2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

[syborg tt]

A couple weeks ago I was reading one of the new magazines that are still in print and low and behold they shared a picture of
how Holley wants you to plumb the tank vent.

Now if I could actually figure out the part number for the fuel tank filler neck.





Since I am still using the factory Dimmer switch I ordered the all black version of this one.





It is finally time to bring the Anvil Carbon Inner fenders down from my Attic Office and yes the kitchen table is the perfect place to put them.





I needed to increase the gap in between the Holley Tank and the floor. So I used the Eastwood Sound deadening to increase the space just a little bit.





It's a good thing these trunk floors are so amenable.








Hopefully this will be the last time the radiator goes in the car.





So I forgot to flush the radiator so off to the spray wash to flush it out. I should mention it was only 6 degree's out and thankfully the spray
wash uses hot water. This of course made this a very tolerable.





I decided to lay the Anvil radiator cover on and it looks really nice. I will have to re-clear the radiator close out panel as it has yellowed.

[syborg tt]

Just ONE DAY later and the inner fenders are off the kitchen table.




I placed the towel on the frame to protect the Powder Coating as they only sit about a 1/4' above the frame. I am going
to address this later by trimming some off the inner fender.





In order to install the passenger side the Billet Battery Tray will have to be removed.








I wanted to add a larger fender washer however I didn't have the correct size so I had to drill out the washer. This was my Grandfathers
and I remember using it in his garage when I was a kid. My buddy Ben was kind enough to build me a rolling tool cart and he made a very
cool removable mount.








Yes, The blue tape is back.

[syborg tt]

When we mocked up the hoses on the Holley Tank I didn't install line clamps. I picked up a few line clamps from Napa and headed out to the garage.



I really like easy projects.



So do you guys think I should put some sort of foam to close out this area ?



Moving on to the final fan wiring.



Yep, It came back out as I needed to install a bolt & line clamp.





I am still trying to decide if I am going to paint this thing or not.





The line clamp routes the wires safely and securely under the core support.





So I used one of the setting on the iPhone to take this picture. It make it look like my 1 Car stall is 20 feet wide.

[Beechy]

So do you guys think I should put some sort of foam to close out this area ?



Yes.....closed cell (wetsuit-like density) to prevent high pressure (fan forced) air under hood going to low pressure area in front of radiator when stationary.
While you're at it......open up the core support rad attach holes and install grommets to prevent twist in the panel from tearing up your tank ends. Existing bolts and washers but need nylon nuts.
Also a ground wire to the rad to prevent internal corrosion from electrical charge in coolant.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by Beechy

So do you guys think I should put some sort of foam to close out this area ?



Yes.....closed cell (wetsuit-like density) to prevent high pressure (fan forced) air under hood going to low pressure area in front of radiator when stationary.
While you're at it......open up the core support rad attach holes and install grommets to prevent twist in the panel from tearing up your tank ends.

Thank you and I will be ordering this from Amazon.

Sponge Neoprene Stripping W/Adhesive 1-1/4in Wide X 1in Thick X 15ft Long

Originally Posted by Beechy

Existing bolts and washers but need nylon nuts.

Good news is the radiator is sitting on the factory rubber mounts and the upper bolts are sitting in 3/4" Well Nuts to allow for movement.

Originally Posted by Beechy

Also a ground wire to the rad to prevent internal corrosion from electrical charge in coolant.

Never thought about that but I will add this to my list of things to do today when I head out to the garage.


Thank you for the advice I truly appreciate it. I have leaned over the years that I am never to old to learn something new and or better way of doing something old.

[syborg tt]

Today's project need to be simple as I had a short window to go work on the car.







Man was this stuff hard to find



I know it's shocking but I finally have a picture of me working on my car.



Mike brought over his crimping tool which made the job go much easier as I didn't have to remove the wire.



I really want to buy one of these.









Wire Routing

[Sheck44]

Looking amazing Marty ... The car, not you !!
BTW, love the hair style buddy, we have a LOT in common ..

Cheers
Steve

[ADY]

Another radiator close out option I used is this one... clips around the core support opening vs. adhesive:
https://smile.amazon.com/Black-Rubbe..._t3_B01ANO6RVI