1968 Camaro - Project "BLUE HOUR"

[MaxHarvard]

In a sense of vanity that a car is never truly done, I have decided to blow apart my 1968 Camaro and completely upgrade just about everything on the car. Here's the plans for the car that I will keep everyone updated on.

Chassis

- Speedtech front clip - powder coated
- Speedtech upper and lower control arms
- Rack and Pinion
- AFX spindles
- Solid body bushings
- Mini-tub

Rear

- Speedtech torque arm
- Coil overs

Transmission and gears

- T56 (possibly a TREMEC magnum, we'll see how it goes)
- Not sure on clutch yet
- ATS clutch master cylinder/bracket
- 9" narrowed rear-end, most likely with 3.89 gears

Engine

- LSx (LS something, haven't worked out yet)
- Shooting for 550-600hp
- Speedtech LS swap stainless headers
- Holley LS Swap headers for hp and tq comparisons
- Autokraft oil pan
- Holley LS Swap pan
- Speedtech and Holley LS swap engine mounts

Fuel

- Rick's tank's - Stainless tank for mini-tubbed cars
- Rick's Tank's fuel pump mod with in-tank fuel pump
- Holley fuel pump, filter and regulator

Brakes

- Baer Pro-Plus - 6 piston calipers and 14" rotors.
- Wheels unknown at this time. Definitely trying for 18" (not keeping the TTII's)

I'm sure there's things I'm missing, I'll do my best to keep this as up to date as possible.


http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1228-_emm4543.jpg

[awr68]

Those changes will make it an entirely different car! You will love the way it drives! When does it go under the knife?

[MaxHarvard]

Those changes will make it an entirely different car! You will love the way it drives! When does it go under the knife?

As soon as I can sell the motor!! :D

[MaxHarvard]

Just got off the phone with Autometer...

... Best line from the entire phone call.

"... oh you want the Stack gauges just like Rupp's Bad Penny?"

:lol:

[Spiffav8]

I like it!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[killer67]

I could not have picked a better list of goodies! Keep us updated

[CrossRamRich]

Love that color!:yes:

[Scorpner]

I look forward to seeing this come together.

[LS1NOVA]

Thats going to be a pretty bad ride. How about an ERL 454?

[MaxHarvard]

Thats going to be a pretty bad ride. How about an ERL 454?

I'll look into that, I still haven't decided on what my plan is yet.

In other news.


Parts have started arriving!!

Got this is the mail this morning, Autokraft's LS swap oil pan.

Just from the sheer bulk of this thing I can tell it's a quality piece.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5727421704_6fceb12c52_z.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very nice.
That car will be killer after all those updates, although it looks great now. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

More stuff in the mail!

Can you guess what's coming next??? :D

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1787-_em21130.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Welp, now that the motor is sold I suppose it's time to actually get down to business and make this thing happen.

The Quicktime LS bellhousing came along with the LT to LS T56 swap kit also came. I'll get pics in a bit.

Trying to maximize the room in my garage and still keep the Mrs. happy so she can park in the garage :lol:
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1789-_em21135.jpg


Yours truly, removing the hood. It had been raining pretty badly that day.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1790-_em21137.jpg


Let's call this the "Before" picture :)
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1791-_em21139.jpg


Trying to remove the entire front sheetmetal in one giant swoop.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1793-_em21145.jpg


As you can tell by this photo, I was quite pissed. I doubt this bolt has ever been removed since it left the factory. My brand new 750ft-lb impact gun sheared this bolt clean off right in my hands.

Angry doesn't not quite accurately describe how I felt.

The bolt itself was loose, it spun every time I tried to loosen it, making things very difficult. Also, you can tell by the body mount that this hasn't been touched in a long time.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1794-_em21148.jpg


So, i'm keeping with "man" tradition, I used it as a great excuse to buy a new tool :lol:

Just for the record, that red "Diablo" blade is totally killer! Made short work of the bolt and was still very sharp, it's thick too which meant it didn't bend and contort all stupid kinds of directions when I cut off the bolt.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1795-_em21151.jpg


Annnnndd... Done. The body is loose now. Who wants to come over and help me move it?? :lol:

I have to give credit to the wife, she came out and held the crescent wrench while I gave it hell. Both of our hands hurt like hell after that.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1796-_em21152.jpg

That's all for now! :)

[LS1NOVA]

All that work and pictures and you got one bolt out??



JK.

[MaxHarvard]

All that work and pictures and you got one bolt out??



JK.

LOL, nah. I did all the work to get the motor out, so it's just a matter of getting the sheet metal out of the way and the motor will slide right out. :)

[MaxHarvard]

I'm working on the engine as we speak, talking to a few different companies right now.

Couple guys came over last night and took the front clip off with me, that was a massive amount of help!

It takes at least 3 guys, 4 is best as we found out, but 3 is an absolute must.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1797-_em21222.jpg

Don't worry, i put some cardboard under the body so it won't scratch :)

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1799-_em21224.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Well, more stuff removed.

Still waiting on the rims to get here so I can measure for a rear-end. Got a really slick 9" coming from Bear's Performance as soon as I know the dimensions.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1802-_em21229-2.jpg


Motor is out! Ignore the giant pools of kitty litter... I was impatient and didn't drain the T56. *ugh, never doing that again*

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1803-_em21237-2.jpg

Only 700 miles on these bad boys... looks like I should have given her more hell!! :lol:

These LT specific parts are for sale, btw.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1804-_em21239-2.jpg

Motor on it's way to a new home.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1805-_em21241-2.jpg

[72Z/28]

Nice project man,keep us updated with lots of photos

[MaxHarvard]

Nice project man,keep us updated with lots of photos

Will do my best! :)

[XcYZ]

Will do my best! :)

Yes, plenty of pics please. :D

[awr68]

Allright! Let the games begin!! :woot: :cheers:

[6D9]

Sweet project! Gonna be killer....:thumbsup:

[56pickup]

Great project! liking all the pictures! Keep it up! :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Yes, plenty of pics please. :D

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that too much :unibrow:

Scott Parkhurst won't let me fail! *hint hint* :cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

More fun parts just arrived! :D

The manual on this thing alone is damn near 100 pages! LOL

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/5811408913_d30807f29c_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

The brake booster and MC came today.

9" booster to fit the LS series motor and a 1" MC to make sure there's enough line pressure for the 6P calipers! :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/5815115050_20152898cd_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Oops!!!

Sorry, correction, this is a 8" dual booster. Kim from Matt's Classic Bowties set me straight! LOL

[Spiffav8]

Looks like you're having a good time. Frustrating at times for sure, but so worth it! Keep at it!

:captain:

[MaxHarvard]

Just a quick update.

Did my first siphon today, 7ft of hose and an air compressor = no bad taste! Robert from MNGMP.com showed me how to do it right.

Quickly realized that I had more gas than my stupid misreading gauge told me. I almost ran out of places to stuff 93 octane! Apparently my law mower loves it! HAH!

[MaxHarvard]

The build just took a massive leap forward.

I took my LT T56 and converted it into an LS T56 with the help of Myron at TPIS and Rockland Gear.

The procedure wasn't all that hard honestly, it went better than I thought it would have.


Gotta clean it to look purdy!
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1808-_em21559.jpg

Main shaft and front cover.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1809-_em21567.jpg

All done!
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1810-_em21602.jpg

[Roberts68]

Just a quick update.

Did my first siphon today, 7ft of hose and an air compressor = no bad taste! Robert from MNGMP.com showed me how to do it right.

You're Welcome. :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

You're Welcome. :thumbsup:


Hey! It worked! Got it all out! :):thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Another day, another shipment from the UPS, USPS or FedEx man! :D

335/30r18's KDW's
These were kinda annoying to find, luckily I found that a guy was selling them and was willing to ship. So it worked out very well.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1811-tires.jpg


Ram Clutch and Aluminum Flywheel showed up as well.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1812-clutch.jpg

[johnnymac46]

The car is looking good. Where are you from in Minnesota?

[MaxHarvard]

The car is looking good. Where are you from in Minnesota?

Just north of St. Paul in a smaller town called Hugo. :)

[Roberts68]

Wow, those tires are something like ludicrous wide!:faint:

Did you start carving those inner wheel tubs out yet?

[MaxHarvard]

Wow, those tires are something like ludicrous wide!:faint:

Did you start carving those inner wheel tubs out yet?

