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Have I lost my mind as there are way to many area's that need to be cleaned up.
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Bye Bye Vintage Air (( 10-15-19 ))
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...1b359e3-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3ecccf8-me.jpg How the heck am I going to get to these nuts. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...710df77-me.jpg Time to bring back out the cut up tools http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3aafe37-me.jpg Since I am working alone I need to plan ahead and put the wrenches on the nuts. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...965ae38-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c91d16c-me.jpg See the big hole on the left. Yes I stuck my arm in there and reached around to the wrench in the car to loosen the hardware. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...dd748d6-me.jpg Everything is officially off the firewall. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...d4eb70f-me.jpg Remember that dolly that I brought back home from my warehouse and painted. Well it's officially back on the front of the car. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...da09818-me.jpg More parts for the attic. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c41547b-me.jpg |
Need to build a deck for the lift so I can get the car off the lift.
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...aad925f-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...59d0876-me.jpg The attic is getting full. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...568aace-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7c138ff-me.jpg The bike is also for the side of the Camaro. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...89f5cee-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...bc74b68-me.jpg |
Time to clean up this bracket and how it is mounted. 10-15-19
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ab4c4aa-me.jpg The Painters pole is acting as my 2nd man. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ab098dd-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...be111e2-me.jpg Seriously what are the odds of screwing the first screw in and actually hitting the painters pole. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...715a320-me.jpg I screwed it in so I could make sure it was in the correct location to hang the vintage air unit. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9d7c4a3-me.jpg just a cool accidental picture http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c996540-me.jpg Removed the old sound deadening. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7410ff6-me.jpg Made a template for Ron who is building my old Green 70 Camaro Z28 http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e4b0c7c-me.jpg This would be my daughter having fun or at least pretending to. (Looking back in this thread you can see how young she was and it's nice to still have her out in the garage with me. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a670249-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...920b983-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...338ffb1-me.jpg Did I mention how much I love this stuff http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...271f44d-me.jpg and I did put her to work. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...34a50bc-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3572fc8-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...fa67a85-me.jpg |
Remember that emblem that need to be filled. Thank you Mr Phil AKA (ROadster Shop Phil) 10-15-20
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9a175de-me.jpg My daughter and her friend helped me remove the car from the lift. Not sure which was was driving but the good news is that no was was injured and the car was not damaged. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...caea28d-me.jpg Hard to believe how much new stuff is still in the trunk. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8103780-me.jpg Finally off to High Speed Welding to have all of the unwanted holes in the firewall closed up. (( 08-15-19 )) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e39e073-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...1a55be9-me.jpg Back in the Garage one day later 08-16-19 http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8d11a2d-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b60ff96-me.jpg |
This has certainly taken a turn. Hope it's coming back together already for you.
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Enjoying all the pics and commentary MJ, and glad to see your on the ‘family and friends’ build plan.
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This has turned into a pretty serious re-do...(at least it would be serious to me)!
Did you originally plan to go this far? What all are you trying to fix? Jeff- |
Looks like a textbook case of scope creep. :D
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Hi Jeff, actually what I love about this car is that it is like a giant Revell model. Super easy to take apart and put back together. I have a whole bunch planned for this car as I want to keeps playing with over the next ten years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Maybe a little as I had planned to just to the Carb style EFI. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Is a car ever really done???? :) It's like a ball of yarn unwinding, that has no end...
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I think I am changing my signature to your reply as it’s perfect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Car is back from Hi Speed Welding (08-16-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...159e4ad-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b5a8a42-me.jpg Next up the project from hell !!! http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...69f78e3-me.jpg Pulling the entire interior because of surface rust on the floor. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b96e1ef-me.jpg The TMI rear seat. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c126e0e-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...618751f-me.jpg More very important notes http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ada27e5-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5bb710c-me.jpg Carpet is out http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...803a79c-me.jpg and this is where the hell begins ... http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ad08abb-me.jpg and this is why everything was removed. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f711abc-me.jpg |
apparently I am still allergic to wool.
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f702cff-me.jpg and did i tell you how brutal this was. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f5e2bb5-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3b16c86-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3c7e180-me.jpg Worthless http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...35c3118-me.jpg Getting closer http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...6b40d74-me.jpg Yes I have issue's http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...4dfa59c-me.jpg |
Taking the Subframe to Pro-Tek Powder Coating (08-20-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...2fc5e93-me.jpg This project is still going on (08-21-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...38191c4-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0b89242-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9e7e6af-me.jpg finally it is starting to look better http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0757378-me.jpg |
Subframe is complete and coming home. (08-23-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b119d99-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...27966bc-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9f60314-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...87956f2-me.jpg back home http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8350eb7-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7f958f4-me.jpg Setting it up for assembly http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3306553-me.jpg back at it again and now i am trying to get rid of the adhesive residue. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...4fe2fed-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0e70f52-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...4ba41d5-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b8fc7f9-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8374c56-me.jpg Not only do i have the adhesive residue from the Boom Mat I am also fighting the carpet adhesive. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...93c784e-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c3f4892-me.jpg |
Is this where your at now? Or any cold snowy garage updates?
Too wet here to mountain bike, yes, CA gets "some" weather LOL Missed ya at SEMA, gonna give u a ring over da holidays. Merry Christmas dude... |
I am starting to see the light at the end of tunnel.
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f648df8-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b12c23f-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e11f928-me.jpg prepping for paint. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c674439-me.jpg Screw it let's drill some holes !! http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...d412753-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f25f7b8-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...16f3a6a-me.jpg Finally the reason for the EFI swap. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...2a20f5c-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8d3d96c-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...2e17f14-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...05d3f06-me.jpg One more hole for the Holley ECU power (09-03-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ac01a48-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...d7f4345-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...595912d-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...209a2ea-me.jpg |
don't forget to drive it when your done.
my other comment got buried in your pics I'll give u a buzz this week to catch up....Merry Christmas |
Okay one more hole. (09-04-19)
Vintage Air drain. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7f80cca-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...2b3246c-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0825a17-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...08e2bbc-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...1916e82-me.jpg Floor is coated (09-05-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3fc6c57-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0a5a764-me.jpg Top Coat (09-06-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...1aae91d-me.jpg Heading to the body shop to get the firewall repainted. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f98e622-me.jpg |
Motor is out and heading over the Village Auto to get rebuilt... :bur2::mad: (09-12-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f2229f1-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...fe7849a-me.jpg Might as well take the wheels to the warehouse as I am certain the car isn't going to be a roller anytime soon. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a462c43-me.jpg Since Larry's was only .6 miles from my house I decided to push the car to his house. ( this was not a good idea ) (09-16-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9fd3535-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...356309a-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8ab164e-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5fb1aac-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a4c1e05-me.jpg Even though I am having the firewall smoothed out. I still love the look of this close out panel. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3b064d7-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a507f04-me.jpg Larry made a close out that I could seal a little better. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...66b7d31-me.jpg |
Back to the motor (09-18-19)
Found one of the leaks. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7ee6ad2-me.jpg missing a bolt so oil was leaking out of the cover. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...bdaf596-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c53e6cb-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...21a07cc-me.jpg |
Spindles are back from Pro-Tek Powder Coating (09-21-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...90a4d8f-me.jpg So is the Transmission Crossmember http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7f9dd22-me.jpg Motor is going back together and hopefully it won't be a leaking son of a bitch. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e555526-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c447e1e-me.jpg Look mom no leaks... http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c2665f5-me.jpg Okay I had to set the new intake on just so I could see how it looked. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...2c4a2d6-me.jpg |
Mocking up the subframe (09-29-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...32bb76c-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9c2257e-me.jpg New hardware kit from Totally Stainless http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...09b161a-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0ad5354-me.jpg It's a little tight need to get out the spreader. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c0f9bb7-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...391c0a2-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...53c6b0f-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...6e1bf1a-me.jpg |
Quick Trip to Larry's to check out the firewall (10-04-19)
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Time to clean up the steering components (10-05-19)
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Car is back home and yes we pushed it back home. (10-06-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...6c45044-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c466fa9-me.jpg and then this happened. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e939601-me.jpg New ARP hardware for the lower control arms (10-10-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5b607de-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...9b50c48-me.jpg |
Finally installing sound deadening (10-13-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a2d922d-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...bbf5f44-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...8b84271-me.jpg Dinner http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b425681-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...6d016d1-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...66ea529-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...1f1a107-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ac1ca33-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e5a4708-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...05a7819-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...67d8eaf-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...bee2db4-me.jpg |
It looks like its gonna be a quiet Christmas at the McFly house...
