Project ... 'TAKE-OVER'
 

Well Gents ... I'm back into the PT world
When a 'too good to be true' opportunity presents itself sometimes you just have to say F$#! it, and jump right in.

Back story ... My good buddy has been working on this car for the past 5 years, he's spent a TON of $$$ on it and a LOT of $$$ in parts. Body and paint is an absolute 10/10 (as you can see) but he's run out of steam and called me on Friday to see if I wanted to take this project over and I said "Hell yes !!". I went to see the car with my mechanic / builder yesterday and even he was shocked to see just how incredible this car is ....

So, overall objectives for this car;
Complete this car in the next 6-8 months
Possibly bring it to Detroit 2025 & Motorama Toronto
Then it will be SOLD

Build Hi-lites
Elite Show car quality build
Black on Red
LS3 / Edelbrock Cross Ram engine
DSE front and SpeedTech rear
Wilwoods front & Rear
LOTS of cool sh&!

Super excited for this journey

So lets get started with some pics ...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8c23bf64_k.jpgIMG_2910 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b320b3dd_k.jpgIMG_8887 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d693dc4d_k.jpgIMG_2905 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bf19b0c7_k.jpgIMG_2903 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a8e0af74_k.jpgIMG_2909 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...77f89c55_k.jpgIMG_2899 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b23c3111_k.jpgIMG_8944 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Engine bay
 

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f9211b11_k.jpgIMG_2916 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Lots and lots of parts ....


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f06228ad_k.jpgIMG_8945 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a2530d42_k.jpgIMG_8943 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...dd49b644_k.jpgIMG_8942 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Can't wait to see this finished!

I'm extra excited to know what you think of the cross-ram intake. A few years ago I read (and watched) about that improving power (Edelbrock's site: "Dyno testing resulted with gains of 27 horsepower and 28 ft-lbs. of torque over a popular aftermarket manifold."). It's not "cheap" but it looks really cool and is almost guaranteed to be different than the other LS cars at the show.

:king:

No it's not cheap ... and the computer to run the dual throttle bodies is DEFINITELY NOT cheap .. don't even ask !! And Juggernaut you are spot on ... you do this to stand out from the rest, not for more power. I think simply this is going to look awesome

Cheers
Steve

So whats happening with you other builds buddy ? ...

Morning Ryan ... unfortunately the FJ55 is stuck in body/pain jail.
I'm hoping to get that moving along very soon

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...22db3e1d_b.jpgScreenshot 2024-05-28 at 6.24.09 AM by Steve Heck, on Flickr

VERY cool custom carbon hood louvers that the shop made


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2e9483e4_k.jpgIMG_2688 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Nice acquisition on the Camaro. Should be fun!!

Oh, man. That's a gorgeous car. The wheels are a great choice. You have to keep those so long as the hoops fill out the wells properly.

I dig the cross ram intake, too. I would change the color though. Red isn't a bad choice. I think with the subtle strip and machined wheels, a more subtle color would be best for the engine though.

Best of luck on it, Steve. I know you'll make it great no matter what you choose.

Thanks Trey !
I am choosing to do a 'almost' full red interior ... thus the red pop in the engine bay. I want to open that hood and have the cross-ram make a statement, that's the jewel of the car.
Lets see how it comes out, if it too much its an easy paint fix

Question ... did you run the dual throttle bodies by wire or cable ?? If electronically which computer setup did you run ??

Cheers
Steve

That will tie together nicely then, Steve.

I haven't run the dual throttle body arrangement.

LOL .... sorry Trey, I misread dig for did !!
Cheers
Steve

Time to come home ... Picked her up and all the stuff that goes with her.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9b39b72_4k.jpgIMG_3225 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f1d3fab_4k.jpgIMG_3234 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Snug as a bug in her new home ...


