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Wow AJ I love what you doing. Very nice fab work.
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Looks great AJ. Keep up the great work.
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thanks guys!
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been working on this some over the last few days. since i had to cut out a chunk or the floor to mount the rear suspension i needed to replace it now that the suspension is done.
the fill panel mocked up for the last time to check fitment. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3387831_n.jpg from the trunk side. i left the ends open because i need to notch the floor for the exhaust. can't do that until the fuel cell gets here. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3949895_n.jpg tack welded in http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3512143_n.jpg half welded, ground down and sanded http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7771489_n.jpg the other side fully welded and the 3rd link cover mocked into place. just need to trim a few things and start tack welding it in and then building the a box for the ends. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5783394_n.jpg |
a lot of parts showed up this week. which always happens when you don't have time to work on them, got a few things done today though.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6986330_n.jpg my used z06 exhaust i picked up off of corvette forum. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5699197_n.jpg cut off the important parts and junked the rest http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5745764_n.jpg got one valve welded into the passenger side muffler after i check for clearance. they will work like factory corvettes. open at 25% and up throttle and 3000 RPM, has to meet both of them not just one. they are 3" flowtech warlock mufflers. they are set up the same as Z06 mufflers but a smaller package and sound better (i hope). http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4239497_n.jpg the rest of the exhaust control parts are on back order so i only got a little bit of of the control wiring done. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4324860_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...9_648131_n.jpg i did manage to get one thing done today though. got the cage built for the 22g ATL fuel cell. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1744147_n.jpg didn't take any pictures but i got front and rear C5 vette calipers. they should go out to powder coat soon and then rebuild them with stainless pistons. |
This is starting to real nice.Love the 3 link setup.:thumbsup:
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You going with some kind of NPP in a box or a Mild 2 Wild controller?
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I got a good chuckle out of your "half welded ground down and sanded"..... You and I must be a lot alike. I can't stand just welding for 2 or 3 hours... I have to stop and partly finish.... then make a patch... then weld some... :cheers: |
you are very very talented.i just read the whole thread.my hats off to you.:hail:
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been pretty busy so i haven't gotten a lot of time to work on the car. i did get the other muffler done so that makes 2.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7105144_n.jpg and the fuel cell done. mocked in the cage to check fitment and measure for the fill panel i needed to make. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4350807_n.jpg needed to cut the stock fill hump shorter and fill it back in. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3957016_n.jpg then using 3M 8115 panel bond adhesive i mounted the cage to the car. it holds the cage in as well as doubling as a seam sealer. its also welded in a few places and will also be tied to the frame and cage. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1683098_n.jpg after it dried i put the cell in. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3715992_n.jpg at the lowest point its 8". thats more than i had in my '67 and there has never been a clearance issue with that car. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1164646_n.jpg |
Wow!! That look's great.Will the tank have a EFI pump in the tank or outside.:thumbsup: Scott M.
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pump inside, i'm planning on 4-6 pick ups so i don't have to put in a trap. its the same pump i had in my other car. its been in that car since '06 with zero issues so i feel really good about using it again.
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been busy and haven't had a lot of time to work on the car. i did finish the the 3rd link cover today though.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7380777_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...3_215239_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4436212_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5397834_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6022173_n.jpg lots of welding and grinding all day. it sucked but now i have to grind the bottom which will suck even more. i might just wait on that until i get it on a rotisserie. greg, i finished grinding and smoothing the other side.:lol: |
Lookin great as alway's.Really going to have a great ride when your finished.:thumbsup:
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I've been following your build for a while now. This is going to be one bad car, it looks awesome.
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thanks guys, looking forward to driving it more than anything.
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Where are the mufflers going to sit?
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not sure yet. i want to try and put them on either side of the fuel cell. if not then they do fit in the stock location (already checked fitment)
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worked on the car for the first time since my last update today. got the rear floor metal work done for the over axle exhaust. and also fixed a stripped out body mount nut. i'm not sure how much lead they used in these aftermarket floor pan nuts but 20ft. lbs is all it took to pull all the threads out.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4454609_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._8256282_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2957260_n.jpg then i got the exhaust notches cut out http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...9_519988_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6156589_n.jpg i bent the notch covers out of 16g since thats what i have laying aournd. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7243263_n.jpg then they were welded and smoothed. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._8269847_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5921561_n.jpg over all i'm happy with them. its still going to be a pain running 3" exhaust because of the fuel cell but i'll cross that bridge later. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3808488_n.jpg i also got a new smaller MOMO steering wheel and put it on to check fit. the adapter doesn't fit very well so i'll have to turn it doen in the leathe. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5657735_n.jpg |
Nice progress.
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Great work. Looks awesome.:thumbsup:
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Very cool.:thumbsup:
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thanks guys:thumbsup: . got some more rust patching done tonight and will finish the other side tomorrow. then i'll mod the new front inner fenders to clear the big tires.
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got the driver and passenger inner quarter repaired over the last few days. haven't had much time to work on it this week but still feel pretty good about what i got done.
passenger side cancer and someones attempt to fix it. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7737157_n.jpg new panel in place ready to weld. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...57_33567_n.jpg welded in http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7270269_n.jpg finished http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...0_639577_n.jpg really old picture of the drivers side but you can see there wasn't much left. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1051640_n.jpg driver side mocked up http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...1_812513_n.jpg ground and sanded http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5678667_n.jpg and thats all for the rust in the back of the car. the only thing thats left on the rust repair dept. is lower windshied. |
Nice metal work.
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Nice job. Its nice that they make something you can get a piece off for that repair imagine trying to copy it by hand.
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got my rear firewall figured out. been busy with things and haven't got to play with the car till tonight.
rear firewall mocked up http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4319701_n.jpg this is my second time bead rolling so not bad but not great. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4174480_n.jpg then got it tack welded back in. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3742038_n.jpg what it looks like from the trunk side http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...0_932644_n.jpg |
i think that looks great
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WOW!! that look's Awesome.This is going to be an amazing build.:thumbsup:
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It looks dam good to me! Nice work.
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thanks guys!
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haven't worked on the car in over a month now. had some things going on but they have settled down so i can get back to work on the car. started earlier this week with some parts i picked up at jegs and goodguys. this covers everything i did this week after i got home in the evenings.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2809586_n.jpg since i didn't have a lot of time during the week i knocked out a lot of small projects i wanted to get done. got the drivers body mount access filled. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3998940_n.jpg and cut some rust out and called it a night. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7158119_n.jpg then i bent up some 18g sheet metal and fixed the driver tulip that had some cancer. this was my first time using a shrinker so i'm pretty happy with how well it come out. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2578930_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3733361_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7383838_n.jpg then some more parts showed up http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6690829_n.jpg got the hard part of running the hard brake line done. passenger side http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6471445_n.jpg driver side http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7961700_n.jpg |
So now that I'm back to work on the Camaro I am updating this thread. I'll start with oldest to latest.
First I got the passenger front inner fender modified to fit the 295's without rubbing. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...25157252_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...12871830_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...39581297_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...88501343_n.jpg Then I built bushing ends to a poly bushing and modified the SpeedTech transmission crossmember. [imghttp://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/380748_10151498015720277_537465276_23599707_492869 61_n.jpg[/img] After that I filled the corners at the rear window since I deleted the package tray. http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...35303894_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...92673983_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...38314992_n.jpg And then I shaved the drive and passenger drip rails http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...01276799_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...96165571_n.jpg And lastly I scavenged at the junk yard and picked up a mirror, home link with map lights and venture van door latches. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...72531284_n.jpg Mocked up the new latch mount http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...31650648_n.jpg Passenger door done http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...07000666_n.jpg Then mocked up the striker http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...89087967_n.jpg Filled the stock striker hole and the vent. http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...96098236_n.jpg |
Good to see you back on it! Just wondering when you get ride of the jam vents how do you think the doors will close when all the windows are up? I'm doing the same thing and have an idea but wanted to see want you are going to do? Keep up the nice work.
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nice progress, and nice work.
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Nice work..
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Nice progress, its looking great.
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