tt

09-26-2022, 03:07 PM

That is an awesome and great idea, Marty! I may have to take you up in your offer when I get back in mine.

I’ve been looking at the Rivnut tool at Harbor Freight. That would definitely prove useful for my shifter and Holley Terminator mounts.

Seeing your updates is great motivation!

Thank you Matt and the Rivnut tool from Harbor Freight works good not great. But if you are only doing a few then who cares.

On a side note I also rent out the Fender Roller and Back Spacing tool and all of the money get's donated to the Charity.

syborg tt

09-27-2022, 09:52 AM

Back out in the garage and back at it.

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The guys at Pro-Tek Powder Coating did an incredible job on the Yolk. However he may have put a little bit to much powder coating on the shaft.

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So I have question how much inward travel should I expect ??

camcojb

09-27-2022, 10:09 AM

So I have question how much inward travel should I expect ??

So how far in does it go until it bottoms out? If it bottoms out before hitting the powdercoated section you're good. Dennys Driveshafts wants 3/4" for forward movement, so if the driveshaft is installed and car at ride height, if the powdercoated area is 1" or more back from the seal you're good.

Of course you can always sand some coating off to give yourself more room if needed. Tape off the clean part of the yoke and touch up the end of the powdercoating with matching paint, nobody will notice.

How much slip travel should I have?

In most applications the minimum is 3/4 inch and more than 1 inch is not necessary. This is measured with the rear suspension supported on safety stands or with the rear end on the ground.

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/frequently_asked_questions.html#faq_id10

sleepertime

09-27-2022, 12:04 PM

:secret::goggles: Except Marty will know...

syborg tt

09-27-2022, 01:06 PM

Thank You and I was hoping that is what you would say. It looks like I am going to remove another 3/8" of the powder coating which will give me 1.25" of inward travel.

So how far in does it go until it bottoms out? If it bottoms out before hitting the powdercoated section you're good. Dennys Driveshafts wants 3/4" for forward movement, so if the driveshaft is installed and car at ride height, if the powdercoated area is 1" or more back from the seal you're good.

Of course you can always sand some coating off to give yourself more room if needed. Tape off the clean part of the yoke and touch up the end of the powdercoating with matching paint, nobody will notice.

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/frequently_asked_questions.html#faq_id10

:-)

:secret::goggles: Except Marty will know...

syborg tt

09-27-2022, 02:27 PM

Have I ever mention how much I love shimming a Torque Convertor....

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Once again the passenger side header needs to come off.

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Note... Don't forget to ZipTie the starter wires together.

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Starter back off once again.

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New ARP bolts

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Here we go

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I needed to add tape to my collapsible magnet magnet.

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First Bolt in.

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Well the tool cart is sure looking full.

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In order to roll the motor over the plugs must come out.

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So I don't have the pictures of me putting the last two bolts in but let's just say this job sucked !!!

Instead you get a nice picture of Remy.

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Header going back in.

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If you look close you will see that I forgot to zip tie the starter wires. I should have put a blue tape note on it.

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I also moved the Lokar Dip Stick back one bank and it has a much better engagement with the block.

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syborg tt

09-30-2022, 08:25 AM

I am back trying to finish up the ground wiring.

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I am going to remove the mock up wiring and replace it with the 6AWG wire.

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I also move the Holley ground wire to the remote shut off.

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The wire was a little long and the lug for the batter was just a little bit big.

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syborg tt

09-30-2022, 12:59 PM

Nice Simple project

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Added Techflex wrap to the harness.

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I added some copper Anti-Seize to the threads

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Thanks fully all of this is hidden behind the motor.

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Love what stuff you need goes on sale at your local auto parts store.

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Now I can finally tighten that nut.

syborg tt

09-30-2022, 01:13 PM

You only get one chance to cut these lines once so don't screw up.

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glassman

09-30-2022, 06:42 PM

Nice Bud!
You going to drive it? lol
Going to Luft next week with Mark.
Cheers....

syborg tt

09-30-2022, 07:53 PM

Thank you and I hope to drive it soon & I wish I bought tickets to Luft so you are going to have to take a bunch of pics for me.

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Jimbo1367

10-01-2022, 12:18 PM

warhawkchevelle

10-02-2022, 02:21 AM

This truly is an awesome build and sets the bar of organization and execution!

jarhead

10-02-2022, 05:59 AM

Thank you and I hope to drive it soon & I wish I bought tickets to Luft so you are going to have to take a bunch of pics for me.

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Thats exciting, you've been on a long journey Marty:excited:

syborg tt

10-02-2022, 08:13 AM

syborg tt,
What do you use to wrap at the ends of your braided loom?
Would you mind showing a pic of the label maker that you use to label your wires? One last question, lol. Where do you source your shrink wrap.

Your thread makes me want do a nicer job on the details lol.

Thanks,
Jim

Hi Jim

Thanks for the compliments I really appreciate it.

Tessa Tape

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Jimbo1367

10-02-2022, 12:02 PM

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

syborg tt

10-03-2022, 10:42 AM

Thats exciting, you've been on a long journey Marty:excited:

Yesterday was a big day as Mike & I cranked it over which means at least the starter is wired correctly.

Hope to start it possible this weekend.

syborg tt

10-03-2022, 02:00 PM

It's hard to believe but the manifold is finally being bolted down.

Off with the Blue Tape.

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One last look at everything under the manifold.

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Just a little bit of lube on the O Rings

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One last look

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Opps I just going to protect this just in case I ever need it.

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I almost forgot to tighten the Oil Pressure Sensor.

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Here we go

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I have had this tool for years and once again I found it useful.

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Well it's on.

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Jimbo1367

10-04-2022, 02:52 AM

That little tool is something my wife would throw away if I left it out in the garage. She’d think it’s worthless and toss it. :EmoteClueless:

syborg tt

10-04-2022, 07:53 AM

That little tool is something my wife would throw away if I left it out in the garage. She’d think it’s worthless and toss it. :EmoteClueless:

and thankfully my wife doesn't go out to the garage much and mess with my stuff

syborg tt

10-04-2022, 12:13 PM

So have you ever had that feeling that you didn't torque something correctly so just to be safe I rechecked everything
and good news it was correct.

