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I had a goal and I kinda of made it.

My goal was to being the car to our local cruise night and also get a picture in front of the Tivoli theater.

Step 1 Get Gas (( at least 5 gallons ))

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Redo the PCV line one more time.

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Out we go !!!

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I made it !!!

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My neighbor son, who has been helping me on the car stopped by and showed my his High School art project. Which I that was awesome and this is the first time he has ever drawn anything !!!

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and !!!

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Back home safe and sound

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Putting some more miles on it (( 08-31-24 ))

Needed to add more fluid so off to the Autoparts store.

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Looks like the birds got me yesterday.

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Look Mom there is a Mustang in the background, Mike must be here.

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Mike and I took the car out and drove it around a bunch.

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We even stopped by the house and picked up his car just for this picture.

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Even stopped for ice-cream and a lower radiator hose leak !!

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When we arrived back at the house we had a few issue's. When I turned the car off it continued to run. Not Good.

Then to make matters worse after we got the tuned off we had another issue. Seems the computer was unable to see
the transmission and we (Mike) had to push the car on to the lift.

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and since my memory sucks we wrote down the chain of events.

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For now the car is in the garage on the lift and I will be driving the Cayman for the next couple days.

This Wagner Motor is a leaky SOB !! (( 09-15-24 ))

Seriously I am thinking about scrapping this motor and just buying a new LS3 Connect & Cruise !!

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The plan is to work on a couple things before I try to figure out what is wrong with the car and unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.

First Up, raise the rear

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I hate this Tin Man **** !!

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Looks a little better.

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and then I walked into this and it quickly reminded me how much heads bleed !!!

Looks like I am going to the ER.

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Good news when you have a head injury they take you in right away.

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Eleven stitches, Cat Scan and a friendly Doctor visit were heading home.

Thank god I have no hair.

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Kore3 Wilwood Electric Brake (( 09-28-24 ))

Hang in there Marty.

You're making progress, that's what matters. When you get tired of that 4L60, let's get you hooked up with a ZF 8HP70

Andrew

That's not how you're supposed to use your head, Marty.

As Jody said, hang in there. You'll get there.

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Hang in there Marty.

I'm doing my best.

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Originally Posted by andrewb70 (Post 732471)

You're making progress, that's what matters. When you get tired of that 4L60, let's get you hooked up with a ZF 8HP70

Andrew

It might have a new LS3 in front of it.

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 732477)

That's not how you're supposed to use your head, Marty.

As Jody said, hang in there. You'll get there.

I have called it yet and it was nice going out just working on the car this weekend.

[QUOTE=fleetus macmullitz;732472]Dude!

:eek:

Yep, that is exactly how I felt the Doc said I couldn't wear a helmet so I missed five days of spectacular weather out on the bike.

ps I did get a ride in on Friday and Sunday so I am a little less cranky.

A new LS3 & 8 speed auto might be the cure for crankiness…until you gitz yer credit card statement!

:G-Dub:

Ouch, that looks painful. Might need to wear one of your bike helmets when you work on the car...

Car looks great. Just take it out and drive it and you will feel better.

Emergency brake and the leak you can get to later.

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Originally Posted by fleetus macmullitz (Post 732487)

A new LS3 & 8 speed auto might be the cure for crankiness…until you gitz yer credit card statement!

:G-Dub:

Don't worry it has crossed my mind.

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Originally Posted by thedugan (Post 732491)

I agree 100% However, I still need to figure out why the computer is no longer talking to the transmission.

On a side note, I did pick up a foam insert for my Headsweat Hat. Think of it as a Tap Cap or if you are bald like me it gives you the warning that you don't have when you have hair.

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So far so good and it did save me the other day. However, over the weekend while riding I sliced my calf pretty good and ended up with 5 more stitches.

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No my wife did not go with me and I did this at the beginning of the ride and I still finished the 20 mile trail ride.

Call me if you want to discuss the ZF 8HP70 swap.

Andrew

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 732614)

Don't worry it has crossed my mind.

I agree 100% However, I still need to figure out why the computer is no longer talking to the transmission.

On a side note, I did pick up a foam insert for my Headsweat Hat. Think of it as a Tap Cap or if you are bald like me it gives you the warning that you don't have when you have hair.

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So far so good and it did save me the other day. However, over the weekend while riding I sliced my calf pretty good and ended up with 5 more stitches.

