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kwhizz

11-20-2015, 02:21 PM

A little history on this car.........The first Power Tour we went on was in 2005.....Started in Milwaukee and ended in Orlando.....There was a group of guy's that flew in from Australia to do the tour.....They flew into L.A. and bought this car and drove to Milwaukee....We got to meet them at a Party in Milwaukee before the Tour started.......LOL.....Wild group and a lot of fun........So......while in Milwaukee, the owner of the car met and got a girlfriend ......So.....After the Tour he drove the car back to the Milwaukee area to be with her..........He sold the car to a friend of mine in July of 05......Floyd had the car 10 years and kept it in a heated climate controlled environment........Labor Day weekend we were at a car show and noticed Floyd had the Car for Sale.......The rest is history......The car is a perfect California rust free piece that was gone thru in the early 2000's and built to what was normal back then.........LOL.....Just a couple weird things about the build back then......obviously the builder didn't want the A/C condenser in front of the polished radiator......so .....it was mounted parallel to the road behind the front bumper with an Electric fan blowing air thru it when required........except mounted in that position while driving down the highway it didn't work too good.....LOL........the other thing is with the Condenser mounted in that position ......there wasn't any room for the front sway bar........so......the car was a little wishy washy going down the road......all soon to be corrected along with a LSA drivetrain transplant..........So......Here we go again.........

Picture of when we picked up the car from Floyd

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Pic's of the car

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More pic's to follow later

Ken

Spiffav8

11-20-2015, 04:01 PM

Love me some Nomad! Great looking car and I like the interior. This will be fun.

kwhizz

11-20-2015, 05:23 PM

A little more info and Pic's..........The car has 4 wheel power Disc brakes and a 9" Ford rear axle assy with all new parts in it.......3:55 Posi......So....That part of the build is already completed.......Parts are starting to show up for the conversion.....new Nomad Gas tank to be modified for the GM ZL1 Fuel Pump.....Holley 302-1 Pan and gasket showed up.....also received a repro original looking Wonderbar Radio all set-up for Satelite etc........and I ordered a new LSA / 4l85E connect and cruise drivetrain from GM today.......That should arrive next week......Here are some pic's from under the car to show the rust free condition......

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GregWeld

11-20-2015, 05:54 PM

Nice Ken!!! Will be fun - as usual - to watch you work wonders with another great build.

tubbed69

11-20-2015, 06:24 PM

Very nice car Ken, I will be watching this one all the way thru also:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

dontlifttoshift

11-20-2015, 07:27 PM

I forgot those "traction bars" were on there. Those have to go, all they are good for is binding up the suspension.

Don't forget, that steering box is new.

kwhizz

11-21-2015, 04:53 AM

I forgot those "traction bars" were on there. Those have to go, all they are good for is binding up the suspension.

Don't forget, that steering box is new.

Just so everyone knows........Donnie is at Frame-up Wheelworks and did a lot of work on this car for the previous owner........High Quality Shop !!!!

Thinking about a 4 link in back with coil-overs.................

Ken

GregWeld

11-21-2015, 07:22 AM

I think you said something along the lines of --- the brakes have been upgraded so they're good...

You're going to put in a 500+ HP motor -- and my '56 Nomad weighed 4,000 pounds....

I know you don't drive like a couple of other idiots you call friends :knock: .... but think about following Charlie - and we're cruising up the road (no speeds mentioned here) and he puts on the binders in one of his super cars.... His stopping distance will be FAR FAR shorter than yours.... so even if you had adequate distance off his back bumper... Well, just sayin'.

NAPA 68

11-21-2015, 07:31 AM

Get the popcorn folks!:morepower

waynieZ

11-21-2015, 08:05 AM

Ken beautiful car, Nomads are on of my favorite cars and this is a beautiful one. At least there is plenty of room to package everything needed under the hood.
Subscribed!

kwhizz

11-21-2015, 08:45 AM

Here's a picture of the front suspension.........Maybe adding some good shocks, but that's about all

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Here's how the A/C condenser was mounted behind the front bumper....

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Even though the trans fluid went thru the Radiator cooler....it was still run into this air cooler mounted behind the bumper with minimum air flow.......Gone......

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Gone..........

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There is now room for a sway bar............

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Ken

kwhizz

11-21-2015, 08:47 AM

kwhizz

11-22-2015, 09:18 AM

Did some more dis-assembly ......getting ready for the new drivetrain that will be arriving next week.......and parts are starting to arrive (I like to plan in advance so when I start .....I can keep going).........as you can see, when it was built, it was built with all the good stuff !!!

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Holley #302-1 Oil Pan arrived

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Heat Exchanger

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waynieZ

11-22-2015, 10:25 AM

Nice stuff Ken, who's heat exchanger did you go with ? When I got my C+C kit it took a month because they were waiting for the trans controller.

GregWeld

11-22-2015, 10:25 AM

Just FYI --- On a tri-five chevy -- it's far easier to just pull the front sheetmetal off as a unit --- I tape a couple layers of green tape on the leading edge of the doors and the rear of the fenders and the edge of the cowl -- pull the hood -- There's one bolt (and some shims) at the top of each fender by the cowl -- and one at the bottom (and some shims) just ahead of the door..... two bolts (and some shims) at the core support -- three guys and walk it off.

I usually bolt them to those cheap ass furniture dollies you get at Harbor Freight and a 4 X 8 Sheet of plywood... cover it for protection and push it out of the way.

SO much easier then to access everything else.

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kwhizz

11-22-2015, 10:56 AM

Nice stuff Ken, who's heat exchanger did you go with ? When I got my C+C kit it took a month because they were waiting for the trans controller.

AFCO Dual pass Camaro ZL1 heat exchanger

kwhizz

11-22-2015, 10:58 AM

kwhizz

11-22-2015, 12:04 PM

I also received my new Wonder Bar Radio.......AM/FM Stereo /Sirius/Bluetooth...........Modern stuff to keep up with the drivetrain......LOL

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But.......This car just amazes me.....can't wait to get the "Old" drivetrain and clean this old "Beater" up..........Just happened to spray some cleaner on the frame and wipe it off.............."WOWZA".........Look at this.......

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E.rodz

11-24-2015, 10:19 AM

love Nomads! also love it when someone is not afraid to cut one up! lol.that transmission cooler was doing nothing! keep up the good work ! i will be following this build for sure.!

kwhizz

11-24-2015, 05:55 PM

A couple of neat things about this car..........whoever built the car in California originally did a great job with the install of the engine/trans..........the frame engine mounts are a work of Art.......and the trans has a tubular trans mount and frame mounts installed very professionally.........Gonna save a lot of fabrication and installation time getting the new drivetrain in..........Ended up very carefully taking the core support out........Pulled the headers off (Glad I never had to change the Spark Plugs on this puppy)..........dropped the trans out and then pulled the engine..........Now I can get the engine compartment Sparkling again.......

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waynieZ

11-24-2015, 08:48 PM

Step 0ne check!

kwhizz

11-25-2015, 03:23 PM

Got a few more parts today.......The new A/C condenser arrived along with the LSA fuel pump......The Pump and Nomad tank will be a little project from the other pumps I have modified, .....I had to make them shorter to match the depth of the Tanks.......This one I have to make it longer to work in the Nomad tank which is approx. 12" deep.........And....since the Engine is out I did a quick clean-up of the engine compartment...........Again.....Great Job by the person who originally built this car.....The new engine didn't make it to the shop today.........Gonna have to wait till next Monday now........I can do some serious cleaning now .................Happy Thanksgiving to All!!!!!

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waynieZ

11-25-2015, 05:07 PM

The condenser is going right where it belongs. It's looking pretty clean in there already.

formula88

11-26-2015, 11:12 AM

Great looking Nomad Ken. Liz loves it! Will be watching progress on the build :thumbsup:

Sonar Chief

11-26-2015, 12:52 PM

Ken that engine bay looks great, do you know what the previous owner used to cover the surfaces? Kinda looks like POR 15 with the sheen and all!

Thanks for keeping us in the loop with your transformations = motivation!

kwhizz

11-27-2015, 05:06 AM

clill

11-27-2015, 06:30 AM

Looks like Imron to me.

RPitts

11-27-2015, 09:29 AM

Love these cars. Cool build.

kwhizz

11-27-2015, 06:16 PM

While waiting for the drivetrain to show up.........I have just been cleaning things.......Again.....What a car.....Just gonna make it LSA "Better"........Before and after on the rims .....then a shot of the engine compartment again......A couple of things that will be changed is I realized that the 9" Ford rear end in the car is an open rear end.......Posi-unit on the To Do List.........And since this car was built roughly 15 years ago......I think I am going to update the A/C system in the Dash to a newer version with the Electronic controls.......Gonna order a Kwik Performance Alternator/Power Steering Pump unit and get that part put to bed.....As you can see in the pic's also......Floyd just recently installed the Wilwood Brake system all around.......The Drivetrain should be delivered next Monday............

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grendel

11-28-2015, 05:13 AM

very nice. I want a Nomad :)

MX145

11-28-2015, 10:05 AM

Very cool car!

kwhizz

11-30-2015, 05:30 PM

So..........I called today to check on the delivery of the drivetrain.......It hadn't been shipped from GM yet.....It seems they are out of stock of the Engine controller kits.......So we asked to ship everything less the controller as that's the last thing I to install......So it will be shipped tomorrow......I also ordered a new Electronic controlled Vintage Air Evaporator Kit.......Also got a bunch of Dakota Digital stuff ordered..........VHX Gauges.....Clock.....Fan Controller.......GPS Speedometer module.......Got a little more dis-assembly accomplished........

Look at the detail that the original builder put into the car.....Firewall pad....

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Old Radio coming out...............

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Old A/C unit out..............

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Sitting a little high in the front ............LOL

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Che70velle

11-30-2015, 06:11 PM

Love this car, and your making it so much better!
Sent you a pm Ken.

V8TV

11-30-2015, 08:19 PM

Looking good Ken! Cars are lucky to come through your place!

jy211

12-01-2015, 04:36 AM

nice project

kwhizz

12-03-2015, 02:49 PM

Still waiting for the Drivetrain to show up.......In anticipation of the new A/C set-up showing up.....I removed the Heater controls as they will be converted over to electronic controls.......I also removed the Gauge housing as I ordered all Dakota Digital gauges.......the gauge housing was chrome plated at some time in it's past and the chrome sort of faded away in some area's.......so....I'm going to paint it back to original.....sent the housing and the lower steering column cover out to the plater to get the chrome stripped off......then off to the paint shop for paint.....All the Dakota Digital stuff showed up today.......With the cluster out that gives me access to get the wiring all straightened out..........

