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383T/A · #11 04-05-2009, 01:57 PM

got into the trans a bit, then outsourced it to Nowthen trans, for a complete re-work. (700r4)
should be able to hold everything I can throw at it now.

2600rpm stall, all new HD internals pump, valves, drums etc....

while I was at it, I freshened up the engine bays paint.

383T/A · #12 04-05-2009, 02:02 PM

on to brakes, suspension, and more:

these pics are kinda at random, lots of mock up, lots of re-fitting,

new "hubs"

as you can see above i have started body work too: shaved locks, ant, and lots of smoothing

383T/A · #13 04-05-2009, 02:07 PM

misc pics from various steps in progress:

383T/A · #14 04-05-2009, 02:10 PM

last of the pics and how it sits as of today:

watch the remaining progress at: www.bodybyburns.com

383T/A · #15 04-05-2009, 02:21 PM

now onto what wasnt seen in pics:
entire bottom of car was stripped and undercoated with bedliner, all -6 aeroquip plumbing for trans cooler, oil cooler, steering, (new quick ratio gear as well).
HID bi-xenon lights, all new weatherstrip, everysuspension component was stripped, powdercoated and wear items were replaced with poly, and upgraded hardware
complete energy suspension mounts, bushings etc...
full single 3" ss Exhaust exiting out of a Flowmaster
or via my electric cut-out.
Rear end was droped out and new axles, and 4.11 gear set were installed, tubes were welded, and housing was powdercoated black
addco sway front and rear were added.
full SS flaming river style steering shaft with SS universal joints (no-more rag joint)

paint will be a 2 tone, very similar to the car in this link, except Im using HOK Orion Silver and Jet Black with a lime green stripe similar to the orange on here.
http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...aro/index.html
paint will be completed in the next few weeks, and then final re-assembly.