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Old 09-09-2014, 08:52 AM
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With the help from my cousin Norb, an automotive professor at our local college, we used their metal shear to cut the metal for the firewall. Hope to start tacking it in, the next day or so...
I also pulled out the engine again, so I could have better access for welding up the firewall.
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Small update: I've just got back from taking the family on a much needed vacation. Before we left, I was able to start tacking in the firewall (pics to follow). Also while we were gone, I received the reworked harness and computer, from My-EFI.Com. When I opened the box, I was pleasantly surprised... Everything was clearly marked and re-loomed.
Now I'm trying to figure out the easiest fuel system, without breaking the bank.
I know a lot of people are running Rick's tanks, but that's way out of my budget. I'll be doing some research and explore my options

I'm planning on running hard lines and a Corvette filter/reg.
I need your feed back or suggestions...

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Starting to get the firewall tacked in...






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Pictures of the reworked harness I received from my-efi.com out of New York. So far I'm pleased with service.








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Small update: Finally have some paint on the smoothed out firewall. I'll have to finish the lower areas of the toe boards, when I get to point where I can take the body off the frame. I'll also have to finish the trans tunnel once the engine is where I want it. Next step is to get the engine reinstalled so I can lay out the reworked harness and see where everything is going to go. Still trying to decide which way I'm going to go as far as fuel tank/pump.

Final prime:







Paint:








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I got the engine sitting back in the frame and started routing the reworked harness.








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Over the weekend, I got a lot accomplished:
Saturday - Brake and clutch master cylinders bolted on.



Trans Am's pedal assembly bolted in.





Computer and relays mounted nicely under the dash. I was able to use the original ECM holder and made brackets to mount it securely under the dash.








Sunday - Sanded the dash and a pillars and applied a couple of coats of paint (got tired of seeing the primer/aqua colored dash)






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