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waynieZ

12-03-2015, 07:52 PM

Dakota makes some beautiful gauges. They'll look great in there.

kwhizz

12-10-2015, 05:42 PM

Been gone for a week.....But..... When we got back a lot of "Stuff" showed up.......The new Vintage Air unit showed up....and the Drivetrain got here also......I ordered the GM "LSA Connect and Cruise " set-up.....As I was going thru the boxes with all the new parts........I noticed that the Torque Converter was a reconditioned unit..........WTF...... Anyhow.......Things will start to move again......Here are a bunch of Pic's ...........

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GregWeld

12-10-2015, 05:46 PM

Nice stuff Ken!!

Yeah - A reman part would pee me off too.... not that it's probably not a perfectly good part... it just isn't what I would CHOOSE to order.

Is it done yet??

:ups:

waynieZ

12-10-2015, 05:47 PM

Ken my Connect and cruise kit had the same converter with it. Did you get the motor with the ZL1 lid on it, mine came with the CTS V lid? It's fun opening all those goodies!

kwhizz

12-11-2015, 03:26 AM

Ken my Connect and cruise kit had the same converter with it. Did you get the motor with the ZL1 lid on it, mine came with the CTS V lid? It's fun opening all those goodies!

All the Crate motors now come with the Camaro Lid on them............

Ken

TomM

12-11-2015, 03:42 AM

Pure engine porn.....gotta love it....

T,

dontlifttoshift

12-11-2015, 06:46 AM

Don't throw that transmission case away! I'll take it off your hands.

Ricochet

12-11-2015, 07:50 AM

Looking good Ken! You've been turning out some nice transformations!!

kwhizz

12-13-2015, 01:40 PM

I finally got the engine home (Thanks Gary !!).........So, the first thing I did was to swap out the stock oil pan for the Holley 302-1 pan.........Gotta love the new gasketing systems........a heck of a lot better than the old cork and rubber leakers......LOL...While changing the Pan I noticed that GM left out a plug in the block that was meant for the Integral Oil pan Oil Cooler .......The engine didn't come with that cooler so I don't understand why they didn't put it in.....not a big deal, but I had to order one and it mounts behind the motor mount adaptor plate and the motor mounts....so...If I install the engine and it just happens to work out that everything fits......I would have to take back out again to put that stupid plug in.......So....I started getting the new A/C system ready for install....then in looking at the original wiring and fuse panel under the dash, I decided to basically rewire the car and get away from the Glass Fuse system.........I was amazed at how simple the original fuse panel is with limited fusing and circuits.........I will leave the rear body harness alone and rewire the rest using an American Autowire Classic update system.........Oh Well........I have to do it correctly......with the dual fan set-up for cooling and the Intercooler pump,Fuel Pump and everything else that go's with the new drivetrain.......it just makes sense.......Also....I sent the dash cluster out for stripping of the Chrome.....It's stripped, now I need to get it painted for the Dakota Digital Gauge install.......

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tubbed69

12-13-2015, 06:45 PM

thats going to be another great project,nomads are great:trophy-1302:

awr68

12-13-2015, 07:41 PM

Great project! Thanks for sharing the step by step! And showing that it doesn't just fall together in a weekend. And that we all have to wait on parts from time to time....it's reality.

kwhizz

12-14-2015, 05:29 AM

Great project! Thanks for sharing the step by step! And showing that it doesn't just fall together in a weekend. And that we all have to wait on parts from time to time....it's reality.

Some times I get comments about "Whining" too much..........But......I'm just documenting the reality of what happens during the build process......I'm just a "Garage" builder guy.........Just think of the Professionals that are building multiple cars at a time and think of the problems they have to deal with on a daily basis with purchased parts.....It really disrupts the "Flow" of the project.......

Ken

gofastwclass

12-14-2015, 06:32 PM

I have to second what Ken says. I've built a ton of cars at home using my own tools and hands in my cramped garage / shop, stuff rarely fits. The problem is magnified when you are trying to do things few people, if anyone has done before. I honestly don't understand how someone without decent fabrication skills can build a car without farming it out.

kwhizz

12-15-2015, 05:58 PM

While waiting for the new wiring kit to arrive I converted the stock heater controls over to the Vintage Air electronic set-up......I could have installed the A/C unit but I figured it would have gotten in the way while rewiring....also while the engine was out.....I noticed that the frame mounts that were welded in by the original builder were not parallel to each other......and I noticed that the rubber engine mounts had taken a set to the angle being out of position........I figured that since it worked before...........LOL.......As you can see in the pictures the engine fits in the 57 perfectly with the stock Camaro exhaust manifolds .........got Lucky.....Till I went to put the motor mount bolts in...........Close but no cigar.........Gonna pull the engine back out and cut the mounts out and do it correctly..........Just can't put it together in that "Bind" condition.........

Stock Heater controller

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/22A4F525-B6DD-48A0-950A-F244F81AA4CF.jpg

with the Electronic conversion

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waynieZ

12-15-2015, 06:19 PM

The motor looks nice in there. Plenty of room.

kwhizz

12-17-2015, 04:29 PM

Things are moving from the waiting for "Stuff" mode to the Get'r Done mode.......... Thanks to Donny Bock at American Autowire I now have the right stuff to upgrade the Nomad......

We are going to replace the "Old" with the "New"

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/CA3EECBB-42C7-4C0A-AA69-595C93EFD5ED.jpg

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Then........It's kind of hard to see how far out the frame mounts are......I made the Aluminum Jig to the 16.5" centerline as required and the mounts are way out.......I cut them out and will modify them correctly......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/2A7D867E-081E-43DB-955B-62D9FCA76BED.jpg

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Also.....after test fitting the engine in the car.......It became apparent that my plan to mount the A/C compressor down low like I did in the Chevelle just wasn't going to work.......Darn......Mounting the compressor up high on a LSA engine is not that simple.........so.........I decided to bite the Bullet and buy a Concept 1 front drive system.........and with this system I had to remove the front snout assy from the engine so I can send it to Lingenfelter to get a new Hub installed on the Supercharger shaft for the Concept 1 Pulley......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/BF11D52F-C70E-4F30-B2A6-36690A652B2F.png

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Here we go............

GregWeld

12-17-2015, 04:36 PM

Did I give you back that roll of black you bought somewhere in Texas or Oklahoma??? LOL

You are the man Ken!! So fun watching this..... "Hey! You know what you need.....?"

jy211

12-18-2015, 05:06 AM

love seeing posts like these!

ChuckDriver

12-21-2015, 06:21 PM

Killer Nomad!

kwhizz

12-25-2015, 10:57 AM

I finally got the motor mount situation corrected.......Lets just say the old engine fit.......but it wasn't correct....I cut out the mounts and basically raised the mount position 1/4" to give me a little more pan clearance and made the mounts the same height relative to the frame (there was 3/16 difference)........I welded the spacer plate to the cut off mount......used my Jig and bolted the mounts in ......after everything checked out I welded them in......Side story........I have a good 110 volt Miller wire welder and got an education about extension cords......LOL.......I now have a new 12 Gauge wire one in the garage.........."I are Smart" now.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/4b96aab9-09da-406e-9336-5a632fa94b44.jpg

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Cleaned and painted the mounts and put the engine back in.......Fits "Perfect".......Still waiting for the Supercharger "snout" to come back from Lingenfelter with the pulley mod for the Concept 1 Front Drive set-up......So...I started the wiring process with American Autowire Classic update kit ....Here are some pic's

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preston

12-25-2015, 12:35 PM

In my heavily modified car I have basically zero room for an Hvac unit although i fit a small hot rod heater in there. Sometimes I take out the tape measurer and sigh while I try to determine if some tiny inefficient ac unit could possibly fit.

which is all a long winded way of saying I envy your giant A/C unit !

Sometimes taking a car like this and rebuilding it "the right way" is almost more fun than building from scratch.

kwhizz

12-28-2015, 05:17 PM

In retrospect..........I can't even imagine trying to get all the electrical power required for this conversion thru the stock fuse panel.....Thanks to Donny Bock at AAW for pushing me into the rewire....In the mean time I have a good portion of all the wires run ......the mass of wires in earlier pictures are now in place and just need to be zip tied in place after getting the Dakota Digital modules wired and in place........I also have the new A/C unit installed under the dash and everything wired......the Supercharger snout should be coming back from Lingenfelter next week and the new front drive should be showing up also.....I also did some checking on Transmission dimensions and it looks like I have to move the trans mount back 3 1/2" on the frame from where the 700R4 was........Time to move the car's around and get the 57 up on the lift ........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/01043C98-F3E0-4BBF-B66F-0B08A8E3E4E3.jpg

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kwhizz

12-30-2015, 08:31 PM

A little update......Still waiting for the new Front Drive to show up,...The Supercharger snout is still at Lingenfelter Performance for mod's....and the stock dash gauge housing was sent out for stripping to get the chrome off and ready for paint.....that will be painted and ready for final assy in the Dash next week ....so.....After finishing up the basic wiring under the dash.......the next big wiring issue is getting the Dakota Digital modules in and wired........there are three modules....the main VHX module......the Fan Control module.........and the GPS Speedometer module........Got everything hooked up and decided to take the Speedometer module out of the box and plug it in........ The Voltmeter guy does it again....Got Lucky (so Far) as the basic functions even work........LOL

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kwhizz

12-31-2015, 11:01 AM

Got a few things buttoned up today.........Got the modern Wonder Bar radio installed.....am/fm stereo, Sirius, Bluetooth........Neet !!!.....Also got some neat Speakers and Tweeters that are matched to the system.....I also got all the OEM converted Heat/ AC controls in and finished all the internal wiring....dash lights are all hooked up also......Time for a Nap!!!

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kwhizz

01-06-2016, 03:44 PM

Just to get everything up to date...........I ordered a Concept 1 Front Drive set-up, and with this set-up........I had to take the snout off the supercharger and send it off to Lingenfelter Performance for modifications that are required for the new Pulley set-up.........So......I have been waiting for these items to arrive.........the Snout arrived today so I put the unit back together.....Hopefully the front drive itself will show up later this week..........

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kwhizz

01-09-2016, 04:14 AM

Here's a picture trail on the progress on the dash cluster.........When I got the car is had faded chrome on the cluster and the lower column cover......I sent them out and had the chrome stripped, then along with the cluster and cover I also sent the ash tray and glove box door to Puleras for painting...........the guy's at Puleras hit a home run again as far as matching the paint and the quality of the work done.........picked up the parts yesterday and installed the Dakota Digital VHX Gauges.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/48F9D7E7-D14A-442E-AF5E-15399EF73DAA.jpg

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kwhizz

01-09-2016, 05:28 AM

Now we get to the part I have been worried about..........Getting the 4L85E transmission into the car.....Get the car up on the lift and the moment of truth.......5 minutes later the trans is bolted in place with no issues at all.......plenty of clearance all around.......the 57 has an extremely large trans tunnel.........the Trans mount even bolted in place with two of the existing bolt holes.....But....After looking at the relation between the engine and the firewall, I may move the engine forward 1/2" to give the engine harness a little more room.........gonna check it out a little closer today...........