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It's starting to feel real as I am finally connecting the fuel line to the fuel rail.

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syborg tt

10-04-2022, 12:22 PM

I know it's not needed but I have gone this far so why stop now.

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Not going to lie a couple of these where a bitch to get to.

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Remy had no interest in what I was doing so he decided to take a nap.

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If you look really close you can see the Lokar Black Dipstick.

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Driveshaft is back from the Pro Tek Powder Coating.

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So don't ask me where this grommet came from as I would love to have another one.

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I think it makes the wire loom exit look much cleaner.

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Without.

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Where do I get a dust cover for this or do I have to make something ?

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Jimbo1367

10-04-2022, 12:58 PM

Geeeeesh. More ARP SS bolts. Go figure. LOL I dig them myself. Just have to many other things looking for $$$

Trans close out panels:
Dealer. I seen the part numbers listed on LS1tech a while back. I’ll have to check into it

syborg tt

10-05-2022, 11:58 AM

Geeeeesh.
Trans close out panels:
Dealer. I seen the part numbers listed on LS1tech a while back. I’ll have to check into it

Found them - Thank you so much

Part # 24261714 - Drivers Side
Part # 24261712 - Passenger Side

syborg tt

10-05-2022, 01:07 PM

I am finally getting closer to starting this car so I need to start making sure all of the lines are tight.

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I have to remake one of the AC lines so today was the perfect day.

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Note to Self...Next time I will take the tire off.

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Next time I will take the blue tape off the fitting prior to crimping.

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syborg tt

10-05-2022, 01:19 PM

So, I had a little bit of free time so I decided I would install the U-Joints and put the driveshaft in. Well, that didn't go so well
as I couldn't get the U-Joint seated. I was able to install the axle side with no issue's but the tailshaft side was a no go.

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2 days later and two new U-Joints

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In the end I am walking away !!!!

syborg tt

10-05-2022, 01:26 PM

Putting the old brake lines back on to see if they leak and I might as well clean them up a little bit.

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I have seen this done on a few cars and I like how it looks.

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syborg tt

10-06-2022, 10:45 AM

So, I went out and bought the Power Probe 3 for the final wiring and to figure out a couple wiring issue's. I picked it up at Harbor Freight with a 25% discount & gift card when it was on sale so I paid $125. It's kind of one of those tools that I will use a few time but boy is it fun to play with.

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So back to the driveshaft and good news is I get to use my Grandfathers Vice to crush this bitch.

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Finally the snap ring is seated !!!

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Install time for the last time I hope.

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okay I lied i forgot I still need to remove some powder coating.

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Might as well plug in all of the sensors.

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Not using this one.

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I also spent a little time cleaning up the top drawer of my wiring box.

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Jimbo1367

10-07-2022, 01:25 AM

Looking good. Sorry I couldn’t find those part numbers before you did. I got sidetracked. My-bad lol But thanks for posting them. I always thought they were metal. When I seen a post before referencing them, I just assumed just that brand was plastic.

How do you like the Master Cool A/C crimper tool. I can only imagine how high the cost went up from before Covid-19

syborg tt

10-07-2022, 12:04 PM

Holley wires that need to go to the brake pedal switch. You are looking for the wire that is hot when the pedal is depressed.

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More Holley wire that need to Hot while cranking and still hot once cranking stop.

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Couple more wires that need to be connected

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syborg tt

10-07-2022, 12:10 PM

Looking good. Sorry I couldn’t find those part numbers before you did. I got sidetracked. My-bad lol But thanks for posting them. I always thought they were metal. When I seen a post before referencing them, I just assumed just that brand was plastic.

Don't worry about your post gave the clue of what to search for and I accidently found and of course ordered it. Should be here on Tuesday the 11th. Which means I once again have to take the darn starter out. Ugh !!!

How do you like the Master Cool A/C crimper tool. I can only imagine how high the cost went up from before Covid-19

Super easy to use and saved me hours of driving back and fourth to Midwest Hot Rods to have them crimp my lines.

syborg tt

10-07-2022, 12:24 PM

My OCD is slowly killing me and I just want to make sure that there is sufficient inward trave for the driveshaft.

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So I slid it in till it bottom out and it looks like I have just shy of 7/8" of travel.

I also took a few pictures of everything that will be behind the dash so I can reference these pictures in the future. Looking back I may do a quick video just in case.

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syborg tt

10-07-2022, 12:30 PM

I have had several people ask me what parts I used to connect the Map Sensor to the ECU.

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I picked up this brass fitting from Amazon.

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syborg tt

10-07-2022, 12:39 PM

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Well it's just a little to long so I am going to cut a little bit off. I searched the garage and found this bottle of
Funk Away that fit perfectly inside the hose and it made cutting it so much easier.

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Test fitting found it was just a little bit to long so I cut off just a little more.

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Holy Crud is it hard to get in their and tighten the hose clamp.

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It's finally in and holy crap did this simple job suck.

Looking back it would of been so much easier to drop the tank and put the neck on.

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Time to call it a night a go inside and lay on the couch with the dog.

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syborg tt

10-12-2022, 03:08 PM

Found it and thank you Andrew

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Time to seal the cork gasket

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Did I mention how happy I am that I installed the access panel

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The red line helped me line up the gasket on the fuel pump side.

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I reconnected all the fuel lines and the vent hoses.

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Well the quality of this picture is terrible.

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syborg tt

10-12-2022, 03:13 PM

I had a couple option for the fuel pressure regulator throughout this thread and I have settled on this version.

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Did I mention how much I dislike Cancer Warnings.

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Details.

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syborg tt

10-12-2022, 03:34 PM

In order to fill the trans I needed to find a safe way to fill the trans without spilling the trans fluid all over the place.

A quick trip to Home Depot so I can figure out a decent solution.

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Lokar Supply's a little 3" fill tube which is quite useless in my opinion. You can see the fill tube they supplied slides in with resistance so it shouldn't leak.

