63 Biscayne

[renegade6]

I've posted a few times on here but, have finally done some work on my car although what I've just done will be undone. I'll explain below.

What I have is a pretty stock 1963 Biscayne. It has has a decenter interior, a 454 with a TH-350 transmission and it runs OK, once you get over the exhaust and oil leaks. When I first looked at the car, I could see that the floor pans were replaced but, instead of cutting out the old ones, they put some others on top of the old ones therefore; I'll have to change them again.

I purchased it in Arizona and drove it back to Kansas and the one question I didn't ask is where the car was titled in originally because it is an Illinois car so, I think once I blast it I'll find more rust than just the floor and trunk pans but, live and learn.

When I first purchased it, it had some really lame exhaust cut-outs on it and those were the first to go. Followed by installing some new trunk hinges that ended up being harder than they should have.

The plans for it are a Schwartz Performance frame, LS series engine, new wiring, new interior, different bucket seats, paint, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, air conditioning, power windows, new wiring, etc. Still trying to decide on color combinations but, I'm thinking a dark silver on top with a dark metallic blue, black or something else on the bottom. At the rate I'm going I have plenty of time to decide.

Because I'm dropping this off next month to Schwartz for the frame install, I figured it would be a good idea to at least get the peeling paint on the roof covered so that I didn't have to deal with more rust than I already do. The paint was already peeling so, I figured it would be easy to strip...Wrong answer. The only part that came off easily with the razor blade was the top four layers, not the other five that were below it.

Now, on to the pictures.

I'm always open to ideas on paint, wheels and interior schemes.

[renegade6]

Here is the close up of the before on the roof.

[LILBuzzy]

that sounds cool. if you decide to shave the side trim i would be interested in purchasing it.:unibrow:

[Rick D]

Cool ride, the plans sound great :thumbsup: The only thing that I would change is stay with the big block. Maybe an aluminum block but the LS is going to get lost in that big engine compartment. I know they make good power and I do love the LS platform but in "my opinion" an all aluminum big block would look so bad azz in there. Keep us posted on the progress!

[214Chevy]

All aluminum big block= BIG $$$$....:faint: :faint:

[renegade6]

Yes, that is big $$$.

My thoughts with the LS are good performance, drivability and gas mileage. I have a feeling this is going to be my daily driver when I finish it.

[kennyd]

i need a lh door for a 63 sedan if either have a parts car .

[renegade6]

Sorry, no parts car. I have a hard enough time moving with the amount of stuff that I have.

I've finally completed my move to PA and on the way, I dropped of the Biscayne with Schwartz Performance to have the frame built. Got a chance to get a tour of their shop while I was there and it is a very impressive operation.

[Schwartz Perf]

:thumbsup:

Glad you liked what you saw! We're excited to start on it!

[renegade6]

I can't wait to see how it comes out and performs.

[renegade6]

I finally received the rendering. Now, the hard part of being patient to finish the build.

[coolwelder62]

The Rendering is awesome.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rick Dorion]

I'm looking forward to this build as I just picked up a 67 Bel Air. What steelies and tires are on it now?

[214Chevy]

Oooooh weeee, that rendering is sooo sweet. I love it!!:hail: :hail:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I like those cars, but we
don't see too many full-size classics get the PT treatment.

What made you chose to build a big car like the '63?

[renegade6]

@ Rick; Just standard 15" wheels and dog dish hub caps now. I've got to figure out an interim solution once I get my frame finished.

@ Skip; I have always licked B Bodies, have owned three of them in the past and figured I would make something different. Nice to have performance and something unique.

[renegade6]

Schwartz has started work :)

[renegade6]

More updates. The frame is just about done...

[jeff s]

With an LS or Aluminum BBC This Schwartz Performance 1963 Chevy Perimeter Chassis should handle like our Tempest, 1.08G skidpad with BFG KDW's.
When are you coming to get it?

[renegade6]

After a long road trip from PA to IL, I now have it! I am very impressed with the work that Schwartz Performance did, I can't wait to drive it. Unfortunately, that is going to be about three years from now...

Because I'm moving in a few months, I can't proceed with all of the big things, stripping, media blasting etc., so I'm doing what I can.

This weekend is the start of narrowing the bumpers.

[renegade6]

I finally finished up the front bumper, much easier and I'm much happier with how it came out compared to the rear one.

Now, the rear...I have the center section complete and I'm happy with it but, not really wild about how the ends are lining up. Part of it is because the center section is so bent therefore; I ordered another one.

Always open to suggestions.

[renegade6]

I've finally had some time to finish tearing it down. Almost complete minus some extra junk in the trunk...

I found the first of what I'm sure is going to be a lot of bondo around the B pillar and I'm open to suggestions on how to fix it.

Because of the cold weather, I can't drop it off at the media blaster yet so, figured I would use the time to start filling in the myriad of holes in the firewall.

[gearheads78]

Going to be a sweet car. I've got a big ol' car I'll be working on soon too.

[renegade6]

I've always had a thing for B body cars. This will make the 4th one I've owned (84 Impala, 95 Impala SS and 94 Caprice).

I've had some time to work on filling holes in the dash, only thing left here is filling in the speaker grill.

[renegade6]

I've done a bit more to it. Filled some more on the dash and pretty much fixed the trunk lock hole. Found a bit more rust along the trunk weatherstrip channel but, nothing that can't be fixed by brazing.

[tubbed69]

thats gonna be one cool ride,great job so far

[renegade6]

Finally got some time off of work to drop it off to get it stripped and pick up my front end pieces that have already been blasted. Not too much rust and only one big dent that I didn't expect. Looks like I need to order some fender bottom patches. Surprisingly, there were some pinholes near the top of the fender (along the inside edge) but, a little brazing and those are taken care of.

[renegade6]

Have had some extended time of work, something that I haven't had in about eight or nine years. I took advantage of it and spent quite a bit of time on the car.

Prior to this, I primered the fenders and did some repairs to them. I was able to get a lot of the dents out without any filler but, not the case for all of them.

Also, was able to get it blasted using the dustless blasting method. Each of the methods have their advantages and except for one area on the trunk lid, ended up with zero warpage however, I did have to deal with a bunch of flash rust. As it sits now, it is just about all epoxy primed using SPI epoxy with a bit of reducer. Intent was just to get something on it to keep it from flash rusting.

I also made a mock up of a 6L90E transmission so, that I have something to go off of when I build my floors and transmission tunnel. I used welding rod and brazed it together to get an outline.

Next order of business is building the floors and making the mini-tubs.

Pictures follow:

[renegade6]

Here are the pictures during and after the blasting.

[WSSix]

I'm sorry I've missed this thread. I love seeing these big cars built up nicely. I really like the direction you're headed with this one. Good luck!

[renegade6]

So, spent another day on the car. Finished up the priming, just enough to keep it from rusting, I will have to hit it again. I am really impressed with the SPI epoxy, it sprays on great and is so much easier to sand than some of the other epoxies I've used.

Braced up all of the car and cut the floors out. Also, removed all of the bracing on the package tray in preparation for the mini-tubs. Hope to get the mini tubs done next Saturday. In the interim, brought a door home to get it finished this week.

Goal is to have the car completely painted by the time I move next summer.

[renegade6]

Managed to get a little bit accomplished this week. Patched and welded most of the rust in the drivers side rocker panel, make a replacement for the front floor support and fix the lower cowl.

Nothing really exciting. Hopefully next weekend I can get the mini-tubs done and then on to the floor.

[renegade6]

So, after much researching on how to do these, I was only able to find one source of documentation on how to do these. The source was the Muscle Car show and like all things on TV, there wasn't a lot of details and it looked fairly easy.

Like most things, it wasn't easy and I'm glad I had some help to do these. I would say there is about 20 hours in doing these and if I had to do it again, I probably wouldn't. But, on a positive note I did manage to buy myself a new welding helmet and it's amazing how much better you can weld when you can see clearly.

Since I was back there, I went ahead and did a few other patches on some rust. Hopefully next weekend I can get started on the B pillar and quarter panel. Goal is to have this painted by next May.

[Schwartz Perf]

Glad you minitubbed it :)

[renegade6]

Finally got to the part that I was dreading. The B pillar had been hit at some point and whomever the piece of humanity who painted it before fixed everything with a gallon of bondo. The B pillar was a bit intimidating because, the replacement part came with the entire inner window structure and it isn't an exact match for a Biscayne.

After looking at it for a bit, we decided to go ahead and cut out the damaged portion and graft the new piece on the old one. I'm very happy with the quality of the replacement B pillar however, I can't say the same for the quarter panel patch.

The quarter panel patch is a POS. If anyone has to do one for an early Impala, Biscayne, etc., I would recommend going with an entire quarter (believe these are stamped better) and cut out the portions you need. The quarter came out OK, had to add in a piece of metal and some welding rod to fix the door gap and that is still a work in progress. I have a high spot on the back of the patch and a few low spots but, nothing that can't be fixed.