Not yet, Speed Tech is working on compiling the kit for me as we speak. ANY DAY NOW!! :_paranoid

Quick fun update:

The wife got me this for Father's Day

http://www.plxkiwi.com/kiwibluetooth/

Allows me to run my Android phone and run diagnostics with a bunch of other parameters. A friggin' scan tool on my phone! What a world! LOL

She told me, "now I that I figured the Camaro will have a fancy new engine, you'll need this"

HAH!! Awesome!

[MaxHarvard]

Ok, first things first.

That bluetooth device that my wife bought me is FRIGGIN DANGEROUS!!

I couldn't keep my eyes off all the little doo-hickies and gauges and all the parameters while I was driving! LOL

Secondly, gas tank came out last night. I was amazed at how much gas was still left in the tank even after siphoning it all out! Maybe 4-5 gallons left. I filled up the wifes car and almost filled my catch can again... sheesh.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1813-_em21615.jpg


I remember that my wife bought me the tank and sending unit for Xmas one year... she got peeved when I told her it was for sale LOL!

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1814-_em21628.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Keep going Max! What tank are you planning on running?

[MaxHarvard]

Keep going Max! What tank are you planning on running?


I think it's a Vaporworx tank from Rick's :)

[Ron in SoCal]

I think it's a Vaporworx tank from Rick's :)

That's a good call Max. I'm trying to pencil that into the budget as well...:yes:

[MaxHarvard]

That's a good call Max. I'm trying to pencil that into the budget as well...:yes:

Yea, those things are insanely good. Can't wait to thrash it on the track with less than 1/8th tank :lol:

[MaxHarvard]

Rims are here!! WHOO HOO!!

Man, these things are gorgeous!

2 of them seem to be lighter than one of my TTII's i used to have... what a difference! YEESSH!!!

Anywhoozle, they are at the tire shop getting new rubber.

Here's a crappy cell phone pic of them next to the fender just for color comparison, I think these are going to be totally killer!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5119/5884040257_c22324e01f_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

We gots some new shoes!

Tires got installed last night as well as a boat load of UPS stuff showed up.

Rewiring the car and 3 sets of motor mounts showed up. Not sure which I'll use yet, but want to make sure I have the correct set so I don't end up empty handed at a time when I'm motivated to work!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5887858152_fd77401f8a.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/5887858192_6ba0c00656.jpg

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[Ron in SoCal]

Wheels look killer Maxie...:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Max the wheels and tires look great. You'll have to post how you like the AAW update kit so I'll know what to expect when I do mine.

[MaxHarvard]

Brakes came yesterday.

Holy crap, these things are massive. It's starting to get exciting now!!

14" rotors with 6 piston calipers all around.

Obligatory pop-can for reference.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/5890945414_d934692cb2_z.jpg

[cencalc6]

Man your really moving,Great Progress :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Man your really moving,Great Progress :thumbsup:

Certainly helps to have people to guide me along on this process!

[MaxHarvard]

Just got this as a teaser from Roger at Speedtech... So not fair to tease me like that!! LOL

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5891402283_cb867216ab_z.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

^ nice...:thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Max those wheels look great! :thumbsup:

[bonecrrusher]

Should have been beer can reference... LOL!

Looks great!

[MaxHarvard]

do the rear 6 piston calipers float? i went with the baer 4 piston calipers in the rear as they float and wont spread the pads on hard cornering...

Ya know, I'm not sure. I'll have to see how they do when I install them.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ I do not believe so Max. Baer made an add on floater kit for the 6p and 6s...

[MaxHarvard]

Ah, that's good news!

Thanks Ron :)

[68400BIRD]

Just north of St. Paul in a smaller town called Hugo. :)

Do you know what Hugo stands for??
Car looks great, if possible I would love to stop by and see it sometime. And of course meet it's owner.:P























Help Us Get Out

J/K I'm originally from Forest Lake so it was a joke from a long time ago.

[MaxHarvard]

Do you know what Hugo stands for??
Car looks great, if possible I would love to stop by and see it sometime. And of course meet it's owner.:P

Help Us Get Out

J/K I'm originally from Forest Lake so it was a joke from a long time ago.

Oh yes, I'm quite familiar! LOL

Have no clue why we just built a house here!! HA!!

You can stop by any time, send me a PM and we can work out the details :)

[MaxHarvard]

Well the AT-AT Walker from Empire Strikes Back just arrived.

Hopefully this will help when the LS3 I have lined up with spool up to 7,500rpm :)

Bunch of other stuff arrived too, hooker headers, fuel pumps and a ton of -8 AN Fittings for the fuel lines.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5939515087_1fc98e2b03_z.jpg

[z4me69]

Love the intake but from what I'm hearing good luck getting it to fit without a really tall hood in a camaro

[MaxHarvard]

Love the intake but from what I'm hearing good luck getting it to fit without a really tall hood in a camaro

Are you saying it won't fit under a cowl hood?

[MaxHarvard]

Just got word from the folks at holley that it might be a tight fit, but it certainly isn't a "no-go" on this intake.

I guess we'll see how it goes when I finally get the engine and subframe all mocked up.

[1HTBRRD]

With a cowl hood you should probably be fine, I'm running an LS with a truck intake (much taller than LS1 or LS6) and I have a stock hood on a 69 Firebird....but I only have about 3/8 of an inch clearance. If you want I can measure the height of my intake and you could compare it to your holley.

Build looks awesome so far.

-John

[MaxHarvard]

From Holley

I think the intake is 12.32 inches tall from the top of the lifter valley cover flange on the engine block

[Roberts68]

Max,

That Aluminum hood, is it stamped just like an OEM? I ask because some of the composite hoods offer more space on the underside and don't have all the truss work that incorporated the factory Cowl to Aircleaner seal etc...

I think Scott runs one that is virtually open on the underside. That may save a bunch of space, and perhaps you could consult with AMD or whoever made the Aluminum hood to see if it can be relieved like that. I know the Aluminum hoods are a bit thicker material than the steel. Maybe it would lend itself well to customizing?

[1HTBRRD]

I measured the stock truck intake on my car and it was right at 10 inches tall. You should be fine with a 3 inch cowl hood and maybe even a 2 inch cowl hood.....good luck:cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

I measured the stock truck intake on my car and it was right at 10 inches tall. You should be fine with a 3 inch cowl hood and maybe even a 2 inch cowl hood.....good luck:cheers:

Thanks for the info!! :)



Update from Roger at SpeedTech.

Yet another teaser!! :willy: :willy:

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1821-dsc08748.JPG

[68400BIRD]

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

That's a work of art.
Are you going to Car Craft this weekend?

[MaxHarvard]

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

That's a work of art.
Are you going to Car Craft this weekend?

Yep!

I gots me a golf cart this year too. Where will you be? What will you be driving? I'll stop by and say hi :)

[68400BIRD]

Yep!

I gots me a golf cart this year too. Where will you be? What will you be driving? I'll stop by and say hi :)

Not sure where I will be at yet. But, I plan on going all three days. I do not have a car ready yet so I will be riding along with a friend in one of his cars. I'll pm you my number.

[MaxHarvard]

Not sure where I will be at yet. But, I plan on going all three days. I do not have a car ready yet so I will be riding along with a friend in one of his cars. I'll pm you my number.

Sorry my box was full... send it again.

[MaxHarvard]

Small update.

Aluminum 2" cowl showed up from AMD yesterday. Looks very nice and is very light! So far I'm impressed.

Also, made the decision to run with one of these bad boys! Finally! That decision was really getting on my nerves.

Talked with Horace and David from Mast and both were very helpful. They were able to work with me and my intake. They agreed to let me ship them my Holley intake and they would dyno it for me and crate the whole thing back up! What a deal! Horace seems to think that the LS3 intake will make more power than the Holley one, I'm not so sure but thankfully Horace agreed to test it for me, which is super cool.

Shooting for 600+ hp. If I (Mast) gets close with 590 or so... I'll be a happy camper!!

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/photos/117-220.jpg

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/product-view.php?cat=Gen%20IV%20Drop%20In&id=110

[Ron in SoCal]

That is great motor Max! My buddy bought one for his 67 and it looks great. Still being rigged in for him, but we both think Mast rates the power output conservatively....:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

That is great motor Max! My buddy bought one for his 67 and it looks great. Still being rigged in for him, but we both think Mast rates the power output conservatively....:thumbsup:

Thanks Ron, i can't wait! So much more power than I had before!