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More Blue Tape Notes.

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Time to tighten the motor mounts and it looks like I need to go grab some lock washer since I can't seem to find them.

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Thankfully Ace Hardware is only a few miles away.

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All Better

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Picked up my new new Optima Battery today wow has the price gone up.

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Another while I am here job. I added the charge wire that came with the Optima battery charger.

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I snaked the wire down the back of the battery & core support. You can see it neatly hiding under the battery tray.

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I finally added a zip tie to the starter wires.

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Holy Crap I am finally putting Oil back in the motor.

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Finally installed the 45mm Throttle Body Hardware.

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Sorry these pictures suck. I finally figured out a good way to run the vintage air drain.

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Looking up

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I snaked it up and over the frame rail.

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I also took a few reference pictures so I can draw up a battery wiring diagram.

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You can see I moved the Holley ECU ground to the battery disconnect side.

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All the grounds going to the stud on the back of the core support.

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Tomorrow it get's the trans fluid.

DWC

10-13-2022, 06:24 AM

The VA drain line routing photos reminded me I need to do the same. I've been using the cheap plastic drain line they supplied and, even with heat shielding over it, it's deformed from header heat.

Do you happen to recall the size of your Gates hose? I can't seem to make out the size from these photos.

Daniel

syborg tt

10-13-2022, 07:59 AM

Hi Daniel,

I am doing this from memory and I am fairly certain I am correct that it is 3/8". On a side note I went with the Gate's hose is the hose wasn't as flimsy as the generic 3/8" hose that I had laying around.

The VA drain line routing photos reminded me I need to do the same. I've been using the cheap plastic drain line they supplied and, even with heat shielding over it, it's deformed from header heat.

Do you happen to recall the size of your Gates hose? I can't seem to make out the size from these photos.

Daniel

sleepertime

10-13-2022, 08:45 AM

:popcorn2: It looks like you have done a great job crossing all your T's and dotting your I's, but I wanted to share some information about a product that I have been using on my battery terminals and all of those hard to get to electrical connections and plugs that have a tendency to get moisture on them.
https://www.corrosionx.com/collections/corrosion-prevention-control/products/corrosionx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-N_W6MHd-gIVDQCtBh3F4QYpEAAYASAAEgLyPfD_BwE&variant=30930717966432 :flag2:

DWC

10-13-2022, 08:50 AM

syborg tt

10-13-2022, 01:28 PM

Today was the day I get to see if what I created works and of course the Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Sandwich just because.

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Works Perfectly

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Eight Quarts in and no leaks.

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syborg tt

10-13-2022, 01:32 PM

Mike came over help me fill and bleed the power steering pump.

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More notes

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syborg tt

10-13-2022, 01:37 PM

Getting closer and closer.

The new battery is installed and power is being supplied for the first time in three years.

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We have lights

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Uhm we don't have working indicators so Mike starts hunting for the issue. Well about 5 minutes latter Mike discovers that
the steering column wasn't plugged into the body harness.

DA !!!

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syborg tt

10-13-2022, 01:51 PM

In order to get the Upper Valance installed we need to remove the headlight buckets.

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It's hard to believe these parts are actually out of the Garage Attic.

While they were off I had Larry paint the back of the parts Satin Black.

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Here we go.

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Sorry no pics of the lower valance going on just partly installed.

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We just set the Anvil Carbon RS bumpers on the car.

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The tool cart is full once again.

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I am finally Officially caught up.

Cramer4918

10-13-2022, 02:16 PM

Getting closer, Marty!

I am excited for you!

Jimbo1367

10-14-2022, 02:57 AM

Marty,
Your getting a lot done. That’s got to feel amazing. Are you going to be running inner wheel wells ? I couldn’t imagine getting the detailed engine compartment dirty.:hairpullout::hairpullout::hairpullout:

fleetus macmullitz

10-14-2022, 05:18 AM

Colonel McFly looked weary as he put the finishing touches on his $6mm Camaro…:thumbsup:

https://i.postimg.cc/43WvW1Bc/E617-B175-E760-4-FF0-BCF9-237202-C034-B7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qtCCR2fB)

:G-Dub:

syborg tt

10-14-2022, 07:17 AM

Getting closer, Marty!

I am excited for you!

Thank you so much.

Marty,
Your getting a lot done. That’s got to feel amazing. Are you going to be running inner wheel wells ? I couldn’t imagine getting the detailed engine compartment dirty.:hairpullout::hairpullout::hairpullout:

It sure does and yes I plan to run the inner fenders. I am keeping them off for now as it will be easier to check for leaks and find things that I missed.

Colonel McFly looked weary as he put the finishing touches on his $6mm Camaro…:thumbsup:

:G-Dub:

LOL Skip you crack me up.

Jimbo1367

10-14-2022, 04:27 PM

Marty,
What size shop do you have? It looks pretty big. Great digs to wrench in.

Thanks,
Jimbo

syborg tt

10-14-2022, 05:49 PM

Marty,
What size shop do you have? It looks pretty big. Great digs to wrench in.

Thanks,
Jimbo

The garage from the front looks like a standard two car garage. However, it’s Forty feet deep with a 12 foot ceiling in the back. I have a sliding curtain wall that allows me to heat just back half of the garage. If I had to do it over again I would make it 22 x 44 which would allow me to have two full two car garages with a full work bench on the back wall.

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syborg tt

10-17-2022, 10:03 AM

I am getting really close to starting this car with Andrew. Hopefully this weekend.

Just in case all this all goes bad I asked my buddy Erik (Fireman/EMT) what Fire Extinguisher I should get and this is what he recommended. So I will be picking one up this week.

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A long time ago I ordered a set of black headlight rings from Anvil and when I attempted to install them with the original hardware
the bolts were not long enough. So once again I am heading back to Ace Hardware for some Stainless Steel hardware.

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For reference I am installing the DSE Truck Lights.

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I misplaced one of the plastic things that the headlight trim ring screws into so I will be searching all of my bags of parts later today or sometime in the near future.

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This is what I will be looking for.

