Marty ... WOW, love the latest updates, especially with the videos, its always nice to see the man behind the work !!!

So awesome buddy, and everyone can clearly see by the garage that you are a true car-crazy enthusiast, that must be the largest how wheels collection I've ever seen !!

Cheers
Steve

I hope to drive the car this Saturday.

This is such an awesome way to fill these motors and it sure was easy.

That's awesome. Long journey but the car came out great.

With or without the bike for transportation backup?

Oh I am taking the bike just in case.

That is AWESOME! I am excited for you!

:lmao:

MJ-what’s new on your sweet, chunky 70?

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Truer words never spoken!

Flashback Post just for fun (( 05-24-10 ))
 

Flashback Post as it is hard to believe this is what I started with.

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This was scary

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and both of my girls are all grown up

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I still have that bike that is hanging on the ceiling.

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Back at it (( 10-04-23 )) Dr EFi tweaking the tune
 

So both of my girls were home for a little bit so it was more about being with them than the car.

I feel like I didn't vent the drivers side when I burped the coolant system so I am adding a note.

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This sucked but the good news is it fired right up.

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Back to the car.

Car was doing some weird stuff after the battery went dead. So I asked Andrew to log back in and it's all better now.



Once again.

Andrew thank you very much

The Little Stuff (( 10-08-23 ))
 

So now the search has begun to find the negative version of this battery terminal cover.

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Took me a week to find it.

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Anyone know where I put the headlight trim ring.

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More Anvil goodie's

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TMI Seats are going in.

It's weird to think I was one of the first to do an interior with them.

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This HAPPENED !!

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Time to perform surgery on my wrench.

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Yes I poke a hole in my finger trying to get the snap ring back in.

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Both my girls are ready to drive this car.

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Very important Andrew note as I still need to wire up the AC kick on.

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Huh, I wonder what this wire was for.

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https://www.prowireusa.com/p-3667-bl...ot-8-2-ga.html

These guys are my go to for all my wiring needs. Normally ship same day too.

Sent from my SM-S906U using Tapatalk

Screaming Chicken Parts & Pieces (( 10-11-23 ))
 

Out with the old and in with the New and the good news is the steering wheel is going to a good home right across the street.

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Looks like I need to get out my steering wheel remover

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I love this wheel from the guys at Screaming Chicken and I can't wait to put on the rest of the parts I grabbed from them.

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Old Wheel getting ready to go to it's new home

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Cleaned up the warehouse and moved the Flat Hood to safe place so I can get it painted over the winter.

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and of course I found the Factory Valve Covers right after I bought a new set.

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Thank you Thank you and I am adding these guys to my contact info.

Found them and all the little stuff (( 10-13-23 ))
 

So I found the battery terminal cover and I even bought extra as I know Ron wants a set.

Step One - Trim them a little bit at a time

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Trimming just a little more

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All Done

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Remember that missing Headlight ring I have good news I actually found it.

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Wiper Cowl Screen. I still have the original one however, I think a new one is necessary.

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I need to pick up a few stainless steel screws to replace them one's I just put in.

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Seatbelt Planet Seat Belts & TMI Seats (( 10-14-23 )) Post One
 

I am finally installing the Seatbelt Planet seat belts up front and I forgot how nice they look.

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Good News is they match the door pull perfectly

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Moving over to the Drivers Side

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Not sure if I am going to add two more Zipties

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I added a washer & nut to the center hump seat belt bolts.

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I pulled the passenger seat out as I don't like the how the seat back plates look with the seat bracket.

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Plan B or is it C

I moved the set back brackets to the top of seat slider.

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With the front seat going back in I decided I should get some temporary seat covers. So off to Autozone I go for Touch Up Paint and Seat Covers !!!!

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Good News the seat covers fit great and they are even airbag safe.

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Fender Braces and Anvil Closeout Panels (( 10-14-23 ))
 

I hope this will be the last time I have to remove and install the Anvil Close Outs.

Prepping for the Fender Braces and I really wish I new where these came from as I love them and can't remember.

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Test Fitting

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I need to remove the Anvil pieces for some slight trimmingg.

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Man I hope this is enough.

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I will be using the hood stops to hold down the outside of the Anvil Close out and to prevent damage to the close out
panel I installed a rubber washer.

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Once everything is final I will tighten these down.

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I seem to like taking engine bay shots and then looking back at them. I have decided that I will be painting the radiator
and the throttle body black over the winter.

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Double post

What is happening here? Are those bolts tight and the belts can't swivel?

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Couple of observations, I can't see your car from here but based on this picture.....

I think the harness bar is backwards. What you have as the front should be the rear. That would allow the belts to point up from the bracket and wrap over the top of the bar to the seat. As it is now, if you ever needed those shoulder harnesses, the seat belt loops themselves are just going to fold up.

If mounted the way I described they would be loaded in tension.

Hi Donny ''What is your thoughts"
 

Hi Donny,

All of the bolts are tight and the brackets can't swivel. However, since the brackets are so close together I need to put a
washer behind one of them so the brackets can be flat. In the rare occasion that I have a passenger in the back seat I was
worried about them bumping the bracket. On a side note you will have to be one hell of a contortionist to get back there.


Here is a side shot of what it looks like and I am open to your advice as I this is all new to me.

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Finally Out of the Garage (( 10-15-23 ))
 

Well it is finally leaving the garage today.

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I had to pull the ramps out of the garage attic.

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I love the video from the Ring Camera



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I haven't seen the back end of this car in years

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Thanks for the side pic. That is all wrong and it will never be perfect but it can be better.