Here's the subframe all packed up. It's getting REAL now!! :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/5957907275_98fccee17a_b.jpg

[waynieZ]

Thats going to be a beautiful motor for this project. Very Nice.

[Rybar]

Talk about a nice shopping list of parts. Wheels, motor, sub, trans, brakes all looking killer. :thumbsup:

[Bryan O]

Awsome thread Max. :thumbsup: Great list of goodies.

[MaxHarvard]

Awsome thread Max. :thumbsup: Great list of goodies.

LOL thanks man, my pocket book also feels the list of goodies too :D

[MaxHarvard]

I believe I've answered the question: What would happen if I called SpeedTech and only said, "Send me one of everything" LOL

I'm really glad Roger convinced me to have it powdercoated. That was the best investment I think I could have made. Just simply gorgeous color and ultra smooth to the touch, not like anyone is going to touch it, but I know its there and I'm super impressed.

I was expecting something much heavier and bulkier, but this is light enough for my brother and I to pick up easily fully built.

It came packed super tight and nothing was stacked on top, which was good.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5987813451_7d79eda874_z.jpg

This how much packing they throw on it LOL!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5988377124_d33892941e_z.jpg

Torque arm with coil overs :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/5988376322_d1a2bdfe5d_z.jpg

With rims ... not ready for brakes yet.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5988376522_1b17791a53_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5988376574_1f45261742_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/5988376742_96ff3000e2_z.jpg

Solid frame bushings and ATS motor mounts.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5987813321_ae0fe5094f_z.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Haha Max, you already got your Speed Tech windshield banner! :D

Eye candy for sure...:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Christmas in July :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Haha Max, you already got your Speed Tech windshield banner! :D

Eye candy for sure...:thumbsup:

Eye candy and puts fear into the hearts of man! :unibrow:

Christmas in July :thumbsup:

Tell me about it! Still have mini-tubs, headers a few other parts coming too :willy:

[scherp69]

Car looks amazing Max. I have the Speed Tech subframe for mine also. Such a nice piece. I debated about cutting out my g-bar and getting their torque arm. Just couldn't justify it, so I'll just drool over pics of yours :D Can't wait to see more updates. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Roberts68]

Your list of "needs" grows shorter by the shipment.

She's gonna be pretty awesome that's for sure.

Looks like you are only about a rear end away from being a roller again already!

[MaxHarvard]

Your list of "needs" grows shorter by the shipment.

She's gonna be pretty awesome that's for sure.

Looks like you are only about a rear end away from being a roller again already!

Damn right! Just need to get the mini-tubs put in and measured for a rear-end :)

[MaxHarvard]

Couldn't wait to mock up the massive 14" rotors.

Looks so damned cool!

Got a message from Mast that my motor is being put on the dyno today, so that's also awesome.

Teaser shot :D

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1827-_em22954.jpg

[Roberts68]

Now there is a hint of artistry!

Cool effect, not your everyday build thread content there.:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Now there is a hint of artistry!

Cool effect, not your everyday build thread content there.:thumbsup:

What? You don't have centerless wheels too? Thought that was the all the rage these days :unibrow:

[Roberts68]

What? You don't have centerless wheels too?

Naw Man... I just have some old hand-me-downs is all. :rolleyes:
:D

[MaxHarvard]

Naw Man... I just have some old hand-me-downs is all. :rolleyes:
:D

Bet those are pretty sweet.... Sounds like the previous owner really loved them and barely put any miles on them he loved them so much :D

[MaxHarvard]

Just got the email from Mast about my motor.

Looks like 592hp and 505tq. All this with 105* air temps. So, I'm guessing on an average Minnesota 85* day, we will easily hit 600hp, which was my goal all along! :)

The graphs are a bit hard to read because the stock LS3 intake and Holley intake colors are the same, but overall the holley intake made more peak HP but less torque, which is what Holley said would happen.

All in all it should be a good screamer at 7k! :D

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1829-ls3_416_vs_ls3_416_holley.jpg

[68400BIRD]

I call first ride after the motor is in:D

[Frankenstine]

600 hp on a cooler day that is sweet, so rear wheel hp will be in the uper 400 hp range?? Im thinking goin with a 416 myself when i get started, just wondering if I could build the motor myself along with some skilled friends on the cheap, Those crate motors are pricey.

[70rs]

That looks like a pretty nice torque curve. Over 400lb ft before 3000 rpm. And it just climbs from there. That should be a total riot on the street!:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

That looks like a pretty nice torque curve. Over 400lb ft before 3000 rpm. And it just climbs from there. That should be a total riot on the street!:thumbsup:

Oh yea, can't wait for that. Although my last motor had roughly 400ft lbs around 3000 rpm's too... the HP jump is what I can't wait for :unibrow:

[MaxHarvard]

My mini-tub project has started. This feels like a lot more work than it really should be.

Taking the brackets off. GM welder didn't really seem to have any rhyme or reason to where he welded LOL

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1830-_em22975.jpg

Inner wheel well
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1831-_em22976.jpg

Remember the Sawzall I bought for this project? TOTALLY WORTH IT!! Zipped right through this junk.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1833-_em22983.jpg

Looks like some jack-a-nape decided not to replace the rust... just cover it up. Just lovely. Ugh.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1832-_em22980.jpg

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1836-_em22988.jpg


One big chunk gone!
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1834-_em22984.jpg

How she is now.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1835-_em22985.jpg


Found this guy hiding between the door and the inner cover... petrified little bugger, and not just scared... literally hard as a stone LOL. I thought long and hard about scaring the wife with it, but thought better of it and just threw him away.
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1839-_em22995.jpg

[70rs]

Sorry to see the rust in there.

Toss the hitch hiker....no free rides! :lol:

[rwhite692]

Looks great, man. Minitubbing a first gen is indeed, a crapload of work.

Boy that little mouse looks remarkably well preserved, LOL!

[MaxHarvard]

Sorry to see the rust in there.

Toss the hitch hiker....no free rides! :lol:


The rust isn't all that bad... just about an inch that I'll be cutting out anyways, just sucks to see such a crap repair.


Looks great, man. Minitubbing a first gen is indeed, a crapload of work.

Boy that little mouse looks remarkably well preserved, LOL!

So far I've got about 4 hours into it. That's just one side :faint:

[MaxHarvard]

No massive update today, haven't had much "loud time" with the air tools because my 1 year old needs to sleep so I have to do this in whatever free time I have... not fun.

Taking stuff off a little bit at a time, making sure to cut a little short. I don't have the mini-tubs here yet, so I can't mock it up before making my close out pieces for the frame.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6032221439_a01535ae2d.jpg



Getting there! No turning back now... frame has been cut and the junk metal has been scrapped.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6032779964_87e8fa2611_b.jpg

[Rybar]

Like I said in the other thread, alot of stock tubs hitting the trash cans lately :lol:

Nice work Max, cant imagine doing that work with your 1 yr old trying to sleep through it. :D

[MaxHarvard]

Like I said in the other thread, alot of stock tubs hitting the trash cans lately :lol:

Nice work Max, cant imagine doing that work with your 1 yr old trying to sleep through it. :D

Yea, it typically doesn't go so well... Thankfully I'm almost to the "quiet" part of this side, the welding.

People kept telling me it would take 40-80 hours to do this, so far I think i've got roughly 7 hours into it. It's no where near done for this side and I think I probably did at least 5 hours researching photos and videos.

We shall see :)

[sweetstang68347]

Props for doing all this on your own. I would be terrified to do that to my car. I wouldn't have a problem if my motor was spread all across the shop floor but metal work terrifies me! :omg:

[MaxHarvard]

Props for doing all this on your own. I would be terrified to do that to my car. I wouldn't have a problem if my motor was spread all across the shop floor but metal work terrifies me! :omg:

The best part about doing metal work is that you can always add it back on :D

[MaxHarvard]

Motor is here!!

So far very impressed with this motor, looks great, wiring harness looks well prepped and it was crated well despite being hit with a forklift at FedEx! LOL

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1840-_em22999.jpg


http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1841-_em23003.jpg


http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1842-_em23004.jpg

[Rick D]

Man that must get you motivated, good luck with the one year old and free time :lol: I had to put mine on hold for a couple of years because of my twins, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. Love what you are doing with this part 2 of your build Max.

