Steve,
Great build! Do you happen to have any additional pictures of the RS universal front crossmember install? Did you cut the factory frame rails completely out or were they the basic correct width especially outside to outside for tire clearance lock to lock?

Thanks-Wes

Havent posted anything for a while so I thought I'd share our "LS to nailhead conversion"

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...placement3.jpg


http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...placement4.jpg

utilizing clutch fan and factory radiator and shroud. I know its the wrong fan...strictly for clearance checking!

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...placement2.jpg


http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...f766c9cc_c.jpg


http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...iviera/026.jpg



http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...iviera/020.jpg


480 hp will require a little more airflow than the stock aircleaner snorkel will provide so we put this "window" in.

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...iera/016-3.jpg


spark plug wires will drape over valvecovers like stock.....
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...iviera/013.jpg



http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...iera/014-2.jpg

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps34cc794f.jpg

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/a...iera/014-3.jpg

I love the nailhead tribute and I'm a huge fan of the Riviera, design. Can't wait to see more!

WOW! that looks great! i had a nailhead in my 66 wildcat back in the day and loved it!great tribute.

haaa thats great looking.

Great idea the 'go anywhere' goal. People should see these rolling works of actually on the move. :)

I also really like the lengths you and the owner are going to give it a close to stock appearance. As you know on a car like this 'less is more'. :cool:

Now that is very cool!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Nice work.

This is going to be a really cool ride once it's completed!!!!

Very cool & innovative!:thumbsup: