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syborg tt

12-14-2023 09:48 AM

Holley GPS Signal Wire Protection (( 12-03-23 ))

Another simple project.

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I wrapped the wire in the Tech Flex Abrasion wrap to protect the wire going between the A pillar and dash pad.

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Sorry for the crappy picture.

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syborg tt

12-16-2023 11:11 AM

Holley Fuel Gauge Wiring ((12-03-24 ))

I finally decided to permanently connect the fuel gauge to the Holley ECU and man do I wish I would have never put the seats in.

I removed the plastic wire nut that was only temporary. Honest !!!

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I left plenty of wire just in case.

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Complete

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Time to make it look pretty.

I use twist ties first because of my OCD needed to make sure it looked okay and was easy to service if needed.

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I removed a small circle of the Eastwood sound deadening so I could place the Mag Daddy wire mount.

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As you can see everything is labeled.

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and of course a couple more To Do Lists.

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syborg tt

12-18-2023 07:37 PM

Engine Bay Picture Just Because (( 12-09-23 ))

The last few days have been crazy busy and I haven't really had time to work on the car and or even ride. A good
friend asked me for a couple pictures of the car so I went out a took a few.

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Eventually I will take the seat covers off the TMI seats.

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syborg tt

12-18-2023 07:50 PM

I only had an Hour (( 12-10-23 ))

Since, I only had an hour so I ran out to the garage to do an easy project.

I installed the rocker gutters or whatever they are called.

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Just in case anyone needs to know what screws go in the hole.

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I made this wire for something and I really can't remember what for. I feel like it had something
to do with the Vintage Air. Eventually I will go through my thousands of pictures to see if I can
figure it out.

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I gathered up all of my patterns/template and will be sending them to Ron at Wilson Muscle Cars as he plans to
scan them and make them available.

Kick panel closeouts
Terminator X Vintage Air Mounting Bracket
Battery Cut Off Switch Bracket
Kicker Amp Rack - Under Package Tray (still looking for this one)
Afco 2nd Gen Radiator Mounting Brackets
Intake Tube Support Bracket (Works with Afco Radiator)

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I finally ordered the Holley Aluminum Transmission Pan to replace the stamped steel pan.

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syborg tt

12-19-2023 09:12 AM

Oh I have learned so much (( 12-16-23 ))

It's kinda funny as this bring back memories of my old cars from back in the day. I would say we have a problem
here and it has nothing to do with the builder. My guess is it's overfull because the cork gasket is saturated
and it is weeping out.

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I learned a little something about the 4L60E transmission today.

Apparently, there is an automotive case and a truck case. The truck case has more capacity thicker walls and even
has a larger filter. This would be why none of the standard transmission pan actually work. It's good to have those
Phone A Friend on speed dial to walk me through some of the learning issue along the way.

The most important thing I learned is that cork gaskets suck, and if the pan is slightly overfilled and it reaches the
gasket it will eventually saturate the cork and will continue to weep out the sides.

Apparently, There is a cork/rubber gasket that works extremely well so I will pick one of those up along with some other stuff.

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Let's pray I don't have to use the oil dry.

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I removed all but four bolts and lowered them down just a little bit so I can see how much spills out.

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I held the pan up tight and once I lowered it just a little it started raining trans fluid. The funny thing is I filled it to
the full level on the lokar dip stick which looks to be about a 1/4 inch to much at this point.

Good news pan is off and no oil dry was used.

This would be the truck filter which does not work with the Holley stock depth oil pan.

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Holy crap was this filter a pain in the but to remove.

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Here is the comparison

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Napa sells a kit that includes a cork/rubber gasket which is supposed to work better.

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Temporary Steel pan is on while the Aluminum Holley Pan gets Coated Gloss Black from the guys at Pro-Tek Powder Coating.

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And of course I will need to pick up more trans fluid.

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syborg tt

01-05-2024 06:50 PM

Wilson Muscle Car (( 12-25-23 ))

Ron from Wilson Muscle Cars asked if I could make a copy of all of my brackets and closeout panels patterns.

