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Originally Posted by bulletpruf
Here are the significant items on the punch list:
-Break in engine on test stand. I've got this.
-Install engine and transmission. No problem here.
-Install coil over shocks. Need to order these; someone makes these for the Javelin. If they're still in production, that's not an issue.
-Install steering column, secure to firewall. Figure I'll go with an aftermarket piece.
-Weld in a dash bar on the cage. I've got a Miller 211 MIG, but limited experience.
-Install brake and clutch pedals. Intend to hang these from the dash bar.
-Fabricate a dash. Suppose I could always install a factory dash and install my gauges in it, but would much prefer to go with something fabricated that doesn't look cobbled together.
-Order new leaf springs. The custom composite ones on the car now have too much arch; lowering blocks won't get it low enough.
-Order new rear wheels (17x9; running 245/40/17 tires); ones on the car don't have enough backspace.
-Scrape undercoating off underside of the car and paint.
-Determine whether or not I need to weld in subframe connectors.
-Bodywork and paint. I'll handle this; car is very solid, but front fenders will need some hammer and dolly work from older repairs.
-Figure out grille/nose. Factory grille is a very expensive, very large plastic POS. NOS ones go for well over $1,000. I think I want to do something custom that has the same look.
-Fab up new valve covers or add breathers to mine.
-Figure out clutch - manual or hydraulic actuation?
-Wiring.
-Plumbing.
-Brake cooling.
-Front and rear tow eyes.
And a few thousand little things...
Thanks,
Scott
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you meant this summer right? Triage.....do the things you need done now and hope you have a facility to work in over in IT.
-Fab up new valve covers or add breathers to mine.
Fab takes time, money and skill. Take the easy route. Moroso makes bolt in AN fittings.
-Break in engine on test stand. I've got this.
Git er done
-Install engine and transmission. No problem here.
Git er done
-Install coil over shocks. Need to order these; someone makes these for the Javelin. If they're still in production, that's not an issue.
for the front? Ridetechs
-Install steering column, secure to firewall. Figure I'll go with an aftermarket piece.
After market column but use the factory firewall plate.
-Weld in a dash bar on the cage. I've got a Miller 211 MIG, but limited experience.
dash bar, practice your fish mouths and weld up scrap.
-Install brake and clutch pedals. Intend to hang these from the dash bar.
Git er done
-Fabricate a dash. Suppose I could always install a factory dash and install my gauges in it, but would much prefer to go with something fabricated that doesn't look cobbled together.
not sure of your skill set
-Order new leaf springs. The custom composite ones on the car now have too much arch; lowering blocks won't get it low enough.
Git er done
-Order new rear wheels (17x9; running 245/40/17 tires); ones on the car don't have enough backspace.
Git er done
-Scrape undercoating off underside of the car and paint.
This can wait, rule of thumb, unless you are doing a full on show car just remove the stuff thats falling off or hiding rust. If its hard to take off leaving it on.
-Determine whether or not I need to weld in subframe connectors.
Do it, weld em in.
-Figure out grille/nose. Factory grille is a very expensive, very large plastic POS. NOS ones go for well over $1,000. I think I want to do something custom that has the same look.
Fix up the original nose and make a grille out of steel mesh or grating?
-Bodywork and paint. I'll handle this; car is very solid, but front fenders will need some hammer and dolly work from older repairs.
later
-Figure out clutch - manual or hydraulic actuation?
What trans and bellhousing?
-Wiring.
How bad is the stock harness? clean up and re loom?
-Plumbing.
How bad?
-Brake cooling.
later
-Front and rear tow eyes.
later