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GregWeld

01-09-2016, 08:50 AM

Looking great Ken!!

Was chuckling to myself with the transmission lift.... you have no idea how much stuff I've hoisted on mine! I've built all kinds of jigs for it even - to hold various parts - sometimes having nothing to do with cars. LOL

kwhizz

01-11-2016, 05:00 PM

I got another package today so I can move forward with getting the dash area finished up.........I just couldn't see putting the Vintage Air plastic swivel balls in the dash....... Found these ..........Gotta cut the openings and get the Duct work finished ......then I can get the gauge cluster back in.......Soon.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/93E3C0E2-505D-440B-8B3A-DEC5446BCAF6.jpg

waynieZ

01-11-2016, 08:25 PM

Nice looking parts.

GregWeld

01-12-2016, 07:42 AM

Nothing worse than a nice car with those NASTY plastic A/C outlets!

When I was re-doing the '56 Nomad -- I found a pair of perfect OEM A/C outlets... IIRC I paid about $500 for the pair at a swap meet. Nobody made repops back then.

The problem was - the compound curves - and I wasn't exactly certain of their location. Since the car was painted - I wasn't about to just hack away and rework an area... So lucky for me - I found a dash from a '56 A/C, and get this, also factory PADDED!! I've never seen one (padded) in a car. I bought the whole dash - and then I could make a pattern from that and cut my dash, and they fit perfectly. I still have that dash... for no other reason than I've never seen one.

I'd also made a "console" out of wood and bondo and metal.... because I loved to drive that car and needed a cup holder!!! LOL

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Nomad%20build/IMG_0131.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Nomad%20build/IMG_0131.jpg.html)

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jy211

01-12-2016, 09:05 AM

it's a "pucker" moment when having to cut into a dash...:lostmarbles:

kwhizz

01-14-2016, 04:59 PM

After installing the Transmission for the trial fit and seeing how much room there really was around the trans.....I decided to remove it and put in the Converter for the final install.....this is actually going too easy, the cross member bolted in with two of the existing holes (just have to drill 2 to suit )......and today I took the driveshaft to get a new transmission yoke put on match the 4L85E trans........and the driveshaft fit's as is........Here are some pic's.......I also received the Concept 1 Front Drive system.......I'll get that installed over the weekend.....Pic's to follow

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bonecrrusher

01-15-2016, 01:32 PM

Man you move fast!

I started my fuel upgrade project about the same time you started this thread...

I just got my Corvette running again this week - but that fuel project snow balled into a clutch replacement, speed bleeder install, rear main cover and gaskets, and new input bearing!

Good work Ken!

waynieZ

01-15-2016, 05:19 PM

kwhizz

01-15-2016, 05:42 PM

Took the time today to get the Concept 1 Front Drive on the car today.......During the install process, I was very "Impressed" with the quality and design features built into the unit.......Anyhow.....Here are the install pic's

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waynieZ

01-15-2016, 06:05 PM

That is definitely a good looking kit. Are you getting close to start up Ken ?

Boss 5.0

01-16-2016, 04:44 AM

kwhizz

01-16-2016, 02:21 PM

Easy project for today........Get the new (OEM) A/C vents in the Dash....Hole Saw, Carbide Burr to elongate the hole to fit , add the screw mounting holes ..........and get the "Tweeters" installed in Kick Panels......Easy day.....Now....Time for a Nap and some Football..........

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Kick panels roughly stuck in place

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kwhizz

01-21-2016, 05:05 PM

Haven't posted for a while.......Been very busy on the car but it's all wiring related....so....Not much to see.....We are gaining on it......LOL

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Spiffav8

01-21-2016, 08:42 PM

Looking good!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

kwhizz

01-24-2016, 07:21 AM

That is definitely a good looking kit. Are you getting close to start up Ken ?

No.....Still need to get the fuel system completed

Ken

kwhizz

01-28-2016, 05:34 PM

Christmas in January.......Came home to a bunch of boxes today.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/b6152827-ce48-45c8-8cf5-7921e3461d6a.jpg

The small white box has the Vaporworx Fuel pressure control system in it.........The other three boxes had the AutoRad aluminum Core Support, aluminum Radiator that is all set up for the LS configuration, A/C Condenser and they built in the mounting for the Intercooler also..........A work of Art........Nice to get something that is better than expected........doesn't happen too often anymore...........

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waynieZ

01-28-2016, 07:12 PM

Some sweet part there. That Auto Rad is a beautiful set up. Ken did they make the heat exchanger too. It looks nice and thick compared to what we can fit on the Camaros.

GregWeld

01-28-2016, 07:43 PM

Jim at AutoRad makes the best stuff money can buy! Nobody will ever go wrong using his stuff!!

Looks good Ken!!

kwhizz

01-29-2016, 04:55 AM

Some sweet part there. That Auto Rad is a beautiful set up. Ken did they make the heat exchanger too. It looks nice and thick compared to what we can fit on the Camaros.

No......I bought it off ebay,,.......AutoRad fabricated the mounting tabs.....(Not mounted in the pic....Just sitting there)

Ken

kwhizz

01-30-2016, 05:07 PM

So........I needed room to hide the ECM and the TCM along with the additional fuse panel.......The existing set-up in the car had the passenger side fresh air vent zip tied closed........As I was looking at getting that working again.........I thought how that area under the fender would make a nice out of the way mounting area for the modules if the vent tubes weren't there........So.....Guess what.......They are now gone (had to sawzall them in half)......I took out both sides as I will now use the drivers side for the Inlet air and a cold air set-up.........Perfect.....hated to cut up the perfect rust free vent tubes........But....I'll make up some block off plates to seal off the openings to keep the hot air out..Here are a couple of pic's

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MOREHORSEPOWER

01-31-2016, 08:47 AM

This is going be a very nice cruiser when completed !!

kwhizz

01-31-2016, 06:02 PM

I also got a Gas Strut kit from Mike at Madmooks...........Took out the old and in with the new......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/FD87D19C-049D-4F21-9AA8-0330A3AF6137.jpg

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kwhizz

02-16-2016, 06:03 PM

O.K.........Back at it..........Made a simple mounting plate for the control modules out of 1/4" plastic........Then I got it mounted in the fender well area so it is basically out of the way......Gonna make a mounting bracket for the GM supplied engine compartment fuse box.......I also got the trans cross member bolted in and got the engine drivetrain angle set......Need to make a couple 2 degree angle blocks to change the pinion angle to match the engine.......I also spun the engine over today to get some oil pressure......after getting all the wiring finished up next week I still need to deal with the fuel system......among other things....but...we are getting closer

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GregWeld

02-16-2016, 06:14 PM

Looks good Ken! I figured you must be down playing golf with Lillard on his island.

kwhizz

02-18-2016, 06:49 PM

Before I could finish up the engine compartment wiring......I had to close up the fresh air vent openings in the Firewall after removing the vent tubes for mounting space for the control modules......So....I made a couple plates to seal the holes today......Got the passenger side installed (LOL...No room to get at the upper screw as it is right behind the A/C unit.....Took awhile)......And........While I was at it.....I had another issue that was making me crazy.....After getting the basic engine wires hooked up, I turned the key to start and expected the engine to crank over......Nothing.......Humm!!.....Checked the wires at the neutral safety switch.......Power there.......Solenoid wire at the starter.....no power.....Call the Tech Line at American Autowire and explain the situation.....I was told to check the plug where the wire goes thru the firewall......I forgot about that....and it's tucked up behind the A/C unit......(Damm that thing)....finally get it to where I can see it and noticed that the power terminal wasn't snapped into the plug body all the way and when I plugged it in it pushed the spade out.......Duhhhh!!!! Starter now works correctly....also got the GM supplied engine compartment fuse panel installed .......and Time for a Nap!!

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kwhizz

02-21-2016, 01:03 PM

Got the drivers side fresh air vent cover plate installed.......I added a slotted area for the harnesses that needed to go inside the car......worked out perfect, after proving everything out I will seal it up with urethane........I also got the Dakota Digital gear sensor installed and hooked up inside the car along with a couple loose ends.....so.....all the wiring is completed inside the car......I just have to get the drive by wire pedal installed........so I decided to get the A/C and Defroster vents installed and put the gauge cluster back in.......everything works......even the check engine light (MAF) sensor not installed along with the gas pedal plug)........Getting Closer......Here are a bunch of Pic's

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waynieZ

02-21-2016, 07:44 PM

That's coming together nice Ken.

KPC67

02-21-2016, 08:08 PM

Im drooling over those gauges!

kwhizz

02-24-2016, 05:41 PM

So......Been an Interesting last couple of days........After getting the gauge cluster in and getting the starter solenoid issue resolved.......I spun the engine over and noticed I wasn't getting any oil pressure........Hummm!!!......Must have lost it's prime........So......I borrow a pressure oiler to prime the system.......it has an adapter that screws on in place of the oil filter that connects to the canister with a hose.......Add oil to the canister ......pressurize the canister with 100lbs air pressure and open the valve.......the pressure pushes the oil thru out the entire oiling system in the car........open the valve and turn the key on 40lbs oil pressure........Humm....That was easy......Take all the pressure stuff off and put the oil filter back on...(still filled with oil)......Spin the engine over........"0" oil pressure....,,.WTF !!!.........Put all the pressure stuff back on......40 lbs.........Spun the engine over with the 40 lbs pressure..........Take it off ......."0" again......Talk about getting depressed........So.......I spend a day thinking this thru......It seems that the only place this problem can be coming from is when I changed the Oil Pan and changed the oil pick-up tube.........the mounting of the pick-up tube to the pump is critical to get the "O" ring seated correctly ...........I was very careful in putting in the new tube and "O" ring, so.......I was not convinced that was were the problem was.......So......I get a hold of Gordon (Formula 88) and explain what's going on.......He did some research and sends me a link that shows some past similar issues with the wrong size "O" ring installed.........Humm !!!.........I just took the supplied "O" that came in the kit installed it and never gave it a second thought.......But....It was the only answer that made any sense........So.......Other that the fuel system the car is a day away from running and now I have to take it apart to check a stupid "O" Ring.......Spent the day today taking the car apart.........Ha!!..........The tube was seated perfectly.......pulled the tube down and the "O" ring was in perfect condition........then I checked it with the old one that was on the GM pickup tube......... Basically 1 mm difference in size......the "O" ring supplied with the pan was smaller..........Darn !!!!........All this work for a stupid "O" ring.......But....I get it back together ........Put the pressure oil primer on .....take it off...put the Filter on and spin the engine over........Bingo.......Oil Pressure..........Some times the littlest things cause the biggest problems.............