[waynieZ]

Thats sweet! Thats going to a great power plant.

[rwhite692]

Man that MAST motor looks great, all business!

That intake looks pretty tall, will it clear the hood?

[MaxHarvard]

Man that MAST motor looks great, all business!

That intake looks pretty tall, will it clear the hood?

I've been told it will clear with a cowl hood. :)

[70rs]

Nice motor!

How is everything going so far?

[MaxHarvard]

Nice motor!

How is everything going so far?

So far so good.... Almost half done with the mini tubs... collecting parts at this point. Going to be putting it together and hopefully get it on 4 wheels before the snow flies. That's the goal, to have a roller by winter.

[MaxHarvard]

Hey hey!

One side is in! just needs seem sealer and some under coating. :)

Will be using Transtar undercoating, works a lot better and more durable than that rubberized crap.

http://terrys.net/pn4363.jpg


http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1843-_em23006.jpg

Rough idea of ride height
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1844-_em23014.jpg

[70rs]

Ride ht looks great!

What's the scoop on that undercoating?

[MaxHarvard]

Ride ht looks great!

What's the scoop on that undercoating?

I asked a friend of mine about doing Line-X on the car, and for what the "friend" rate would be, its just too far out of the budget right now.

He suggest this stuff I posted, Transtar coating... stuff is like $15 a can, but he showed me some 5-7 year old stuff they use on a trailer and it held up really well. Sorta looks like wrinkle paint when all said and done.

~Eric

[70rs]

I asked a friend of mine about doing Line-X on the car, and for what the "friend" rate would be, its just too far out of the budget right now.

He suggest this stuff I posted, Transtar coating... stuff is like $15 a can, but he showed me some 5-7 year old stuff they use on a trailer and it held up really well. Sorta looks like wrinkle paint when all said and done.

~Eric

Ok cool. I will have to check it out. Thanks.

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey hey!

Rough idea of ride height
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1844-_em23014.jpg

Bad @ss...:D :yes:

[Rick D]

What he ^^^ said looks awsome and the ride hight is sweet :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Thanks guys! Can't wait to get it done!!


Here's the latest update.

Got the milled finish speedtech headers yesterday. I like this finish honestly because it reminds me of Indian Larry... He was such a neat guy and had a great way of thinking about machines that I think he'd like this finish.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1845-_em23028.jpg

Got a little bored of the standard photos, so these next 3 have some creative licensing LOL

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1846-_em23029.jpg


I have a new inspector/spokesman at the shop, Max has to make sure to inspect each part for quality before it goes into the car. :D

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1847-_em23030.jpg


I think he's happy with the craftsmanship LOL
http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1848-_em23037.jpg

[68400BIRD]

SWEET!!! Are you getting the headers coated? If not make sure to wipe off all of the fingerprints before start up. I had a set of chrome Doug Thorleys on my last car. After running the car for a few weeks I had small little blue blotches from the oil off of my fingers.

[Roberts68]

SWEET!!! Are you getting the headers coated? If not make sure to wipe off all of the fingerprints before start up. I had a set of chrome Doug Thorleys on my last car. After running the car for a few weeks I had small little blue blotches from the oil off of my fingers.

Not only that but be prepared to keep an eye on them if you don't coat them. I think they look great in the raw and I am sure that you won't have any trouble but the possibility does exist especially in MN for even the best Stainless to oxidize. Notice I did not say the R word... that was just PC on my part out of kindness.

I can show you all sorts of examples of high grade stainless with a terminal case of the awful stuff. On a show/go car that won't play in the elements a whole bunch you should be fine, and you can always blast and coat them at some point in the future if the need arises.

Nice haul of parts and progress lately!!

Your shop is becoming more interesting all the time! I hope Max has the staff put up some more Sponsor banners and not Pooh Bear or BackYardigans and such.:P

:cheers:

[sweetstang68347]

... Pro-Jackstand ...

So that's what wrong with my car! :lol:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38678548/Blog/IMG_8467.JPG

[Roberts68]

So that's what wrong with my car! :lol:
:rofl: The bowtie on my boxers part of me wants to point out one other thing to you just for the sake of the old feud but deep down I really love 'em all. Nice 'Stang, thanks for the laugh.:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

AutoRad Radaitor came last night!!

WOW!! What a piece! All aluminum, dual giant fans, dakota digital read out, programmable and MASSIVE.

Let's see...

- all aluminum engine - Check.
- Massive aluminum radiator - Check.
- Programmable fan switch - Check.

This thing should hit arctic temps in mid day traffic!! LOL

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6106109164_7e87ded561_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Gas tank showed up!!

Vaporworx By Rick's Tanks.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/6140544951_59ee99e7c1.jpg

[waynieZ]

Those sure are some pretty parts you have there.

[MaxHarvard]

Clutch, flywheel and bellhousing all coming together!

Haven't decided on the headers yet.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1925-332402_10150801022180702_500595701_20824242_215814 840_o.jpg

[70rs]

Awesome Eric! Nice pile of parts there too.

[Moabdude]

Very very very nice!! :thumbsup:

How long did you save for all these upgrades?
All the good stuff!!

I like the color:D

[John68rs]

Your car looks amazing man! I can't wait to hear and see more - maybe catch it at some events next year. Best of luck! :thumbsup:

[CrossRamRich]

Very cool build. Nice design. Chicks dig blue!:yes:

[MaxHarvard]

Very cool build. Nice design. Chicks dig blue!:yes:

My wife picked the color! :lol:


Minitubs almost done.

Caulked the tubs right before I came to work today. Should be dry to paint tomorrow! :)

Next step: Rear Torque-Arm install!!! :)

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1927-325247_10150807383070702_500595701_20874532_150110 3828_o.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Made some progress last night. Minitubs are officially DONE. finished it up with some 3M seam sealer (friggin $35 a can!) and some rock chip paint. Looks pretty good, although I'll admit it's not my best work and there's always room for improvement.


Last night a buddy was able to help me get the motor into the speed tech front subframe. This thing is gonna be killer, that's all I can say!!

Sorry for the crappy cell pics.

We also broke the hoist link to the chain, that was a very scary moment.

Next step: Swap sub frames! :)

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1928-imag00202.jpg

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1929-imag00212.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Sub all decked out looks fantastic Max! It's a lot of fun watching all the cool parts and your progress on the build. Thx for posting..:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice progress, it sure is a good looking setup.

[CrossRamRich]

It's great the way all your tools come out of the box on a minitub! Nice job, cant wait to see the bad boy on the ground.:cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

It's great the way all your tools come out of the box on a minitub! Nice job, cant wait to see the bad boy on the ground.:cheers:

Maybe I'm just a bit thick, but I think i missed this one... ?


Here we are... FINALLY!

Front subframe... GONE!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6186628038_bb6363a48a_z.jpg


Usher in the new SpeedTech Subframe and engine combo all as one giant unit.

This was really really easy considering how big of a piece this is. 4 bolts and BLAMMO! All was good! :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6186104005_e8792d2a78_z.jpg



Working on the torque arm install now and just waiting for my 9" to show up :)

[waynieZ]

It looks good on there.

[68400BIRD]

It's great the way all your tools come out of the box on a minitub! Nice job, cant wait to see the bad boy on the ground.:cheers:

I think he meant how it takes almost every tool that you have to complete a mini tub job.

[MaxHarvard]

I think he meant how it takes almost every tool that you have to complete a mini tub job.

Ahhhh that makes more sense now.

That's 100% true. Some of the weird tools i forgot i had! :lol:

[seancarole]

Ahhhh that makes more sense now.

That's 100% true. Some of the weird tools i forgot i had! :lol:

NO DOUT keep it up. alsome biuld

[T_Raven]

Don't think I've looked at this thread since the begining, very nice :drool:

[MaxHarvard]

Just got my rear-end last night from Bear's Performance in Canada.

I've never had a "new" rear-end before so this is some exciting stuff for me. Previously, I've always had to reuse or rebuild a rear-end, but man this is some seriously awesome stuff.

Ford 9" with 3.89 gears and putting the 14" Baer rotors and 6-piston calipers on it ... YEEEEE HAAWW!! LOL

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6198566218_5e1192953d_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Putting together the Stack 8130 gauge cluster!!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6217063339_1c9f40fc35_z.jpg

[cencalc6]

very nice :thumbsup:

[gasfumes]

Where did u buy the stack cluster?

[MaxHarvard]

Where did u buy the stack cluster?

Summit Racing ;)

[WicKeD_SS]

Looking awesome! :thumbsup:

[suark]

Is the dash insert from stack also? I see the 48 hour Camaro used one too but I haven't been able to find one anywhere yet.

[MaxHarvard]

Is the dash insert from stack also? I see the 48 hour Camaro used one too but I haven't been able to find one anywhere yet.

Covan's makes them, I got mine from Matt's Classic Bowties :)

[MaxHarvard]

Had to turn the garage into a make shift studio yesterday to get some progress photos done for a project I'm working on with the car.

You could say that I "awesomed all over the place". LOL

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6237679310_6a7f0ae44f_z.jpg

[bulldog19]

Cool Shot!

[Roberts68]

Had to turn the garage into a make shift studio yesterday to get some progress photos done for a project I'm working on with the car.
[IMG]

:thumbsup: Love the Playpen in the foreground. Lil Max will look back on that pic someday and should be pretty proud.


On another note... Can you expand on the terminology "awesomed all over the place".:unibrow:

Since I am not familiar with the expression I am compelled to ask. Does it leave a stain?:_paranoid

:cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

:thumbsup: Love the Playpen in the foreground. Lil Max will look back on that pic someday and should be pretty proud.


On another note... Can you expand on the terminology "awesomed all over the place".:unibrow:

Since I am not familiar with the expression I am compelled to ask. Does it leave a stain?:_paranoid

:cheers:

Well, you know... it means I whipped out the awesome stick of power and cast an awesome spell that left it's...err... remains all over the place. The lasting effect is quite palpable. :unibrow:

[waynieZ]

Nice picture. What size is your garage?

[MaxHarvard]

Nice picture. What size is your garage?

It's a deep and wide 3 stall garage, roughly 900 sq ft.

[Rybar]

I like seeing that playpen aslo, your son looks like he watches you wrench and reads your car mags too :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

I like seeing that playpen aslo, your son looks like he watches you wrench and reads your car mags too :thumbsup:

I made a 'hot rod bible" a few years ago in which I took all my old mags and put EVERY LAST tech article in a binder with clear plastic sleeves. It took well over 2 - 3" binders and they are full to the brim. I made those just for him, even before I knew I was even going to have kids. Should be awesome for him to learn! :)


Latest update.

Wired and plumbed the gas tank. Working on what exactly to do and how to wire the pump harness, should have the figured out here pretty soon. Anyone have Carl's number?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6254386036_d81f4939f3_z.jpg

Got the rear 'panhard bar mount' from Speed Tech Mocked up, I really should have had a partner, but I measured 10 times, tacked it in and measured another 5 times... it's pretty darn close.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6254386388_6a425625e7_z.jpg

[waynieZ]

It's a deep and wide 3 stall garage, roughly 900 sq ft.

Nice a lot of room. Looking good.

[MaxHarvard]

Put the fuel tank in yesterday while the little guy was sleeping. Finally good to see some parts actually going on the car rather than coming off! :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6276876251_90bf260269_z.jpg

[White.Lightning]

That front end package looks killer!!!! Nice work

[MaxHarvard]

The rear-end is in!! No thanks to (you know who you are). :P

I should have listened to Roger, the rear end when I measured was spot on with his measurements, but I had to be stubborn and go in 1/2" and of course... it's a 1/2" too narrow. Got spacers, all is good, not a big deal, but I should listen better next time. The wheels and tires are TIIIIGGGHHTTT... maybe 1/2" of room on the inside, pretty close, hopefully there isn't a lot of deflection from the torque arm when cornering hard.

Either way, it all adds up to the fact that it will be on the ground very very soon!! :)


Oh, one other thing... I guess there's a difference between stud thread sizes??? I didn't know this. The old style is a fine thread and the newer versions are a course thread... Now i have to have 2 different lugs, one set for the front and one set for that back LOL!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6286062352_5fe9c11d56.jpg


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6285542047_8d756b1a45_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Welp, the bad news is that I now have to buy a new jack! Awesome! Spending money and not being able to any faster... BOO!! LOL

Oh well, the good news is that the rear suspension and brakes are done! It's on the ground now and my weekend project is to clean up the garage so I can move the car to the other stall so I can park my DD in the garage just in time for the snow.

The car sits 3.5-4.5" off the ground .... I don't remember the roof line ever being that low before... yeesssh!!

Anywhoozle, next project after that will be to get the rear end squared up and ready for an alignment in the spring :)

I still have lots of mini projects to do over the winter, but I wanted to make sure it had wheels under it before snow came.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1930-_em24543.jpg

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1931-_em24536.jpg

[WicKeD_SS]

love it! Congrats :thumbsup:

[awr68]

Great transformation! Love it!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

Minor update:

Had to move the car around the garage, snow is coming and I'd like to park my daily driver in the garage. Wiping snow off a car daily is a pain. I had to dismantle the front clip, which really isn't that big of a deal considering i'm about to put in the AutoRad radiator and core support. Makes for more room in the garage any how.

Not so glamorous, the life of a guy cleaning up the garage. LOL

I had to cut and install the Unisteer steering shaft though, made it a lot easier to turn the wheels with the steering wheel as opposed to kicking each tire a million times. Guess I can cross that job off the list.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1933-339105_10150908782605702_500595701_21584900_159284 7292_o.jpg


Someone asked me for a shot of the rear to see what the gas tank looked like from behind. Well, here you go!

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1932-_em24553.jpg

[Roberts68]

Hey,

That will probably be the best for putting the front clip back on anyhow. The one piece removal worked but it wasn't the most careful and meticulous method;) .

Anyhow, maybe you are working on it but the pics don't show for me here, I saw them on the PT post though.

Pretty impressive stance you have there and the progress is remarkable. :thumbsup:

[70rs]

Looks great Eric. I bet it feels good to be putting parts back on instead of removing them huh? Nice work.

[Chicken Louie]

Awesome work!! :thumbsup: Love how it has all come together. What did you use for an accessory drive? It is the factory vette setup?

[MaxHarvard]

Hey,

That will probably be the best for putting the front clip back on anyhow. The one piece removal worked but it wasn't the most careful and meticulous method;) .

Anyhow, maybe you are working on it but the pics don't show for me here, I saw them on the PT post though.

Pretty impressive stance you have there and the progress is remarkable. :thumbsup:

Thanks Robert!

The front clip wasn't all that bad taking off, just some people making sarcastic remarks :P

Looks great Eric. I bet it feels good to be putting parts back on instead of removing them huh? Nice work.

It certainly helps make room in the garage! HA!

Awesome work!! :thumbsup: Love how it has all come together. What did you use for an accessory drive? It is the factory vette setup?

I used a stock Camaro drive kit with a Kwik performance AC bracket relocation kit.

[Spiffav8]

Max I just got caught up on the transformation. I am very impressed!

Let's hope this winter goes by quickly.

:cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

Minor update:

Sometimes the smallest parts give me the most ****.

Fairly certain that Earl's wouldn't approve of my modifying their PS fitting, but it seems to have worked just fine. We'll see when it's fully pressurized *crosses fingers* :D

Had to remove the pulley to get the fitting behind it.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6377488065_22edb6f31a_b.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Ok, time for the smaller stuff.....

Tom F. (on this board) and did a trade a while back and here's his progress in mocking up a 4pt roll cage for me. Can't wait to get this bad boy in! Tom did a fantastic job to make sure it fits with the mini tubs and tucks up tight to the sail panels on the interior.

The other piece I'm happy with is that it doesn't run through the speaker holes in the package tray so I can still keep my tunes! WEEE!!

*Don't ask me about the rear-end in the passenger seat, that's his car... not mine. LOL

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6420442599_fc81bff43c_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6420443243_7f2840a263_z.jpg

Working on brake stuff, installing the prop valve from Speedtech and their stainless lines. Gotta love pre-bent stuff!

Also, I cut a 3" hole in the firewall for all the LS electronics, you can see the hole in the upper part of the last photo.