Turn the harness bar around so the welded tabs are on the back side but still pointed down. Then bolt the harnesses on the back side. I would consider bolting them on with the angle going forward even, assuming it will fit that way.

Side bar. Nobody you like should be sitting in that back seat with that harness bar there.

Definitely and exciting day, Marty! I'm happy for you! It looks great rolling down the driveway on it's own power! :thumbsup:

CONGRATS MARTY!!!!

Next time you need to fill up the cooling system on an LS, keep the top hose loose and fill from it, it will ensure you get the entire block full with hardly any air left in the system. It also bypasses the thermostat so filling is much quicker. Basically the same idea as pulling the thermostat housing from a SBC/BBC and filling the cooling system from the thermostat hole in the intake. Makes a huge difference in the end.

Get some smiles per mile son, you deserve it!!:trophy-1302:

Morning Donny,

I will flip it around this weekend and thank you for catching this I really appreciate it.

ps I looked back at old pictures and it was on the way you explained.



Thank you Matt I can't tell you how happy I was to get it out of the garage.


Hi Jeff,

Funny thing I was going to call you the other day to see how you were doing and I will give that a try next time.

Well...... Have you put any miles on it, Marty?

Awesome!:cheering:

Not many as I have had so much going on the last couple weeks. Hopefully next week I will be back on the car after work.

ps I have gone out and done small things when I can find an hour here or there.

Post Sema Fatigue (( 11-04-23 ))
 

Rule #1 Don't go to Sema when you are building a car that may or may not go back to Sema. Why, Because you are going to see some really cool stuff.

Like this.

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and this, Yes I am going to get a hold of the guys at TechFlex and order some of the red/back wire sleeve.

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The little Stuff (( 11-08-23 ))
 

I am pretty sure it was Mark that said this. If you have an hour to spare head out and do one of the small projects. So, I installed
a Burn Out Switch to prevent my friends from doing a burn out when I am not around.

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Cleaning up the Fuel Pump wiring.

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I still need to finish the taillight wires.

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Pitman Arm Nut replacement.

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I also ordered Scissors so I can trim the carpet.

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Original Nut - Kinda Ugly

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Much Better (( 11-11-23 ))

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“I am pretty sure it was Mark that said this. If you have an hour to spare head out and do one of the small projects. I installed
a Burn Out Switch to prevent my friends from doing a burn out when I am not around.”

MJ,

I’m guessing it will also stop the wife & kids, the family dog, nosy neighbors too?

:thankyou:

Drivers Side Door Panel (( 11-12-23 ))
 

I started working on the drivers side door panels

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The table is back out and so are my daughter towels from when they were little.

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Looks like I need four more clips

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I placed the template on the door and started trimming the panel to make them work.

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Way off

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This is a very tedious task so be patient.

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More interior parts

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Seat Belt Planet Harness / Ride Tech Roll Cage (( 11-20-23 )
 

Honest I have been working on the car however, not nearly enough.

Yet another To Do List

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Next up is to flip the seat belt bracket so it can actually work.

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Nope this won't work

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Next time this car is off the lift I am going to move it over a little bit.

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Six Day's later !!

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Classic Industries Door Panel (( 11-26-23 ) Part 1
 

Time to install the Classic Industries Door Panel.

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I ran the factory screws in from the backside so they would make a mark on the door panel so I can punch a hole. I used
the tape to give me a reference so I new where to push on the panel.

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Enlarging the holes for the blind nut.

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Don't tell my wife I borrowed this.

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Little paint and primer in one.

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Test fitting the Template

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Nailed it !!

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Next up the door handle.

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Final trim

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I installed these washers in between the door panel and red door pull.

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Classic Industries Door Panel (( 11-26-23 ) Part 2
 

Next up ... Install the razor sharp retaining clips.

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Time to remove the door panel so I can install the remainder of the clips.

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Best tool ever for removing the door panel.

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So, I have remote mirror but I am afraid to cut the hole in the door panel.

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More notes (( yes I have memory issues ))

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I plan to come back and glue the leather to the back side of the door panel.

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Cut the hole for the window cranks and yes I am staying old school.

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A little paint and primer in one is needed.

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I placed the water shield on the template and made the necessary cuts.

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yep, I have misplaced one of these washers.

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More notes

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Yet another list (( 11-28-23 ))
 

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Well, it was a good run and it looks like the Harbor Freight tool was only able to do a few dozen nutzerts.

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I have one bolt left, maybe I will make a keychain with it.

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Ugh, Trans is leaking (( 12-01-23 ))
 

Yep, just one more thing to worry about.

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Time to finish the drivers door and the To Do List (( 12-01-23 )
 

Thank goodness I bought that panel popper.

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Fixed !!

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I am not the person that made that brutally awesome hole in the door and I have no intention of removing it as it part of the cars history.

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Loose bracket fixed !!

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A little Eastwood Patina sauce in the door.

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Installing the water shield hopefully for the last time.

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I traced the water shield so I know where to install the caulk strips.

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Next time I will look for my little roller.

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Calling it a night.

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Enjoyed seeing your work…great update MJ. :thumbsup:

Door Panel is finally on (( 12-02-23 ))
 

Here we go and I hope this is the last time I have to take it on and off.

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These Classic Industries Door Panels are so nice.

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Since the trim isn't on the Jam I tapped it off to protect the door panel.

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Since the car is on the right right side of the lift ramps I decided to hang a kneeling pad on the wall to protect the door.

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