And Penny just keeps on changing...

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

Sure thing. I figured you were in a hurry if you didn't have time to take pictures, because that generally isn't like you. BTW what magazine are you shooting the Nova for?

Matt

Shot the red Nova from Driverz Inc.. it's a VERY nice '67. We shot it at El Toro along with a pro-street 71 Camaro.

I did take some pics but I had to split before the big engine yank.

Funny story, we found a butane lighter sitting on the engine right on the fuel injectors. I must of been on there since before the RTTH event when I had some wiring done (bet it was used on some shink wrap). Most likely not the best spot to leave a lighter.

And in other news:

The rear end housing has been modified and is almost ready to go to power paint. Thanks to the Bradster for doing the wicked welds on my sway bar pads. In addition to ditching the U-bolt deal we cut off the brake line tabs and will be using some sweet billet pieces made by Cris over at JCG Restorations. Going to swing by Currie and have then check the tollerances on the ends since on one side the bearing feels a bit loose and leaks a touch.

[Cris@JCG]

Good to see the brake line clamps are Penny worthy!!

Maybe this hood catch might look good also!!!!

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Shot the red Nova from Driverz Inc.. it's a VERY nice '67. We shot it at El Toro along with a pro-street 71 Camaro.

I did take some pics but I had to split before the big engine yank.

Funny story, we found a butane lighter sitting on the engine right on the fuel injectors. I must of been on there since before the RTTH event when I had some wiring done (bet it was used on some shink wrap). Most likely not the best spot to leave a lighter.

And in other news:

The rear end housing has been modified and is almost ready to go to power paint. Thanks to the Bradster for doing the wicked welds on my sway bar pads. In addition to ditching the U-bolt deal we cut off the brake line tabs and will be using some sweet billet pieces made by Cris over at JCG Restorations. Going to swing by Currie and have then check the tollerances on the ends since on one side the bearing feels a bit loose and leaks a touch.

[GregWeld]

Wow -- you're really going to town Steve!! But as you know - it's a "well - as long as I'm here I might as well...."

Nice improvements on an already killer car!

[Cris@JCG]

Just an idea Steve, since you are getting a new crankshaft for the new motor why don't you get it with an LS7 snout to run the LS7 oil pump, timing chain cover, oil pan, & run an aftermarket oil tank!!!! The harmonic balancer should also work with your current drive you have?? If not just get an ATI dampner & we will machine a crank pulley for you.. If I was building an LS motor from scratch.. This how I would do it GM spent a good chunk of $$$ to develop this dry sump system!!

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Just an idea Steve, since you are getting a new crankshaft for the new motor why don't you get it with an LS7 snout to run the LS7 oil pump, timing chain cover, oil pan, & run an aftermarket oil tank!!!! The harmonic balancer should also work with your current drive you have?? If not just get an ATI dampner & we will machine a crank pulley for you.. If I was building an LS motor from scratch.. This how I would do it GM spent a good chunk of $$$ to develop this dry sump system!!

Because I'm a less is more guy and every pound I add to the car kills me. Plus I've had zero oil issues with my modded Canton pan, even at sustained 1.2+g left and right turns. Also, the LS7 pan won't clear my rack unless I raise the engine and that's a non-starter.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Good to see the brake line clamps are Penny worthy!!

Maybe this hood catch might look good also!!!!

Still have my shipping address???? lol I only see one problem. Since they are thicker where the bolts go through it might hit my DSE closeout panel. As it is I have to use rounded allen bolts and they still almost touch. Ideas?

Those are so sweet.. you're really making some nice stuff Cris. We are doing a billet guide and you should feature something very unique like this in it. I will call you about it. Get that website done!

As for your brake line clamp. After seeing this I will never again weld brake line tabs to a housing. With these I can rotate and slide them to just the right spot. Here's a shot:

[Cris@JCG]

I will have to see what we can do to to clear The DSE close out panel.. I have one here @ the shop..

Thanks for the compliments on the billet stuff!! Let me know when guys are doing the feature story & will get you what I have.. Now I have stop crusing the forums & get back the txt for my website.. That is my hang up with the site

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Still have my shipping address???? lol I only see one problem. Since they are thicker where the bolts go through it might hit my DSE closeout panel. As it is I have to use rounded allen bolts and they still almost touch. Ideas?

Those are so sweet.. you're really making some nice stuff Cris. We are doing a billet guide and you should feature something very unique like this in it. I will call you about it. Get that website done!

As for your brake line clamp. After seeing this I will never again weld brake line tabs to a housing. With these I can rotate and slide them to just the right spot. Here's a shot: