Thanks Marcus. I've been watching your build also. That thing is going to be sick. Are those the Kindig It door handles you have? I was looking at them for mine also.

Thanks Greg. I tell you....it's addictive :willy: :goofy:

Thanks.

Of course not...we would never break any laws :D :_paranoid :rofl:

:cheers:

Thanks Wayne.

Thanks Eric. Can't wait to see yours when you start it. How's the car coming along?

Thanks. It's been a lot of work.

Thanks. I don't think I could fit the cup holders in front of the shifter. I'm acutally thinking about moving the shift boot ring forward in case I ever decide to switch the shifter around. The nice thing about the shifter I'm using is I can spin the shift knob 180 degrees so it would give me more clearance around the cup holders. I'm also thinking about adding these to the side of the console as another option for a cup holder. Not sure why, but this pic looks horrible. If you go onto their website, you'll get a better idea.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...erp69/2657.jpg

They look nice. When not in use, they push back into the console and when needed, they just pull out. http://www.autoloc.com/catalog/Inter...tom-Cup-Holder

No, thank you Mike for the compliment. Yes, they are the Kindig It door handles. They are expensive, but are a very nice, high quality piece. Nice heavy, thick metal. I recommend them for anyone willing to spend the coin on them. They are not cheaply made. Keep the pics coming on your console. By the way, I voted "leather" on the pole.

Awesome! I see you picked up one of the new Wegner kits..

Love the car. Your right we have similar taste:thumbsup:

Thanks Marcus. I've decided that I am going to do it in leather. I can't see it really fitting with any other finish.

Thanks John. I'm really happy with the way the Wegner kit looks. Plus it's nice when they are very few out there. I don't know if there are any other polished kits out there in the new diamond cut.

Well it's been quite a while since I've posted an update. To be honest, it's actually been quite a while since I got to spend any time in the shop. Unfortunately I haven't had any overtime in almost a year, so no new parts. Finally getting overtime again so hopefully will get some more parts in the near future. I also spent quite a bit of my free time renovating our basement, something we have been talking about doing for a long time. I did get out for an hour here and an hour there, but didn't really have much for an update until now. Not a huge update, but an update none the less.

Painted the motor a few months ago. Forgot to post pics though. I painted both the engine and tranny with POR15. I started with a base of regular silver POR15 and then 2 coats of their engine enamel. Color is aluminum.

Before:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010122.jpg

After:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010618.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010617.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010648.jpg

I then started installing the Wegner serpentine kit. When I installed the ATI dampner, I just used a threaded rod, some washers and a nut. Added some never seize to the inside where it slid over the crank and it went on very easily.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010676.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010678.jpg

The instructions for the dampner say to torque the crank bolt to 240lbs. I bought this tool that allowed me to lock the motor in place. As you can see from the second pic, I had to modify it to clear the engine plate that's attached to the scattershield. Here's a couple links in case you want one: http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...e-holders.html and on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/290714524113...84.m1555.l2649

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010718.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...P1010734-1.jpg

Bolts in place of the starter

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010717.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010720.jpg

Over the past few months, I've slowly been putting this together, and finally got the belt put on today. Very happy with how this kit looks.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010721.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010728.jpg

I installed the Norris Motorsports PVC catch can and the Wegner Motorsports valve covers

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010729.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010731.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010732.jpg

Here's where I hooked up the catch can

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1010735.jpg

Here's a link to the catch cans if you're interested in one: http://www.mikenorrismotorsports.com...atch_Cans.html

I hope to start tackling some of the fab work over the next few weeks that I've been putting off for quite a while. Will post updates as I go.

Looking good.

Great update Mike!

Awesome Mike!

Coming along really nicely!


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Yay progress!! That block looks real nice being all one silver color!