No my wife did not go with me and I did this at the beginning of the ride and I still finished the 20 mile trail ride.

You need to take care of yourself young man. :knokwood:

Pain Heals.. Chicks Dig Scars.. Glory Last Forever!

Auto Custom Carpet Trunk Liner (( 10-06-24 ))

I was looking for trunk floor liner and accidently found a carpet that is the exact same as the interior.

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Kore3 Electric Wilwood E-Brake (( 10-06-24 ))

Kore3 Brake Brackets are Back (( 10-12-24 ))

The new Kore3 brackets are back from ProTek Powder Coating.

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Kore3 Wilwood Electric E-Brake Drivers Side (( 2024 10-19 ))

Moving over to the passenger side (( 2024 10-19

Excellent update as always, Marty. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 733093)

I finally installed the rear brakes and the electric e-brake.

I want to do an electric e-brake on my 69 with the Heidts rear IRS, but they are awful proud of it. Over $1,000 from Heidts for the parts to do it. I might try to buy the calipers and make my own brackets, then all I would need is the actuator and cables.

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Originally Posted by Rodknock (Post 733162)

Get a hold of Tobin @ Kore3 as he might be able to help you.

Dude…where's your car?

Hey Skip

Well, I am back on it and the more I dig into the issues with the trans. The more I regret it.

So the trans is garbage and the Wagner motor is also junk. It’s leaking everywhere and the hypothesis is the a few of the rings are bad or broken.

I am going to pull the trans and give it to a different trans shop to look at it. Even though the I plan to buy a new engine and transmission.

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If you look way back in the beginning of the build I used this set up to get the trans out.

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Since the trans pan is beautifully powder coated I am going to put a stamped steel pan on for removal.

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Great to hear from you Marty, but very sorry to hear of the issues.

I’m so sorry to hear about your misfortune, Marty. It seems like when you get a couple steps forward, something jumps up and sets you back ten. Hopefully you can get it sorted quickly and without breaking the bank. Good luck to you!

Sounds like maybe you could use a bit of a laugh…

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Sounds like maybe you could use a bit of a laugh…

Yes and that picture was perfect.

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I’ve been fighting this motor for years and I have finally decided to send it to the junkyard.

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This would be engine oil that leaks every time I start it.

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More trans fluid going to waste.

Pulling the pretty pan off and plan to install a stamped steel pan.

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Important pictures when your memory sucks.

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Just making sure everything is plugged in.

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Finally shortened this vacuum line.

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When you have memory issues you need to take pictures of everything.

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You have no clue how hard it was finding this little plastic cover.

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I had to spin the jack around so I could support the motor when we remove the transmission.

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Shocking we only spilled a little bit of trans fluid.

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Daughters how and Remy can finally go in the house.

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Love this crossmember from G-Force.

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And it’s out !!

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I’m still on the fence as to what I should do with it !

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MJ,

I’m very sorry to hear that as well.

Thanks for updating us though.

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I’m still on the fence as to what I should do with it !

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A sink? Or in this case... a Urinal?!

2nd Chance Camaro

Marty,
I hear you on the leaking... in my shop the boys say
all my cars leak... some way more than others.. no fun
My last pantera engine we found out that Quench on the motor
too tight, pistons too loose in the bores so a lot of blow by
It basically blew out any gasket on the engine

Going to use Moroso evac system on the new build
similar to what Drag racers use with a check valve
Like using a Vac pump but no room in my Pantera engine
bay for a real Vac pump

Hopefully you get this resolved as LS engines are not suppose to leak

Bob

Thanks for the update, Marty. Hate to hear about the engine/trans...hopefully you will get everything figured out and move in a direction that you like. Keep us posted. :thumbsup:

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Thanks for the update, Marty. Hate to hear about the engine/trans...hopefully you will get everything figured out and move in a direction that you like. Keep us posted. :thumbsup:

Thank you and I hope so myself

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Originally Posted by Panteracer (Post 734615)

Going to use Moroso evac system on the new build similar to what Drag racers use with a check valve. Like using a Vac pump but no room in my Pantera engine bay for a real Vac pump

Hopefully you get this resolved as LS engines are not suppose to leak

Bob

Please keep me posted as I would like to hear more on Moroso system / set up.

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Thanks for the update, Marty. Hate to hear about the engine/trans...hopefully you will get everything figured out and move in a direction that you like. Keep us posted. :thumbsup:

I promise I will.