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Thanks Aron,

I am actually going the LS engine route. "Main Stream" I know but you just can't beat 'em for ease of getting power and/or parts! The thought has crossed my mind to go all Pontiac and it may happen (doubtful but maybe). If I do I will be fabbing my own intake for the EFI system for sure. I probably will fab my own for the LS too but time will tell.

Thanks again for the heads up.

Chris

Now if you know anyone offing a 6.0 LS engine with a rod knock or something let me know! :thumbsup:

I should probably start a thread over on the project updates thread, maybe soon. Until then here is a teaser for what I need the patterns for...

Started the first layer of the FSP.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...DSC_1224-1.jpg

First layer of the FSP complete:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/DSC_1231.jpg

Starting the first layer of strapping tape:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/DSC_1232.jpg

First layer of strapping tape done:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/DSC_1239.jpg

Second layer of strapping tape:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/DSC_1237.jpg

Started shaping the templates.

First one:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/DSC_1248.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...d/DSC_1249.jpg

I have quite a few more to make but all it takes is time....

Thanks for looking.

Chris

:cool: Nice Work !

You have some skills......made your own English wheel....now making the front nose !

Where did you learn all this ?

I have a 76 T/A that needs some body work.....I want to learn but I don't know if I can do much.

Some day......it's nice to see your project !

Good luck !

Hmmm.....still scratching my head...lol. But I am curious and waiting to see more....lol

87ss I really haven't done all that much yet.

But as for my background, Growing up my Dad was a carpenter so I started working with my hands at a very young age. In High School I took various wood and metal working classes and also went to the local trade school for auto mechanics. Jr year I got a job at the local machine shop (Medina Auto Parts) and I worked as an automotive machinist for about 15 years. I worked for other shops too including Mark Pawuk racing where I was Head Engine builder for a short time. During that time I also worked part time at Pro Street Chassis in Norton. I got the job at Pro Street because of the Drag car I had built in my Dad's garage.

So I have pretty much done most anything car related at one point or another... except upholstery.

Fabrication just comes naturally to me. I can "see" what I want to build in my mind then build it. I would say it is a God given talent. Not that I have not had to practice and work at things but fabrication comes easier to me then other things do.

Aron, I have to keep you guessing man! :) Stay tuned.

Chris

Ohhhh...so I have seen nothing yet!

So I was wrong...you have alot more skills....and I bet your work will be fun to watch. I may even learn some stuff from you :unibrow:

I just wish you were my neighbor....ha ha.....that way I can get you to help me on my t/a.....

Keep up the good work ! I will be watching !

Well I hope to live up to those "skills" you talk about.

Stay tuned.

Chris

Nice work man. I love those 2nd gens, look forward to seeing what all you do.