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waynieZ

02-24-2016, 06:53 PM

This makes me nervous, I put a new pick up when I changed my oil pan too. I did the same I just put the o ring on but I put an LS Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Brace / Girdle. I hope it's OK but at least I have a place to start checking if I run into the same thing. Glad you got it figured out.

Che70velle

02-24-2016, 07:33 PM

Ken, you are extremely fortunate, in the sense of being able to pull your oil pan, with the engine still bolted in the car. Most of us would have had to pull the engine out to accomplish this. Good for you!...and nice catch.

kwhizz

02-28-2016, 10:39 AM

After getting the Oil issue resolved........Time to move forward again.............Put the core support back in, hopefully for the last time........Got the intercooler pump mounted......mounted the Radiator, A/C condenser, and the heat exchanger (again....Hopefully for the last time).....I also got the transmission cooler lines made and installed to the Radiator.....And.......I can only give praise to AutoRad producing a "Super" Quality product.........Glad Donny at Frame-up convinced me I can't afford "Cheap" stuff !!!!!.....Here are some Pic's of the car moving forward.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/E0982280-2A04-4499-B50A-D97971D7D6E8.jpg

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kwhizz

02-29-2016, 05:57 PM

Well !!!!..........I got another education today..........Got a call this morning at the shop from Coy........an Engineer from Holley........He wanted to know what and how everything transpired in my Dilemma...So.....I explained everything to him and how I felt the "O" ring was the cause of the issue.........O.K...He said !!.......I explained how I measured the tube and it was the same size as the Holley tube and since they were the same size I concluded that the smaller "O" was the issue.........He then asked if I still had the GM pick-up tube and was it tapered.........In my mind I was thinking a lead in style taper, .....And I measured the end and it measured .875 the same as the Holley tube........So....I told him I had it at home and I could measure it again and send him the info..........Humm!!!........When I get home I figured this was a waste of time, but.....I get it out and look at it a little closer.....

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Wow.......Look at this .....When I looked at it originally the "O" Ring was on and I didn't notice the recessed taper area that the "O" ring sat in.........Hummm!!!!.........I called Coy back and explained what I found and what he already knew.........

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When you measure the minor diameter and add the size of the larger "O" Ring vs the .875 dia of the Holley straight tube and the smaller ring.....The compression for the seal is exactly the same.........So.....My conclusion that the "O" ring was the problem was not correct........Holley had it figured out dimensionally correct........Sheesh !!!.......All that work for nothing.......but.......I still don't understand exactly what the issue was......So......Right now I have the larger "O" compressed into a space it really wasn't designed for......and......when I was talking to Coy I spun the engine over........"0" oil pressure.......Spun it over for about 20 seconds and Boom 50 lbs pressure.........So......If you have installed one of these pans.....don't worry about it.........Man.....what an Idiot .........This car stuff is hard............

And...........Congrat's to Holley for the follow up to bring that part of the issue to a logical conclusion...

rickpaw

03-01-2016, 03:34 AM

:thumbsup:

Kudos for Holley for following up on the issue.

Thanks for the update Ken.

Tu

dhutton

03-01-2016, 03:49 AM

Well !!!!..........I got another education today..........Got a call this morning at the shop from Coy........an Engineer from Holley........He wanted to know what and how everything transpired in my Dilemma...So.....I explained everything to him and how I felt the "O" ring was the cause of the issue.........O.K...He said !!.......I explained how I measured the tube and it was the same size as the Holley tube and since they were the same size I concluded that the smaller "O" was the issue.........He then asked if I still had the GM pick-up tube and was it tapered.........In my mind I was thinking a lead in style taper, .....And I measured the end and it measured .875 the same as the Holley tube........So....I told him I had it at home and I could measure it again and send him the info..........Humm!!!........When I get home I figured this was a waste of time, but.....I get it out and look at it a little

Wow.......Look at this .....When I looked at it originally the "O" Ring was on and I didn't notice the recessed taper area that the "O" ring sat in.........Hummm!!!!.........I called Coy back and explained what I found and what he already knew.........

When you measure the minor diameter and add the size of the larger "O" Ring vs the .875 dia of the Holley straight tube and the smaller ring.....The compression for the seal is exactly the same.........So.....My conclusion that the "O" ring was the problem was not correct........Holley had it figured out dimensionally correct........Sheesh !!!.......All that work for nothing.......but.......I still don't understand exactly what the issue was......So......Right now I have the larger "O" compressed into a space it really wasn't designed for......and......when I was talking to Coy I spun the engine over........"0" oil pressure.......Spun it over for about 20 seconds and Boom 50 lbs pressure.........So......If you have installed one of these pans.....don't worry about it.........Man.....what an Idiot .........This car stuff is hard............

And...........Congrat's to Holley for the follow up to bring that part of the issue to a logical conclusion...

Maybe a pickup girdle would help:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRP-LS-Engine-Oil-Pump-Pickup-Tube-Girdle-/262249321491?hash=item3d0f471413:g:xr4AAOSwIrNWFVk v&vxp=mtr

Don

kwhizz

03-01-2016, 04:39 AM

Maybe a pickup girdle would help:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRP-LS-Engine-Oil-Pump-Pickup-Tube-Girdle-/262249321491?hash=item3d0f471413:g:xr4AAOSwIrNWFVk v&vxp=mtr

Don

Yep!!!!......To do it all over again...

kwhizz

03-01-2016, 03:57 PM

Got a lot of little stuff finished up.......Got the Air inlet tube finished up and got the Mass Air Flow sensor installed......Finished up the forward Light harness.......(Everything works)...........Just about finished the Fan Relays before having to go in and take a Nap..........

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waynieZ

03-01-2016, 08:25 PM

Your moving right along Ken. Getting buttoned up pretty well now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRP-LS-Engine-Oil-Pump-Pickup-Tube-Girdle-/262249321491?hash=item3d0f471413:g:xr4AAOSwIrNWFVk v&vxp=mtr
That's the girdle I used on mine.

kwhizz

03-04-2016, 08:44 PM

Moving along.........Got the heater hoses installed and on to the part that is a real pain in the rear.....piecing together radiator hoses.........So.....I made some adaptors today matching the different upper hose sizes and then went to the auto parts store trying to visualize cutting sections out of hoses to get then to suit my application.......ended up being simpler than I expected.....I ordered a bunch of heat shrink hose clamps that will be here Monday so I can get them finished....Supercharger intercooler hoses are next........Getting closer......the adaptors are Aluminum Glass Beaded

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waynieZ

03-04-2016, 09:38 PM

They came out nice. It's pretty tight up front there.

kwhizz

03-05-2016, 04:29 AM

They came out nice. It's pretty tight up front there.

Yep........Everything "Just" fits...........No room to go towards the firewall.......No room to go forward.......

Ken

kwhizz

03-05-2016, 05:12 AM

On to the last major piece of the puzzle......Fuel System.......The Nomad has a major difference from the standard 55-57 Chevrolets........The Gas Tank........Because of the spare tire well in the Nomad.....the standard Gas Tank couldn't be used......so...GM used the space available and pretty much form fit a tank to fit........the easy option would have been to cut out the well and use a stock tank........I couldn't take the easy way out....LOL.......So......With the Nomad tank being much deeper than a stock tank, and using a stock GM LSA Fuel Pump.........some major issues popped up.......In my other conversions I had to shorten the overall length of the pumps to fit.......on this application I have to go the other way and lengthen the Pump and modify the tank to accept the new pump.........Stay Tuned......LOL

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TomM

03-07-2016, 06:54 AM

Yep........Everything "Just" fits...........No room to go towards the firewall.......No room to go forward.......

Ken

Man do I know what you mean....LOL

Looking great Ken......waiting to see what magic you work on the pump. The 37 tank was pretty trick...I'm sure this one will be as well.....

T,

kwhizz

03-07-2016, 04:57 PM

Got all the radiator hoses installed and sealed........also got all the intercooler lines run and sealed up then filled both the Radiator and Intercooler........Almost time to put the Hood back on........so.....I have to make a mount for the throttle pedal and get the fuel system mod's completed and the exhaust system made.......But...other than that.....Engine compartment sure filled up....LOL

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jy211

03-08-2016, 05:10 AM

looks great!

1in1969

03-08-2016, 06:45 AM

Ken, looks you are about to run out of cars to modify, oh no! :lol:

kwhizz

03-08-2016, 10:47 AM

Ken, looks you are about to run out of cars to modify, oh no! :lol:

There's always one more........It just hasn't showed up............Yet !!!!

1in1969

03-08-2016, 07:28 PM

Some How I kinda figured that! Nice cars you have Ken

waynieZ

03-08-2016, 08:50 PM

There's always one more........It just hasn't showed up............Yet !!!!

You can fly east for three hots and a cot to help kick my butt in gear! lol It's looking real good buttoned up .

CarlC

03-09-2016, 07:55 AM

Ken, if you need any parts for extending the wiring and hose for the fuel pump let me know. :thumbsup:

kwhizz

03-09-2016, 10:12 AM

Ken, if you need any parts for extending the wiring and hose for the fuel pump let me know. :thumbsup:

Thanks............

But I think I will be fine (those famous last words)

Ken

CarlC

03-10-2016, 11:03 PM

Thanks............

But I think I will be fine (those famous last words)

Ken

Been there.....

We have weld-in mounting rings as well that use the GM cam ring and o-ring seal.

https://www.vaporworx.com/product/gm5ss/

kwhizz

03-11-2016, 04:31 AM

Been there.....

We have weld-in mounting rings as well that use the GM cam ring and o-ring seal.

https://www.vaporworx.com/product/gm5ss/

Yep.......I already have one of your weld in flanges

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kwhizz

03-16-2016, 02:35 PM

Well........The last big hurdle is the Fuel system......Two issues here.......#1....The Nomad gas tank is nothing like a stock 57 tank......with the spare tire well in the rear floor....there wasn't too much room left for a gas tank.....so GM pretty much form fit a tank in the space that was available......as you can see........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/3C03D05E-71AE-4838-8AF5-4B6B535BD50F.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/03772252-B646-4431-A3F8-87623B937218.jpg

And a new tank I bought for Modifications.............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/D26F37C2-750D-4ACA-8D64-0B9557A046DE.jpg

I'm using a GM LSA Fuel pump which is 7 1/2" high and the Nomad tank is 12" deep.....So......two problems....the GM pump needs to be spring loaded against the bottom of the tank......so...I need to build a recessed mounting system for the GM pump......and I need to lengthen the stock LSA pump to replicate the stock compressed GM specs......Here are some pic's of the Tank Modifications.......Should be finished later this week........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/ADF12286-6203-47BC-BE39-78E369346001.jpg

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More to come

kwhizz

03-16-2016, 02:50 PM

Also..........To get the old Nomad tank out of the car I basically had to just about take the rear axle assy out........I disassembled everything and slid the housing forward on the springs to get enough room for the tank to come out.......And....as long as I am ripping the rear of the car apart, I had an Axle oil seal leak on the passenger side, so....pulled the axle out to get that fixed.......then I checked and found out the rear was an open rear......so....pull it all apart and took the third member to get a Posi unit installed.........used a couple cans of Brake clean to get the oil out of the parking brake assy and to get the pads and rotors cleaned up......should have the rear ready for reassembly when the tank is finished.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/6ED76642-F69E-42C4-9A49-6CC4DD3B5414.jpg

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kwhizz

03-16-2016, 03:15 PM

And........The Fuel pump.........A couple of concerns here.......The GM pump has exposed wires that are submersed in the gasoline........So....I found out by asking the experts on LS1tech how to extend the wires while lengthening the pump......I was told to use PTFE wire and shrink tubing only.......took a while to locate the Teflon insulated wire and shrink tubing......finally got everything and got the wires fixed.........next was the flexible "Soda Straw" feed line from the pump to the outlet port on top of the assy........couldn't figure out a good way to lengthen the corrugated plastic tube without crushing or restricting the line........so.....I ended up getting some -8 braided stainless fuel hose and it worked out perfectly......I cut off the plastic tube and left the stock GM RF sealed tube ends on the fittings.....the -8 hose fit over these tube ends perfectly and will be held on with stainless hose clamps.....then I made some stainless rod extenders and longer springs to make the pump to the new length.........all finished, just need to wire tie the wires to neaten then up.......

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waynieZ

03-16-2016, 04:34 PM

That looks like a nice fix Ken.

Che70velle

03-17-2016, 08:22 PM

Exceptional work Ken!

kwhizz

03-18-2016, 04:32 AM

Having second thoughts about using a rubber feed line submersed in Gasoline in the tank.......Does anyone know what type of material the Soda straw tubes and GM pump bodies are made from and what type of adhesive/sealant is used by GM in the assembly process ????????

Thanks

Ken

grendel

03-18-2016, 05:43 AM

Very nice build.

I wouldn't do rubber either, maybe a TFE hose?

Sorry, I don't know what they're made of. Perhaps call Hector at Rick's Tanks?

He helped me out with a bunch of tanks for odd ball vehicles.

turnhard

03-18-2016, 07:02 PM

Ask mark of bent custom and performance he is a vendor here. He specializes in all types of line . Kevin

kwhizz

03-25-2016, 12:45 PM

Been busy at the shop so not a lot of time for Car parts......I finally got the fuel pump situation put to bed........I ordered a set-up from Ricks that has a dual filtered in tank pick ups for supplying the fuel pump......there are a couple of brackets that the pick-ups snap into that needed to be tack welded in the Tank to hold them in position......Got that finished today........Now I can finish welding the Pump plate into the tank.........Getting real close !!!!!!!

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waynieZ

03-25-2016, 07:07 PM

It's looking good Ken.

kwhizz

04-06-2016, 05:02 PM

Got home from Vacation and I was hoping the Elves would have the car back together.....No Luck......Gas Tank is not finished yet either........But !!!......Got a box in UPS with new shocks in it........Can't do anything till the Tank gets finished.......Darn !!!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/6795881E-6FA8-4B93-9621-64B886EAC855.jpg

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kwhizz

04-15-2016, 04:41 AM

Look what is finally finished..........I'll get it installed........finish up the fuel line.......install the Vaporworx fuel pressure control system........then off to the Exhaust shop........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/E6E655A6-990B-4749-9E7A-556968071DEF.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/65027AAC-51C4-4934-A3A2-EE66C37A8B6D.jpg

kwhizz

04-16-2016, 03:24 PM

Got everything finished except for the Exhaust system........all the wiring is completed......the last wires were for the Vaporworx fuel pressure controller......got it buttoned up and turned the key on......The pump ran for a couple seconds and shut off......with out starting that's exactly what it's supposed to do..........Now I have to put some gas in the tank to start it up......then get it to the exhaust shop...........Next project coming up shortly is to take the 454 out of Gary's 65 Biscayne and swap in a LS3.........Stay Tuned........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/6DB1F6E7-DE25-4972-B2CA-34CB01EFB4E8.jpg

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zz430droptop67rs

04-16-2016, 05:21 PM

Love that car!

glassman

04-16-2016, 06:55 PM

That is probably the most funky factory designed tank i've ever seen. What did you do, take a stock tank and cut and fab a portion for the vaporworx set up? if you posted i musta missed it...

waynieZ

04-16-2016, 08:27 PM

Ken we need a video when you fire it up! Nice!

kwhizz

04-17-2016, 03:58 PM

https://www.facebook.com/kenneth.tibor/posts/10206167562728632?notif_t=like&notif_id=1460923088037121

Sonar Chief

04-17-2016, 04:45 PM

Very nice ... you make it look easy! What exhaust you putting under this girl?

Thanks for sharing ... :popcorn2:

kwhizz

04-17-2016, 06:14 PM

Very nice ... you make it look easy! What exhaust you putting under this girl?

Thanks for sharing ... :popcorn2:

Nothing exotic........X pipe and Dynomax Super Turbo's.........

TomM

04-18-2016, 09:04 AM

Won't be long now.....

T,

INTMD8

04-18-2016, 01:03 PM

Looks great! I love wagons. Nicely done on the fuel system as well.

Centerforce

04-18-2016, 06:13 PM

That thing sounds beastly! Hopefully the exhaust will keep the same kinda tone!

kwhizz

04-20-2016, 04:27 AM

A little update.....After starting the car it was noticed that the Alternator wasn't charging.........Ended up I had to put a ground wire from the alternator to the block.......charges fine now.....no fuel line leaks.......Added transmission fluid......everything Good......Made an appointment at the Muffler shop to get the Exhaust system installed......Then we have a problem..........Started the car and let it run for a while to check out the cooling fans.......Look under the car and coolant leaking .....Damm........Ended up being the Concept1 Billet thermostat housing leaking where they put the Hose Tube into the body.........called them and they said that they had a problem with them and changed the way they manufacture them to eliminate that problem........the "Big" problem is that the housing is buried under everything and I had to pretty much remove everything to get at it........4 hours later I got it off and waiting for a new GM one to show up............Darn........I was all done and now the car is in pieces again.......Gotta push the exhaust appointment back to next week........

jy211

04-20-2016, 05:50 AM

dhutton

04-20-2016, 06:54 AM

Why isn't Concept One overnighting a new thermostat housing to you?

Don

kwhizz

04-25-2016, 05:04 AM

Had another little issue come up......when I did the gas tank revision I didn't think it thru correctly, the stock fuel level sender had the float arm going in to the left.......LOL.....it and the new fuel pump were fighting for the same spot..........I ended up ruining the original sender in modifying it......new one showed up and was modified correctly ..........cut off the pick-up tube that the sender was mounted to and rotated it 180 degrees......and since I am not using the tube anymore we welded it up solid to eliminate any fuel leaks.......installed it and everything works perfectly....Two little issues remain (until I find more).........the intercooler pump doesn't turn on and the fittings I used to connect the intercooler lines to the Supercharger leak.........Always something.........the exhaust will go on this week and I moved the car under it's own power for the first time ........just in and out of the garage.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7303.jpg

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kwhizz

05-02-2016, 07:19 PM

Picked up the car today from the exhaust shop........Need to get the A/C lines made and the system charged.........Need to program the module and get the GPS Speedometer dialed in........Then.........Drive it........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7361.jpg

waynieZ

05-02-2016, 08:24 PM

What mufflers did you use Ken?

GregWeld

05-03-2016, 06:57 AM

As always - nicely done!

jy211

05-03-2016, 07:38 AM

almost done! So what's next? :idea:

kwhizz

05-20-2016, 07:46 AM

Got the car back from Frame-up and the A/C system is now complete.......I was going to take the car up to the Dells for the Automotion car show........In checking everything out, it seems the new Intercooler Pump that came with the kit doesn't work...........A new one is coming under Warranty but won't be here in time.........Darn !!!!

kwhizz

05-22-2016, 07:59 AM

The learning curve continues..........I didn't take the car to the Automotion show in the Dells as planned because the Intercooler wasn't working........I had the car running for a while and was checking the cooling system with my infrared heat gun........Noticed the intercooler was ambient temp.......Hummm.....Check the intercooler lines and just a gradual heat change Hummm.......I checked the plug and had Power.......Humm.......I added a Reservoir for the coolant that was higher than the Supercharger and it was full.....but there was no movement of coolant when running.........I called Pace Performance (where the system was purchased) and told them the pump wasn't working........They said they would Warranty it and send out a new one.........(paid for in advance till they got the defective one back)........So.....We get back from the Dells and the box was waiting for me.........Beautiful !!!....So......I change out the pump......fill with water again (was surprised there wasn't a lot of coolant leakage from the line from the intercooler).......started the car and the pump ran for about 10 seconds and shut off...........Darn !!!.........Check all the fuses......everything good.....
Hummm!!!!.........Come in the house and do a Internet search about the pump........Found a thread about this exact problem..........Air in the System.......When the pump sees Air it turns off......Hummm....System is full at it's highest point..........Hummm.......Go out and now Focus and this issue...........I ended up putting a "T" fitting from a Radiator flush kit in the upper Intercooler hose....I back filled the Intercooler that I thought was full with 3/4 of a gallon of coolant.....capped it off and it now works perfectly..........Sheesh !!!.......This car stuff is Hard !!!!

waynieZ

05-22-2016, 08:27 AM

Hard yes, but I just learned something. Thanks for posting.

kwhizz

05-26-2016, 05:07 PM

The Hood had a bunch of stone chips on it from a couple years of Power Tours.....And ....everyone knows how that works out.......Now that the big stuff is finished and every time I looked at the car, all I saw was the stone chips.......So.......the car is at Pulera's getting the hood repainted, other little chips touched up.......then a good buffing......Then it's time to put some miles under it's belt......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7438.jpg

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waynieZ

05-26-2016, 06:48 PM

Ken, are you taking the Nomad on Power Tour this year Or one of the others?

kwhizz

05-26-2016, 06:59 PM

Ken, are you taking the Nomad on Power Tour this year Or one of the others?

Because they changed the dates this year .........We will miss the Power Tour due to other things going on........First time in 11 years.......

waynieZ

05-26-2016, 07:02 PM

I'll make it one day........

kwhizz

06-12-2016, 04:59 PM

It's been a while , update........Pulera's got the paint mixed and matched.......as long as they got it that close I decided to have them fix the passenger side wheel well area.......there was a spot (very small) where there was a paint adhesion problem (small bubble)......not a rust issue at all....But......Like everything at Pulera's......they don't do anything unless they do it correctly.....so....Before and after pic's............Should get it back next week so I can get some miles on it.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7458.jpg

After

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7465.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7468.jpg

They also repainted the top of the fenders that had a bunch of paint chips that I put in while installing the core support

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_7466.jpg

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Almost there..........

GregWeld

06-12-2016, 05:29 PM

PERFECT!

You so have it going on!! LOL

waynieZ

06-12-2016, 05:52 PM

From here it looks like a perfect match, they do some nice paint work.

kwhizz

07-05-2016, 05:03 AM

Update.........The car is pretty much finished and we have taken it on a couple of short trips to check it out.......A couple of things needing improvement are getting rid of the rear leaf spring choppy ride (to be replaced with a 4 link Coil Over set-up) and the front seat.........We will be getting a split bench contoured foam seat and get it re-upholstered in original material to match......the stock seat is like sitting on a Park bench......LOL........Done but not "Done"......

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1in1969

07-06-2016, 10:04 AM

Very nice Ken.

I was thinking with real estate it's location, location, location.....
with our cars it's refine, refine, refine!!

Shawn

kwhizz

07-10-2016, 04:38 AM

Update.........I ordered a Glide Engineering seat for the car........the stock seat is like sitting on a Park bench..........and after driving coil spring cars for a while, I forgot how bad leaf spring cars ride.........ordered a 4 link Coil-over set-up from RideTech...........which means I also had gas tank clearance issues..........a new Ricks Tank is on its way.......which means I have to remove the spare tire well...........LOL.......it never ends......but....in the end it will be a car with all the creature comforts of the other cars and the drivability to do Road Tours..........The A/C unit cools the car very well..........no Problems at all.....The lower control arm bushings on the front suspension were in pretty bad shape.....so , I bought new upper and lower tubular control arms and they will be installed next week............Never ends.........But.....I know where I want to end up........so......LOL.....

kwhizz

07-20-2016, 07:01 PM

The Car is at Frame-Up Wheelworks getting the triangulated 4 Bar set-up installed....along with the new tank and spare Tire storage well mod's.........Here are some pic's of the start of the process....

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jy211

07-21-2016, 05:17 AM

nice :stirthepot:

kwhizz

07-25-2016, 07:14 PM

Moving along.........

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Spare tire well out.................

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/FFBEE5AD-652D-4117-A903-B2A65693357F.jpg

New Ricks Tank going in............

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/F0C33BD6-2DB8-47D0-B29D-08E9B2B1966C.jpg

waynieZ

07-25-2016, 08:43 PM

Ricks make a nice tank. Good to see it moving along.

GregWeld

07-30-2016, 07:42 AM

How about a pic of the final project looking all pretty and such....... <smiling>

GregWeld

07-30-2016, 07:43 AM

How about a pic of the final project looking all pretty and such....... <smiling>

Ooops....... I scrolled back and see them now! 100% stellar!

kwhizz

07-31-2016, 06:56 AM

Here are some pic's of the finished install.....Everything went smooth except for one issue.....I wanted to keep the ride height just as it was.......the Coil-over shocks that were shipped with the kit set the ride height when they were fully extended........so....Donnie ordered a new set that were 2" longer ........The kit was designed to work with the shocks as delivered and with the 9" Ford rear in the car, the yoke is lower than a Chevy rear........So.......With the longer Shocks the triangulated bar now hit the driveshaft yoke.......They to make a bracket to lower the bar to get it to clear........The Gas Tank is installed and the fill tube all hooked up......Here are some pic's before the wheels and tires are installed

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/7626CDE2-B9A4-4348-B93B-D5C193BBB425.jpg

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Ken

kwhizz

08-01-2016, 05:34 PM

Donnie and the crew at Frame-up did an outstanding job on the Nomad.....Changing to the 4 link set-up made a lot of things happen.....Gas Tank change......eliminating the spare tire well......and Trashing out the brand new exhaust system that doesn't fit anymore.....Anyhow.......I haven't driven it yet, but...here are some pics of the car back on the ground.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/48FB35CF-1910-40D2-84A6-07F35DD7F457.jpg

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kwhizz

08-05-2016, 11:13 PM

Here's a picture showing the spare tire well removed and the new gas tank installed........I'm having a new drop in pan made that will be panel bonded in place.........there is still room above the tank for the pan to be 4" deep for some storage......Also the new Glide Engineering seat frame and seat foam assy arrived today........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/43514AA1-DB18-404F-90BC-23050C58B048.jpg

kwhizz

08-21-2016, 06:20 AM

Finally got the pan to fill in the spare tire well.........It will be installed early next week and back to the exhaust shop next Thursday ............Then off to Nicky Chicago for Tuning..........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/20A90BC7-E201-47C7-823E-432347010B6A.jpg

waynieZ

08-21-2016, 03:30 PM

All the extra storage in a wagon is worth the work to get it. I know you said you were mounting ithe pan permanently, or have you changed your mind so you have access to the tank and pump?

kwhizz

09-08-2016, 04:30 AM

New exhaust system is in......New Tires as the old ones although good.......were 10 years old, and the rear tires were a pain to get in as they were so wide......the rear end had to have the shocks unbolted to get them on or off......so....I went to a slightly taller and narrower tire to make the car more user friendly.........and the new storage pan is in and in use......So........The car is pretty much finished and the conversion has taken the car to a new level, the Coil-over rear suspension has improved the ride considerably........I also added new tubular upper and lower front control arms........the one thing that is not finished yet is I bought a Glide Engineering contoured foam front seat that is being upholstered to match the existing pattern ........Here are some pic's..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/ED04B395-1C95-4DD5-AE2C-CF7998D42F9A.jpg

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kwhizz

01-01-2017, 06:51 PM

Update.........After getting the Lift gate straightened by Mike at Madmooks and getting it installed........The next thing I was concerned with was the 25 year paint on parts of the car that were untouched by Pulera's.......the paint was in good shape, but had Orange Peel and areas of shrinkage in it......and I didn't want to open a can of Worms, but.......After thinking about it......I got in touch with Joe Miller who wet sanded and buffed the 66 Biscayne to perfection 10 years ago.....Joe started his own Restoration shop in Forreston, Il (J. Miller Restorations).......Anyhow, Joe said he could get it in and two weeks later I dropped it off....Joe was concerned about some of the shrinkage areas and obviously about how much paint was on the car for wet sanding.........8 days later I get a call saying that the car was finished.....(no paint jail here)........Joe ended up having to repaint the roof, and then continued with the wet sanding and buffing..........All I can say is that Joe is a Miracle worker........Check out the pictures........all the area's of shrinkage are finished and buffed to perfection......absolutely no imperfections at all......Crazy!!!!.......We will be shipping the car out to Phoenix in early May for the Spring Good-Guys Hall of Fame Road Tour that starts there.......I'm really starting to like this car.....LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/15824654_10212035821037587_474755284_o.jpg

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GregWeld

01-01-2017, 06:54 PM

Looks great Ken!!!!!

waynieZ

01-01-2017, 07:04 PM

Wow, very nice Ken. I always said that's a Beuatiful car.

glassman

01-01-2017, 08:08 PM

Very nice Ken!! You can sleep in the back instead of all those nice hotels....

kwhizz

03-15-2017, 05:05 AM

Update........A couple of things........Took the car to Nickey Chicago for tuning......during the tuning process a couple of issues popped up.........#1....I put a Concept 1 front drive set-up on the car to allow for the A/C compressor to be mounted up top ( no room in the stock low position due to cross member clearance issues)....this setup drives everything off of one 8 rib belt.........and in the Dyno tuning process when given full throttle, the belt squeal made it apparent the Belt wrap on the crank pulley was not the best along with the belt dust all over the engine..........I had a Gatorback belt on the car which has cross grooves which make the belt quieter,........But the guys at Nickey told me to get a Gates Fleet Runner Belt which doesn't have the cross grooves and will give more gripping surface..........Only made 7lbs of boost with the slippage.........New Belt installed..........2nd.......the Horsepower on the Dyno was lower than I expected..(442 RWHP).....Also in driving the car home it ran good but just didn't have the power of the LSA powered 66 Chevelle) ............After getting the car home I put it up on the lift and after looking at the exhaust system..........I now realized that I should have not used the stock cast iron manifolds........and when the exhaust was fabricated, the 90 degree bend put in the pipe coming down from the manifolds actually reduced the pipe diameter quite a bit..........so....as I looked at this set-up, I really realized the Choke point of trying to push all the exhaust at RPM thru that area of pipe........So..........Here we go again......LOL......Ordered a set of 4 tube headers........(pic's to follow).........It will be interesting to see what the numbers will be after getting everything installed and tuned again............I'm also going to install a set of Ring Bros Hood Hinges........

Ken

waynieZ

03-15-2017, 09:05 AM

This car just keeps getting better and better!

kwhizz

03-15-2017, 03:28 PM

Dyno pull at Nickey Chicago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXa36XQL7sU

kwhizz

03-22-2017, 06:38 AM

Fleet Runner Belt installed

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/FD6A51D5-EF60-4A15-BB3D-58A224543BBC.jpg

Ring Bros Hood hinges installed

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/48BB0C2A-9A20-4D07-9BB0-B82B373ADC9A.jpg

And the Headers arrived.....I should have done this right from the beginning.......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/22CB170A-6CE9-4DC6-9E94-98AD91CCCF9A_1.jpg

I talked to Donnie at Frame-up in Beach Park, Ill about putting the headers on and he had an opening.......so I drove the car over there without the hood .......I'll bring the Hood over there also so after finishing the exhaust they can install and align the hood......then I need to take it back to Stefano for some final tweaking..........Then I hope I'm finished........LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/D4CC0D38-2B93-47A0-9CD4-C0477A9C00A9.jpg

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nicks67ca

03-22-2017, 06:48 AM

kwhizz

03-22-2017, 08:56 AM

looks good Ken, I may have missed it but what brand headers did you buy? Those look like "mid" Length design.

Also on your Chevelle you you are running the LSA in stock pulley configuration not the LFP 2.5" upper pulley?

I'm curious to see your numbers after the header install.

Thanks!

The headers are from Speedway.........Remains to be seen if and how well they will fit.........The Chevelle is 100% stock on the Pulley's......Yep....The Proof will be in the Dyno numbers..........

Ken

kwhizz

03-22-2017, 01:51 PM

Stopped at Frame Up on the way home and in my mind I knew that the drivers side header was not going to fit............we had talked about cutting , welding, and recoating.......LOL.........both sides were installed when I got there, just some slight dimpling was all that was required.......Should be finished tomorrow.......LOL......By the way.........the Headers came from Speedway ....................

Drivers side

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/CE9CA70A-629E-455A-9983-D02B45976D31.jpg

Passenger side............

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/D0C6AC08-D30D-4F2D-A1D6-EE0300F2BBFD.jpg

waynieZ

03-23-2017, 05:42 PM

Glad they went in for you without any big problems. They should make a nice difference. I can't wait to see the new numbers.

kwhizz

03-24-2017, 01:09 PM

Headers in..........Check

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/E63104F0-FDAA-4E85-A548-8748E2D20C86.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/15BEDB84-9EE4-4C90-93D6-A100B08E8097.jpg

Hinges in and Hood Aligned.......Check...

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And since the weather is nice.........Drive it to work......Check

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/91DF496E-FAA3-4193-B1A4-D07EE1B1E24C.jpg

Gonna be interesting to get it back to Nickey Chicago and see what if any power gains were made.........Again.......I should have put the Headers on during the initial install.....

Ken

1badsc

03-24-2017, 07:42 PM

paint that intake tube black stands out like a sore thumb JS

nicks67ca

05-10-2017, 07:55 AM

Hey Ken any new dyno numbers after the header and tune? Also curious if you're at the limit of the stock injector with header / tune / and pulley combo.

-Nick

kwhizz

05-10-2017, 04:14 PM

Hey Ken any new dyno numbers after the header and tune? Also curious if you're at the limit of the stock injector with header / tune / and pulley combo.

-Nick

Been busy so I haven't gotten it back on the dyno yet..........Hopefully next week.......

Ken

kwhizz

01-07-2018, 06:18 AM

Been a while for an update.........We were going to take the Nomad on the Good-Guys Road Tour last fall........That was the plan anyway.....The tour started in Mooresville, N.C. and ended in Dallas/Ft. Worth.....We were going to drive to Mooresville and have the car shipped back home from Dallas......During the mod's to the car, we had to eliminate the stock Emergency Brake linkage and cable assy due to clearance issues......So...We ordered an E-Force electric E-Brake actuator (Need E-Brake for shipping)......While waiting for the assy to show up I noticed that the A/C system lost it's charge.....Damm!!.........Did some checking and found that the front drive compressor manifold that came with the kit had a leak in it at where the Tube was welded to plate.......Darn........Called Concept one and they said they would ship one out.......well....It came the day we were supposed to leave.......No time to get it fixed so we took the Impala instead.........Meanwhile.......I left the car at Frame-up for Donnie to fix the A/C, install the E-Force unit and replace the Shorty Headers that had some clearance and vibration issues......we ordered some "Real" headers........Hooker long tubes.... When we returned Donnie had the car all finished.........So, it is ready for this years Road-Tour........Also after the new header install and a pulley change (another long story) we got the Supercharger belt slippage resolved....It now makes 12 lbs of boost and made 520 RWHP thru the mufflers........By the way....The Impala got an overall average of 23.7 MPG over 2880 miles........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/42522921HKR_L_0ccf5526-2827-44aa-b7e6-dffb9fcf2429.jpg

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Put Dye in the system and found the leak

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/64729E77-1A39-4697-B1B0-781D864E86D8.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/452B75CA-29E2-48B4-887C-383EC4C76889.jpg

Ken

GregWeld

01-07-2018, 06:58 AM

I was wondering why you brought the Impala!

Looks great Ken - See you in Scottsdale.

WSSix

01-07-2018, 09:00 AM

Very nice! Glad you got everything sorted out. The new headers look great. Enjoy the trip!

NAPA 68

01-07-2018, 11:01 AM

About time slacker!

Looking good Ken!

waynieZ

01-07-2018, 11:13 AM

Headers look good Ken. Did you change the top pulley? What did you end up using, Grip Tech?

kwhizz

01-07-2018, 11:56 AM

Headers look good Ken. Did you change the top pulley? What did you end up using, Grip Tech?

I ended up adding another Idler pulley between the Power Steering pump and the Harmonic Balancer to get another 90 degrees of Belt wrap to eliminate the slippage.........and I added a 2.5" pulley ..........All the difference

waynieZ

01-07-2018, 02:16 PM

Nice

kwhizz

09-10-2018, 05:49 PM

So...….The story continues...… The seat was at three different upholstery shops over the last 2 1/2 years trying to get a decent job..... Now.....This is a Glide Engineering seat ordered for a 57 Chevrolet...….The upholstery shops (all except the last one, had a issue with the stupid way that Glide designed the pivot arms for the seat backs...….They are about 4" in from the seat sides...….Normal seats the swing arms are outside the cushion (common sense)…….So.. After throwing away two sets of covers that were terrible... I went back to Dave who did the 37 Ford....So... Dave did a great job on the seat except I would have preferred a more rounded form on the top of the seat backs..... Picked it up today and wanted to get it installed right away as we are taking the Nomad on the Good-Guys Road Tour and she wanted a comfy seat in the car...… Well......I get the old seat out and get the new one in and after getting it bolted in I went to raise the seat backs and guess what...……..The seat back frames are 1" per side too wide ……..Great Job Glide.....Here we go again !!! All I want is to be a person that gets what he wanted and paid for that actually fits and works...… I guess that is asking too much...…….Glide Engineering Sucks !!!!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/38644530-F1D6-4589-A4F1-4FED306792E1.jpg

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GregWeld

09-10-2018, 06:55 PM

Test fit EVERY part..... because nobody seems to be able to make stuff right anymore.

kwhizz

09-11-2018, 01:59 PM

I called Glide today and explained what happened and they are going to make new seat back frames to suit and all for N/C...…….. Great customer service after the fact.....They could have told me tough luck......Not the case !!!!!!

waynieZ

09-11-2018, 06:13 PM

I’m glad they are taking care of part of the problem, is your interior guy going to be able to make the covers fit?

kwhizz

09-12-2018, 04:46 AM

I’m glad they are taking care of part of the problem, is your interior guy going to be able to make the covers fit?

Good question...….maybe not because I want him to round off the corners a little more to match the original seat a little better

waynieZ

09-12-2018, 07:21 AM

I hope it works out that he can stitch it a little tighter and get the shape you want.

kwhizz

09-13-2018, 05:38 AM

NAPA 68

09-13-2018, 06:09 AM

Another update...…… We were planning on taking the Nomad on the Good-Guys Road Tour next week.... I had a intermittent problem that kept cropping up...… I would get in the car and turn the key and click, click, click...… Battery was fully charged..... Humm !!!……. Went thru the Battery cables, cleaned tightened and thought the problem was solved.... Till it did it again...….. replaced the starter...…..problem solved.... Not !!!...…… Replaced battery cables...….. Same thing...… The only thing left that makes any sense is the Ignition switch...…. No time to get a "Real" GM switch and replace it......So... The Nomad is staying home and the Chevelle is going instead...…. Darn.... This car stuff is hard !!!!!

Ken

Did you put a new harness in the car? I had a problem some time ago with the original harness bulkhead with corrosion. It provided a periodic voltage drop in the trigger wire for the solenoid.................click click!

It would absolutely suck if you could not take the Nomad. You certainly have paid you dues with that build!

GregWeld

09-13-2018, 06:31 AM

kwhizz

09-13-2018, 07:36 AM

Did you put a new harness in the car? I had a problem some time ago with the original harness bulkhead with corrosion. It provided a periodic voltage drop in the trigger wire for the solenoid.................click click!

It would absolutely suck if you could not take the Nomad. You certainly have paid you dues with that build!

Yes.........All new wiring in the car.....American Autowire kit.......

kwhizz

09-13-2018, 07:50 AM

Wait Ken --- Remember when I drove (rode in - Rudy drove the entire trip) - the Chevelle and it was doing that --- and it was like the neutral safety switch connection or something.....

Come on buddy - don't give up on her!

Greg...... Different situation...... Ended up being a loose alternator connection to the Battery.......Voltmeter showed voltage but the amperage wasn't getting thru to the Battery......and the Battery was getting minimal charging..... Found the problem after we got the car home last year..... The 10 ga wire I had going to the battery (way too small I have since learned) covered in the plastic casing....... Couldn't see the wire because it was inside the casing, but I smelled a weird smell in the engine compartment and was looking around and I noticed the casing was melting at the alternator....From the loose connection resistance heated the wire and pretty much melted the insulation...... It also took out the alternator.....I did some research and found out that with the Electric fans at least a 6 GA wire was required.... New alternator and 6 GA wire and now I can have everything running and the Voltmeter stays at 14 Volts...... Another education to the guy who thinks he knows everything.....LOL......

I are Smart !!

LOL

Ken

kwhizz

09-13-2018, 02:50 PM

Here was the problem in the Chevelle !!….

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/96E36866-4B1E-42F9-B645-F697182F6D27.jpg

GregWeld

09-13-2018, 08:36 PM

kwhizz

09-14-2018, 04:42 AM

In reference to the Chevelle...…….There was a loose terminal on the Neutral safety switch...…… since corrections the car is back to it's old reliable self...… (probably shouldn't have said that) LOL...….

Ken

kwhizz

09-14-2018, 04:51 AM

Just so you know -- we could all be touring in brand new 488's or Bentleys for what we have in all this crap.... God only knows why we do this. But damn I love it anyway! LOL

Just thinking about the clicking ----

Check grounds from motor to chassis etc

Check voltage at starter motor for voltage drop

Check voltage at ignition vs battery

Bypass ignition and hot wire -- to see if she starts

Neutral safety switch contact (assuming there is still one in the car)

Yep !!!...……. Donnie at Frame-up checked everything as above and we thought everything was O.K...…… Till it happened again..... That's why we suspect the Ignition switch....

Ordered a GM switch and it will be replaced when we get back from the tour.... Hopefully it will make it on next years tour

dontlifttoshift

09-14-2018, 06:32 AM

We checked all the basics, found a questionable connection at the negative on the battery and the car started 50 times after that over the course of two days without hesitation...........Ken called two days later and said it clicked again.

clill

09-14-2018, 06:51 AM

Have you tried a different battery ?

kwhizz

09-14-2018, 07:57 AM

Have you tried a different battery ?

