Nice build. What tank setup are you using for this?

I don't post links in other peoples threads unless the OP asks, but lookup HPI-Customs. They have a kit similar to what Scott put together.

Chris, I'm running a Tanks Inc. New style tank with baffling, and a Walbro 255 internal pump with Vette regulator.
The above mentioned HPI frame bracing kit is a nice piece, but doesn't add a crossmember, which I felt like was needed to make the frame more rigid.

A lot of work in this chassis! Nice welding by the way! That's getting it done.

Thanks GW! Loving your 40' Ford truck build!

Thank you! That's a project I've wanted to do for a long time. Check another one off the bucket list!


What did you notch your tubing with? Do you have a notcher? Did you use any of those cool tools for finding the curve?

Like this website?

http://www.metalgeek.com/static/cope.pcgi

or these? (I own this set)



http://www.trick-tools.com/Pipemaste...5#.U8H_QVZ-_FI

Greg, I do like that website! Thanks for the linky. Unfortunately for me, I do everything the old school way, including my notches. I simply don't do enough tube notching to warrant me spending the coin, if you know what I mean, so I use a scribe to locate my pilot hole, then use a holesaw. It's a lot of wrist-breaking work, but it works for me.
What TIG do you use? I'm going to purchase one soon, and i've never tried to TIG, even during my fab classes, we never got the opportunity.

I'm honestly so impressed with my Hobart mig, especially with the price, that I wouldn't hesitate to take a look at their TIG unit. Obviously, shop around but so far, I see no reason to spend the extra coin on blue or red as a hobbyist.

http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/tig/

My TIG is a Miller Dynasty 200 DX.... and it's been flawless. It's relatively small... and I built a cart that holds it and my Thermal Dynamics CutMaster 38 Plasma so the two machines don't take up much room.

Welders are like golf clubs --- a great golfer can hit any club in the bag - or borrow yours and still pound it. Welders are the same way - in the right hands a guy can weld anything well even with the bare bones machine.

I've said it before on Lat G ---- Nobody really "needs" a TIG machine... this is the last thing I'd buy for a home user. They're very expensive and they take lots of skills (all can be acquired with practice!). They're nice to have around and I prefer it over MIG. Once you can TIG - MIG is for farmers to repair a tractor. LOL But day in and day out - all anyone really needs is a GOOD MIG machine. I'd rather see someone buy a real decent machine that they'll have the rest of their life and it's useful.

A lift! OMG once you have one - there's no turning back!

A MIG -- with some skill a guy can do anything

A 2 or 2 1/2" Belt machine like the BurrKing 760... you have no idea how much this gets used!

A BIG - GOOD Compressor... first tool to buy in any situation.

A big - good - bead blast cabinet... another tool a guy doesn't need... until he owns one. Either buy one or find a friend with one!

A METAL heavy duty work table...

But a TIG isn't on the list of must owns.

Not really an update, per say, but more of a setback. I had a august 1st date with my painter, which I ALMOST made. No problem however, because my painter backed me up a couple of weeks. So I'm getting down to the wire with this deal, and I get my hood blasted to gain some time, because it had a really nice thick coat of red paint and clear coat. I spent an hour with my DA sander and basically scuffed the clearcoat. So off to the blaster it went, and came back RUINED. I'm talking as wavy the Atlantic. So, I scrambled, and picked up a new hood, and got it fitted. Not the end of the world, by any means. Done.
So I finished up some last minute wiring to get the car running, filled all my fluids, started the car and she sounds great. The car is up to temp, and I go to top off the coolant, and the radiator is full of a thick light brown foam that smells like oil. That's when I came to the realization that I'd broken the block when I was rebuilding it. I was torquing the last head bolt, and I heard the block ping, just before the torque wrench said stop. I got a little over zealous with lube and it bit me in a blind head bolt hole. I had known what I'd heard, but I'm an optimist. So...long story short, I have an LS2 block at the machine shop right now, and hopefully I can get this thing turned around quickly. Sad part is, the car was ready to drive, minus paint of course.
That's hot ridding folks!
In my best Arnold VoiceOver...I'LL BE BACK!

S___t happens Scott. Although, when it does, it's not fun. At least your a hell of a lot closer to driving the car than most. Don't stress out about it, even though I know it's nearly impossible not to. It'll be just fine in due time. :grouphug:

Scott, I read that this morning. I know this hurts to be so close. Hang in there and keep at it. You will be the first one on the road more than likely.

Ouch! Good luck getting it fixed quickly, Scott.

Thanks guys. Talked to machinist today and he's waiting on me to bring him pistons for final hone. This might go faster than I'd hoped!
On the brighter side of this setback, the lighter LS2 will help to offset the weight I just gained with the AMD hood. That thing weighs almost 50 pounds more than my GM hood did! Geesh.

Very good work so far,that frame looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks man, I appreciate that. There's a LOT of work in that chassis.

Ok, the new improved engine has been back in the car for a couple of weeks now, and sounds great. I ended up with an Ls2 block that I had a new sleeve put in, bored .010 over, decked, align honed with new ARP main studs, and new Mahle coated pistons. The original assembly was balanced, and all new bearings and gaskets. I had the l92 heads cut down and I kept my Mast camshaft and my VVT. What a hybrid mess! I went from 9.6:1 to 10.2:1, so that's worth a little power.
I've put the hood on the car for the LAST time, and it almost makes me tear up to type that. I'm 2 weeks away from a 3 year build, and my painter wants the car NOW, so I'm ready to get it to him. Yay for me!

Ready to drive on the trailer and go to paint...

Underhood shot...

Wait! What? How they going to paint all the stuff with the hood on and the motor in....


Glad to hear it's coming together to the grand finale!

Scott, Great news, I'm glad it worked out and I hope it goes smooth from hear out. Nice Work!

Greg it's hard to tell from my grainy, lackluster ipad pictures, but the under hood items are done. Firewall is smoothed and done. Door jambs are done. Inner doors are done. Trunk jamb and under trunk is done. Roll bar in car is done. I painted all these items myself. All we have to do at the paint shop is the outer body only, which should go quickly (dare I say that), since hood, both front fenders and pass. side door skin are new, meaning a lot less blocking. Obviously the chassis was done and the bottom of the car was finished in a flat undercoating before I set them back together.
This car is drivable. Brake pedal is rock hard. Clutch feels great. Power steering is firm, yet easy to turn. I'm a little excited about this!

Congrats Scott. You'll have to bring it out to Caffeine and Octane one Sunday in Alpharetta when it's done. It will get a lot of attention there.

AH HA!! Your grainy pics and my old worn out bifocal eyeballs -- looked like bare clean steel! But now I can see it's silver! Okay - Your smarter than I was giving you credit for! My bad! I knew better.

Trey, I'll come out. I hear a lot of people talking about this. Will you be there?

I try to go every month. I go with my friend and his dad. We get there by 8 usually. We're done by 9:30 or 10 so if you've got a busy day, it's easy to get it squeezed in. The show keeps going on though. There are plenty of people to talk with and most people are rather friendly and willing to talk. You could easily be there for a number of hours if you chose to.

For me, the best part is that anyone and anything can show up. There's no judging or entry fees. It really is more of a cruise in than anything else. Last month a couple Fiskers were there. A slew of modified Ruckus scooter showed up. The hella-flush crowd is usually there. Rat rods, some exotics, and muscle cars all over too. I love all inclusive shows/gatherings simply because you never know what you're going to see.

Trey, thanks for the info. I'll contact you when the time grows closer.

Sounds good, Scott. The next one is this Sunday. The website is www.Caffeineandoctane.com

suspension
 

I love what you have done with the suspension and cant wait to hear how it performs.

Just read this thread and I like it, great work. :thumbsup:


Gw,
WTF is this supposed to mean!?:twak:

Thanks Kevin. Take it easy on GW. He's getting older, and doesn't even remember how to mig. He simply let's custom shops build his cars these days...

Thank you sir! I can't either.

I figured KEVIN might get a good laugh out of my "MIG is for Farmers" statement.

BTW -- It's like riding a bike... you never forget. I've managed to come up with really good reasons why I've had the last 3 hot rods built by the pros... I just can't remember what they were now. LOL

Always in good humor. I wish I could tig and have bad ass rides built by the pros, and yada yada yada! :waveflag:

Guess what happened today? Yay!
This was scheduled for last fall, until my painter came by the shop to inspect what I thought was ready...I'm an electrician, not a painter...so after he showed me my shoddy work, I went back to blocking. During this endeavor I managed to hurt my rotator cup, so blocking got very slow. Then my father in law passed away, and paint got put on hold. Then winter showed up with a vengeance, so there you go. I did all the body work and pre-paint primer, my painter did help me get the front end sheet metal perfect, as well as the doors opening and closing like a new car, once we got it in the paint booth. I can drop the hood from 6", and she closes perfect. I'm amazed. HUGE thank you to my friend and painter Phillip Martin! We put stripes on it hopefully tomorrow, then cut and buff this week. Took me 3 years and 9 months to get to paint booth...

Here's another...

Uno mas...

How about one more. Color is same as chassis, which is switchblade silver, which is what you see on new GM trucks and suv's.

Beautiful Scott, yer quite the electrician! :wow:

That's okay - if it's what you're in to......


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Awesome buddy!