BTW, I'm getting very comfortable with stitch welding and plug welding :thumbsup:

[renegade6]

Well, I've made some progress with the floor with a lot of help. A bit of a learning curve with doing bead rolling and oil canning but, nothing that we won't figure out. So far, the floor boards are done with the first part of the transmission tunnel. Not a lot of sexy stuff here so far...I figure I'm about six months or so away from that.

[renegade6]

I didn't get much accomplished this weekend. I've been out of commission for a few days after having my wisdom teeth removed...Finally. If I can give some advice to the younger viewers. Do it now and do wait until you're in your 40s.

I've been looking around for a mock-up block so that I can have better measurements when I build my firewall and new inner fenders. A new plastic mock-up engine is about $300 so, I figured I would check out the local junk yard to see if they had anything scrap that I could get.

Well, $200 later I have an 5.3 LM7 out of a 2002ish Avalanche and from what I can tell, the only thing wrong with it is the intake and oil pan are cracked from having a tree fall in it. As you can see, the cross hatching is still there on the cylinders and when I pulled the valve covers off, there was zero sludge inside.

I may go ahead and use this at least to get me going and save up for some more for what I want or, mod the hell out of this.

[renegade6]

Been kind of slow on the updates. The reason is that I've been busy with a lot of help.

As a result, the floors, trunk and firewall are all finished. Now on to the hard stuff...Fixing dents, finishing the rust repair, sanding, sanding and more sanding. I am extremely pleased with how everything came out and without some help, I'm afraid of what it would have looked like.

On to the pictures.

[renegade6]

And I forgot. A little more welding and a crap load of grinding.

[renegade6]

Nothing too exciting to update on.

-took the car off the frame and on the rotisserie. To help hold it up, decided I needed to make some cribbing blocks
-managed to fit the late model GM windshield wiper motor
-finished removing all of the rest of the rust and undercoating under the rear half
-re-fitted the center body to frame supports
-capped off all of the floor supports
-made a driver's side rocker patch and welded it in
-welded and capped off the rear trunk supports
-welded in the trunk firewall
-fit and started welding the driver's side quarter patch...Would have finished if I did run out of gas and wire.

As you can see from my list that I conveniently wrote on the side of the car, I have a crapload more to do...Before I have to come up with the next list.

[renegade6]

A few more pictures.

In case you're wondering why I have such an odd pattern for the quarter panel patch, it's because the patch panel is absolute crap and I wanted to keep as much original sheet metal as I can.

[renegade6]

Time for an update again. I've actually had some time off work to spend some quality alone time with the car. For this update, I've done the following:


-Finished welding up the driver's side quarter panel patch. The patch panels are a POS but, I made it work. I was going to weld up another rust hole but, decided I would put in a patch...While I was welding I heard a clunk and now I have a new dent to fix.

-Fabricated seat mounts for the front and back seats. I sourced the seats from a Lexus SC400, the fronts are full power and heated. Although there are a crap load of wires, you only need three wires on the driver's seat (two grounds and a power) and two wires on the passenger seat. The back seat was a little more involved. As you can see from the pictures, it was too tall for the car so, I cut a six inch chunk out of the middle of it and welded the inner frame together. Fortunately, the foam isn't very flammable. I used 3/4" square tubing for the bottom frame, light weight and plenty of support even with me sitting in it. The seat doesn't sit as low as it did in the Lexus so, I welded in a couple of bars so the upholstery folks have something to fill the hole in with.

-Worked out a few dents on the drivers side quarter and while working on the rear tail light panel, discovered that it is going to have to be replaced. I think the patch panels for these are halfway decent and if they are bad, I'll just graft in a piece.

-Removed the passenger side trunk weatherstrip rail and replaced the metal that it attaches to on the quarter panel. I finally got a chance to use the shrinker/stretcher that I've had sitting around the garage and it was worth the $50 bucks I spent on it.

Pending your comments and suggestions...

[renegade6]

More pictures

[renegade6]

Last of the pictures for now...

[renegade6]

I didn't think I made much progress since the last update but, was able to get a few things done.

