Nice!

Car is looking great Curtis.

looking good!

Looking good Curtis!

Yes. Keep the posts coming, even if ther just photoshopped...😁

That desire grows everyday! We are so short at work that all vacation days have been cancelled and there are no reserve pilots if something goes wrong. I know of three more that are about to pop smoke and leave. Ugh

Thanks guys. I am really enjoying the process.

Smoke and Mirrors my friend. :lol:

Kicking ass and taking names!! Looks great Curtis.

Thanks Brother

Thanks for posting the pics of the headers and steering U joints, My headers will be shipped tomorrow, now to get the steering shaft, AME right?

Yup. I hit mine with a scotch brite pad and then cleared it.

Curtis, My next problem, I was trying to use my ATS plates, which puts the engine to far back in the sub, which plates did you use, I looked at AME didnt see any, thanks

AME sells plates for their subframe.

Don

Steve,
We used the plates from AME
And as Don mentioned, they are available from AME
They dont postion engine back as far as I would like, but still has plenty of clearance in front also

Jeff

As Don and Jeff stated AME makes a set. I believe they have updated the design for a better fit since I received mine. A quick phone call and they will have you all set.

Thank you all for replying, I looked at the website but didn't see much, but I'll make that call, again thanks

Download the catalog and you will find them.

Don

I looked it up. Page 66

Make sure you look at the directions online before you go and try to stab the engine!!

:captain:

Again thanks guys for doing the research,

What are theses directions you speak of Curtis?

I found them in the catalog, for some reason I never thought to look there,

When I installed mine, I missed the Note which states... Due to manufacturing tolerances, this area may need to be trimmed in some applications. We had the engine about 1/4" from being right where it needed to be to bolt in and found the mounts where touching the frame. This caused a bit of a head scratching for a few till I revisited the instructions. It was a pain, but we removed, trimmed and reinstalled the mounts. Everything lined up perfectly and fit without issue.

:cheers:

http://artmorrison.com/instructions/...-MOUNT-KIT.PDF

I just wanted to say thank you, Curtis. Not only for showing off the painfully slow build and helping others every opportunity you can, but also for not EVER changing your avatar.

Tonight I raise a glass to you, sir!
:cheers:

Yes sir know about that area well, had to clearance that already and my headers too, my motors studded, so I had grind the flanges a bit,

Any updates?

There she sits!
To Curtis's credit, he has crazy work schedules lately, plus a buddy having him spend time out in desert/ sand dunes with sandrail (me) , not much lately as for as progress
Hopefully after the holidays his schedule will get better and free up some time for him

I hope you are charging him a healthy docking fee. HA HA

Other than the headlight assembly going in....Nope. Like Jeff said my work schedule as gotten to be stupid. To give you an idea, the company has 42 pilot slots and as of last Monday had 10 vacancy's. Well.....Friday two more left and two more (that I know of) have interviews this month. So getting back to a regular schedule probably won't happen anytime soon.


Pretty sure I still have fair amount of rent credit remaining after his car was stored in my garage for a little over a year....which was awesome. :D

I hear you Curtis, we are trying to hire more pilots also. Luckily as an junior FE, I am guaranteed trips to all of the worlds garden spots lol. 4 of out 6 months have been in Africa. Head back in 11 days. My schedule has been 22ish days on and anywhere from 10-24 days off in between. If you know of any guys that are interested in 121 flying (no pax complaining) send them my way. Are you guys required to live in LV? Might have a guy for you.

Glad to see the state of your car, I get mine back on Tuesday.

All the fun places aye! :lmao: Stay Fast, Stay Low! :captain:

Does Bonanza time qualify me for the job??? Not sure I would know how to fly if all I had to do was just push buttons.:headspin:

You could fly a C-130 easy.

Seems like a productive day to me.

Small update: I had an extended weekend and was able to install the Ricks Stainless tank and the C&R Radiator. Nice to have these big items installed. Not only does it bring my vision into reality, but it also gets a few more big boxes out of the way. The engine compartment is turning out better than expected...so far. Next will be to install the oil tank. It's been slow progress and frustrating, but it's worth it.

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Thanks for Looking. :captain:

Every little bit being bolted on means you’re that much closer, no matter how much more you’ve got to do. Lookin good!
:cheers:

Looking great...remember, you can't rush perfection!:popcorn2:

Simply amazing! So clean and simple. Great Job Curtis.

Awesome update Curtis! did the radiator come in that satin black or did you paint it?

clean
 

looking great Curtis, very clean work !!
Steve

UUGGHH!!! hurry up!!!! I wanna ride!!



lol! no but seriously, I'm so anxious to see and ride in this beauty! I love how its turning out!

Looking fantastic...

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The only thing missing is a nice & expensive black accessory drive system. $$$$$
I like to call it " The Johnny Cash of Engine Bays". Looks real good!





Since on your avatar you think we're all #1, thought this would be appropriate.:omg: Touchee