air intake
 

guys

your right anthony...i just dont wanna wait.parts are pilling up..

here is my quick mock of the air intake that will get air through the original wiper hole ..a small aluminum box mounted to that spot will cover the cone filter that will stick just inside the opening.

radrambler

Mr. rad
 

rad (or is it Mr. rad?): For me, it was reading about your project, and others like yours, that inspired me to do my project!..... It's about the car, yes.... but it's also about the build!!!!!!


--Eric

eric
 

:lol: no mr.

tom, will do..i dont post it but that my name
thats cool you have gained motivation from the builds here.
theres nobody around here that does this kind of car building so im on the internet trying to share/enjoy the hobby....most of the cars around here are "simple" compared to whats on this site .so there is nobody to enjoy the hobby with on this level in my neck of the woods .most people dont get custom suspension..they think custom suspension means to cut the springs with a torch.:lol: .....
anyway your car is gonna be awesome.post picks every chance you get!!

radrambler

more parts
 

guys

more progress:woot:
vintage air gen 2 compac system came this morning.
so i spent the day making holes in the dash and and inst. cluster housing.
housing holds the streamline black control where the original igintion switch and lighter hole openings were. housing will be repainted silver/black now that its modified to hold this stuff.
i have 3 round billet machine finish louvers going in the center dash where the radio hole was..
ill make brackets for the a/c-heat-def. unit and condenser tommorrow. i get to use the original defrost duct y tube.ill attach 2, 2 inch pvc pieces to it and attach the hose.
last, ill build the compressor brackets..mine mounts low on the pass side .i went with standard finsh with machine finsh clutch cover...low bling ,keep clean is the idea.

radrambler

cluster housing
 

one more pic

keep in mind i have to repaint the cluster housing
a/c control installed ..

radrambler

wow does that look good - can't wait to see the dash painted

thanks
 

marty

it should blend in well once the housing is painted ..ill probably do that tommorrow just because i just want something completely done :willy:
...then wrap it in plastic ..put it away..
the machine finish a/c vent will blend well with the cluster assembly.
i have the factory black knob for the new headlight switch -far left hole .
not trick and blingy stuff but..... new and subtle change.
my head is spinning as this thing goes together.trying to think of all the stuff and how each thing makes a difference in the finished product...
did i just type.... FINISHED....:willy: ...

radrambler

something complete
 

guys

refinshed the gauge cluster housing..1 of 2 things done today.
marty ..told you i could finish something... :_paranoid
i also made & welded tabs to the core support to mount the condenser...
its not huge but its another couple of things crossed off of the list..

before and after

radrambler

That looks awesome! Progress is good!! :thumbsup:

Looks great Tom. You do nice work!! :thumbsup: