4-Link and rear end installed....brake lines next...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszajojv5l.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps5z2ljt3m.jpg


T,

What did you use to paint the trunk? That looks real nice back there.

Thanks, I used rustoleum rust reformer. Wire brushed it real good and wiped it down first. Going to get a coat of Satin black before I hang the tank.

T,

the rust reformer is that speckled stuff inside the trunk? or underneath? I meant the speckled stuff inside the trunk

DOH...my bad, the stuff in the trunk is spatter paint from Rustoleum. Autozone or O Reilly carry it......rust reformer is underneath.....

T,

Brakes done....

Fronts...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdiinufyv.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7hwnpzpj.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswvyiseyd.jpg

Rear...may redo these, now that I look at it, not sure I like them up that high

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psoeo8jnve.jpg

Had to get that done to get the motor in. I was relieved to see that the blower does not stick up above the hood line. So if anybody asks, yes, a LSA engine will fit....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps9znofbvt.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswkvjlnjl.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps50cip0pt.jpg

Set the engine forward 1" again. Good thing I did, might have had a clearance issue on the driver's side at the firewall and the wiper motor...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgz6ipmyc.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssufvtsax.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pseg7bhtz5.jpg


That's all for now...

T,

That sure looks sweet in there! Feels good doesn't it??

Yes sir it does, quite a journey to get to this point. Had to stand back and look at it for a bit.....now it is starting to get fun...


T,

Update....
 

So, I installed the Lokar kit for a column shift. All went as planned, plenty of clearance and got the selector dialed in at the transmission where the range of travel is correct. If you move it too far back the stroke is too short on the column selector, too far forward and the stroke is too long and won't let you select all the gears. About in the middle is just right...

I did notch the frame support to clear the bolt, but don't think it was needed since I set the engine forward 1". Clears the headers, gets all gears and feels factory...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psckxsmp7b.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psjjo753ar.jpg


Next up was the compressor install. I used the Alan grove bracket for a Corvette. Part number 144R A.C. They say it may not work for the LSA, but it does........

A few items of note....

I did move the engine forward as I have said numerous times, probably solely for this reason. The engine frame stand needs to have a hole drilled in it to keep one of the rear compressor bolts from hitting. I used a Sanden 508 compressor, but I understand that the Sanden 708 is almost .25" shorter, so it "might" not hit. I have decided to switch to the Sanden SD7 as it is shorter all the way around. The compressor front ear to pulley distance is less than 1/4" difference, so belt alignment won't be an issue.

Also, I will rework the bracket to allow access to the compressor fittings, as the current configuration won't let that happen. In addition, the #8 fitting on the compressor is very close. Vintage Air makes a "tight fit" fitting, but it might not clear. Too many "might's" for me, so I am switching compressors. Having said all that, the reason it worked on past builds is the accessories were f-body style which is over an inch forward of the Corvette/ CTS accessories drives...

If you will notice in the picture, the supplied tensioner clears the CBR rack just fine...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3ll5zdq9.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscpt5r8yz.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdrqwwvrd.jpg

That is all for now.

T,

You're doing good work, Tom. I think I would redo those rear brake lines, too. I'd be worried about hitting the exhaust under compression. I like your use of bulkhead fittings on the lines. Gives it a very clean appearance. Good luck!

Updates.....

Got the harness installed from BP Automotive....also Corvette gas pedal....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pslti3nvpm.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psr6fcjsfu.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psqz4plzj8.jpg


Reworked the brake lines. Mounted the Rick's Vaporworxs tank with the ZL1 fuel module...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psc86auu3y.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstk2u9nst.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssrvivyjr.jpg


Transmission cooler mounted...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pspo3h2xog.jpg

Engine grounds and misc. wiring...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psc2onomil.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pspw5nfatr.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psifp7hijq.jpg

Got this neat fitting from Turn1. Solves the power steering issue however, the fitting was for the Toyoda (yes with a D) style pump commonly found on the LS3 Corvette motors. A quick trip on the lathe corrected the issue of the barrel of the fitting being to large, and a hair too long...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgypnsnn5.jpg


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswdcst291.jpg


Finally, custom drive shaft from All American Drive shaft good to 1K horsepower....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscstzmugz.jpg


That is all for now....

T,

Update...
 

Got the exhaust all done. Had to cut the tailpipes and re work them, nothing too bad, mostly just re clocking the pipes to clear the 4-link...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psfkj3poa6.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscj8yanzd.jpg


Plenty of room over the axle, 4 link bars and brake lines. Nice clearance all the way around...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgdjy6i5h.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrsq4jbeo.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psqnggjuyn.jpg


So with the exhaust done and the underside of the car basically done, I moved to the front.

I have an Entropy dual pass radiator. I also have an inter cooler now, as well as the AC condenser. So I mocked it up and there was no way all three of those items are going to fit into the space. After doing quite a bit of research I landed on replacing the fans.

The existing fans are 3.75" deep. I found some Spal fans of about the same dimensions except 2.50" deep. Took a gamble and purchased two of them...well lo and behold, they work. I am able to move the radiator back, fit the inter cooler and then the condenser. I may have to notch the hood latch a tad, but nowhere near the problem I had before...

