Entry 22: 8/13/2024
Fuel is essentially done. I ended up venting the tank using a roll over valve.
One annoying thing I have to point out about the Tanks Inc. EFI Tank kit for my car: It's a generic kit for 74 through 81 Camaros and Firebirds. It came with a 30 degree filler neck. There is no way that is supposed to come with the kit for a 74 through 78 Firebird. It clearly comes out several inches too low. Luckily, even though I bought the kit back in 2017 - Tanks Inc. sent me a 45 and 60 degree neck at no charge. The 45 degree neck is the one I needed.
I also picked up an Ididit steering column and used Detroit Speed's lower steering shaft. Super nice set up. Photo of that.
Finished the corners this past weekend. Went with the Wilwood Superlite kit (P/N 140-8921) up front. Out back, the Dynalite rear kit (for a Big Ford flange) (P/N 140-2115).
I also placed an order with Weld Wheels. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Ended up custom ordering a specific offset for the front. 15 x 11 in rear and 18 x 10 in front.
Car is getting manual brakes and a hydraulic clutch and I want to use three canisters on the firewall - so some more firewall work to do over the fall when I mount pedals.
Been a pretty productive summer so far. Over the winter I'll plumb the brakes and finish the firewall / pedals etc. Might turn my attention to the dashboard - and get this thing back on the ground. Will be awesome rolling it out to see the stance once the wheels show up.
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