Thanks, a lot.

Yeah the feeling watching that happen to your car was the worst sinking feeling. All that hard work and to think in a matter of moments could be wiped out. The worst feeling ever. I look back and think how much worse it could have been and count my blessings.

Nice build. Sorry to hear about the tow truck incident. I have a strong feeling you'll be wanting a different carb at some point. What you've got will be "ok" if you get into messing with the jetting and air bleeds to dial it in. I think you are leaving a lot of power untapped. I'd be looking at something along the lines of 1000 cfm with annular boosters and replaceable air bleeds. Put that wideband to good use !

Thanks.

Yeah in hindsight I think I might have undercarbbed a bit, 870+ might have been a better choice. My plans are to eventually switch to a EFI setup so I am not too worried. I'll have a bit more throttle response and low end give up some on the top for now.

That's what you say now. :D

Well a bunch of changes:

Did my own alignment:
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...ignment006.jpg
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...ignment008.jpg
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...ignment010.jpg

Got nearly spot-on settings for Camber (-0.5* and Toe In 1/16"), had caster nearly spot on (4.0/4.5*) but then I think something went bonkers with the machine (or something shifted on my frame). All I could get was 2.0* on pass after a minor tweak to toe. Resetting the machine and recalibrating didn't do anything. I had limited time so I just looked as this being a rough alignment I'll have to do another one later once the car is on the road a bit.

Exhaust is in, currently just turned down at the axles:
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...Exhaust003.jpg

Had to make a custom piece to adjust for one header (/shakes fist at Hooker Headers) pointing down slightly throwing everything off
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...Exhaust002.jpg

Not too pretty but fixes the problem completely and the exhaust fits nice.

Still having a problem bleeding rear brakes but had to cut troubleshooting short. Because had to get the car towed home again from the Auto shop at school.

Its a long story but basically the Dean kicked me out. He had a lot of trouble with combining technology schools in a project (Welding, Machining, Engine, Brakes, Suspension). Plus does not like "restoration projects" at all (thou seems to have a lot less objections to imports or faculty member's cars doing the same thing). One would think he would encourage students to push the envelope like the teachers there do but he was very unsupportive. So much so, even threatening to just push the car out on a major street or have towed away.

So anyways the car got towed home but again, but cracked my new front spoiler in two this time, no other damage at least. :rolleyes:

Here is a couple picks right before towing home -

Engine compartment really coming together (can you spot the MSD ignition box in the pic?):
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...Install090.jpg

Car ready to tow home:
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l...Install093.jpg

A lot of garage reorganization over the last couple weeks as well as new tools :) I'm surprised how many tools I was used to having access to all the time. Just trying to fill in the gaps so I can keep moving forward.

Took my front grill off. Next step is to try to plumb in the Hydroboost, power steering and cooler. The grill is cracked and the upper valance has damage and is bent where a truck backed into it (bought it that way).
Also the lower running light valance is all bent as well, tried straightening it with a come-along but it is still all tweaked. Thinking of just replacing all three major (upper, lower and grill) pieces since Classic Industries still has their 20% off sale going on and its mostly apart.

Also started mocking up the DSE RS electric conversion. While doing so figured out the old RS doors are nearly rusted out, got to replace those as well.

I figure if I can get the power steering taken car of and the front end pieces replaced that will wrap up pretty much everything non-electrical / interior and then I can concentrate on insulating the interior and installing all the new electrical goodies.

Wow...you have done a great job so far....keep up the good work and progress pics.

Looking good!

Looks awesome Ed.
Have you had a chance to drive her yet? Looks like a nice car.:cheers:

Thanks for all the nice comments.


Not since redoing everything. Still got to do electrical (have a AAW Classic update kit to put in)

Ed, you got that baby running yet?