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9cc7c4b_4k.jpgIMG_3252 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

:king:

Ok sooooo .... just spent a bit of $$ on a lot of parts that are starting to show up


Little road trip to the local depot to pick up a big box in the 'sweet rig' provided by Home Depot


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3816f8a4_b.jpgIMG_3446 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

300 LB box

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...373617ea_b.jpgIMG_3447 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Sunday, I'm going to use my new big drum sander to clean this thing up and round out all the sharp edges before she goes to powder coating

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4ee10193_b.jpgIMG_3449 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


And the car ... in protection mode ready for the sub

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...24c997e0_b.jpgIMG_3291 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

New seats arrived, and I have to admit that these are VERY impressive.
Very well constructed, SUPER comfortable and include lumbar support !!
Of course these will be stripped and re-upholstered in red leather ... with some very cool touches

Sparco GT's

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d89fa9f7_b.jpgIMG_3453 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eb1215a8_b.jpgIMG_3454 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Some cool stuff arriving Steve.

Was just in B.C. Vancouver a couple weeks ago, pretty place. Was coming back from Alaska trip.

This thing will be nice!

Hey Joe, hope you are well buddy
Pretty but super expensive eh !??
How was Alaska !! That's on the top of my list to see

Cheers
Steve

Morning all ...

Spent about 4 hours cleaning up all the edges, and some of the welds to ensure a great powder coating job

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...21e5de76_b.jpgIMG_3469 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f84c741f_b.jpgIMG_3466 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Off to powder coating


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0e062f6c_b.jpgIMG_3471 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Subscribing!

This is going to be an "Out of this WORLD" build! Looking forward to what you have planned for it.

Thank you Matt

I know its just another 1st Gen build, 'been there done that' so many times here on Lateral G and the fact that there are so many incredible builders (shops) doing extraordinary things BUT ...

I believe the true beauty of this build and my vision is the simplicity, overall focus on design and functionality, selection of components and materials that will make this car a standout both to look at and to drive.

We will see !!

Cheers
Steve

I love going through Skip's thread of just car pics. You see so many variations on "pro-touring" builds. I'm reminded of the various design styles as they changed through the years. Some of those styles did not age well. The cars that I like the most are the ones that stayed true to the original designs and just tweaked and polished them. I don't think you can go wrong with that route for a build ever.

Trey, could NOT agree more .... My buddy Andrew is at Good Guys right now sending me pics, and some of it is just too much, too overdone.

Cheers
Steve

I just found this thread and I hope you do the red interior. I have considered bidding on this car and I realized I don't need another car.

But it does have a bad ass "Red Interior" which you may or may not like.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...t3-touring-83/

Marty ... what a dream car !!
You definitely NEED another car LOL

Update ... got the SpeedTech back from PC and all the hours of sanding it down paid off

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5c64225a_b.jpgIMG_3529 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...42c5ef0d_b.jpgIMG_3532 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Wow does that look nice and if I came home with another car it better be for her or I will be homeless.


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Getting there ....

LOVE new shiny parts !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9ccc594d_k.jpgIMG_3979 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ef785f07_k.jpgIMG_4002 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...57f1652b_k.jpgIMG_4185 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2b716215_k.jpgIMG_4001 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Hey Steve the camaro is coming along nicely. its gonna be a sweet ride!
You do build them right!!
Im following
:excited:

She's going in ....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...839de09_3k.jpgIMG_4892 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c17156d_3k.jpgIMG_4900 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...85d31ff_3k.jpgIMG_4903 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

:popcorn2:

I can’t wait to see it mounted !!


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Ok So .... Seems that the ONLY set of headers that will work with this setup and clear the steering linkage is the set from SpeedTech themselves, and for those that are interested I found out yesterday that Ultimate Headers build the headers for Speedtech.

Cheers
Steve

Ultimate Headers are awesome company to deal with. Very customer oriented.

We are getting there and cannot be happier the way this is looking ... engine is in !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3fee31da_k.jpgIMG_5194 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2842e68a_k.jpgIMG_5180 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0c9d3345_k.jpgIMG_5182 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

We need more pictures


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Will do Marty, once we get a little more done :)

Kind of a big update ... after a few months of searching for the perfect red leather for the enterior, I found it !!

I was close with the leather on the bottom, but found the leather on top at a local provider

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...021334b_4k.jpgIMG_5357 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...af77588_4k.jpgIMG_5356 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


A couple of these Hydes will be sent over to New Jersey for 'basket weave' embossed, similar to my 77' 911


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...406d0311_k.jpgIMG_1304 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5529440_3k.jpgIMG_2517 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Wheres the carbon ??? I don't see any lol

Easy now !!
:)