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It's the little things that seem to slow projects down.

syborg tt

10-17-2022, 10:11 AM

Thankfully I have lots of ARP hardware hanging on my wall.

I needed to add a spacer so I used four stainless steel washer and to make it easy I Super Glued them together. I found that if you
stack and glue each one on a bolt with three little dots of Super Glue it works perfect.

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syborg tt

10-17-2022, 10:19 AM

I spent a lot of time planning the Vintage Air hose routing on this car. You can see the hose is secured in two location on the front
of the core support and the other on the bumper bracket. If you look closely on the left you can see that I installed a longer bolt in
the battery tray bolt that protrudes through the core support which allows me to secure the line.

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Jimbo1367

10-17-2022, 11:03 AM

Looks great Marty. Are those DSE Truck Lights LED? I seems Will’s 69 427LS TT build had Truck Lights. LEDs that he had looked fricken awesome. By chance do you recall the price? Ball parks fine.

syborg tt

10-17-2022, 11:20 AM

Looks great Marty. Are those DSE Truck Lights LED? I seems Will’s 69 427LS TT build had Truck Lights. LEDs that he had looked fricken awesome. By chance do you recall the price? Ball parks fine.

Thank you and unfortunately I don't remember the price as I bought them way back in 2013.

syborg tt

10-17-2022, 06:13 PM

Sometimes it's all about the simple projects and today I worked on the RS bumpers and making them as close to level as possible.

I used the original hardware which looks really bad. Who new this would happen being in my garage attic for the last three years.

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Uhm, Any chance you see this gap well the carbon inner fenders should be in between here. So when Mike said don't the
inner fenders have to go on first and of course I replied "Nope". Well, I was wrong, incorrect, brain dead and or just a
dumb butt. Which means the lower valance will have to come back off.

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It feels good to finally put in the last Totally Stainless ARP body bolt kit.

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Out with the old and in with the new.

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Of course the battery try will need to come out so I can get to the passenger side bolt.

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Reference picture.

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Well that wonderful Mini Cresent wrench fell in between the AC condenser and the Radiator and landed smack dab on the bottom of the core support.

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Back to the core support bolts. This is a simple little trick I learn years ago when you have to put a washer in an impossible location
all you need to do is add a little grease to the back side and slide it up and in. Gravity will have ne effect on it and it will stay in it's
place so you can easily install the nylock nut.

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Yes, I was able to get the little Cresent wrench out !!!

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syborg tt

10-17-2022, 06:30 PM

Finally getting close to the end and today I am working on the wiring that goes to the brake pedal switch. In the American Auto Wire harness the white wire is hot when the brake pedal is applied.

In order to solder in the two wires that need to be added to this wire I removed it from the plug.

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I also added the Drive By Wire.

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Little bit of Heat Shrink.

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The Drive By Wire is temporally tucked up here while I wait for a really cool push button switch.

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I probably shouldn't have eaten these as my stomach didn't feel good later that evening. It sucks to get old.

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colorado80439

10-17-2022, 06:48 PM

Humm! looks like you can't use this stuff on a Ford?

syborg tt

10-18-2022, 07:02 AM

Humm! looks like you can't use this stuff on a Ford?

Huh, that's really funny and I never noticed

fleetus macmullitz

10-18-2022, 02:48 PM

MJ,

Really enjoying all the updates.:thumbsup:

Can’t help but think things would have gone a lot smoother if you had a dedicated parts truck…

:P

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syborg tt

10-18-2022, 05:26 PM

These little Zip Ties are awesome as the tail loops around and doesn't protrude and cut you.

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Twist ties have also become my friend.

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syborg tt

10-18-2022, 05:29 PM

Oh Man I so want one of these !!!!!!

MJ,

Really enjoying all the updates.:thumbsup:

Can’t help but think things would gone a lot smoother if you had a dedicated parts truck…

:P

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syborg tt

10-18-2022, 06:16 PM

I needed a better solution securing the DSE wiper harness to the firewall. Instead of using the factory hardware I tapped the existing
holes to 1/4 x 20 and threaded the ARP bolts from the engine bay into the interior. It also completes the ARP them on the firewall and it is
also an easy way to secure the line clamps.

I needed larger stainless steel washer so a quick trip to Home Depot 20 minutes before closing I grabbed the washers & jam nuts I needed.

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Since I was unable to use a tap handle on a couple of the holes I had to improvise. On the smaller taps a 12 point 6mm socket
will easily prevent the tap from twisting. However, It can fall out so I used my favorite roll of blue tap to secure it.

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You can see one of the ARP bolts and one of the sheet metal screws has yet to be removed and replace. In the end I am not sure
anyone will really notice but I am certain Mike will notice so I had to do it before he called m out.

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The DSE wire harness is now neatly secured

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You can see the top bolt as on the only one left and it was ugly compare to the stainless steer nuts.

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All done.

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If anyone tells me that I need to replace the brake booster hardware with ARP bolts I promise you I will start crying.

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Clean Up time as I have to get some sleep.

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These mini ratchets are so useful. If you don't have them in your tool box you need to buy some.

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I have hit my head on this M F N bracket so many times that it is coming off till I absolutely need it on !!!

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syborg tt

10-20-2022, 04:43 PM

Well I am down to the last three wires on the Holley Terminator X. The little Red/White wire need to have power when
the ignition is on and still on when cranking.

In order to confirm I have the correct circuit I will need to power the car back up and crank the motor. However, I would
I don't really want to crank a dry motor. So Mike suggested I remove the Purple wire on the solenoid and trick the car
into thinking it's cranking.

Which means I have to take the dang header off yet again !!!!!!

Picture for reference.

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Note the location of the Lokar Dip Stick. If you locate the dip stick one cylinder forward it actually doesn't seat in the block well.

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Towel for paint protection

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Minutes later the header is off. I a so happy I decided to do shorty headers with a downpipe.

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Wire Off !!

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Optima battery is back in the car and powering up the AAW body harness.

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AAW provides three additional power sources that you can easily tap into. I just needed to confirm which one I need to use.

