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Originally Posted by Jay Hilliard (Post 725458)

Hey Mark,

Is the engine in the stock location or is it setback? Also what engine mounts are you using?

Thanks.

We used the Holley mounts. It is in the “stockish” location. Not as far back as some of the other cars. A little farther forward to make it easier for wiring and bellhousing bolts.

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"It is for a shoulder belt system for street use and a cross bar for 6 point belts for track use."

So you are going to run 2 different belt systems based on use... Will both be installed at the same time OR do you plan to change over from street to track when needed?

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Because I know the car will see track use we added a simple roll hoop. It is for a shoulder belt system for street use and a cross bar for 6 point belts for track use.

More photos to come soon.

Mark, Do you have a picture of how you mount the Recaro seat tracks?

Painting the small parts is one of my favorite tasks.

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Originally Posted by HRS (Post 725486)

That is the plan to have a street 3 point belt set up and a 6 point for the track. We have not designed it yet.

If it is a hassle I’ll go back to what I have always used. A 6 point set up and just wear the lap belt on the street.

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I'm interested in seeing what you come up with. I've had my 69 for over 34 years and 32 were driving on the street with stock belts. Started to autocross 2 years ago and stock belts aren't enough. I still spend a lot of time on the street driving to local cruise-ins.

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Originally Posted by HRS (Post 725508)

Have you tried the Morris Classic 3 point belts? I have it. A very nice upgrade to the stock lap belts.

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Originally Posted by thedugan (Post 725509)

Have you tried the Morris Classic 3 point belts? I have it. A very nice upgrade to the stock lap belts.

I have them in my car too! LOVE the 3 point belts and have them mounted in the stock locations.

https://www.morrisclassic.com/produc...seat-belts-new

For Hobb's Camaro it should be fairly easy to mount the reel to the floor and shoulder belt mount to top corner of the roll bar.

Are those rear shelf speaker inserts purchased or fabricated custom?

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 725106)

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Mark, can you tell me what coils are being used here? Also, wondering if I could copy this design of the coils in the SBC distributor location. Love this idea.

Thanks,

Bill

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Originally Posted by HEEP (Post 725545)

Mark, can you tell me what coils are being used here? Also, wondering if I could copy this design of the coils in the SBC distributor location. Love this idea.

Thanks,

Bill

They are just LS3 style coils.

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Originally Posted by srode1 (Post 725523)

Are those rear shelf speaker inserts purchased or fabricated custom?

All custom fabrication. They are nice because it really stiffens up the package tray. Nice rattle free speaker set up.

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 725551)

Thanks Mark, any pictures of the underside or is it as simple as the top side and it sits in a cut out?

This thing is so good! Question: will you be using a GM ecu tuned for speed density or something like a Holley to control this thing? I'm currently putting together a retro look LS and was curious.

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Originally Posted by ataves1 (Post 725608)

This thing is so good! Question: will you be using a GM ecu tuned for speed density or something like a Holley to control this thing? I'm currently putting together a retro look LS and was curious.

We are using Holley. It seems sorted and fairly straightforward.

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Thank you for the update and the great idea's

mj

I appreciate such terrific work that no one will see! Impressive.

Hobbs Camaro (Old Drag Car)

This ones getting the bits and pieces painted in house this time?

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Originally Posted by jeff71 (Post 725734)

This ones getting the bits and pieces painted in house this time?

Yes, Matt built a nice spray booth in his shop. Very good for small stuff and the bottoms of cars.

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 725736)

Yes, Matt built a nice spray booth in his shop. Very good for small stuff and the bottoms of cars.

That's a great idea.

This is an awesome build !!! All of the previous cars are stellar, yet this one has the classic style to go along with the function. Great job !!!

Hey Mark , question regarding headers . Have you in previous builds used the Detroit speed headers , matched to their subframe ? If so , what’s your opinion on fit and quality . If not, do you have a go to for a specific one ?

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Originally Posted by jason (Post 725857)

I have not used them but I have seen them on other cars at Sled Alley. They fit great and look very nice.

Mark

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Good to know, thanks for your input Mark, I appreciate it .

Are those all the same color black?

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Originally Posted by jeff71 (Post 726103)

Are those all the same color black?

Same color different sheen.

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 726105)

Preparing parts going together

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Mark,

When do you expect to have it finished?