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I missed my goal by two days. My FIL passed away on January 28th and I got the motor running on Saturday the 30th. My wife and I had been caring for him 24/7 for the last five months and I had limited time to focus on the car.

I'll start with the older updates

Here I got the subframe paint (by my kids) and mounted.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psa9eac6ne.jpg

I took the top end off to swap the cam and remove the DOD.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psbxjqkv9i.jpg

The engine has 145 thousand miles on it.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psxfzh3yzj.jpg

Dual Valve springs and titanium retainers.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...pspszzwtst.jpg

Modified the Passenger header to clear the Tru-Turn.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psvolqe58s.jpg

Welded on reducing collectors onto the headers.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...pspdfplajp.jpg

LS7 Clutch Kit
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6mhz3wbl.jpg

Engine and T56 mounted
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...pshwjvgios.jpg

Fuel Line whip from Tech AFX
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...pszh64c9vb.jpg

Battery Mount
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2emxeccf.jpg

Mounted the Tanks Inc gas tank, used electrical heat shrink in the straps.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psfhtw7wnt.jpg

Trans mount and torques arm mount.
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psixfxwaqk.jpg

Here is the start-up video. I have had this car for 16+ years and this is the first time it has ran since. The motor popped and had me concerned but I have since started it a few times and it seems all is well. Maybe it was learning?

http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/Ji...tml?sort=3&o=1

Here is my wife's reaction video.
http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/Ji...tml?sort=3&o=2

Well done sir! Nothing like it hearing it fire up for the first time. You'll never forget that moment. It gives you a great sense of accomplishment even though there is plenty of more work to be done.

Congrats! It's a great feeling ain't it!!!

My condolences on the passing of your FIL, Sean.

Car is coming along nicely. Congrats on getting it running. You should consider wrapping the battery cable in convoluted tubing or securing it to the floor just to make sure it doesn't chafe.

Keep up the good work!

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 629168)

My condolences on the passing of your FIL, Sean.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 629168)

You should consider wrapping the battery cable in convoluted tubing or securing it to the floor just to make sure it doesn't chafe.

I thought about using adel clamps but I also like the idea of the convoluted tube.