Funny you mention that.......Don't know if this makes any sense.....But I have a new Battery in the car...... after the click, click and then starting.....I let it run for a while, shut it off and decided to Trickle charge it..... when I hooked up the charger it said the Battery was 57% charged....... after a couple minutes I took the charger off for a minute and then re-installed it...... then it said the Battery was 97% charged....... Driving to the shop this morning I had that exact thought as Charley did .......I didn't think anything of it at the time, but that could be a clue.......
Man, This car stuff is Hard....LOL

Ken

rebelceb

09-14-2018, 08:35 AM

Funny you mention that.......Don't know if this makes any sense.....But I have a new Battery in the car...... after the click, click and then starting.....I let it run for a while, shut it off and decided to Trickle charge it..... when I hooked up the charger it said the Battery was 57% charged....... after a couple minutes I took the charger off for a minute and then re-installed it...... then it said the Battery was 97% charged....... Driving to the shop this morning I had that exact thought as Charley did .......I didn't think anything of it at the time, but that could be a clue.......
Man, This car stuff is Hard....LOL

Ken

Bad battery. We had an Optima on our C10 with a SBC that did the same thing. One time it would crank and run like a champ, then you get somewhere and it sit for awhile (meaning the starter etc had cooled off) and it would just click. Keep trying here and there and eventually it would crank and run like hell. We could take it in to the auto parts store and let them test it and it would show the battery was bad every time. We went through 3 Optima yellow tops before we switched to something else. Never had another problem and eventually sold the truck.

xplantdad

09-14-2018, 01:28 PM

You will get it figured out, Ken!

NAPA 68

09-15-2018, 02:59 AM

Is it an Optima that is in the car? I'd change it out to something else.........ask me how I know

dhutton

09-15-2018, 05:20 AM

Hope you are using an optima charger specifically designed for their batteries and not a conventional charger.

Don

kwhizz

09-15-2018, 05:28 AM

I took the Optima out as soon as I bought the car...…. It has a AC Delco in it...

GregWeld

09-16-2018, 09:37 AM

Will tell you very quickly if it's a possible battery issue -- just jump it and see if she fires up every time you twist the key.

Also -- some parts stores (hate to call them that anymore) can do a load test on the battery vs just a voltage check... sometimes it's the load that takes 'em south.

GregWeld

09-16-2018, 09:39 AM

While I love Jimi Day and Cam Douglas et al --- the Optima batteries have certainly lost their luster. Sears dropping them should have been a first clue....

There seems to be more reliable batteries on the market that don't have to be special.... and treated special.

GregWeld

09-17-2018, 08:24 AM

Okay --- Are you taking the Nomad or not????

clill

09-17-2018, 09:39 AM

No. He shipped the Chevelle.

kwhizz

10-06-2018, 06:13 AM

Since it pains me to say that the car season is basically over for the year....The refining process will now continue over the fall and winter season.....Couple things I'm not comfortable with...… Ordered a new GM Ignition switch to hopefully solve the intermittent starting issue...… #2... I'm going to bite the Bullet and change out the Concept 1 Front drive set-up(single belt for everything) for a Wegner LSA front drive ( two belt drive) ……. In the 57 the single belt C1 set-up moves everything forward to align with the Blower Belt position...… In this position everything fits, But.…..There is no clearance between the drive and the fans and radiator...… So, in driving the car like we do across the country, if anything would happen to fail …….. the only way to access the components is to basically remove the radiator and or Core support (another reason I was hesitant to take the Nomad on the Road Tour this year)...… Don't want to be in that position..... With the Wegner set-up, there will be another 1 1/2" of room to at least have room to access the Pulley's Etc... One of these things you learn as the process moves along..... Gonna make it more Gooder !!!..... LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/C19DDD12-D026-44A9-808C-FEBB7C949FB9.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/A5836807-58C6-41B7-8BAA-8D9BEE71AB2B.jpg

GregWeld

10-06-2018, 06:49 AM

Good choices Ken!!

Red and Grey primer go well together - so we can get some good photos!! LOL

waynieZ

10-06-2018, 08:28 AM

Anything that makes it easier to repair on the road is the way to go. Wegner make a good looking system too.

NAPA 68

10-07-2018, 04:36 AM

hooly chit....................that's tight!

kwhizz

10-12-2018, 04:41 AM

After buying the Glide Engineering seat 2 1/2 years ago...…. It's been a struggle trying to get the foam and covers made to have a comfortable decent looking seat...…. After being in three different shops and finally getting a decent job in the third shop, then finding out the seat was too wide and didn't fit...… I've had it with that seat..... Glide made new seat back frames so the seat would now fit, but, after being on the Road Tour a couple weeks ago and talking to Greg Weld and sitting in Bret Vogel's car...… I have decided to sent the original seat to Tracy Weaver in Nebraska and get him to recontour and work his magic on it as he has done many of these conversions………. Here are some pictures of the seat after receiving it from upholsterer #2 …….What a waste of time and her money !!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/1B7C282A-1B38-496E-987A-DCA3813D6467_1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/FFED5801-6178-44C7-93CA-037D540313A2.jpg

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/EB0163A2-DF41-48AE-A146-B3B250569987.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/2A9478C2-1BB0-4172-B630-D40C3873984E.jpg

waynieZ

10-12-2018, 09:28 AM

What a shame. Tracy does some amazing work.

xplantdad

10-12-2018, 10:57 AM

Awesome that Greg referred you to someone who will finally get you what you've been asking for all along :)

kwhizz

10-12-2018, 11:01 AM

Awesome that Greg referred you to someone who will finally get you what you've been asking for all along :)

"And" paid for !!!! At this point it is close to being the most expensive seat in the world.......LOL

dhutton

10-12-2018, 12:49 PM

I have installed a couple of Ciadella Nomad interiors. The quality seems pretty good.

Don

xplantdad

10-12-2018, 03:54 PM

"And" paid for !!!! At this point it is close to being the most expensive seat in the world.......LOL

No kidding...and number of years that you have been trying to get it done!

glassman

10-13-2018, 07:41 PM

Got some advice for you. Don’t finish until the night before the long road trip, gotta live by faith lol. Cheers 🍻

kwhizz

12-09-2018, 07:53 AM

A couple updates...…. #1.... Took Welds advice and sent the original bench seat out to Tracey Weaver to work his magic to balance it out with contoured Foam and keeping the pattern looking some what stock to match...…
#2...… The intermittent clicking issue when trying to start the car ended up being a connection issue at the column mounted neutral safety switch
#3..... the Battery going dead ended up being in the aftermarket ignition switch included in the rewire kit...…… the original 57 Key bezel is still used..... It has Start...Run...off... and Lock on it...…..Unknown to me.... (Probably in the Instructions....LOL )when I would shut off the car and turn the key to the lock position...…. In the new switch it is actually in the Accessory position....When I looked under the dash while fixing the neutral safety switch I noticed that the Dakota Digital modules were lit up...… turn to the off position and everything went out and no more issues...….This Car stuff is Hard !!!!

xplantdad

12-09-2018, 08:56 AM

Good to see you are getting it all figured out! :headspin:

waynieZ

12-11-2018, 09:20 PM

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Glad it wasn't a big issue to fix. It's got to easy some time.

kwhizz

12-12-2018, 04:10 AM

A usual problem for me....... I make everything so complicated I can't see the obvious !!!

kwhizz

02-17-2019, 07:58 AM

Time to fix another issue that came up with this particular combination...… I bought a Concept1 front drive system while putting the car together. After final assy it turned out that the single belt front drive setup was designed to run everything off the forward positioning of the Super Charger drive pulley. This had all the pulleys and tensioners in that forward position. After the Radiator and fans were installed, everything fit but just barely..... If something would have happened on the road there would have been some major issues having access to the components on the front of the engine..... An uncomfortable position I didn't want to put myself in..... So...… In looking at the other set-ups that are available, I decided to get purchase a Wegner LSA drive.....A two belt set-up that will provide a lot more access for maintenance in this particular application...… So... If you are going to need a LSA front drive set-up and install it in a car that has more clearance in front …… Here is a 100% complete Concept 1 system that has only a couple thousand miles on it and you can save a lot of $$$$$...… LOL....

Here are some ongoing pic's of the change over

New Wegner assy
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/356118C8-C902-401E-A9C9-C7DE50934EB5.jpg

Radiator out …… Concept 1 unit ready to come out....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/2E6D0CC5-57D4-440A-9FFD-85493F85F3B5.jpg

You can see where the fan was making contact with the Tensioner
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/CA37A47D-FF29-4A24-8075-D33ED92A1DC9.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/126F2192-C28C-4A05-BA04-FDCFC5C82FCD.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/B9AE6AB2-9675-4073-8B97-FFAA30CB2298.jpg

I have a harmonic Balancer puller in the garage some where......LOL......Waiting for the new one to show up so I can get this one off and start the re-install..

warhawkchevelle

02-19-2019, 01:03 AM

Hi! Been following your project for a while in silence.
looks like a well thought build and nice car :)

is that thermostat housing a custom piece or can I order it somewhere, got some space issues right there with my bracket for the supercharger and it looks like that would solve it :lol:

kwhizz

02-19-2019, 03:28 AM

kwhizz

02-19-2019, 05:41 PM

Moving along...… Got the new Harmonic Balancer installed...… LS engines are a treat in changing these......LOL.....Finished up with the drivers side install..... The Wegner unit is very well engineered..... But.. It is much wider than the Concept1 assy...…. Gonna have to remake the inlet Tube and move the Intercooler pump and change some of the power steering lines to clear the Belt...Here's today's progress

https://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/IMG_4536.jpg

waynieZ

02-19-2019, 10:12 PM

Nice looking setup Ken, well made too.

bmiller

02-20-2019, 08:13 AM

I am running a concept one drive on an lsa in a 63 nova and to say things are tight would be an understatement, how much clearance did the Wegner gain you?

kwhizz

02-20-2019, 08:23 PM

About 3/4" on the Blower Drive belt and a couple inches on the Accessory drive belt.....But... The Wegner unit is much wider

kwhizz

02-23-2019, 11:47 AM

And on we go.....Had to remove the Supercharger Snout to change the drive pulley as the Wegner pulley is moved back (about 3/4") to the stock position.... Got that done..... Then while the snout was off I looked inside the Supercharger and noticed that the engine ordered a couple of years after GM changed the design of the Drive isolator from a Spring one to a solid one... It ended up having a spring one in it...…… Ordered a Lingenfelter solid coupler.....should be here today so I can finish getting the Supercharger put back together and finish the install...…… Got the accessory drive side of the unit finished also...….. Getting close

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_4560.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_4549.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/57%20Nomad/IMG_4557%201.jpg