X2. :thumbsup:

Went to check on the progress of the body work and test fit the actual Radiator cover panel (no more aluminum mock up).

I see paint by Christmas.

Just chewed through the entire thread. Great job! I will echo the dash the looks great! Paint choice is going to look stellar! Keep up the good work!

Man, I sure hope your right. The funny part is It was suppose to be painted by last Christmas..at least whats what I assumed when I dropped it off August 2012 The painter said "it would be painted by Christmas" I thought that meant 4 months from then (Christmas 2012).

Thanks for the Compliment, The longer the painter takes the more I think about the color combo. I just met with him again today to discuss exactly what I want.

I made a nice compact mounting bracket for the AutoLoc Push button starter control unit with RFID, the bracket off the back with the 4 holes are for the relays (yet to be installed and wired). I still have to install the MSD 6AL in the glove box and that should be all the dash wiring. The Highway 22 kit will probally go in the trunk with the extra long wiring kit since I'm planning on installing the F.A.S.T computer to the passenger kick panel.

Love the interior parts

Great car.

Great build! :yes:

Thanks for the comments guys, I managed to get the metal filler panels for the grille/hood header panel made and welded in and also add a couple pieces to complete the Radiator cover panel. Still waiting on the car to get Primed.

I went to test fit the Radiator Cover and modified hood latch support also I wanted to check in on the progress (Getting Closer). I also ran a new paint color by the painter. I found some pictures of a 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro and really like the Kinetic Blue paint, I kind of felt bad because he had just showed me the Ferrari Gregio Silverstone he just whipped up for a test sample but he was a good sport about it and said he liked the blue also. I was thinking about a custom Matte Graphite stripe like in the last two Mustang pictures to make it different from the Camaro . I tried to use my photo program to get an Idea of what this would look like all together but I have no Idea how to do it, I might have to get out my pencil and crayola crayons. Enjoy the pictures

First off let me say I'm Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. With that said I swapped out my old new Fabricated K frame for the latest version offered by the builder, he said he wanted me to have the latest and greatest version for when the car is revealed. I made and welded the motor mounts K frame brackets on and now the motor can be assembled and the suspension can get Powdercoated, I still have to make the Alternator and Power Steering mounting brackets but obviously need the crankshaft and harmonic balancer installed to get the spacing right. Enjoy the Pics

If anybody out there is a photoshop pro and wants to earn a little Christmas cash, I would love to see a couple color combos options that I have in my head before I commit to the actual color and stripe layout...P.M me if interested. thanks for looking

FYI....the AMD box in the background stencil says "GLASS", not ...well you know.

Not a major update but I did get the Custom Hemi Denny K frame Powder Coated in a Satin Black...Sorry still waiting on the painted shell to come back, but it's still moving forward.

Motor looks tough for sure

Thanks ....any updates on your Demon build? Your build was one of the inspirations to start the Duster you see here.

I was just informed by the Suspension builder I installed the sway bar link wrong...its supposed to be under the lower control arm to work properly with the built in Anti dive geometry angle. Oops

No updates, I'm building a bagged/LS1 Rambler wagon currently.

I got the motor back from the engine shop last week and started making the KRC Power Steering pump mount, that's the bad part about making something like that Billet Timing cover, you have to make all the accessory stuff to go with it. The bracket still need's sanded and polished but everything is mocked up except the 30" 6 groove belt. I also got the timing cover drilled and tapped and mounted the modified Chevy adjustable Billet timing pointer. Once my Billet Tech 170 Amp Alternator arrives I can start working on mounting that also. Thanks for looking.

I had to make a riser for my Aeromotive fuel pump system, my tank was about 1/2" short once I added the filter to the bottom, so I took a 1" block and milled it out then welded it in place of the Carb sump and return the tank came with. I had previously made a fuel inlet and added a provision for the fuel level sender ( second pic)....that still may change so I can use a floatless level.

Fed Ex delivered my BilletTech Alternator today....now I just have to start making some brackets to mount the darn thing, this may be a little more involved that the Power Steering, my only concern down low is it interfering with the lower Radiator hose and the routing of it to the Radiator, There's about 5" between the outlet and the Alternator so I should have plenty of room to route something. Out of curiosity I thought about mounting it on the Drivers side cylinder head and also tried putting it where the Water Pump is and going with a remote mount pump for cooling but in the end I decided that passenger side down low looks best. I'm really impressed with this Alternator, Check out the output of this thing.....146 Amps@800 RPM and 174 Amps@1800 RPM !!!

I also re-made the Power steering bracket and trimmed it down quite a bit.

Very clean design work!


--Eric

Thanks Eric....the alternator mount will prove to be a little more challenging. But I'll give it my best shot.

Personally, I like it low on the passenger-side. Your engine compartment will look very clean with it mounted low.

Will you be adding another belt, or are you trying to turn everything with a single belt.



--Eric

nice color combo! Everytime I wash my ram 1500 I think those bumper cut outs would look good on other cars, now I know! Nice work

Good job. Looks great!

I have the 5.75" pulley on the way from KRC and will be driving the Alternator with a separate belt..and thanks for the vote to mount it down low.

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought one day when I was at a stop light sitting behind a Ram a few years ago...originally it was going to be a center exit exhaust.

I had some time today for Mock up and try to figure out the Alternator Bracket...made some progress on that, which consisted of throwing out what I started and going a totally different direction, if my idea's pan out it should be pretty trick when done. As you can see I decided to bolt the HDK K frame up, I had to remove the Rack to fit around the engine cart but everything looks like it will have plenty of room and not interfere with other parts. I also set the Valve covers and induction system on to get a better feel for the Power Steering Reservoir potential mounting location, it's either here or the Radiator support next to the Radiator hidden under the front cover. Enjoy the pics...

Looking good! You'll be done in no time.


- - Eric

I Still need a painted body to put it in....17 months and counting in paint jail.

Just finished the 125 pages of this build on the "A"Bodies forum. The innovations are outstanding, and workmanship equally as good.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I admire your patience and perseverance to try and get things just the way you want them. Will be watching for the finish of this project. Thanks for taking the time to post pictures and descriptions of the build.

Kerry

Thanks Kerry, I have changed my mind a few times mainly on color choices and the longer the painter takes the more ideas I come up with.

That looks awesome! Great job.

Thanks, I appreciate that.

Okay enough with the plexi-glas templates, I made my 1st Alternator mounting bracket out of .500" 7075 t-6 aluminum and will make adjustments from there next week on the second one, I am going to cut it down as much as possible but everything aligns and will take a 26.7" serpentine belt and be the same length as the Power steering belt. I also got a email from Kris Horton of the Duster rendering he's working on for me it's only in greyscale so far but I think it's cool.

Very very nice.