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Got the old frame out
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...75758086_n.jpg Then i got a 67 chevelle steering column, floor shift, from my boss with some sort of camaro steering wheel on it. i kinda like it so it will stay until i find something better. Took it completely apart and clean, re-greased everything, and threw in a new turn signal switch while i was there. besides the switch i got it for a whopping $Free.99! https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...03624356_n.jpg |
That's an IROC steering wheel, that looks to be in good shape. If you have the horn button they fetch a decent amount of money. I had looked at replacing mine at one point in time and they were going for $200 in good condition. The horn buttons alone go for $50-100. Of course, all things relative with pricing, this is a product of the '80s we are talking about.
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:gitrdun: Ya never know what's under a pretty paint job do you? Glad you got that old paint off, now the fun starts :superhack:
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Looks like it's starting to shape up... just keep the updates coming!
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Thanks guys! i love comments so keep them coming!
The steering wheel isnt flawless, it has a nick out of it and no horn button, i cant imagine anyone paying money for it but ill look at ebay haha Well lets see. to start off, i got the new frame under the car and got one of the wheel wells cut out so i can widen it. It took some self motivation to start cutting :_paranoid here is the frame clearance after notching the frame, as well as the coil-over bar clearance although im waiting for my ABC solid body mounts to show up before concluding anything there. https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...45468265_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...00043495_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...25238886_n.jpg Then on labor day i went with some friends to Hallet raceway. I couldn't drive this time since i dont think a civic would be very fun. But ill throw up a picture of my last car i took. That what got me hooked to go RACECAR with the GTO haha. https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...83234644_n.jpg Ended up selling this and buying a honda so i could get the GTO done but this was good times. https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...29031541_n.jpg Anyways, out first session out (me passenger) we were probably having a little too much fun and ended up in a tire barrier. ended our day pretty quickly. It was a nice reminder than a cage is needed, the tires like to flip cars over at this track a lot. https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...34654800_n.jpg |
Well first off, after burning through my first loan already, and having one more $5k loan left, It's really starting to set in that im completely screwed on getting this car together with $10k. :lostmarbles: One of the big killers is that i dont want to settle for crappy suspension and the rest of the ride-tech stuff i haven't bought yet is $3k just by itself. :shakehead: :drowninga:
Anyways, this is what signified the end of my first loan, and the first new parts i have bought for the car, everything until these have been used. ABC solid body mounts... $400 freaking dollars....and you wont even see them.....not very happy about it, but its not exactly something you can buy used. https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...56683198_n.jpg anyways, i got the tubs out and going to start the widening of them, turns out ill be doing 1-1/2" strips. The FORGELINE's barely fit, so the quarter panels will get widened to accommodate https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...73535479_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...86473319_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...45131292_n.jpg |
Ok, had to wait for my regular bank account to gain life again so i could get a welding bottle. But got the wheel tub widened and welded back in.
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decided to give myself some motivation today.
big block chevelle stands, cant recall the motor mounts, and the adapters are edelbrock. 2" between the back of the block and firewall. https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...84666872_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...11109677_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...15246544_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...70281390_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...59508060_n.jpg https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...25732840_n.jpg |
Hell yea, this thing is going to be awesome
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Nice progress, looking good.
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Loving this! Looking great!
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Thanks guys! all comments welcome, especially if you see me messing something up haha.
After staring and measuring for a couple hours, ill be moving the engine back 3.5" (from current location) to help weight distribution. At first i was going to try 7" but finally decided there was way too much hacking involved. a simple flip around of the mounts and a little ingenuity on the block, and the mounts will work that i have. This should give me plenty of room for any road race style pan i want, which i have been concerned with. |
Been a while since i updated. lets see....
Other wheel tub finished https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...73457551_n.jpg moved the engine back 3.5" required flipping the frame stands, and moved the motor plate back on the drivers side to the other 2 locations on the block. The passenger side only had a 5th hole.... so after talking to GFORCE1320 (they are local to me) they came up with modifying the adapter plate easily to still use the regular 4 holes on the passenger side. https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...64565773_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...23734353_n.jpg Before flipping the mounts i cut a hole in the firewall https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...67335419_n.jpg Welded on the frame repair washers. they were rusted through. https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...78993597_n.jpg https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...78821197_n.jpg https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...85338494_n.jpg https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...37123296_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...41854360_n.jpg |
Those wheels look so badass on there. That's a good stance too. Is it what you're shooting for?
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Scott, if you move that baby back any further, you'll be able to work the throttle with your right hand, instead of right foot. I can't wait for more updates! Love the wheels and the stance!
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A little more progress. I'm working on buying a house so i'm wanting the transmission supported for the ride to the new house, which im hoping for before thanksgiving.
So onto the frame bracing. 1.5"x.095 1020 DOM - NASA Legal :D https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...35810411_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...02444371_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...74814681_n.jpg |
Got the x-member built some what. My plan is to be moving at the end of the month so im trying to just get the transmission supported.
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Fuel cell cage is mostly done. The idea is there so far at least. Kind of wondering how it will come into play with a possible watts link Not sure if a Fays-2 will still work with the coil-overs
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Yep, they are available in all sort of heights (thickness) and and combos to fit your need.
I didnt mean any negative with previous comment... Just teasin' ya! :innocent: Lead. |
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Keep it up , progress coming along nicely, keep the picts comin !
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looks bad a$$ great build keep the pics coming.
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Nice looking project! Maybe I'll see it around Wichita someday. :cheers:
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Ended up cutting the entire floor out to make it easier
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...58294575_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...91190472_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...30065051_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...27833416_n.jpg At this point im trying to decide how the door bars are going to go. Im trying to be NASA legel yet completely street-able. Trying to find out how legal removable door bars are. |
Looks killer! Is that a kit, or are you building this cage?
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I am. and when i say "I am", i mean my buddy is doing it and im trying to help lol
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coming along nicely.
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Cool looking jungle gym in there. :D
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HAHA, this thing has a severe identity crisis. it will be getting a headliner..... somehow. |
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