air intake
 

guys

your right anthony...i just dont wanna wait.parts are pilling up..

here is my quick mock of the air intake that will get air through the original wiper hole ..a small aluminum box mounted to that spot will cover the cone filter that will stick just inside the opening.

radrambler

Mr. rad
 

rad (or is it Mr. rad?): For me, it was reading about your project, and others like yours, that inspired me to do my project!..... It's about the car, yes.... but it's also about the build!!!!!!


--Eric

eric
 

:lol: no mr.

tom, will do..i dont post it but that my name
thats cool you have gained motivation from the builds here.
theres nobody around here that does this kind of car building so im on the internet trying to share/enjoy the hobby....most of the cars around here are "simple" compared to whats on this site .so there is nobody to enjoy the hobby with on this level in my neck of the woods .most people dont get custom suspension..they think custom suspension means to cut the springs with a torch.:lol: .....
anyway your car is gonna be awesome.post picks every chance you get!!

radrambler

more parts
 

guys

more progress:woot:
vintage air gen 2 compac system came this morning.
so i spent the day making holes in the dash and and inst. cluster housing.
housing holds the streamline black control where the original igintion switch and lighter hole openings were. housing will be repainted silver/black now that its modified to hold this stuff.
i have 3 round billet machine finish louvers going in the center dash where the radio hole was..
ill make brackets for the a/c-heat-def. unit and condenser tommorrow. i get to use the original defrost duct y tube.ill attach 2, 2 inch pvc pieces to it and attach the hose.
last, ill build the compressor brackets..mine mounts low on the pass side .i went with standard finsh with machine finsh clutch cover...low bling ,keep clean is the idea.

radrambler

cluster housing
 

one more pic

keep in mind i have to repaint the cluster housing
a/c control installed ..

radrambler

wow does that look good - can't wait to see the dash painted

thanks
 

marty

it should blend in well once the housing is painted ..ill probably do that tommorrow just because i just want something completely done :willy:
...then wrap it in plastic ..put it away..
the machine finish a/c vent will blend well with the cluster assembly.
i have the factory black knob for the new headlight switch -far left hole .
not trick and blingy stuff but..... new and subtle change.
my head is spinning as this thing goes together.trying to think of all the stuff and how each thing makes a difference in the finished product...
did i just type.... FINISHED....:willy: ...

radrambler

something complete
 

guys

refinshed the gauge cluster housing..1 of 2 things done today.
marty ..told you i could finish something... :_paranoid
i also made & welded tabs to the core support to mount the condenser...
its not huge but its another couple of things crossed off of the list..

before and after

radrambler

That looks awesome! Progress is good!! :thumbsup:

Looks great Tom. You do nice work!! :thumbsup:

thanks
 

guys

thanks for the encouragement...im trying
built the evap case mounting bracket before i shut things off for the night..
i will build the compressor brackets this weekend..i have some template from a guy on ls1 tech...head starts are nice...

EVERYTHING on this car has been modified...OH MY LORD... .I HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS GETTING INTO !
it takes so much thinking and effort to get a final result its incredible.

TO ALL OF you PRO BUILDERS...HATS OFF..

RADRAMBLER

Tom, is there enough room to run the intake in reverse and plumb the inlet tub to the wiper area?

intake
 

anthony

i asked myself that question also.
i have no room for the throttle body on the stock intake turned backwards...
i thought about running a edelbrock intake with an elbow and t.b. turned torward the hole in the firewall..
intake and rails would cost 6-7 hundred more dollars. i just dont know it its worth it.


radrambler

Well that's a tuff call! It is something that can be changed later...so I would say no, not worth it today....just keep moving forward!! :thumbsup:

Tom,

This was done to an early Buick to pull fressh air from in front of the radiator:

http://www.55buick.com/During/Assemb...May9%20009.jpg

http://www.55buick.com/During/Assemb...ay28%20018.jpg

http://www.55buick.com/During/Assemb...May4%20001.jpg

You could build a similar nose on your throttle body and run a custom intake from your wiper hole to it like the one attached. (Not my best artwork, but a suggestion anyhow :_paranoid )

Mal

?
 

4ofakind
did you see what i already did?..if not run back a page or so and let me
know what you think..
.i used a mandrel best 3 1/2 inch 180 degree tube and it ponts right to the hole..

radrambler

Tom,

I saw that. I was under the impression that you weren't quite satisfied w/ the basic tube bend. My suggestion is kinda a hidden intake / engine cover that would go over the black composite LS intake and then spread out at the firewall to cover the wiper hole and facilitate the air inlet.