Top - Battery Constant
Middle - Ignition On Battery Constant - No Juice while Cranking.
Bottom - Ignition On Battery Constant - Hot while Cranking

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I am going to keep it simple and just install a spade terminal and call it a day. However I am going to try to keep it very clean looking.

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Sorry for the blurry picture.

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I also connected the last two wires that needed an ignition on circuit.

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Purple wire back on and don't forget to remove the port cover.

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I feel like I have an intimate relationship with this hardware as this header has been off so many times.

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Battery disconnected and calling it a night and going for a walk with Remy

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syborg tt

10-20-2022, 05:00 PM

Another while I am here I redid the ''Red'' Hot Wire for the Vintage Air Unit as I didn't like how it looked. It now runs neatly
above the opening into the cowl.

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I reached out to Andrew (( Holley EFI Tuner and all around nice guy )) and he told me what I would need to get so he could
remote in during start up and make sure everything is good. He will also be tweaking the tune once I get the car drive able.

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These will be the last two wire that I connect to the Holley EFI

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I also went around tightening all of the Transmission coolant lines fittings.

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I am finally caught up on my posts.

syborg tt

10-26-2022, 01:21 PM

Okay guys I need your help.

Help Please

For some reason I am unable to get this line to stop leaking and I have replaced both crush washers and it still leaks.

Anyone have any suggestions.

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Mike I began the bleeding of the power steering and we accidently put in a little to much power steering fluid. Opps.

A quick trip to Home Goods to get a $5.00 problem saver

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I also lubed all of the O Rings and tighten all of the outside vintage air fittings.

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My custom modified open end wrench

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This picture is for Skip

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/24/20221024173436-6abfb40d-me.jpg

DWC

10-26-2022, 03:24 PM

syborg tt

10-27-2022, 01:52 PM

I don't have much input for leaking banjo bolts. I did have a couple of brake line coupler fittings that I thought I had tight enough, but still slowly leaked. A little more muscle and they were good to go.

Daniel

I jumped on the good old inter - web and found a video however I don't think it applies as all the parts are new.

uvgwU0raLRY

However this might be the issue

Pv3-6eqy08U

syborg tt

10-27-2022, 06:56 PM

It looks like I figured it out and apparently the line is hitting the caliper before the banjo bolt can be tighten down all the way.

Here is a picture of the Drivers Side and it doesn't leak.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027214229-6d59d2f7-me.jpg

Here is the Passenger side and you can see it is resting on the caliper body.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027211104-08bfd750-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027211106-7a4c6413-me.jpg

Once again this line is coming off and being bagged.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027211111-cfc340db-me.jpg

Back to my Grandfathers vise.

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2nd Attempt as the 1st one was not successful.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027211127-bf3ae95d-me.jpg

Looks like it's going to work.

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027211136-e8202659-me.jpg

Line is back on and I will try to bleed the brakes again tomorrow.

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/10/27/20221027211146-a3546558-me.jpg

WSSix

10-27-2022, 07:00 PM

Nice work. I've had this happen before too. Fixed it in the same manner as well.

Cramer4918

10-28-2022, 03:56 AM

I’m glad you got it figured out, Marty. Hopefully that will be the fix.

Those little Gremlins are the always the ones to set you back.

syborg tt

10-28-2022, 08:00 AM

Nice work. I've had this happen before too. Fixed it in the same manner as well.

I was considering calling Tobin and getting some new lines with a bend in them but I it looks like I am just use these.

I’m glad you got it figured out, Marty. Hopefully that will be the fix.

Those little Gremlins are the always the ones to set you back.

Let's not also forget that we spend time looking at other builds and seeing something cooler that you just have to do.

and I have my fingers crossed.

Jimbo1367

10-28-2022, 12:12 PM

Marty,
What do you are for calipers? That size rotors? I didn’t see anything about them.

Thanks,
Jimbo

syborg tt

10-29-2022, 05:29 AM

Marty,
What do you are for calipers? That size rotors? I didn’t see anything about them.

Thanks,
Jimbo

The brakes are from Tobin at Kore3. It’s a c5 / c6 kit with the DSE Corvette Reduced angle brake booster. It like having modern factory brakes on an old car. One of the other benefits is if I break down on the side of the road, I can go to Napa or AutoZone or any other local auto parts stores. I’ll be back on the road.

Sorry, I just added pictures

waynieZ

10-29-2022, 02:10 PM

It looks good to go as far as room.

syborg tt

10-29-2022, 08:06 PM

It looks good to go as far as room.

It always scares me when I bend a line. My brain tells me I shouldn't do it as it could fail. However, I just barely moved it.

Jimbo1367

10-30-2022, 12:06 PM

syborg tt

10-30-2022, 01:39 PM

Marty,
Thank you for the response with pics. Have you driven the car with the OEM brakes vs. the C5/6 brakes? If so, what are your thoughts of this modification?

I’ve been eyeballing Kore3 brakes for a while Thanks again

Hi Jimbo,

I did not drive my car with the original brakes as my car was only a roller when I purchased it. However, I have driven my buddy's late 2nd Gen with factory Disk/Drum set up and I was amazed at the difference. My car actually stops just like a new car. His car felt like I was driving an old car with crappy brakes.

You can't go wrong with the Kore3 stuff just make sure you buy the DSE Brake Booster set up and you will have tons of fun accelerating into a corners with ample braking prior to the corner.

Jimbo1367

11-03-2022, 09:07 AM

Thanks again. That gives me the feedback I was hopping

OLDFLM

11-03-2022, 09:31 AM

FWIW my car went from manual disk/drum to manual KORE3 with the same C5/C6 hybrid setup Marty has... the difference is rotten apples to Florida oranges! I feel like I could stand my car on it's nose if I needed to!

Call Tobin at KORE3! You'll be happy you did!

Cramer4918

11-23-2022, 01:13 PM

Let's not also forget that we spend time looking at other builds and seeing something cooler that you just have to do.

and I have my fingers crossed.

That's where I am at every time I come back to look through your thread!!! :confused18:

But that's a good thing!

Jimbo1367

11-25-2022, 04:09 PM

Marty,
I have a few questions about your brake system. You say you are running Tobin’s Kore3 C5/C6 setup. Is it the Vette base brakes? What are your rotor sizes, front and rear? What size wheel do these brakes require?

I’ve looked at Tobin’s website numerous times, but I have no idea what’s what. Lol. So any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jimbo

syborg tt

11-28-2022, 08:07 AM

syborg tt

12-08-2022, 09:26 AM

This post is just a random post about nothing.

I am leaving this here as I have a sill crazy idea.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110045-d3db5418-me.jpg

Picked up some distilled water for start up.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110047-ed7fd0c6-me.jpg

As every already know I love taking pictures and since the iphone does such a great job. I picked up the SnapGrip from www.ShiftCam.com and I love it.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110055-6db553f1-me.jpg

Of course I had to take a few pictures.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110120-6ca315b5-me.jpg

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syborg tt

12-08-2022, 11:43 AM

It's getting closer to starting time with Andrew Dr EFI so I figured I would wrap up all the ground wiring. I have ground studs in the drivers and Passenger side Kick Panels which need to be converted to brass nuts, bolts & washers.

Passenger Side

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110141-84836492-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110143-204691bd-me.jpg

Drivers Side - Out with the old

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110148-a8f56c4d-me.jpg

I put a small amount of Dielectric grease on the head of the nut and the washers inside the cabin.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110154-b3cc4f2b-me.jpg

Since my memory sucks (chemo side effect) I used an extra bolt to stack the wires the same way they were in for mock up.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110158-6e1ff8ff-me.jpg

All better

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110201-ab3f9969-me.jpg

I also located the wires from the Holley ECU that I will be using to control the fan and AC shut during full throttle acceleration

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110206-7f8ea37e-me.jpg

Picked up the Mat Sensor which I completely forgot about.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110136-9239645f-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110213-6ae69199-me.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

12-08-2022, 01:04 PM

Broh,

I am impressed that your purchasing power is showing no signs of bottoming out!

#couldahadaSinger

:P

syborg tt

12-08-2022, 01:30 PM

Broh,

I am impressed that your purchasing power is showing no signs of bottoming out!

#couldahadaSinger

:P

I am burning holes in my wallet that's for sure

glassman

12-08-2022, 08:56 PM

Done yet? 😎

syborg tt

12-09-2022, 01:18 PM

Done yet? 😎

Nope, not yet still coming up with silly idea's

syborg tt

12-13-2022, 04:16 PM

Just like the title says the front brake lines are still leaking !!!

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110218-e5496de0-me.jpg

Which means once again I am going to try to blead the brakes.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110223-36811410-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110226-cc27db83-me.jpg

Apparently, the line is still leaking as it's constant bubbles under suction and there is fluid on the cardboard.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110235-cecf4e29-me.jpg

I am going to replace the banjo bolts since it's the only thing I haven't replaced.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110238-d3492d1f-me.jpg

UGH still leaking so I am calling it a night

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110240-4630e256-me.jpg

11-21-22 Update (( I HAD TO WALK AWAY YESTERDAY )

I decided to put on the new lines that Tobin sent me to see if that was the issue. I created this unnecessary little line so I could just plug the line coming from the master cylinder. So many unnecessary pieces but it was fun using all of the pieces I had laying around. Lets just call it an anger management project and it worked. On one of my trips to the Autopart's store for the plug I found a discarded phone case that had the owners ID, Credit Cards and Debit card. Since the address wasn't far from my house I brought it to the address and left it on the front porch. y guess is they stole his phone and ditched the case.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110257-2ebcb16f-me.jpg

New Lines installed & a slightly larger outside diameter crush washer which I picked up earlier in the day.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110308-8c73749f-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110301-4fe4bed1-me.jpg

Drivers Side Line.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110313-4e2c4b16-me.jpg

You can actually see the size difference of the crush washer even though it is very minimal.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110315-40d7b2e8-me.jpg

Clean up time

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110325-55e90405-me.jpg

Hopefully this solves the issue.

syborg tt

12-14-2022, 02:06 PM

I decided to clean out the fuel lines so I can finally start the car. Then I for some unknown reason decided to walk into the rack. Man did that hurt.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110336-c4a28868-me.jpg

Since my head was still hurting I decided to run the wires for the kicker controller up to the shifter.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110339-27d8def8-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110346-a6230e2d-me.jpg

I will need to put the wires in the tech flex flat loom which I will most likely do later tonight. I just wanted to here it play music.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110352-6e688750-me.jpg

This will also be wrapped in the flat loom and will be attached with Velcro to rear firewall.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/08/20221208110334-9417a21e-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-14-2022, 02:38 PM

Picked up the coolant

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172238-a2840a94-me.jpg

Order the new Wilwood Electric E-Brake from Tobin at Kore3

Box one is here and she looks a little beat up however it looks like everything is here.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172241-31b13d24-me.jpg

New Bracket Hardware

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172244-20666469-me.jpg

Box #2 is here and the UPS driver must be a car guy as he tucked the box under the bench on our porch.

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172251-3e95b5f4-me.jpg

I can't wait to install these

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172253-dc02ac0c-me.jpg

Opps I found more parts in the attic.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172255-242d6cf7-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172257-a32a6df9-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-14-2022, 02:43 PM

So I found a single needle bearing on the floor and of course it's from the driveshaft. I finally decided to remove the driveshaft off and see which U-Joint it could be.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172259-7014e7e8-me.jpg

Here we go

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172301-9b95e66e-me.jpg

You're not going to believe it I found it under the first cap I removed.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172309-781097c6-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172303-5176e07c-me.jpg

Back in and on to the next project.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172314-73df2b43-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-14-2022, 02:56 PM

Please of Please make this the last time.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172329-1865f450-me.jpg

I also cycled the suspension to make sure the lines don't hit anything and I discovered the passenger side was hitting the upper control arm. So I loosened the line on the frame rail and took the tension out of it and set on the proper location/rotation.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172337-30112281-me.jpg

Installed the top post batter covers since the battery is not hot !!!

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172341-2edab352-me.jpg

Another nice easy project at least on one side and it's a good thing that I have plenty of bike water bottle hardware laying around.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172343-bd54eaf1-me.jpg

Drivers side dust cover

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172348-ae93dca9-me.jpg

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172353-26fc3d3e-me.jpg

It looks like the passenger side is going to be put on hold as I have no interest in removing the starter today.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172400-e957676f-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172356-c3096acf-me.jpg

I climbed back up in the attic and removed the Vintage Air controller to see if I could turn off the fan as when I turned the key to ignition on position the fan starts running.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172403-d0a0c5f6-me.jpg

Installed the defrost ductwork. I am not going to lie as I am most likely going to buy some new stuff as it's kindy dirty.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172406-f5b263e2-me.jpg

Remy taking a nap.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172413-98478f0b-me.jpg

He did a poor job monitoring me install the washer bottle.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172416-55e97909-me.jpg

The parts on the shelf is smaller.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172420-ebe75885-me.jpg

syborg tt

12-14-2022, 03:10 PM

So I ordered a bunch of 4" Aluminum piping from Amazon.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172424-e6f28d94-me.jpg

I went out to the garage and I realized I don't need the center section.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172428-cd8a5628-me.jpg

This looks like what I need.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172432-9130284e-me.jpg

12-11-22

Final Mock Up using the tighter polished bend

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172435-2ca6a59c-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172438-f84f113a-me.jpg

Looks like I need to shorten the line clamp bolt

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172441-80b48e83-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172444-2e885897-me.jpg

Years ago I received at Craftsman Stainless Steel Socket Set. It has come in handy so many times. Once again the plastic grip on it allowed me to hand tighten the line clamp.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172447-c7a213ac-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172452-5a0a3700-me.jpg

I kinda like it.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172456-e7b38f82-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172459-f78957e9-me.jpg

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http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172519-5311c23f-me.jpg

I will need to add some sort of support bracket.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172527-b121d9ec-me.jpg

I will also be installing a 6" long filter so I will have to shorten this pipe.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172536-74caed1d-me.jpg

andrewb70

12-18-2022, 09:38 AM

Nicely done Marty. Looking forward to getting this thing fired up and tuned!

Andrew

syborg tt

12-26-2022, 08:28 PM

I’m hoping get the inner fenders in this weekend and maybe start this thing the following weekend as long as our schedule’s line up

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cramer4918

12-29-2022, 07:51 AM

It's looking good Marty! It is definitely a great feeling seeing it more and more complete, isn't it? :thumbsup:

syborg tt

01-04-2023, 01:08 PM

Since I started building this car I have acquired and or rented a bunch of cool tools. Because I ran out of room in the garage I ended
up putting them in the garage attic. Well today was the day that I finally decided to add a couple more shelves in the garage.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172550-826c4cdb-me.jpg

Quick trip to home depot to pic up a new shelf.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172557-651792db-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172601-89786fb9-me.jpg

I actually started from the bottom up as I know one of the cases will actually be sitting the on the floor under the lowest shelf.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172604-1edca5d4-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172609-520fabce-me.jpg

All done and calling it a night.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172613-2cfd60ff-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2022/12/14/20221214172619-ec0d2d68-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-04-2023, 01:20 PM

A couple things I don't like the intake tube mainly because one is polished and on tube isn't.
The other reason is the angle/bend radius so I ordered matching tubes.

v1.0 ( 90 Degree Bend )

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092238-7417831f-me.jpg

v2.0 ( 60 Degree Bend )

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092239-5b961a0d-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092242-bb3b5f4c-me.jpg

I also took a few pictures of what is left in my office attic.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092258-9f48aba3-me.jpg

My 3D Printed Honey Comb Standard Grille.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092301-754b4795-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-04-2023, 02:12 PM

It's getting closer and I am hoping to have the car ready to start on Saturday with Andrew AKA Dr EFI.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104170328-f3f98ddc-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092305-5dd26896-me.jpg

Temporarily I am going to just dill a 3/4 hole in the tube and self tape it with a NPT fitting.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092307-9d6452f9-me.jpg

Eventually I will have my buddy Ben weld on the bung so it looks like it was done correctly.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092506-e9a21450-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-04-2023, 02:48 PM

I am finally installing the last Dust Shield.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092323-ead854d4-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092325-2fdf3ef2-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092326-e1f949de-me.jpg

As you can see the only bolt I could find was an old rusty water bottle cage bolt off of one of my bikes.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092330-e7f34eb7-me.jpg

Quick run to Ace Hardware for the new necessary hardware.

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092335-7a6480cb-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092339-9f255416-me.jpg

http://garagescene.net/_data/i/upload/2023/01/04/20230104092342-49652dd3-me.jpg

syborg tt

01-04-2023, 03:06 PM

So I have this box in my warehouse since I originally started the car way back in 2011. I decided put it in the car as it would be so
much more comfortable to kneel on or even lay on while I am working in the car.

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I also found my LS1 Intake Manifold and a few other things which you can see in this picture.

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As nice as the DEI Boom Mat / XMat is I am certain the Carpet is going to feel great. With that being said the
shifter and the wiring for the Kicker Stereo will have to be temporarily removed.

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When I removed the shifter I forgot that I needed to touch up the bare steel.

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All better

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I also needed to remove the ShiftWorks shifter cable.

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Carpet is going in.

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I had to remove the Tiger Cage Hoop so I could trim around the base.

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Cramer4918

01-04-2023, 03:13 PM

Looking good, Marty!

What a difference the carpet makes!

The dust shields are on my "need to buy" list. Looking forward to the startup.

syborg tt

01-04-2023, 05:33 PM

Looking good, Marty!

What a difference the carpet makes!

The dust shields are on my "need to buy" list. Looking forward to the startup.

Thank you and definitely order the dust shields now as they were hard to find locally.

It amazing how comfortable it is to work inside the car now. I plan to bring the backseat home this weekend so I can sit on the seat and stir up the dash and make sure I got everything right.

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syborg tt

01-05-2023, 08:35 AM

Instead of borrowing my buddy's Vacuum coolant fill tool I decided to buy one for myself.

Now it looks like that new shelf is going to be overfull once again. Ugh

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syborg tt

01-05-2023, 09:32 AM

Step One is to find an older carpet Soldering Iron. Everyone needs one of these.

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Let that sucker get nice and hot.

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Install the four bolts that hold the shifter assembly in. Then lay the carpet back in and make sure you have it exactly where
it needs to be as you only get one shot. I like installing the carpet this way as the shifter assembly keeps the carpet from moving.
Once you are certain then this is where it gets fun. You need to push down on the carpet to find the first bolt. I choose to do the
right bottom bolt since I am right handed. Now all you have to do is gently push the soldering iron into the carpet and it will
make a perfect hole and the carpet won't fray since the iron melts it perfecty.

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Install the bolt and move on to the next bolt. This time I choose the left bottom as this hopefully will allow me to find the top to easily.

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I used the shifter as template and it worked perfectly.

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Next I need to locate the hole for the ShiftWorks shifter cable.

Since I am here I gently ( ha !! ) peeled back the DEI sound deadening.

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I installed the cable on spun the cable grommet to a safe orientation as there are a couple wires running over the top of the transmission.

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I needed to peel back more sound deadening and of course some of it will never come out from under my finger nails.

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Quick run to Home Depot for the correct length stainless crews.

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Installed the shifter to make sure everything looks good.

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Everyone needs one of the Harbor Freight Dead Blow Hammers. They are so cheap.

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I installed the cable and ran it through the gears.

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Quick picture of the wires under the shifter for location reference.

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I used a paint marker to mark where the wires run. As you can see I reposition the grommet.

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Since these screws are not self-tapping I drilled a 7/64 hole.

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camcojb

01-05-2023, 09:35 AM

Appreciate you sharing your cool tricks. :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

01-05-2023, 09:57 AM

https://i.postimg.cc/fRrgHbcC/49-ADC985-CA10-4-A64-A0-ED-BDBE6599-EAF2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rD5JsMYR)

Standing: Marty the car owner

Sitting: Marty the car builder

:P

syborg tt

01-05-2023, 12:09 PM

You're welcome and someone showed me years ago and I certain there are people that have never seen some of the weird tips in tricks that are in my head.

Appreciate you sharing your cool tricks. :thumbsup:

Skip this is Hysterical

Standing: Marty the car owner

Sitting: Marty the car builder

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:P

WSSix

01-06-2023, 06:20 PM

Glad to hear it's going to be started this weekend, Marty. It's been a long time coming.

Hotwire

01-10-2023, 12:29 PM

Marty, you certainly do not disappoint sir!!

I know I'm stupid late on the brakes, but when you use a vacuum gun you need to put teflon tape or paste on the bleeder screws so you don't get air from around the threads = false readings.

One thing better, and to add to your shelf, is check out Motive Power Bleeder. That thing has changed my life. I got really tired of hearing the wemmens complain about running the brake pedal I found this and never looked back.

https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/brake-bleeder-kits

If you have an older master, the early american rectangular adapter is a pain to use. It doesn't seal very well, I've used C-clamps to hold it down to get by. That being said, having a large reservoir of pressurized fluid is amazing when you're running the bleed by yourself. Just seal it, pump it up, then stroll to each bleeder and crack them. You have to add a couple pumps to the reservoir every now and then, but man, makes brake jobs like butter. Even purchased the tilton adapter and use it to bleed my T56 setup, takes 10 minutes start to finish, almost cheating.

syborg tt

01-16-2023, 07:00 PM

Marty, you certainly do not disappoint sir!!

I know I'm stupid late on the brakes, but when you use a vacuum gun you need to put teflon tape or paste on the bleeder screws so you don't get air from around the threads = false readings.

Well that was left out of the instructions. However I am certain I will bleed them at least one more time.

One thing better, and to add to your shelf, is check out Motive Power Bleeder. That thing has changed my life. I got really tired of hearing the womens complain about running the brake pedal I found this and never looked back.

https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/brake-bleeder-kits

If you have an older master, the early american rectangular adapter is a pain to use. It doesn't seal very well, I've used C-clamps to hold it down to get by. That being said, having a large reservoir of pressurized fluid is amazing when you're running the bleed by yourself. Just seal it, pump it up, then stroll to each bleeder and crack them. You have to add a couple pumps to the reservoir every now and then, but man, makes brake jobs like butter. Even purchased the tilton adapter and use it to bleed my T56 setup, takes 10 minutes start to finish, almost cheating.

Ordered !!!!!!!!

andrewb70

01-16-2023, 07:11 PM

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Ordered !!!!!!!!

I just used the Motive Products bleeder to bleed the GTO with the Bosch iBooster and it worked perfectly!!!

Andrew

Hotwire

01-17-2023, 04:50 AM

Well that was left out of the instructions. However I am certain I will bleed them at least one more time.

Ordered !!!!!!!!

Glad to hear it!! Run by the hardware store and pick up denatured alcohol as well, that's what recommended to flush/ clean the pump after use.

syborg tt

01-31-2023, 07:49 PM

Since the carpet is in I figured I might as well see how well the center console fits. I need to tap the threads so I could use a
bolt versus a screw. I am also going to have Dennis at High Speed Welding fabricate a tray for the surround to sit on.

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Planning ahead again. I decided it as time to run the wires from the center channel to the kick panel.

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syborg tt

01-31-2023, 07:54 PM

More trick parts on order.

Since I have to remove the steering column to repaint it as it has been scratched to death. I have ordered the collapsible steering
shaft to save me from being impaled by the steering wheel in a car accident.

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syborg tt

02-01-2023, 02:16 PM

I didn't care for the first intake tube and actually it was the second as I sent the first one back.

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Using a tighter bend radius it looks like I can get a 6" filter on the end. We shall see when we install the Anvil Carbon-Fiberglass inner fenders.

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6" Filter installed.

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Need to find a good location for the MAT sensor

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Since I had a very nice set of pedals made for the first version of the car I would like to use them. The Guys at Screaming Chicken . com make a very nice adapter.

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