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Making the GTO Spares fit (11-23-2019 )
Trying to catch this thread up and lets see how far I can get tonight. Since the car needs to be a roller and my really nice Billet Specialties wheels don't really need to be on the car and would be much safer in the warehouse. I need to make the GTO spare's work on the rear axle. Since they didn't need to have much removed I decided to sand off the material. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...6e6d93b-me.jpg and just like that (2 hours later) they fit. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...fd6184a-me.jpg |
Installing the Pro-Touring F-Body Chassis Brace (11-23-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ec04ead-me.jpg Simply lower the sway bar mounts and slip it in. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...612560a-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...b4b5658-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c7d6998-me.jpg |
Time to get the subframe back under the car. (11-23-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...94636d5-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0afbdd3-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5e0a0e2-me.jpg At this point I realized it might be a good idea to call a friend. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5c33f02-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c09ac4f-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0b88e05-me.jpg and just like that it was in. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...c389fe0-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e605582-me.jpg and this would be Todd be attacked by my Dog. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5d5f975-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...20b7400-me.jpg Yes this is a real picture and Shadow normally lays in the car while I am working in the garage and apparently he felt the need to see what I was doing . http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a1b9eda-me.jpg Called it a night. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...2593c03-me.jpg |
G-Force Trans Cross Member installing the trans solo. (11-29-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7373e79-me.jpg Unwrapping the freshly powder coated cross member and big Thank you to the guys at Pro-Tek Powder Coating in Joliet. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7745cfc-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...be13754-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...3500370-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...84c1753-me.jpg The freshly completed 4l60e from Atomic Transmission in Villa Park. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...851be68-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f6bc4a2-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...cfd8593-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...688dff6-me.jpg Something doesn't look right ;-( http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f638014-me.jpg Okay so let's try to install the motor and see what happens. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...162a645-me.jpg and yes I am doing all of this by myself and it sucks. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...ce24dac-me.jpg |
Cont. ( Plan B or C at this point. )
Apparently when I asked everyone is a 4l60e trans case the same size as a 700R4 they were all wrong. As the trans need to go back at least 1.5" and guess what it is a little bit wider and really freaking close to my freshly painted trans tunnel. Insert sad face here. :-( So for now I am going rest the trans on my lift jack (that was a bitch to do by myself) and install the motor so I can get and idea of how far off it is. Trans is shoved all the way back just to make it easier. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...39ede4c-me.jpg Here we go again. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...83ec279-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...5339040-me.jpg Now I have to figure out how to get these together by myself while under the car. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...4a2e330-me.jpg Time to get creative. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...dc2a6f8-me.jpg If you have time please look up "spelunking" and that is what I had to do to get under the car which was on the lift. So starting at the back of the car I layed on the lift and slid under the rear quarter, then under the rear differential. The under the platform jack on the lift, in between the bottle jack on the stack of 2 x 12's and finally in between the engine hoist legs to muscle up the back of the motor to line up a couple bolts to mate the trans to the motor. Once that was complete I honestly stayed there for a couple minutes to rest or was that I had no idea how I was going to get out. Not sure really but getting out was way harder then getting in. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...dc2a6f8-me.jpg I took this picture as I was shimming back out feet first up on the deck of my lift that was at least 12" off the ground. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...716cd5a-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...97711f9-me.jpg Good news is the engine and trans are back in and I will have to make some new holes in the trans crossmember and off course have it powder coated again. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...99ae254-me.jpg |
Mocking up the MSD LS1 Coils (12-01-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...db86983-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e40ccea-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...1647680-me.jpg and the new Holley Sheet Metal Intake. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...72308a7-me.jpg |
Another while I am here moment. (12-05-19)
Might as well take some more parts to Pro-Tek Powder Coating. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7411d86-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...fce5ca7-me.jpg I am going to give the pedals to Adam at Gonzo Details to clean them up and coat them. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...31ca4d4-me.jpg Sending these parts also. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...d393ab6-me.jpg Days later the parts are back. (12-14-20) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...10a2370-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0ad5e64-me.jpg Looking back at my notes so I can pull out the correct hardware. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e9ab555-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...0cc3437-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...fe1ad34-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...bcf7a53-me.jpg |
Steering Components got a fresh coat of paint (12-17-19)
http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...68cda24-me.jpg I seriously need to start working out again as this bitch was heavy. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...dead287-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...bda399b-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...df40392-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...96819cd-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...a9ad1ca-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...13b124f-me.jpg http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...e516eeb-me.jpg Couple more brackets going to Pro-Tek Powder Coating. http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...f6d6d82-me.jpg Clutch Rod close-out panels. (12-29-19) http://www.garagescene.net/_data/i/u...7073cfe-me.jpg |
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