When you’re doing the work OCD is a PIA, but makes all the difference in the finished product. Happy new year .

Long Time Gone ...
 

hey isn't that a Dixie Chicks song? My car is finally home, thanks to Kevin for keeping her safe and sound, and only steps away from me now! [insert happy dance] I had to put her on wheel doolies to I can move it from one side to the other and still get a door open. Of course the XR650R has to be pushed outside to move the Camaro. I have been working on final body work, which is not my favorite task, and hopefully get it back into epoxy and then wrap.

I pulled the maroon wrap off the front valance and header, didn't undercoat the back sides, and found out the SPI Epoxy didn't want to let go of the wrap. I came off in little bitty pieces and then left the adhesive which I had to "skin" off with a razor blade, grrr. So a call to SPI and he suggested I clear coat over the SPI Epoxy to provide a barrier to the wrap. After all, clear is nothing more the paint w/o pigment.

Knowing my limits I have a body man coming over next week to look at what needs to be done to get the doors and the front sheet metal aligned and looking as good as the body tub. Meanwhile I'll finish the body the best I can and start with the mock up of wiring [AAW 15] and A/C [V/A]. I ordered Speedtech tubs and engine down bars, and sent my Ididit column back to get shortened, thanks Jay, for working with me!

Well, here's some car porn for your viewing pleasure, and yes I sat out the shed and petted my car when she came home, missed her bunches!

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Got the shed cleaned and started laying down some vinyl flooring …. she deserves better than a greasy ol floor!
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Pulled out of Kevin's car hauler!
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After some "redneckery" loading she's home :relax:
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Not a lot of room, but we all have to work with what we have!
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Started sanding down the SPI epoxy and added filler to getter straight … as I can!
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Working on the hood today, half done!


Other than that, went out to Sonoma to see Greg's car run and hang with some great guys that came out to support Greg and his family. I also went down to PPIR OPTIMA and saw the gang from Cali, got to ride with Efrain on the cruise, thanks buddy …..good times:D


The goal is to drive the OPTIMA in my car next year!


Well time to turn on the big fan and get to work, thanks for looking ...

Glad to see the car is back with you again. Good luck making Optima next year, Chief

Looks awesome.

I really love the red Upper and lower valance.

I am soooooo glad to have it so close! Thanks buddy that's my goal:thankyou:


Thanks, I learned a lot wrapping these parts …. prematurely, now to get my compressor wired up this weekend and get the Lizard Skin on the back side and some black epoxy on the inner front fenders.


UPDATE: Finished the hood, AC is shipped and have some tubing coming for the brakes and fuel lines, time to get to work plumbing the car:hairpullout:

Still in a haze with the passing of Greg ….

Parts and pieces are coming in ...
 

Now to get to work:lol: Just wished it wasn't this dang hot, maybe I should work through the night when it's cooler, lol.


Still waiting on some cable sheaving and shrink wrap for the electrical, a starter solenoid with cables for a truck mount battery. Pictures for you viewing pleasure ….

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Speedtech inner fenderwells made by Glastek, I already have the down bars!
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Control panel will get mounted in the center dash somewhere!
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Got the EZ-clips for the AC hoping for better bend radius and ease of installation.
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Got the evap unit mocked up!
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Had to search hard to find these bulkhead fittings for the Finch plate
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Mastercool flaring tool for the AN fittings for fuel and brake lines. Fragola nuts and sleeves for -6 AN and Eastwood tubing straightener for 3/8.
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Tube bender, fuel filter, SS 3/8 line and GM quick disconnects and -6 AN line to fuel pump!
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My HWY 15 kit is going to be modified still need relays for fuel pump, AC, fans, and accessories.



Trying to plan ahead and think of all the parts I might need :rolleyes: and I thank Vince for sharing his knowledge and answering all my stupid questions!

Post install pictures to come, thanks for looking …

looking good Chief!

I got gas ....
 

lines from tank to firewall! Well that was a lesson in patience but I persisted and :gitrdun: . I did have to re-make the rear fuel line cuz I tried to correct one bend that was too short and the just made it worse, so I made a new one this morning in about a half an hour.

I left the fuel line long at the firewall and did not terminate it yet, may add a 45 degree and GM quick disconnect or leave it parallel to the firewall. Figure it's best to not commit to termination side just yet!

And my Ididit column came back, had to have it shortened to 30" to fit with the extreme subframe, thanks to Speedtech for labor and shipping charges.

Well here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure …


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I also received my QuickCar battery relocation kit that included the starter solenoid and cables, not gonna use the dash plate, really meant for dirt track guys.

Now back to install of the VA evap and lines, thanks for looking ...

The lines came out nice.

Thanks Wayne, there is always a first for everything!

Keep plugging away with all that is electrical and needs to tie into the AAW 15. Seems GM already has a relay for the fans, fuel pump and ac in their factory harness, nice scratch that off the list. I did find out that the Racepak needs a feed for the engine speed and oil pressure so I ordered the associated male connectors and seal for the Delphi connector that GM leaves dead headed as their bulkhead connector.

Figured I'd get keep moving while I'm waiting on parts to installed the Raingear Hidden Wiper system. Pretty straight forward, used some flex tubing and heat shrink and she's in, I'll finish the final alignment tomorrow.

Here's some pictures …

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I'll keep working on electrical and get some routing and finalize the battery, solenoid, breaker and forward connections for power.

Thanks for looking ….