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syborg tt

01-05-2024 07:10 PM

Holley Pan, Wire Gutters and Missing Hood Adjuster (( 12-31-23 ))

syborg tt

01-05-2024 07:26 PM

Holley Trans Pan finally getting installed (( 12-31-23 ))

syborg tt

01-05-2024 07:37 PM

I cleaned the Garage Attic - Not Much Left Up there (( 12-31-23 ))

The garage attic is getting close to being empty of Camaro Parts. Kinda funny I just noticed the RockShox Bluto
box and my guess is that is where my new fork is.

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I also found my old license plates. The very bottom plate is from the 67 Camaro I purchased from Mr. Garcia and
unfortunately I had to sell it before I could finish it. I think this is the year that I am going to try to find it and buy it back.

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jarhead

01-06-2024 01:39 PM

Tell me about the Shinoda plate?

syborg tt

01-07-2024 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jarhead (Post 725030)

Tell me about the Shinoda plate?

So a long long time ago I had one of the Marlboro Syclones designed by Larry Shinoda. It was a contest from Phillip Morris

jarhead

01-07-2024 11:43 AM

Cool, I guess i always associated Shinoda with Ford, had forgotten about GM.

And here i thought you had a hidden Torino somewhere :lmao:

Mad_Monte_Carlo

01-07-2024 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarhead (Post 725039)

Cool, I guess i always associated Shinoda with Ford, had forgotten about GM.

And here i thought you had a hidden Torino somewhere :lmao:

He had a big hand in the design of the C-2 Corvette.

dontlifttoshift

01-08-2024 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 725024)

Just a reference picture of Lokar Dip Stick level

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That will be way to full. Pan rail is the full line.

The Shinoda Syclone is cool. I didn't know they had T Tops til I went looking.

syborg tt

01-09-2024 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift (Post 725046)

That will be way to full. Pan rail is the full line.

The Shinoda Syclone is cool. I didn't know they had T Tops til I went looking.

Hi Donny,

The trucks with Give-A-Ways in a contest and unfortunately I did not win the contest. But I did find one for a good price and I drove it home from St Louis.

The red line on the Lokar Dipstick represent the max full which is about 3/4 below the bottom of the transmission case. The blue line is where
I filled the trans to at this point. Which is about a 1/4 lower and once I am able to drive the car ( weather sucks here ) I will top it off.

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dontlifttoshift

01-10-2024 05:55 AM

derp You're right, I got it backwards.

So twice, I have had 4L60s that just wouldn't seal up no matter what I did and in both cases the Lokar dipsticks were wrong (and opposite of yours) and the trans was just way overfull.

Continuing the side bar. Did they really just cut to tops off the doors to do the T Tops?

syborg tt

01-19-2024 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift (Post 725062)

I had the same issue and of course I overfilled the trans.

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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift (Post 725062)

Continuing the side bar. Did they really just cut to tops off the doors to do the T Tops?

Yep, they were all give-a-ways in the contest.

Mods included

Lowered Suspension - Blocks in the rear
Targa Roof Conversion - Roof stores in bed
Power Rear Glass - Lowered all the way down
Guidon Bed Cover - To cover up the roof
Recaros Seats - Very comfortable
Sony Sound System
Boyd 17'' Wheels
Hot Licks Red Paint / Graphics

syborg tt

02-04-2024 04:17 PM

Aluminum Holley Trans Pan (( 01-06-24 ))

I am finally making time to get the Aluminum Transmission pan that the guys at ProTek Powder Coating did for me.

So off with the steel pan.

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Aluminum pan is in and the Shiftworks bracket will be installed.

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Unfortunately, the bolt coated in red stripped out the threads.

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Finally adding trans fluid.

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This Lokar dipstick is so hard to read without glasses.

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I think I am going to ask the guys at ProTek Powder Coating to match the Fan Shroud to Intake Tube.

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We all know I have issue's and this is concrete proof. I have dropped the key to the snowblower multiple times and today was the last time.

Yes, I used Paracord and I even heat shrinked the ends so it would look nice.

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OLDFLM

02-04-2024 04:28 PM

What's a "snowblower"?

syborg tt

02-04-2024 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDFLM (Post 725273)

What's a "snowblower"?