~Eric

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6032/6420443793_ac7af6b0a7_z.jpg

[Tom Fuehrer]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6422327179_369da6870f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65989808@N05/6422327179/)
DSC02627 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65989808@N05/6422327179/) by racer_tom_95 (http://www.flickr.com/people/65989808@N05/), on Flickr

I can try to explain the 10-Bolt laying on the floor.

That Camaro got pulled out of storage to be used as a template to make Eric's roll bar. When it went into storage it got loaded with extra parts. The axle was too heavy to take out for this project.

How do you like my trailer?

Tom

[MaxHarvard]

^^ Tom, that photo makes me happy in the pants! :D



Minor update.

Nothing glamorous right now, just finished plumbing up the brakes with stainless lines and AN fittings... my god those fittings add up quick!!! *sob*

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6472494957_0dcbe288c0_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Cage is in finally. Got that done on my lunch break :D

This thing is TIIIIGGHHTTT To the head liner and side panels my god!

I also just realized that my cell phone takes crappy photos in bad light, go figure.

It's designed by Tom to match the line of the rear window so when it's rolled up, you won't see the bar.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6483156859_3d4839e0aa_b.jpg


It's just tacked in for now.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6483156525_47930e3b48_b.jpg

[Tom Fuehrer]

Nice to see it going together. I see you have the most useful adjustment tool laying on the rear floor :-)

[MaxHarvard]

Nice to see it going together. I see you have the most useful adjustment tool laying on the rear floor :-)

:lol:

Yea, I had to use that a few times.

Also had to cut 1/2" off the bottom of the main hoop to get it to fit right.

Thanks again for the roll cage :)

[70rs]

Nice progress Eric, looks great!

[68400BIRD]

Looks great. Need to get this back on the front page for more progress pictures with a real camera.:yes:

[MaxHarvard]

Looks great. Need to get this back on the front page for more progress pictures with a real camera.:yes:

Yea, tell me about it. Talk about amateur hour here on Lat-G, huh? :lol:

[MaxHarvard]

Small update:

Ok, this spending 2-3 hours at a time in the garage and seeing no visible progress is getting a tad tiresome!! LOL

Wiring is certainly not my strong point, but AAW's kit doesn't make it seem like the giant mountain I'm making it out to be.

I'm slowly figuring out that with my setup as-is... I won't need a lot of the harness...

- dash harness - GONE (all taken care of by the Stack cluster)
- Console cluster harness - GONE
- Engine wiring harness - GONE (the LS's harness takes car of that easily)

So in a lot of ways this is easier and harder at the exact same time. I'm really glad I went with the upgraded kit that has 18 circuits, always room to throw in a banging stereo later if I want to :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6641865235_0722111d70_z.jpg


Super pissed that Radioshack doesn't carry these style of LED's in blue anymore Grrrr....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6641864929_4958f9ea08_z.jpg

[Roberts68]

superbrightled.com (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fled_prods.htm)
:yes:

[MaxHarvard]

superbrightled.com (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fled_prods.htm)
:yes:

LOL holy crap, I cant find squat on that site LOL

[Roberts68]

LOL holy crap, I cant find squat on that site LOL

Yeah, I hear ya... it is hard to tell whether it is my ADD or my OCD that starts pinging when I peruse that one.:wow:

Evenso, if you need an LED... They can probably help you source it. There are humans on the other end of the website... ya know?:lol:

Lots of guys with the same bike as me upgraded instrument clusters on their motorcycles to save the wattage, that is where I heard of them.

Email (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fsendemail.htm) or Toll Free 866-590-3533

[Roberts68]

Show the back of the stack cluster (indicator base & wires) and give any info off of the little bulb that you can see.

Speaking of my disorders, the asymmetric appearance of your indicators is bothering me.:P

:unibrow:

[MaxHarvard]

Show the back of the stack cluster (indicator base & wires) and give any info off of the little bulb that you can see.

Speaking of my disorders, the asymmetric appearance of your indicators is bothering me.:P

:unibrow:

The LED's aren't part of the stack system, these are for:

2 - Turn signals
1 - Warning light from the Stack system
1 - Bright indicator
1 - Check engine light

Only the warning light is a part of the stack unit.

That's causing the asymmetry LOL

The stack unit has a killer screw on type military
IT's the read thing in this photo (not mine)
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo188/gas2k/HINMinneapolis062.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Been wiring like a mo'fo lately.

I finished the rear wiring harness yesterday and now it's on to the front wiring harness. I tried to clean things up a bit and remove a lot of lead wires for the engine bay that really aren't necessary anymore (water temp wire, starter solenoid wire...etc). Leaves me about 10 total wires under the hood, not including the LS wiring bundle.

Anywhoozle,

Can't finish the head lights and turn signals without putting the fenders back on! I can taste it it's so close!!! :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6668634181_af0a7d062f_z.jpg

[Sonar Chief]

Just read all your pages and I must say that I am impressed with your build :hail: Very nice Camaro!

[WicKeD_SS]

Is that the intake sticking out over the fender?

[Roberts68]

Is that the intake sticking out over the fender?

Oh wow. Good eye. It sure looks like it..
I mentioned to MaxHarvard before that Holley had supplied a similar intake/ram to the 48hr Camaro build and Lingenfelter wound up using an alternate for hood clearance reasons.

[BODYSHOPMARO]

on the 48 hour camaro that i have researched they pulled the bad ass holley intake off and put on a stock intake

[MaxHarvard]

Confirmed last night, the hood doesn't fit... as much as I wanted it to, it just doesn't fit for crap. Even with removing the bracing on the hood, it wouldn't do any good.

Oh well...

Anyone got a spare LS3 intake they want to sell me? :lol:

[skatinjay27]

that suck... it looked soo cool.

just get a 5" cowl! hahaha

[Blake Foster]

SLAM THE HOOD enough times itll fit!!!

that does suck as i was thinking of one for the Nova.

[DOOM]

Confirmed last night, the hood doesn't fit... as much as I wanted it to, it just doesn't fit for crap. Even with removing the bracing on the hood, it wouldn't do any good.

Oh well...

Anyone got a spare LS3 intake they want to sell me? :lol:

Is it to high along the back cowl area?

[MaxHarvard]

Is it to high along the back cowl area?

Actually it's too high right at the front of the motor.... go figure!!

Oh well, it's a great piece by holley, made really nice power and it looks totally awesome. I hate to see it go honestly :(

[BODYSHOPMARO]

Actually it's too high right at the front of the motor.... go figure!!

Oh well, it's a great piece by holley, made really nice power and it looks totally awesome. I hate to see it go honestly :(

do you think drop mounts for the motor would help

[WicKeD_SS]

Confirmed last night, the hood doesn't fit... as much as I wanted it to, it just doesn't fit for crap. Even with removing the bracing on the hood, it wouldn't do any good.

Oh well...

Anyone got a spare LS3 intake they want to sell me? :lol:

Damn sorry to hear this, I know all to well about buying things then not able to use them and wishing I could. Still a bad ass car!

:thumbsup:

[Roberts68]

Are you able to determine what clearance it would require?
Would you be able to use any other hoods available? Higher cowls are not ridiculous when they are there with a purpose... but they are not going to promote driveability/visibility in the twisties ala auto-x
I guess it depends what the next intake can do. Sorry to hear the At-At Walker will probably be leaving the Blue Hour

[MaxHarvard]

that suck... it looked soo cool.

just get a 5" cowl! hahaha

Tell me about it! I wish I could keep it so badly!

SLAM THE HOOD enough times itll fit!!!

that does suck as i was thinking of one for the Nova.

LOL, see the pic below... that's a lot of slammin!!

Is it to high along the back cowl area?

See pic.

do you think drop mounts for the motor would help

Doubt it, I'm using the speedtech frame and mounts, this thing sits 1/2" off the frame already and is 3" off the ground, frame to ground.

Damn sorry to hear this, I know all to well about buying things then not able to use them and wishing I could. Still a bad ass car!

:thumbsup:

Thanks! It will still be badass, just a different kind of badassary :D

Are you able to determine what clearance it would require?
Would you be able to use any other hoods available? Higher cowls are not ridiculous when they are there with a purpose... but they are not going to promote driveability/visibility in the twisties ala auto-x
I guess it depends what the next intake can do. Sorry to hear the At-At Walker will probably be leaving the Blue Hour

I'd need about 4" more clearance. I doubt any hoods are readily available.

Here's a photo from the side shot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6684570643_fd48d7b21c_z.jpg

[Tom Fuehrer]

Eric, I have a friend who will be selling a 4" steel cowl hood. I personally don't like the look of them but it may clear the Holley intake.

Tom

[MaxHarvard]

Eric, I have a friend who will be selling a 4" steel cowl hood. I personally don't like the look of them but it may clear the Holley intake.

Tom

Thanks Tom, but I'll pass on it. :)

[MaxHarvard]

Ok, so things have been happening pretty quickly lately as it's all about throwing things on the car.

I felt like Dr. Frankenstein last night as I plugged in the battery to see if the lights were working hehe. For some reason the backup lights weren't coming on, but that may just be until I hook up the dash stuff... not sure yet.

It's ALIVE!!!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6708718355_c0b4592a96_b.jpg



Then I figured I have enough time to throw in the radiator from AutoRad... MUUAHAHH!! This thing is ginormous! haha.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6708718429_dd88c96e2a_b.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

While I wait for the new LS3 intake to get here, I thought I'd finish the wiring in the dash since the rest of the car wiring is pretty much done.

Trying to integrate the AAW system with the LS wiring harness with the Stack Cluster was a bit of a noodle-scratcher, but it wasn't all that bad all things considered.

The fuel pump comes on nicely for 5 seconds and stops just like it should. Radio works, all the lights work (head lights, turn signals, brakes ..etc..)... the only one I haven't hooked up yet that I'm sort nervous about is the LS wiring harness wire for the "start" signal.... Too nervous!! HAH!

Anyways, I think I'm a bit low on oil pressure, eh?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6750604431_9f34347166_b.jpg

[waynieZ]

Sweet! Nice job DR Frankenstien :woot:

[firebirddady69]

tight!!great job mr Harvard:bow:

[WicKeD_SS]

Hey Max, whats the size of the front rim and back spacing? Thanks

[MaxHarvard]

Sweet! Nice job DR Frankenstien :woot:

tight!!great job mr Harvard:bow:

Thanks! :)

Hey Max, whats the size of the front rim and back spacing? Thanks

I think it's 18x9 and 6.5" BS... I'll have to double check to make sure that's right.




UPDATE:

The intake had to go, so off it came. I'm really bummed to see it go, it's such a cool piece and looked wicked. *sigh*

Oh well.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6790120113_bd3aec4b78_z.jpg


In other news, it looks like Rupp wrote up a small piece for Camaro Performers and Nick printed my build in their magazine. Such a cool thing to see your own build in print. Hope they don't mind I posted this little snap shot I took the other night. Thanks again guys! If you guys don't have a copy, go out and get one!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6790119817_040d846aba_z.jpg

[WicKeD_SS]

I think it's 18x9 and 6.5" BS... I'll have to double check to make sure that's right.


Hmm They look HUGE! haha thought for sure they where 18x10. Are they 275? and Is there lots of room on full lock? I also seen your plug in camaro per Congrats! :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Hmm They look HUGE! haha thought for sure they where 18x10. Are they 275? and Is there lots of room on full lock? I also seen your plug in camaro per Congrats! :thumbsup:

Just checked the sales order from Forgeline and here's what it says:

GX3 18x9.0 5x4.75 6.5" BS - FRONT
GX3 18x12 5x4.75 7.5" BS - REAR

Front tires are 275/35/18. Speedtech guys told me that with the new subframe it will allow full lock with that large of a front tire. I'm super psyched!!



Smallish update:

Interior is going back in! YA!! This is going to be so awesome! Really nice to finally clear up some space in my basement that's full of parts hehe.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6811784133_aee6471961_z.jpg

[WicKeD_SS]

Thanks max! Im loving everything your doing! car is going to be bad to the bone! haha

[MaxHarvard]

Thanks max! Im loving everything your doing! car is going to be bad to the bone! haha

Thanks dude! It's getting there! The interior is almost done so things are getting a bit tense around the house LOL.


Latest Update:

Found a place for the ECU. I didn't really want to put the ECU in the cab as that would have required me to drill another hole in the firewall. So, this seemed to be the most logical of places with the amount of wire I had to work with. It's hidden and out of the way and once the intake tube is installed, no one will even see it.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6843989639_cc1f5c4a98_z.jpg


Why labels on dash!? BECAUSE RACECAR.

Found the label maker and went a little nuts with it hehe.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6843989181_e4c4bc2c06_z.jpg


New intake and fuel rails came in the other day. I dunno, just doesn't look the same... feels naked or something.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6843988855_7c2b1f4630_z.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

I finally got some time away from the wife for a bit to work on the car.

My buddy Nate from www.one-guys-garage.com (hire him, he's talented) came over and built me a rear seat delete panel that he was able to do in an afternoon and probably would have taken me 3 weeks! It matches the floor carpet perfectly and I'm pretty happy with the results. Beats taking that old stupid rear seat in and out all the time. I can finally get the drivers seat in and start finishing the interior once I figure out the transmission situation.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6872781159_fc4f38ae7a_b.jpg


While Nate worked, I was able to get a lot of small projects done on the engine such as the hood hinges, some extra wiring for the fans, bolting up the front sheet metal...etc... all small junk.

The new intake is starting to grow on me, I'm starting to like it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6872781639_9a2287a569_b.jpg


Here's Nate holding down the new aluminum hood. Seems to fit fairly well considering the front fenders aren't even close to be aligned properly. Pretty neat to finally see it almost to being driveable!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6872780971_dd30f00b01_b.jpg

[BODYSHOPMARO]

looks great wish mine was that close lol :thumbsup:

[WicKeD_SS]

Looking Great! cant wait to see her on all 4 :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I finally got some time away from the wife for a bit to work on the car.


The new intake is starting to grow on me, I'm starting to like it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6872781639_9a2287a569_b.jpg



It will grow on you more when you mash the pedal. The hp and torque curve were better than the holley. Beat it everywhere but peak.

Car looks great.

[chevelle 66]

[QUOTE=FETorino;395379]It will grow on you more when you mash the pedal. The hp and torque curve were better than the holley. Beat it everywhere but peak.

nice locking car,if you would like a new intake i can get you one for 750 dollar.

[70rs]

Won't be long before the beast is hauling ass down a track somewhere.
It's turning out really nice Eric. Great looking car, and one hell of a parts list. All the best ingredients for serious fun! :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Won't be long before the beast is hauling ass down a track somewhere.
It's turning out really nice Eric. Great looking car, and one hell of a parts list. All the best ingredients for serious fun! :thumbsup:

Thanks! We are getting a lot closer!

Lesson #3,203 for myself: When pouring new power steering fluid into the reservoir... make sure you've connected all the hoses... Kinda spilled half a quart of PS fluid all over the shop floor before I realized I forgot to hook up the return line. LOL

Not a lot of work has been done on the car lately as I've been working on other projects, completely unrelated to the Camaro.

My buddy Nate Shaw made me another part for my car, this intake tube. It has to be an odd shape because the over flow tank for the radiator protrudes out a bit. Nate's going to match the valve covers' finish, so it should be killer.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6819574986_7e899dddd4_b.jpg

[waynieZ]

Its coming out nice ! :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

I got some sweet bling in the mail and it's been a while since I've been able to get to it, but LED's are the way to go. They are so much brighter and clearer, not to mention the bezels look hella sweet compared to the dusty old ones. I got mine from Eddie Motorsports, the same place I got my hood pins, latch and hood hinges.

Just noticed that I hadn't replaced the flasher yet so the it looks like the brakes are on full all the time. Funky stuff happens I guess when you try to install LEDs with the correct flasher.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/6936226836_3851116c9e_c.jpg

[MaxHarvard]

Back from the bling trip and now on to the business end of things.

The engine bay is D-D-D-DOOONNNNE!! YYEEAAAH!!

Almost ready to fire it up, just waiting on a transmission. Then onto the front half of the carpet and put the torque arm back in and it's time to drive this summabich! :D

Not too bad for a psychotherapist with 11 thumbs and no patience. LOL

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1936-enginefront.jpg

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1937-engineside.jpg

[Rybar]

Looks really good, well done with the install. I'm sure you'll have some LS swap pointers for us soon ;)

[MaxHarvard]

Looks really good, well done with the install. I'm sure you'll have some LS swap pointers for us soon ;)

You never know, I might have one or two :lol:

UPDATE 4-29-12

I was able to find some time between work and my anniversary to get my transmission put in.

I got me a Tranzilla!! MUUHAHAHH!!!

It's basically a modified Tremec Magnum by Rockland Standard Gear.

Gear ratios:
2.97 2.07 1.43 1.00 .80 .50

It's built with carbon rings in gears 1 through 4 and a viper tailshaft/extension.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1939-tranzilla.jpg


I'm so god damned stoked for this I can't take it. This thing shifts so damn nice it's crazy! Can't wait to actually drive it and shift it for real HAH!

They told me that this combo is good up to 1,000ft lbs, so i'm really ready to upgrade that motor when it gets a little too "slow" hehe.


http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1938-tranzilla2.jpg

The only problem I ran into was the cross member that comes with the speed tech frame. The Viper tailshaft is a lot lower than the stock T56. Had to add some extensions between the crossmember and the frame. Good thing this frame has so much room to play with I didn't really have to modify squat. Really makes things a lot easier, that's for sure. I need to change out the TH400 tranny yolk with a 30-spline viper version. Anyone have a spare one? *hint hint*

The car is going off tomorrow to the painter to get the hood painted, alignment and a few touch ups to some scratches I made. By then the rest of the stainless exhaust should have shown up so we literally only have that left and the car is ready to be driven!!

[MaxHarvard]

Ok, car went off to paint today... Except it didn't go so well. I was so full of myself that i didn't bother to look at the obvious flaw, the ride height. Pretty sweet stance though, eh?

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1943-paint3.jpg

Ride height wasn't set yet and we had a bit of a rub .... well... all over. LOL

In the spirit of full disclosure, I did manage to get the car stuck on the world's smallest curb... in front of my house. haha

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1944-paint.jpg


And then it was off to paint and alignment.

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1942-paint2.jpg

[Roberts68]

Inquiring minds wanna know...







…ARE YOU KEEPING THE SPIDER???





I mean truly, it's so badass... not unlike the honeybadger.:D :cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

Inquiring minds wanna know...







…ARE YOU KEEPING THE SPIDER???





I mean truly, it's so badass... not unlike the honeybadger.:D :cheers:


Not a *expletive deleted* chance. Hate that thing.

:D

[Roberts68]

Well, at least you will always have the memory.:rolleyes:
:rofl:

She looks good outside. Looking forward to seeing, and hearing... it in person.

[WicKeD_SS]

Looking bad ass! :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Eric your car looks so f'n killer outside the garage!!!! Wheels look even better than I expected...:thumbsup:

[72Z/28]

Killer wheels, killer stance, just keep the posts coming:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

http://www.impermanence.kungphu.com/gallery/thumbs/lrg-1944-paint.jpg

Damn, that stance is awesome!! :thumbsup:

[Roberts68]

Damn, that stance is awesome!! :thumbsup:

Awesome with one exception...:_paranoid


.. Except it didn't go so well. I was so full of myself that i didn't bother to look at the obvious flaw, the ride height...

Ride height wasn't set yet and we had a bit of a rub .... well... all over. LOL

In the spirit of full disclosure, I did manage to get the car stuck on the world's smallest curb... in front of my house. haha

I'm sure she is going to be killer when the kinks are worked out though. Could always park her on the street I suppose... :faint: NOT!

[MaxHarvard]

Awesome with one exception...:_paranoid



I'm sure she is going to be killer when the kinks are worked out though. Could always park her on the street I suppose... :faint: NOT!

Yea, there's always that. :lol:

I don't think one inch higher on all four corners will make that big of a difference in stance to be honest. :)

[MaxHarvard]

I think a while back someone asked for a start up video... well... how about a video of the very first start up?!?!

How's this? It shocked the crap out of me that it actually started on the first crank over haha!

Might want to turn your speakers down, i haven't put the exhaust on it yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lm3fwXrzUc&feature=g-upl

http://youtu.be/2Lm3fwXrzUc

[waynieZ]

Video! I don't see no stinkin video! lol
I love the job you did on the install. That motor looks so sweet in there, and good Idea with the blocks to drop the cross member. Also enjoyed the curb out front of the house. This stuff happens to me all the time. Nice Job!

[MaxHarvard]

Video! I don't see no stinkin video! lol
I love the job you did on the install. That motor looks so sweet in there, and good Idea with the blocks to drop the cross member. Also enjoyed the curb out front of the house. This stuff happens to me all the time. Nice Job!


Fixed it ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lm3fwXrzUc&feature=g-upl

[waynieZ]

That must have been a sweet feeling hearing it for the first time. Congrats!

[MaxHarvard]

Thanks Wayne! It really was nice to see it kick over and stay running at the very first crank :)


UPDATE:

Finally getting some noticeable progress from the body shop after they fixed a bunch of junk that had been neglected. Car got an alignment, raised about an inch to clear my driveway LOL.

I was shocked to hell that my 'eyeballed' front frame install was laser checked to within 1/10th of 1 degree. We don't need no stinking tape measurers!!! HAHAH!!

Anywhoozle, to the photos :)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7224651770_6b7ef7c491_c.jpg


Doing some custom stripes, the paint scheme should match the wheel lip brushed metal finish :D

I thought I was clever and the first to think of this idea... that is until I noticed the 2012 Camaro at the dealership have the EXACT same stripe pattern... that I literally drive by everyday for the past 2 years.... so much for originality lol.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7216/7224651660_80a636ddc2_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7224652900_63bb190dff_c.jpg


Exhaust is next, most likely this week the car should be wrapped up and tagged for the street!! w00t!!

[MaxHarvard]

Here's the general lay out for the stainless exhaust :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7224690090_7f3516849e_c.jpg

[RdHuggr68]

What are you doing about the dash and gauges? I also have a 68 and really don't like the dash layout. By the way, you made some great choices on parts, it should be a great build. I have the Speed Tech torque assembly and it is everything Roger said it is. Good luck with your build.
Kevin:cheers:

[MaxHarvard]

What are you doing about the dash and gauges? I also have a 68 and really don't like the dash layout. By the way, you made some great choices on parts, it should be a great build. I have the Speed Tech torque assembly and it is everything Roger said it is. Good luck with your build.
Kevin:cheers:


Didn't I post a pic of the Stack Unit? :)


Here's the stainless exhaust we finished.... the 10" muffler cuts down the noise,but it's still pretty loud. Why? Because racecar! :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7237854316_5c227f4cc4_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7237854442_daea1622b3_c.jpg

[Roberts68]

When you have an opportunity for a distant side profile of the car it will be interesting to take in that exhaust. Of course, probably nowhere close to as interesting as hearing it.:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

When you have an opportunity for a distant side profile of the car it will be interesting to take in that exhaust. Of course, probably nowhere close to as interesting as hearing it.:thumbsup:

I'll have to wait to get it out in the sun, I tried a full shot and it got lost in the shadows... not that impressive to see.

[RdHuggr68]

Didn't I post a pic of the Stack Unit? :)


Here's the stainless exhaust we finished.... the 10" muffler cuts down the noise,but it's still pretty loud. Why? Because racecar! :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7237854316_5c227f4cc4_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7237854442_daea1622b3_c.jpg

I found it, I must have missed a page, sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!:hail:

[Roberts68]

I'll have to wait to get it out in the sun, I tried a full shot and it got lost in the shadows... not that impressive to see.

Yeah... something tells me we might see more than a few impressive pictures of this one.:unibrow:

[MaxHarvard]

Yeah... something tells me we might see more than a few impressive pictures of this one.:unibrow:

I might have an idea or two up my sleeve ;)

[MaxHarvard]

The car is almost out of paint jail!!! :D

Still got a few things to do like finish off the hood pins and put the rear spoiler back on, but it's pretty much ready.

I had a stripe painted on that's a nod to the new 2012 SS's... only difference is the words blue hour put in the stripe. The stripe matches the wheel lip and is lightly "brushed" on. Looks slick up close :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7252575030_3a09c4b983_c.jpg

Going to the shop tomorrow to pick it up and drive it home. Crossing my fingers that my car makes it all the way home LOL

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7252575156_3f919c3a0d_c.jpg

[Track Junky]

Congrats on the finish. Looks like a little over a year since first post.

Would love to hear what that exhaust set up sounds like.

[waynieZ]

Going to the shop tomorrow to pick it up and drive it home.

SWEET!!!! Enjoy the day.