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I am afraid that progress has slowed down a little. I am waiting on a local shop to get me in for the exhaust work and after that the car comes home.
In the meantime, the dash is done: https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/06/GTOV3-847.md.jpg I may add a thin trim ring to the fuel level gauge, just to make it match the tach and speedo. Andrew |
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Alternatively, I can get black vents and paint the rings black. I just think all black is boring. Shiny bits on the dash add interest and detail. Andrew Andrew |
I forgot to mention, the little slot to the right of the steering column is getting one of these:
https://www.molex.com/molex/products...ors/0795405067 Andrew |
You are sooo modern... :thumbsup:
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Great Dash! I look forward to seeing it installed
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I went over to Vic's today and did a bunch of little projects to get it ready for a move to Hotrod Express to do the exhaust system. I cleaned the underside as best as I could, installed the gas tank, tidied up any loose wires, and packed up all of the left over parts to take home.
While I was doing all that, Vic tipped up a trim ring for the fuel level gauge: https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/12/GTOV3-848.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/12/GTOV3-849.md.jpg Some people had expressed a concern for a lack of trim ring, so there it is... Andrew |
Great catching up on your progress Andrew! Nice work as always...
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The GTO took a ride to Hotrod Express this morning to have the exhaust system built.
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/14/GTOV3-850.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/14/GTOV3-851.md.jpg To recap, the plan is to carry the single 4" from the downpipe, past the transmission crossmember. From there I have a Burns Stainless single 4" to dual 3" splitter, which then will feed into Dynomax UltraFlow Welded (PN 17547) large case mufflers and then tailpipes out the back with the OEM looking dual tips in the stock location. One of the 3" pipes will also have the exhaust valve installed before the muffler. This will allow me to effectively turn it into a single exhaust system for cruising on the highway. The exhaust valve will be controlled by the Holley Dominator ECU. Andrew |
Sounds like a good plan to me.
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Great car!
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The GTO is at HotRod Express and they have been making some progress on the exhaust.
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/20/GTOV3-852.md.jpg The ends of the tailpipes will also be modified to bring the stock looking tips through the cutouts in the rear valance panel. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/20/GTOV3-853.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/20/GTOV3-854.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/20/GTOV3-855.md.jpg There are going to be some issues with the tailpipes, which we anticipated. The the RideTech coilover is making the tailpipe fitment a little tricky. At this point it is clear that the front corners of the gas tank will need to be notched. Andrew |
Dash insert
The dash insert looks great. What is the bezel insert covered with as it looks to have a texture to it ?
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Here are some more progress pictures from HotRod Express:
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-856.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-857.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-858.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-859.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-860.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-861.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/25/GTOV3-862.md.jpg Andrew |
Very nice work. Curious how it sounds.
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I am a little curious myself...
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Exhaust Cutout?
Which exhaust cutout did you go with for the flapper?
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https://www.holley.com/products/disc.../71013004-RHKR Looks like Holley stopped selling the service replacement part. These are actually made by Helical in the UK and the motor is made by Küster, in Germany. Andrew |
Josh at HotRod Express is doing a great job with this exhaust system.
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/28/GTOV3-871.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/28/GTOV3-872.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/28/GTOV3-873.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/28/GTOV3-874.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/04/28/GTOV3-875.md.jpg Andrew |
This morning I received more pictures of the exhaust from Friday. Looks like Josh is finish welding the exhaust...
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/01/GTOV3-876.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/01/GTOV3-877.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/01/GTOV3-878.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/01/GTOV3-879.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/01/GTOV3-880.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/01/GTOV3-881.md.jpg My friend Tom is coming for a visit for a few days on Wednesday and I hope the car can come home on Thursday or Friday. Andrew |
Here are some more progress pictures of the exhaust. It looks like Josh has finished with the exhaust welding and is working on the lower, front corners of the gas tank.
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/02/GTOV3-882.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/02/GTOV3-883.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/02/GTOV3-884JPG.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/02/GTOV3-885.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/02/GTOV3-886.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/02/GTOV3-887.md.jpg Andrew |
The tank is getting finished. I like that he was able to keep the vents at the top front corners.
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/03/GTOV3-888.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/03/GTOV3-889.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/03/GTOV3-890.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/03/GTOV3-891.md.jpg The tailpipes also got finished. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/03/GTOV3-892.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/03/GTOV3-894.md.jpg Andrew |
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For the cutouts on the tank?
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The exhaust and the gas tank are done. Here are the final pictures:
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/05/GTOV3-895.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/05/GTOV3-896.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/05/GTOV3-897.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/05/GTOV3-898.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/05/GTOV3-899.md.jpg Rick from Hotrod Express also delivered the car to me this morning. Big thanks to my friend Tom, who came out to visit me. He helped to clean up and organize the garage so that I have a fighting chance of having the car drivable to LS Fest in September. Andrew |
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Now that the car is back, I felt the need to go out there and do something, even if it is something small. Keeping in mind that I will be doing a lot of wiring under the dash, a removable steering wheel hub seemed like a good idea. My friend Tom had a NRG steering wheel hub on his 70 GTO and I really liked it.
I started by removing the horn button and removing the Momo steering wheel from the Momo hub. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-900.md.jpg Then I removed the nut that was holding the hub in place. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-901.md.jpg I had to use a 3 jaw puller to get the hub off the steering shaft. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-902.md.jpg This is the Momo adapter hub for a GM steering column. If anyone needs it, PM me. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-903.md.jpg This is the new NRG hub. None of these parts came with any instructions. I am not exactly sure why the hub has a ground wire on it... https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-904.md.jpg This is the hub that bolts to the steering wheel and snaps on the receiver that is bolted to the steering shaft. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-905.md.jpg This is the finishd column with the receiver hub bolted to it. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-906.md.jpg To release the steering wheel from the column, the ring under the steering wheel is pulled back... https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-908.md.jpg and the steering wheel comes off, along with the hub. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/07/GTOV3-907.md.jpg It will be a lot easier to work under the dash without the steering wheel in the way and it adds a small level of theft protection to the whole car. Andrew |
Fantastic work on the exhaust. Good luck making September, Andrew.
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With the car now in my home garage I am able to spend a hour or two here and there and knock out little projects. Just like the old saying about how one might eat an elephant...
This picture is at a little bit of an odd angle, but it shows the finished turbo drain. While the car was at Hotrod Express, I asked Josh to put a bead in the 5/8" stainless tube that we used to extend the drain pipe. There is also a little section of 5/8" oil safe rubber hose that goes from the tube to the oil drain on the side of the oil pan. I used Gates heat shrink clamps on the hose. The stainless tube also has a silicone/fiberglass fire shield over it. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/12/GTOV3-909.md.jpg This picture is also at a bit of an odd angle, but it shows how the heater hoses come down from the water pump and under the up-pipe. There is fire sleeving over the top of the hose where it passes closest to the up-pipe. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/12/GTOV3-910.md.jpg Here is the view from the top. Everything fits very closely together, but there is just enough room to turn fasteners and fittings. I also used the Gates heat shrink clamps on the heater hoses. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/12/GTOV3-911.md.jpg I took the intake off again so that I can clean everything and get it ready for Cerakote. Here I am mocking up the little silicone plugs that I will use to seal off machined and tapped holes. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/12/GTOV3-912.md.jpg She is looking more apart than before, but progress is being made. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/12/GTOV3-913.md.jpg Andrew |
I have been watching the weather forecast, looking for a partly sunny day, with low wind and no rain. Well, today was that perfect day. I got started in the morning and started my Cerakote shop.
https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-914.md.jpg I had 4 parts to coat: compressor housing, charge pipe, intake lid and intake base (not pictured). https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-915.md.jpg This guy was super helpful for cleaning. I filled it up with acetone, pressurized the can, and it sprayed a beautiful, fine mist that cleaned the parts well. Everything was already bead blasted before hand. I just sprayed everything down, used a red 3M pad to clean, and sprayed again. Then I used a MAP gas torch to heat the parts and evaporate all of the acetone. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-916.md.jpg I am using the Cerakite C coating, in the same burnt bronze color that I used on the valley cover and the front cover. You put down a light coat and immediately go over it with a heavier coat. It looks amazing in the sun, because the burnt bronze has a ton of gold and copper flakes in it. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-917.md.jpg I decided to leave the intercooler in raw aluminum, but I went over all of the surfaces with the red 3M pad to give it a brushed look. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-918.md.jpg I taped off the plate with my business logo, so it would stay natural. The engraving would lose all the detail if I was to paint it. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-919.md.jpg I set everything back on the engine so that the Cerakote can fully cure. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-920.md.jpg Different angle... https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-921.md.jpg Here is a shot showing the compressor housing. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/13/GTOV3-922.md.jpg I did not mess around with the charge pipe because I want it to fully cure. Now, if I can only find all of the o-rings that I need to finally assemble everything....:lostmarbles: Andrew |
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Looking good Andrew! Final stretches now...
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Very nice Andrew!! I love the bronze color on stuff...wheels, brake calipers, engine parts, you name it.
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Agreed, the bronze is a great color choice.
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I have ben working with The DriveShaft Shop for about 15 years on various projects. They were the ones that made the custom axles for my RX7 when installed a Ford Cobra Mustang rear diff in it. They were also the ones that made the single CV driveshaft for my GTO back in 2013 and also the dual CV driveshaft in the Cougar.
This time around they will be building a dual CV driveshaft for the GTO, but with a twist. They have some new, super strong CVs that they want to use on this project. The front slip yoke is already configured for it, but the rear needs an adapter, because the CV pinion yoke was made for the smaller CV. That said, they designed an adapter for me and sent me a 3D printed prototype for test fitting. https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/24/GTOV3-923.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/24/GTOV3-924.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/24/GTOV3-925.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/24/GTOV3-926.md.jpg https://j.hmjimg.com/2023/05/24/GTOV3-927.md.jpg We live in truly amazing times. As Vic likes to say "That's some Buck Rogers S**t!" Andrew |
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