[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Matt.A

Nice work as always Chris! I just bought an 8x4 sheet of 18ga for the trans tunnel in my Mustang. Needless to say, I will have plenty extra. Let me know if you want a piece. I don't know where you go to get sheet metal, but at least for me, trying to buy anything less than a full sheet usually proves "difficult."

Thanks Matt. I usually get most of my metal at Industrial Metal Supply down in the Convoy area, or even the local Ace hardware store(cha-ching). I think I have enough to cover it, but I appreciate it! Look forward to cruising with you soon.

Originally Posted by FETorino

x2. That is a clean looking install. You must be getting pretty excited about now.

Thanks Rob. Pretty excited would be an understatement! Friggin can't wait to lay some rubber.

Originally Posted by DaleTx

Nice job on the engine install... looks great!
I wonder if you could replace the hex head bolts on the steering box cover plate with some counter sink style bolts (82 deg flush mount)... you would have to take the cover off and do some machining but you would gain a little bit of clearance on the header. In the picture it looked like the bolt head is very close to touching the header. Just a thought.
Like the old school look and all the aluminum

Thanks Dale! Yep, you can't see it in the photo, but I actually ground down the edge of that bolt and also the edge of the box slightly to round them off. With the small ding in the header, there's actually some decent clearance in their now. Maybe 1/4". Fortunately, when the engine torques, it comes up on that side, so it actually creates more gap. It's squared away okay now. It's the #7 primary that was really bad with some deep dings I was not happy about so I actually cut out a section of it and added a double chicane to it and now it routes nicely around the box.

On my previous box(AGR) I did what you mentioned though. Great minds like alike right?

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Looking fantastic, looking forward to the vroom vroom.

Thanks Todd. Quite a few of the styling cues are coming from your hard work on Payback. Thanks for showing us how to do it properly.

Originally Posted by MisterD

Looks great Chris! I really like the way you kept the wiring clean. Beautiful valve covers, great work!!!

Thanks Daniel. Much appreciated. How's your build going?

Originally Posted by intocarss

As snug as a bug in a rug She looks good

'Snug' has been the word of the month in my garage. Big block + power steering box + T-56 Magnum + 8 quart road racing oil pan + original frame with original(tall/narrow) frame mounts + proper driveline angles = a lot of 4 letter words in the garage. And a lot of clearancing and heat wrap.