-Replaced the drivers side rear tail light panel
-Replaced the filler below the trunk
-Welded and panel bonded the trunk weatherstrip channels. I am really glad I have a shrinker/stretcher otherwise this really would have been a PITA.
-Stripped all the surface rust off of the trunk lid
-Fixed the majority of the dents on the PS quarter panel however, I will still need a bit of filler on the seams where I welded in the patch. Seems like every time I weld in a patch panel, I end up getting a pucker (low spot) where the seam is. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.
-Rebuilt all of the hinges
-Fixed the master cylinder backing plate to allow for the difference between the original firewall and the smooth firewall
-And the big thing, last night I looked outside and a big box is next to the garage...My Aeromotive Stealth Fuel Cell and cage built by Schwartz!!!:ups:

[renegade6]

In case you're wondering why all of the Ms on the weatherstrip channel, turn your computer upside down and you will see Ws :) Marking where I needed to strip weld thru primer off of for the panel bond.

One other little project was building a caulking gun for the 50ml 3M seam sealer. Short story is I saw a great deal on seam sealer but, didn't realize that it was only 50ml instead of the standard size so, instead of spending another $50 for a new gun, I just made one.

[renegade6]

Oh, how could I forget a picture of my new fuel cell. I'm extremely pleased with the work that Schwartz did on it; I couldn't have asked for more.

[renegade6]

Not much accomplished today. I just confirmed that I am really a fan of stud guns and associated pullers. Seems to me like I have better luck with a stud gun than I do with hammer and dolly. The other thing that I've found I like is using layout dye to see the low spots. Until I started using this, I just used primer and guide coat and found I was wasting a lot of primer doing my rough work.

Managed to make a crease pretty much disappear and what's left will get filled in with filler or some high build.

[WSSix]

Good job, and good tip using machining dye to find low spots.

[renegade6]

Time for another update. Took a bit of time off of work for the holidays and managed to get a bit accomplished. I'm really close on the body where I have all of the rough metal work finished and need to spray some epoxy before I start using the filler. But, with this unbelievably cold weather it will take me forever to heat up the garage.

For this update, I've done the following:

-Fabricated brackets for the fuel cell cage and mounted it to the frame. When doing this, there was really one thing I wish I had...A good working knowledge of geometry. I guess there is a reason that I wasn't a mathematician:EmoteClueless: . Even with my weak skills I had just enough metal for fabricate the brackets. I planned on using a fuel cell remote filler but, when I received it, figured out it was just too big to fit in the original filler pocket so, I'll make the original filler neck work.

-Made a cover for the fuel cell to replace the metal I had to cut out of the trunk. Surprisingly, I did it correctly on the first time and didn't waste half a sheet of steel like I've done a time or two before.

-Lastly, I mounted my throttle pedal. I was originally planning on welding some studs to the firewall but, with the tight clearances, it made more sense to attach it to the master cylinder and steering column backing plate.

Next step is to mount the vintage air mock up unit and install the rivnuts for the fuel cell cover.

[renegade6]

More pictures

[renegade6]

I haven't gotten much accomplished. I really need to shoot some primer and lay down some filler but, with the daytime high temps in the teens, that isn't going to happen anytime soon.

So, in the interim I decided to go ahead and plumb in my fuel cell. I shopped around a bit for lines and was going to go with the lines from Pegasus racing but, a bit too pricey for me. Instead I went with Aeroquip Starlite hose and fittings connecting the fuel cell to the Corvette filter/regulator. I will run one -6 line to the frame and it will connect to stainless hardline from there to the engine compartment.

The Starlite hose is very easy to work with. It cuts easily and the fittings are easy to install...Much more so than my last experience with doing hydraulic fittings with a crescent wrench and a vice.

The one change I will probably make is getting rid of the vent line and going with one of these PPM fuel cell vents http://pitstopusa.com/i-5081296-ppm-fuel-cell-vent-08.html

[Schwartz Perf]

I enjoy seeing the updates Brandon, keep up the good work! Everything is looking good so far, and you're becoming quite the sheet metal fabber ;)

-Dale

[renegade6]

Thanks!:thumbsup:

I've had a lot of help for the majority of it and one of these days I'll figure out the cut twice and measure once, I mean measure twice and cut once.

[waynieZ]

Nice job it looks good.

[renegade6]

Thanks

[rjsjea]

:tv_happy: enjoy browsing through the update

Looks like you got a lot of moisture in the air.....seems to flash rust quick.

[renegade6]

The majority of the flash rust is from parking it outside under a tarp for a couple of months. Since I've put it in the garage it hasn't been too bad. No issues the last couple of months because all the moisture is frozen...

