Thank you! I love it.

I would say that's pretty much it . I never in a million years thought I would spend that much on a automobile .:D

Those are some GOOD noises coming out! :wow:

Agreed!!! I want MORE!!!

Congrats on the first drive. This has been a fun project to watch.

Hope it's more entertaining now that it's going!!!

Can't wait man! Looking forward to getting this thing buttoned up.

It was a tough vacation out of the country after driving the car as all i could think about was getting back to work on it. After 8 days gone, i landed mid day Saturday and went right back into the garage to do some test fitting.

Headliner arrived while I was away so I had a friend put it in my garage and take it out of the box for some inspection. Looks good! (thanks MCB for rushing TMI to beat their 4-6 week lead time, and thanks TMI for making it happen!)

TMI One-piece in bedford grain vinyl.
http://i.imgur.com/t2cTXSm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HYPa2Zg.jpg

As soon as I got home, I went to put it in, to see if it would clear the cage.

Tough with one person but I got it over the main hoop which was my primary concern! Has some minor interference in the back but I think with a second set of hands, it'll be no major issue to get it past.
http://i.imgur.com/Ox2P4Ug.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PvjTCpP.jpg

Headliner came back out and thermal insulation and finishing the dynamat became the objective. Seats came back out and will remain out till carpet is installed.
http://i.imgur.com/33S6xsY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hSjXF7B.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QFuZYwT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/K4W2HzM.jpg

While waiting on the carpet to "relax" i took to the front end. Getting the headlight buckets mounted proved more difficult than just bolting them in, as the intercoolers occupy some shared space. Minor modifications and they're in.
http://i.imgur.com/iZ4z3XF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GJ1dVdF.jpg

Since it shares some hardware I also installed the autorad coolant overflow. Moved slightly as the supplied bracket doesn't fit with the turbo kit. Using a mount from MightyMouse (catch can mount) I secured the overflow to it's new home.
http://i.imgur.com/xIpCi8Q.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2ubyPiQ.jpg

I had some difficulty getting the lower fender extensions and the lower valence installed. Aftermarket valence and original extensions. Definitely was not fun, filing and cutting on a painted piece to make it line up correctly. Gotta love old cars and fit/finish!
(Sorry for the bad pic, too much backlight in the garage for a good front shot with the front panels installed.
http://i.imgur.com/JqVnRRM.jpg

Looking good man! I had to axe the overflow can from AutoRad as well. The included mounting solution puts it right in the way of where I plan to plumb my intake tube. I keep telling myself if you fit allllll of that turbo plumbing I should be able to install this NA motor no problem :D

HAH definitely. The design they have is good, just restricts a lot of space on the drivers side. I like where it ended up getting mounted. All close proximity but it works.

Need to get the hose hooked up for the overflow though.

William

Hey will looking sharp , who's pedals are those and are they just covers or full assembly's ?
Tx

GM throttle pedal and wilwood super pedal assy for clutch and brake.

Gave up on the headliner sadly. Just wont fit over the roll bar. Will be sold and I'm going with a conventional style roll bar.

Small update. Got the headlights installed and wired up, horns wired up too. Need a hub puller so I can hook up the turn signal arm to ensure those work, and to hook up the horn button. May try to get that tomorrow, as well as a few other things.

Now to pics!
Headlights installed.
http://i.imgur.com/5416acS.jpg

Horns Installed.
http://i.imgur.com/ultwEwH.jpg

Wired up the lights and installed some front paneling (header panel). Pushed it out of the garage for a bit of sun, and to clean the garage as it has become a mess again!
http://i.imgur.com/7xVWuVc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yc5iVZb.jpg

Let there be light!
http://i.imgur.com/wuY4gj1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/UsEZ1uG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vfLS93X.jpg

Light gives off a pretty decent pattern.
Off
http://i.imgur.com/PLH8PlJ.jpg
Low Beam
http://i.imgur.com/aCU6GOE.jpg
High Beam
http://i.imgur.com/AYpVJln.jpg

Started on the carpet also!
http://i.imgur.com/hozg5aN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YIzjq5M.jpg

More to come tomorrow!

looks great!

Will it looks great...
What headlights did you end up using?

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I'll have to check those out.
Thanks will. Do you like the sound coming out of those horns

Thanks!

Those are trucklites. Popular choice for cars with 7" lights. Look awesome!

Haven't heard them yet in person. I'll let you know when it's all hooked up.

sound of horns...
 

Thanks Will.
I have the same models of horns I believe and I really like them. Nice deep tone reminds me of a big old car.

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Man, those headlights are nice.

I bet you're super excited. The car is getting close to being done.

Good. I first got the Hella Supertones, and then heard them online and sent them back before they even arrived (cancelled amazon order). Bought these PIAA SuperBass, online sound ok, hope they're decent!

Thanks and yes I am...Very excited that it's nearly complete. Lot of fit/finish but I can finally take it around the neighborhood and enjoy the car!

Did a little work this weekend and got a few more parts coming today (year one sales and such).
Front and rear glass got installed on Friday. Guy came to the house and installed it in my garage while I watched. He uses a rubber gasket as I dislike the stainless trim. I do have to use the factory stainless windshield molding but that's PC black and will be installed soon.
http://i.imgur.com/EMatKgG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FKBnqbj.jpg

After that was done, I took on the challenge of swapping out the front springs to a taller and stiffer spring. I was maxed on the coilover and wanted to get more adjustability. I went to a 7" 650lb/in spring from a 6" 600lb/in. Added some camber to the front and replaced the ugly standard shims with a nice set of billet anodized ones from DSE (why not right?).
http://i.imgur.com/XO6Dw0p.jpg

Ride height is ok. Didn't rub going into same parking spot.
http://i.imgur.com/MqeC5a7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GoI1MpD.jpg

Also got the seats mounted fully and the seat belts (lap only for now) in the car. I'll do the shoulder harnesses when I get the rear bar back in the car.

Nice to see it coming together, It's got to feel good knowing when it goes in it's staying. Looking good.

Can you pm me the glass guys number I like the way that looks for sure. Car is coming along great man really love it!

looking bad ass!..

So stock glass and stock channels he just added rubber trim? Looks great

Yea not too crazy and definitely less expensive than flush mount. I think it's a nice middle ground solution.

That looks great. Killer car.

Thanks, It's slowly getting there. Going to dial back the progress a bit i think. Been burning myself out last few weeks as it's getting close and see some quality slipping and fatigue setting in between normal job and this. I'll push on it, just not the same pace I have been...

I like how the color changes with the lighting, great looking build keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more progress updates.

Some progress and some revelations I think.

Rear bumper installed.
http://i.imgur.com/CoY0IlW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QYxdN08.jpg

Got the hood installed and cut it for the aerocatch hood latch installation with some help of friends.
http://i.imgur.com/hAt2OKL.jpg

No turning back now!
http://i.imgur.com/xLRfenH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LTJpCPN.jpg

Got the grille installed also. Still have to get the headlight buckets trimmed, painted and installed to finish that up. Front end has some fitment issues but nothing I can do about it. All goes back to some of the fab work on the car.
http://i.imgur.com/uSjx6XY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GhSD6hk.jpg

Still working on getting the front bumper on, but that will be another day.
http://i.imgur.com/YRI3XdF.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8Xr84uA.jpg

Got the ride height setup (tall) so I can drive around without rubbing fenders, so far so good on that front. Will work it back down after i get a few more things sorted. (Dont mind the rear bumper pointing down, didn't realize it needed to be adjusted at that time, I will get it sorted in the coming days. Got the horn working too. No pics of that as nothing to see, and video not uploaded. It's comically loud!
http://i.imgur.com/Rjfn3oZ.jpg

After getting this stuff together, I decided to take it around the block and hit up a straight wide section. Car saw 6-6500 and 9psi boost. I think it's fair to say, I will likely be dropping the spring in it and planning to start out a little slower. Walk before you can run situation. Car feels unruly at low speed. It hooked but just a little too violent for me to learn with. Hoping to get it more road legal and put some miles on it next weekend.

since you have a painted tailpan and non color matching spoiler i wonder how it would look with the trunk lid area painted in between those two parts? Do you have any wrapping laying around to see what it would look like? Black painters tape maybe? thoughts?

That's actually a pretty good idea. Prob will be the edges. Not sure how to make a clean break. May take some vinyl and see how it looks though.

It's really turning out nice! It's a crazy clean car with a wicked vibe and stance. Perfect IMO.

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My Gawd Will!!!
I just spent 3 hours "skimming" through these pages!!! What an awesome build. Lots of things you did, that I am planning on doing with mine (twins for example). I'll probably be bugging you in the future for info.
Unfortunately I won't have the funds to have stuff done, so everything will have to be done by myself. Luckily I possess ( I hope) the skills to weld/fabricate a lot of items, that need to be custom.
On a side note, are you on FGCC on FB?

2nd on this... I would love to see if I can get this guy to do my Nova or someone local to do the same thing...

Yes I am. Hit me up on there as it's easier to answer some questions.

PM sent.

Car is looking great Will.

How do you like the Holley Dominator? Is it really a plug and play set up? I've been pondering on the Holley HP system, especially when it's currently 10% off.

Tu

Absolutely love it. HP is a solid setup also be sure to look into its ability to read a VR type VSS. in my search to get mine working I've seen some talk about dominator being the only one to do that sensor type.

Super easy to learn the software. I got it down pretty well but just need some more time to get good at it.

For an LS it's definitely plug and play. I'd say the engine wiring on my car by itself was maybe a couple hours. To get it to where I could start it. Adding functions added time and cleaning it all up to look nice in the car. I'd highly recommend it.

Thanks for the insight Will.

Nice!!