Old fans...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdorxmkio.jpg

New fans installed on radiator...notice the core support gap...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgv5cxyil.jpg

Looks like the hoses will go right through no problem...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswaccpikc.jpg

Intake elbow clearance good...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psprygsegg.jpg

Pulley clearance good. If I ever have to replace the idler, the radiator will have to come out...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskyvsvpc9.jpg

Will start getting the inter cooler mocked up, pump and fill neck mounted and then start the plumbing......

T,

Looking nice! Everything is tight on a Chevy II.

Thanks. Yep a 1/4" is a mile on these cars. I should take Ken's lead (KWhizz) and pick a bigger car next time....LOL


Thanks, yeah I read your thread on your Camaro....nasty looking beast.....I want one.... :)


T,

Great job Tom. I may have missed it, but what 4 link setup did you go with?

Church Boy's Racing triangulated 4-link....

T,

Very nice work Tom,tight fit for sure in sure:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Small update...
 

Got the inter cooler and the AC condenser mounted. Looks like everything will work fine. I started modifying the hood latch and its support. Not done with that yet ran out of time...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgeaqphdw.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psx9fchezj.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmmc2istd.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psx9qfzhid.jpg

T,

Update...
 

Got the inter cooler all plumbed in, just need to figure out some kind of hose clamps to hold them together....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszsyb50o7.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psknc3qctx.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps2jebckbc.jpg

Also got the power steering cooler mounted and hoses connected. It should get enough air, but not really worried about it. This is more for additional fluid capacity, as the CTS reservoirs are small....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3ftpyaw3.jpg

Bumper mounted, plenty of clearance...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps917clonf.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psehcs6igt.jpg

That is all for now...

T,

Nice work! Everything looks great! Very nice install!

Thanks....

T,

Very nice work mounting all of that in just right! Can't wait to see it all done!

Wow looks awesome brother!

SWEEEEEET Tom!
Better get a pilot's license for this one, it's gonna fly!

What suspension & brand did you use on your front end? Came out clean & looks good!
Thanks, Greg

Thanks T.....

T,

Church Boys Racing. Complete solution for the early Chevy 2's as well as a triangulated 4-link for the rear...

Thanks for the good words...


T,

Thanks for the info.. Keep up the good work!
Greg

watching this. beautiful car

Tom I haven't been able to check in for a while Wow, Nice job!!

Thanks guys....

So I made a little head way...

Touched up the cowl panels with some premixed paint from O Reilly. Matches pretty good....got the rest of the sheet metal installed, starting to look like a car again...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psqwqn95w6.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psus3ry5tz.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps6jhxz465.jpg

Also managed to get the catch can, PCV system, upper and lower radiator hoses done, and a few other items......

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psvvqbuftg.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstmrmtewx.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psccym5glb.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psskgjyxfy.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psideuoof3.jpg

And last but not least, the hood closes and has about an inch of clearance. Crappy picture, but it's there. So if anybody asks, yes it will fit...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscf1j8483.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgx4mttnc.jpg


That's all for now, wiring starts next....

T,

Update.....wiring, wiring and more wiring.....

About 90% done really made a dent in it this weekend. Few loose ends to terminate and on to the next step. Anyway...on to the pics.


As it all started out...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psjmzdg7xa.jpg


Mid way through...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrg8ggkuu.jpg

All but done....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psybueudm0.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psohdsnrvk.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psxm636s0i.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psvfpjdotn.jpg

Budnik Wheel, and DD gauges installed.....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstdbnhnik.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pst4mggrdc.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psl4yg8zkm.jpg

That is all for now....

T,

Cowl matches well and that LSA sitting in there looks awesome. Job well done Tom

Tom, the car is killer. Add some wings, and it will lift with no problem, meaning this car should FLY! Great job on the engine install!

Thanks guys.....I'm gettin' there...

T,

Freak'in Awsum !!!!!!!!!

Awesome job!! This car will be a handful to drive (traction)!! I have an LSA that I'm planning to put in my 59 Belair can wait to get started....

Small update....this took most of the day to accomplish, particularly trying to find a suitable location to mount the PWM, drill a hole, miss the exhaust, solder connections....well...you get the idea...

PWM mounted and wired up...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psf1woslit.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psyawx2amu.jpg

Pressure sensor, tank wiring etc....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psq1fhxa2q.jpg

Wired up to battery but not connected yet....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmpcnx4ge.jpg

Only about 5-6 more connections to go, then mount Vintage Air....

T,

All the vintage air is installed, ducts run, everything complete. I officially have no more room in my engine bay .....LOL...Getting down to starting on the punch list items.....on to the pics....

Vintage air installed....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pst4cxyked.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdaaw50b3.jpg

Under hood.....no more room....

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psl2cvkrai.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps93amnqo5.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psltpiuzmn.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssn3zc5gn.jpg


And well.....just because...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psoaj9ifga.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psezu5iqan.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...psguur84fx.jpg


That is all for now....

T,

Very nice!!

Looks factory under the hood, and thats a compliment btw...