[renegade6]

I finally received the last of the bits for the fuel cell. The original return line elbow was too tall and it just brushed up against the fuel cell cover. It probably would have worked but, I didn't want to risk it. So, I used a -8 elbow and used the -8 to -6 reducer on the output. I also installed the PPM vent instead of using the hose loop. The vent is essentially like a large differential breather.

I finally got my 6L80E transmission. The last big piece to put in so I can finish up all of the mock up and pull the body back off of the frame. By the time I get to that stage hopefully it will be above 65 degrees so the paint will cure. I think the transmission will work without having to modify the cross-member but, as it is I had to turn it around. The clearance between the rear of the trans and the cross-member is close but, it isn't touching.

[renegade6]

I finally had some time to get some work done, after being gone away on a work trip for a couple of weeks. Time is getting short, I have to get this somewhat together before I move in June.

For this update, I mounted a shifter from a 2008 Malibu. Because it is such a tall shifter and my tunnel is also tall, I had to build a recess for it so that it would reduce the height. Additionally, the Malibu shifter cable wouldn't attach to the transmission with the original bracket so, I had to fabricate one of those as well.

Life would have been much easier if I had a brake and a shear but, I can't ask for everything:D

[renegade6]

Let me try this again.

I've been gone so much with work trips I haven't had time to post an update. I didn't think I accomplished much until I started looking at all of the pictures. I would have had it in primer sooner but, until recently, it's been too cold to put any paint down.

For this update I've done the following:

-With some help, built the center console out of household foam insulation and laid it up in fiberglass. I don't have a final picture but, should have one soon. Because of the size of the planned head unit, I had to make a spot in the tunnel for the radio to fit in.

-Installed the front bracket for the AC condenser.

-When I finally put the transmission in, I saw a few problems. The cross-member didn't go back far enough for the 6L80E to fit in so, I had to move the cross member back, weld some nuts to the frame and put some pass thrus in the cross-member for the exhaust. I really appreciate Dale Schwart's help with figuring this out.

-I took it off of the frame for the last time so I can get the frame powder coated. Additionally, I started laying out the brake lines. Once I get them installed I'll drop the body on the frame for hopefully the last time. If anyone is interested in an Auto Twirler rotisserie, PM me. I expect that it will be up for sale in the next two or three weeks.

-Installed front and rear seat belt mounts.

-Also,I seam sealed everything under the car and put SPI bedliner underneath the body to act as the undercoating. One thing I wish I would have done differently is use some black primer. I ended up using just shy of three gallons to coat the entire bottom of the car!

-Last accomplishment was getting it covered in epoxy primer. I still need to prime the trunk lid and one door but, I should be able to knock that out soon. I need to get everything covered before I have to move in six weeks. I would hate to get more rust on it than it already had.

[renegade6]

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[slamdimpala]

It's looking good!!

[renegade6]

Thanks!

[renegade6]

I haven't done much since the last update. I did manage to seam seal everything on the inside as well as putting some 3M expanding foam in some of the areas where I might get some vibration. Some of you may think, that foam will only rust but, it is an automotive grade. If any of you do this, it expands about 10X the original volume.

Because I wanted to sell my rotisserie before I moved I went ahead and put the brake lines on it. This was my first experience with NiCop (cuniform) and it was much easier to work with than stainless. I did have to make a couple of modifications on the top of the frame rail and I used studs to hold on the clamps but, nothing too difficult.

The biggest news is that I found my final engine for this. A 2012 L77 (Caprice PPV engine, the multi-fuel version of the G8 engine) with only 18,000 miles and most of the accessories.

It's together for the time being, just enough so I can trailer it to the new house.

[renegade6]

I figured I had better post an update. Since the last one, I've moved to Texas and occupied a new shop. I wish I was staying as this shop is fantastic. Unfortunately, I'll only be here a couple of years. The one thing I don't like about it is the cottonmouth on the toilet...

Nothing really dramatic other than the body work is just about finished!!! Additionally, I received my fiberglass hood from VFN :)

The majority of the metal work and filler is done and hopefully next weekend I can shoot the high build and block it out. Then it's on to the engine to get it running. As far as the engine goes, I received my cam from EPS along with pushrods, springs, retainers, etc. Here's the Specs for the cam:

222/226 .604”/.604” 113 LSA +2 advance

My goal is to have it running by the spring and then finish up the paint and go from there.

I'm just glad the body work is just about done. I can do it but, I'm not quick at it and there are a lot of things I would rather be doing. Fortunately, I've had some help from someone far better at it than I.

