Well it's been a while since I updated my thread! Aside from being lazy about it, I broke my thumb and tried to amputate it in the process back in November. It's still healing but I'm back at it so I figured I should share what I've been up to. I'm just going to go through the camera and post what's new in no particular order.
Even though I don't need it, I couldn't stop myself from getting a Holley mid-ram...
It looks even better on the engine!
My big mile stone is completing the trans tunnel. Since I don't have the ability to form sheet metal I built a skeleton and then cut sheet metal and welded it to the skeleton. It was probably more work then necessary but I think it turned out ok and now there's plenty of room for the TKO.
I also finished modifying the rear lower control arm mounts to clear the headers.
Here you can see where I cut the back off on the driver side...
and here it is all welded up with a couple of additional gussets fore and aft.
There was enough room on the passenger side but I decided to make a little more.
Since I'm going from a mechanical clutch linkage to a hydraulic, I filled in the hole on the steering column mount plate.
I added an Improved Racing oil cooler thermostat. Very nice quality product.
Test fit the PRC radiator, which includes a built in engine oil cooler...
On Friday I took my wheels to Forgeline for a facelift and a new set of tires. They should be done in about two looooong weeks!
I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting but this should bring you up to date for the most part.