Was lucky enough to get some time to pay Vince a visit last week. Car has come a long way and is looking great. Love the center console,

Now to start tuckin the exhaust.

We are using the stock crossmember but we pushed the engine back so now the long tubes are pretty close to it. We used a few sectioned bends to get around it.

The header extension section will be band clamped into a stainless x-pipe system by Magnaflow.

Once we adjust the forward pipes we can center the X pipe, the set the mufflers.

Looks great Vince!! 3 inch all the way back?

Not this time. We went with a 2 1/2" stainless kit from Magnaflow. Stock LS2 won't need much.



mufflers set and tail pipes being positioned.

Looks good!

Vince, how do you like the Holley oil pan fit? and what seats are going in there?
Awesome job your doing.

thanks Trey!!!
thank you Wayne....The latest version fits much better. The front section is flat. The older version had a hump to it which made fitment height higher than need be.

plus it fits nice and tight.

They also lowerd the price on the new holley pan.


Seats are from an 2006 GTO!

With the mounts modified to sit flat. Exhaust is done up to the forward tail pipes. We'll set the rear tail pipes as soon as its running and the bumpers on.

Nice build, you guys do excellent work. I probably speak for a lot of people when I say "I hate rust".

thank you sir!!


Yes, rust is a must to stop. :welder:

Great build. Hopefully will get to see this car on the road soon since I too am in the Bay Area.

What Airaid u-build did you use? I don't really like the Spectre CAI so will probably go with this instead.

Also I noticed you used the Dirty Dingo alt/ps bracket, but did you use the stock ps pulley? How is the fittment? I'm just curious because I have the very same bracket but have not gotten to that point yet.

Hi Spec,

Cool, good to see locals on the forums.

We used the Airaid multi bend tube and made everything else from off the shelf parts.

The DD bracket is OK...the PS pump could have been clocked a little different to work better. Stock pulley from the GTO LS2.

Bump. Lol!:gitrdun:

I know, I got so many damn pictures I don't know where to start....

So we:
Located the controllers
made mounting brackets and tabs
modified the seats and made floor mounts
made brackets for the shifter linkage and cable
finished up the sheetmetal work on the floor
primed and painted the foor and now getting through the dynamating
still working on the center console mounting brackets

Closed up the ash tray and a/c controls

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps06930212.jpg

Lots of test fitting going on, Its progressing well though.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psefc772c0.jpg

what steering wheel is that and size?

The complete setup came from Ididit, it's a 13.75 inch wheel.

who makes the HID's you put in the chevelle ?

Damn I need that console in my car. Very nice work!

Agreed, that looks slick!

335/30/18's anyone??? :confused59: :G-Dub:

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

"She's a full figured gal!"


:D

It's not gonna fit.....

I'm down for having some of that!

Haters gonna hate LOL!!!!!:bigun2:

Progress continues on the chevelle:

Some custom dash work being done

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psiu1xud7q.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psefc772c0.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psakttpcva.jpg

The Wiring going on behind the dash.....

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psw8urq2dx.jpg

Modded the tail lights below:Before

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psweea4is9.jpg

After:

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...pssetnoj9u.jpg

lets see the custom tailpipes!!!!:sarcasm_smiley:

wicked
 

Nice build

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ your request..... :tv_happy:

SOOOOOOOOOOOO i had this crazy idea :lostmarbles: ..... Thoughts?

These tips

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...psuvxb39ch.jpg

Flush Mounted here into the bumper.........





Should i do it????????????

photochop

I'd leave the bumper as is. In cars with lower valance below rear bumper, such as F-body, the exhaust tips look great flush with the valance. With the tips part of the bumper, it just look odd.

Just my opinion though.

What Rickpaw said. Sometimes less is more.

:thumbsup:

Vince, the best looking exhaust tips on a PT car are the ones you cannot see, IMO.
On my 67 velle I would not want these tips blocking the view of my 295 tires which look pretty mean.

Yeah mixed feelings that's why we put it out for ideas. One other thing to note is the bumper will be sanded and painted body color. so I believe it will flow better.





Thanks for the honest opinions though.....

I like to tip to go past 1/8" and flush cut with the edge whether it be the bumper or quarter panel.

We wanted to try something different and mix it up a bit. I may try it anyways as we have a spare bumper to cut up.

Looking at the picture I think it maybe too large. Might split it down the middle and take a bit out of it then contour with the curve. We will see.