One last tidbit is that I modified Chevy HHR lights to work in place of the stock Biscayne/Impala taillights.

Now, on to the pictures:

[WSSix]

Looks like you've got lots of room to work with at the new place. Best of luck on the continued progress.

[renegade6]

I finally was able to spray high build (Featherfill G2). There are a few spots that will end up needing some more filler but, so far it looks pretty straight. Still have to fit up the VFN fiberglass hood but, the body work is getting closer.

Once it is blocked and shot with 2K, I will work on getting it running. My intent is to do all of the final cutting, drilling, etc and not have to worry about scratching paint in the process. I did that on my last project and it was a good lesson learned.

[waynieZ]

Everything you did looks great, nice work.

[Winmon]

Looking great! Nice shop too....

[tubbed69]

Nice project,great work so far:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[renegade6]

Not a whole lot to update on. Showing pictures of block sanding is even more boring than doing it.

I finally received all the parts for the engine, installed the EPS cam, valve springs and push rods. I also finally picked out the colors, which allowed me to paint the engine.

On to the pics:

[renegade6]

Despite not posting an update, I've actually been working on the car. For the most part, it has been blocking and sanding. Not a whole lot to take pictures of or, even remotely exciting.

Now that I'm to the point where I'm about ready to spray 2K primer, I figured I should start doing a lot of the mock up so I don't have to risk drilling thru fresh paint or scratching it. I did that on my last build and really regretted it.

So, for this update I did the following:

-Mocked up engine, made radiator mounts and a mount for the ECM. Because I used a re-worked stock harness my options were pretty limited on where to mount it.

-Mocked up the steering shaft. Because of the angle, I had to use a third joint and a eye bearing to hold it. I really didn't want to grind of powder coating but, we were able to hit the hot metal with powder had it stick and finished the job with a heat gun.

-Did major surgery on a set of speed engineering headers to get them to fit around the steering shaft. I've only TIG welded a few times but, pretty happy with the welds for the V bands on the outlets. The welds on the tubes are kind of ugly but, they will hold. Polishing them up gets rid of some of the ugliness.

-Ran my starter power cable and installed the battery box. I used P clamps along it and before I go final I will use some braided wire loom to make sure it doesn't chafe anywhere. I plan on using a Mad electrical solenoid but, have to wait until my allowance builds up.

-Cut holes in the ends of the dash for the vents. I ended up using parts of a dash cut out from another car, glad I did as they are a really difficult template to get it to fit correctly.

-Made a neutral safety/back up light switch for my Malibu shifter. I've been wracking my brain on how to do this because the 6L80E doesn't use a switch instead it goes thru the BCM. I ended up using a F body switch and modified the shifter to make it fit.

-Lastly, a few other odds and ends like finishing fitting the body mounts and a lot more sanding.

Glad I have some help from friends with this. Spatial things like figuring out how to re-work the headers makes my head hurt.

On to the pictures

:bitchslap:

[renegade6]

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[renegade6]

Even more

[WSSix]

Glad you're still making progress. Keep up the good work!

[renegade6]

Thanks!

[renegade6]

I've made a little progress since the last update. For this one, I finally received all of the parts to finish up the accessory drive, installed the top cover for the radiator, mounted the fans, mocked up the AC lines and have just about finished the exhaust. Just a little bit to finish up on the exhaust but, the big pieces are finished.

One of the challenges I had was finding an adapter to connect the LS pressure switch to the AC lines using an EZ clip fitting. They make pressure switch adapters but, most don't have the right threads. I purchased a weld on adapter and TIG welded it to a pressure port EZ clip fitting.

Next step should be paint unless anyone else has some other suggestions.

[renegade6]

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[Scott Haggai]

very cool build!

[Radlark]

VERY Nice!!

One question, what type of vents are those?

[renegade6]

Thanks!

The tan bezels for the vents are original Impala ones. The black one in the center is from a Chevy Cruz.

[Radlark]

Thanks!

The tan bezels for the vents are original Impala ones. The black one in the center is from a Chevy Cruz.

Cool thanks!

[andrewb70]

Those speaker pods on the doors look great!

Andrew

[renegade6]

Those speaker pods on the doors look great!

Andrew

Speaker pods?

[Yankeewhite]

Funny that I click on this thread as I get ready to paint 22B today.

[renegade6]

After 9byears, two additional creer changes, redone bodywork and building a shop, and a house I am finally close to getting it running. More to follow.

[andrewb70]

This is a very exciting time!

Andrew

[renegade6]

A few more pictures.