The turn at the throttle body will be sharper but it may free a little more room not only between the motor and the radiator, but also between the motor and the hood. Just a thought. The car is awesome so far. :thumbsup:

Mal

ah
 

4ofakind

ah . i see what your saying....im trying to figure out what i will do for coil covers/engine covers...the idea anthony suggested was turning the intake backward and that way id have a shorter tube going to the hole.the throttle body wouldnt allow it ..so thats where we were talking about options .i could have done what you showed pics of .very cool...
real reason is i didnt want to have a old/large wiper motor on the firewall . to close that hole off would be massive metal work because the cowl & firewall come together there and i figured id use it as i air inlet kinda like the racing aircleaners that they cut open the cowl and picked up air from the cowl....
im always open for suggestions...thanks for you input..

radrambler

redrambler how about an ovel piece of exhaust pipea 180 going up to the top of the manifold from round to oval then straight to the fire wall it will take less room than round and if big enoygh will flow well? I'm no fabricater.

air intake
 

guys

im going to move forward with what i have started on the air intake ..thanks for the ideas..


radrambler

Hey rad...........
 

This has got to be the best Rambler I've seen all day!.........

Keep up the great work!


--Eric

thats funny
 

:lol: like you have seen another today

radrambler

Ramblers
 

Watch out... Ramblers seem to be getting quite popular. I've got one... I've seen two in Car craft now (their project and that 1100 hp drag car)... and a certain winch manufactures show winner.

Let hear it for being trendy ;)

mr. rad: ...... but yours is still the best!


--Eric

thats funny
 

your so funny eric .:lol: my junk doesnt even hold a candle to :hail: ferrambo ..
i would take on car crafts rambler though ....:lol:

radrambler

cool build
 

I am building a 1964 plymouth valaint

cool
 

very cool...changing things up with different body style was what got me started on my project.... a genius...im not..:lol:
cant wait to see yours come together.....:thumbsup:

radrambler

cool build
 

yes mine is alittle off beat its in paint jail right now but I have alot of good stuff 406ci W5 engine viper t56 6 spd dana 60 viper brakes

in the shop
 

:woot:
my new steering joint came in ..i took a little off the pain edge that hung out past the block put it on the shaft . it worked.....problem solved
then yanked motor/trans all out and
i trailered the car to my buddies shop tonight and dropped it.
picked up a 57 chevy truck cab and frame that i have to blast for him..i do his blasting.
we went over the 2 spots that require skills i havent learned yet...
terry looked at what i had done and said block the top of the car one more time and lets get some white on this thing....:woot:
plan is GET IT ON A BODY CART..pull the suspension. im going to spray the whole car in white then go back and do the other colors in stages....
how do i sleep now. my wheels are spinning :willy:
still alot of work to do but im gonna spend alot of time there getting this thing ......PAINTED...:woot:
anthony now i know how you feel :woot:

radrambler

That's great news. Looking forward to seeing some pictures sooner than later!

:captain:

AWESOME!! Paint is the biggest mile stone I tell ya!!

update
 

guys

ive been block sanding the car . i tell myself its getting closer everytime i do this........:willy: .....no color yet...
im finishing up a work project tommorrow .so ill be full time on the car for a week solid then going to charlotte next thurs-sunday then back on the car ..should have some pics to share pretty soon..


radrambler

keep at it, it will be in color soon!! :thumbsup:

paint!!!!!!!!
 

guys

i have been blocking and wet sanding all week on my doors and fenders..
got paint on some of it this evening....its not cleared ...
holy $hit is this a ton of work..
i have a greater respect for anyone who makes a living doing great paint and body work...the hours !! frank, pete etc you guys rule.

its not much to look at but its progress.

radrambler

Color!!!!!! :woot: :thumbsup:

:thumbsup: .....

I'm glad to see some progress - it's looking awesome

Wet sanding: Do you have any fingerprints left, or are they sanded off???!!?!

Keep the photos coming.



--Eric

fingerprints ?
 

eric

yes, my fingers are pretty smooth from doing the odd places you cant use a block.
im working on it everyday
my schedule is get up ,go to the shop and sand ,block, prime ,block .wet sand if its ready and go to the next area or panel..ive been doing this about 9 solid days total.
doors and fenders are done .jambs roof and trunk lid are final blocked but have to be wet sanded. engine compartment is gettin real close to final prime and wet sand.
:hail: guys who do great paint work for a living.

radrambler

progress
 

guys

after my project mental overload last week
i got some help on the qtr panel and its gonna be fine.
ive changed my mind on the paint scheme ..attached...
going with another scheme carter rendered last year..its close
but more musclecarish . the banded look will be done graduated from small to large as it goes down the fender...

radrambler