It's a thing you walk behind when there is white fluffy stuff on the ground. Oh Yeah and it is usually cold when that happens.

syborg tt

02-04-2024 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDFLM (Post 725273)

What's a "snowblower"?

It's a thing you walk behind when there is white fluffy stuff on the ground. Oh Yeah and it is usually cold when that happens.

I think they call it snow.

syborg tt

03-13-2024 05:33 PM

Interior Parts finally going in and even a Screaming Chicken

syborg tt

03-13-2024 05:40 PM

The Chicken is Screaming (( 01-28-24 ))

syborg tt

03-13-2024 05:42 PM

P-Side Rocker Extension (( 01-28-24 ))

I installed the Passenger side rocker Extension.

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syborg tt

03-13-2024 05:55 PM

So this sucked !! (( 02-10-24 ))

So this happened and it sucked.

The two bolts that retain the Shiftworks shifter brackets kinda stripped out and well that was a deflating moment.

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So off to the hardware store for new longer bolts and I am hoping I can run a tap through it and make some new thread way up in the hole.

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syborg tt

03-13-2024 06:09 PM

Leaks Sucks (( 02-11-24 ))

This freaking brake line just sucks !!

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I am done and this line needs to get redone.

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Found these at one of my customers and they can be used to secure the heater hoses that are tucked inside my fender. They can be
mounted in multiple positions and they are magnetic so they can be easily mounted

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syborg tt

03-13-2024 06:30 PM

Seven Days Later, I am going to fix this brake line once and for all. ((02-18-24 ))

Yep, today is the day and I am praying to all that is holy this line stops leaking.

This time I am going to use bras fittings instead of steel fittings.

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I love this wheels

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Bye Bye

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Remy begging for me to take him for a walk.

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Here we go...

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I forgot how much I love this tool.

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This time I made the line a little longer as I felt it was lessening the other side when I was tightening it.

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My Grandfather gave me this vice when I was a kid and it was his when he was a kid.

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I moved over the support bracket and installed the new line.

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syborg tt

03-13-2024 06:32 PM

Just a few chassis pics (( 02-18-24 ))

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syborg tt

03-13-2024 06:38 PM

Punch List time (( 02-18-24 ))

My neighbor Sean came over to help so I quickly put him to work.

Power Steering Fluid ... Check !!

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Steering Shaft Hardware ... Check !!

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Screaming Chicken Steering Wheel Centered ... Check !!

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Remy ... Check !!

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Hole in the Outer Wheel Tub ... Opps ... Check !!

Missed this one.

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Quick Windshield To Do List.

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syborg tt

03-13-2024 06:41 PM

Odds and ends (( 02-24-24 ))

Time to head up in the attic and find more parts to install.

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Sean touched up the steering box.

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I finally wrapped the wiring for the license plate lights.

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camcojb

03-13-2024 07:24 PM

Car is looking great!! :thumbsup:

fleet

03-14-2024 05:13 AM

Great update MJ.:thumbsup:

Glad to see Remy is making sure you start :drive: it soon!

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89 RS

03-17-2024 12:36 PM

That's really cool history on the bench vise, Marty.
(I have a bench vise and floor standing Delta drill press from the 1950's, that my father-in-law got back in the early 90's from IBM in Chicago where he worked as an Engineer. When he unfortunately passed away over a year ago, he wanted me to have several of his tools that included the bench vise and drill press...meant a lot to me.)

Back to the car...nice work! Those magnets for wiring/hoses are pretty trick. What size is that steering wheel you got from Screaming Chicken? Looks like a nice steering wheel.

syborg tt

03-27-2024 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 89 RS (Post 725635)

I love having tools that have been past down as I feel the people that gave them to me are with me when I am in the garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89 RS (Post 725635)

Back to the car...nice work! Those magnets for wiring/hoses are pretty trick. What size is that steering wheel you got from Screaming Chicken? Looks like a nice steering wheel.

It's a 14" wheel which fits me perfectly when I am sitting in the car.

https://screamingchicken.com/1970-81...ing-wheel-kit/

Best part is they are a site sponsor.

syborg tt

03-27-2024 09:26 AM

Installing the Wiper Assembly (( 03-02-24 ))