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67 Firebird - Part 2

So, it's been awhile since the last update.

Since then, quite a bit of life changes. Got divorced, moved to a much smaller space. Spent most of my free time working on buddy's 65 Mustang fastback with DSE suspension/LS swap. He picked up the car the week before Harvey hit Houston in late August, 2017. Good timing on his part.

Bird was happy to have the garage space back.
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After the Mustang was gone, and freed up space in my 2-car garage, I decided to fix a small paint bubble spot that has been there since I had the car painted. I spent the Harvey weekend sanding/spot primered/and color paint the sail panel.

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Then in October took the car to Cruisin the Coast. That trip was cut short due to a hurricane headed straight for MS coast. We stopped for lunch somewhere between Tx & LA and took this picture.
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After cruisin the coast, I decided to redo the car, hence part 2. Long term goal is to attend open track days/auto x/USCA events - rather than attending car shows which I find boring.

Plans include:
-6 speed swap. I picked up a completed TR6060/DYAD clutch set up from someone converting a 5th-gen Camaro to a drag car.
-More power.
-Clean up the car wiring, and convert the old style connectors to modern Delphi/GT type connectors.
-Convert to PWM fan control.
-Coil over conversion/reinforce front sway bar mount.
-Stiffed up the sub frame/body. Seal up any gaps.

In Oct, the car joined the elite group of "pro-jack stand" group of cars on lat-g.
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Had the 5.3/4l60e pulled out and sold in short order.
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Good reason to reinforce the sway bar mount. Not sure if that explained the car was somewhat twitchy during the drive to CC.
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Test fit the engine/trans combo

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Have it set at the desired angle (roughly 3.4 deg down), with trans tunnel removed.

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Quick shot of the MGW shifter/adaptor, and a shot of it mounted.

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Also got the McLeod's hydraulic clutch conversions mocked up. I didn't take pictures but I welded a bracket to mount the safety neutral switch (which I will use the old brake switch - going thru a relay)

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With the mechanical stuff sorted out, I turned to clean up the wiring under dash.
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Added connectors to switches/gauges/lighting so that I can easily remove them later - here's one of many connectors.

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I had a Tanks Inc fuel tank, but during the USCA event, I had to keep it half full to maintain the fuel inside the baffle. So, I sprung for the new (at the time) Rick's restomod tank with 5th-gen pump/corner pick up.

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Added GT280 connector to the fuel pump leads.
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Took advantage of the Holley sale during the Christmas holiday, and ordered all my Holley EFI stuff (ECU/wiring)

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Reworked the Holley harness
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Random shot of the engine in place
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Driveshaft with adapter
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I relocated the AC compressor to the bottom pass side of the engine (stock LS2) location to make room for the engine down bars, so a mini compressor/brackets are need. Also, a new belt is necessary.

Measured for drive belt; and the part number for the drive belt used.
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