Thank You all, I appreciate the positive feedback! I got my shifter hole cut and my Finch Performance gear shift boot ring mounted. Let me just say, there's nothing like working with quality parts. I ordered a different Finch shifter handle so I can get rid of the ape hanger in the pic. If it was all about function, it'd be one thing as it sits close to the steering wheel but I just can't get over the looks of it...Next to get the engine fuse box and electronic throttle pedal mounted and get the transmission VSS/backup lights, etc. wired up.
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Not a whole lot of progress to report but wanted to see the inner fenders and core support on it. Removed the radiator so I could take it to PRC here locally and have some stuff rearranged for an LS engine.
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So finally got my accessory drive kit in and had a few hours over the last couple of days to whittle away at it. I went with the Holley Mid-Mount system. I liked the fact that it had no spacers and uses the C7 style cartridge water pump; no having to disassemble the whole front end of the motor if you need to change the water pump!
I went with the black version as I like the contrast it offers. With the premium kit, you get an ATI balancer along with all the other accessories. This is a really nice peace of hardware, the fit was perfect and aside from a few minor things like chasing the powder coating from the threads on the AC compressor, it all went together flawlessly.
Once I get my radiator back from being swapped over for LS power, I can wrap up the cooling system plumbing. Also got the Vintage Air components ordered and hope to get the fuel system wrapped up this weekend...I'm dying to hear this thing run!
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Got my radiator back on Friday so I was able to make some good progress today. In keeping with the theme, I painted it black with polished stainless hardware. While I had my make-shift spray booth setup, I also murdered out my Tanks, Inc. fuel tank. In the spirit of low maintenance, I decided to bedline the lower half of the tank to provide protection from rock chips, etc. as I plan to drive this thing and autocross it at every opportunity.
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To at least add some texture in the sea of black, I also bedlined my fan shroud after it was painted... Not terribly noticeable but I try to add detail everywhere I can.
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