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Kmelander 07-19-2021 12:16 PM
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What is your plan for updating the front suspension geometry to match the rear half refinements?

I really like your approach for this build. Very relatable using/tweaking what you have vs. the expensive (& usually faster) route of purchasing new/aftermarket suspension bits.
I'm replacing the front suspension with CPP tubular control arms, Viking coil over shocks and a CPP C5 wheel kit. The wheel kit includes the steering knuckle, ball joints, unitized hub, GM type twin piston calipers plus rotors. I believe the steering knuckle has a raised upper ball joint for improved geometry. The spindle height is listed as stock I believe. The control arms, shocks and springs have arrived. I'm waiting for the wheel kit and I still need to order the front anti-sway bar, steering box and linkage.

Kmelander 08-01-2021 06:22 PM
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The race shop finished up my engine last week so I took a ride up on Friday to see a couple of pulls.

https://youtu.be/X3A7kLBLRVU

Kmelander 08-12-2021 08:44 AM
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update - Both quarters are fully welded and prepped with and 1 skim coat of Duraglas filler. I'll put another coat of the duraglas on each side then finalize the inside seams. For those, I'm planning on brush coating with EW rust encapsulator paint then applying seam sealer.

egoman 08-12-2021 03:11 PM
Kudos on the bodywork. I am dreading the stuff I have to do and its nothing compared to your stuff.

ScotI 08-12-2021 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kmelander (Post 714207)
The race shop finished up my engine last week so I took a ride up on Friday to see a couple of pulls.
What did the details/specs end up being for the motor?

Kmelander 08-15-2021 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ScotI (Post 714455)
What did the details/specs end up being for the motor?
  • 4.030" bore, 4" stroke, Forged crank (eagle I think), Forged H-beam rods, ARP-2000 rod bolts, ARP main studs, I believe zero decked.
  • -12cc inverted dome pistons, 10.5:1 static CR
  • TFS GenX 220 cathedral Heads with Ti retainers (assembled), 65cc, 2.055" intake vlv., 1.57" ex. vlv.
  • Holley UltraXP 750 Carb
  • Comp Ultra Gold Rockers
  • Edelbrock LS1 dual-plane Intake Manifold
  • Cam Motion 231/237 duration @ .050'', 116.5 LSA, 113 ICL (116.5+3.5) , .621''/.612'' lift with 1.7 rockers
  • Hamburger 1" carb spacer
  • MSD LS Ignition

About $12.3k on the dyno.

Kmelander 09-01-2021 03:12 PM
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Finished up a little more body work around the trunk area. Patched up the gutter channels and welded up the tail light panel body seams plus a coat of filler over the welds.

Kmelander 10-12-2021 11:13 AM
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Bit more progress to report. I've got the dash repaired and back in the car, which was a good bit of work. I gave the dash and firewall the same treatment as my inner quarters. Also finalized the cage. Added a few more bars and gussets. I'm working on the transmission cut-out now.

Kmelander 01-12-2022 09:02 AM
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short update - Still working on the old girl. Lots of prep, making and spray-work.

ScotI 01-12-2022 10:43 AM
Progress is nice. Thanks for sharing the updates.


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