The Most Detailed LS3 In The Universe!

[Nathan Moreno]

Here are a few more idea pictures.

I replaced the ugly factory radiator hose with something more aesthetically pleasing.



I got this idea from Rogers 68 Camaro build. I recreated the water vapor line with XRP AN braided lines and fittings. The hose end that comes off the T fitting would go to the radiator but I'm redoing it. I'm welding a -3 90 degree fitting to the aluminum radiator tube to connect it there.



I dremel down the injector connectors and got rid of all the fat that wasn't necessary for good clamping.



I covered them with a 90 degree heat shrink boot to get a cleaner look.



At one point, I was going to run individual hard lines to each injector. You can see the AN injector hat on top of the rear left injector.



But I looking to replace this intake. So I'm not looking to do any more R&D on it.



This is a cool idea which I haven't seen anybody do. Perhaps somebody here can take advantage and implement it on their own project.

[214Chevy]

You, my friend, are an artist to the core. Very nicely done.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

great eye for detail. If I may ask, what do you do for a living?

[HMA]

Amazing attention to detail in all aspects. Very nice.

[Al Moreno]

They are even cleaning out all the pinch welds.



Much better.



Here where the interior is at this moment. All the wiring is being rerouted inside.



The neatest part for me is that they have never done any of this before, it's all completely self taught!

[bentfab]

The neatest part for me is that they have never done any of this before, it's all completely self taught![/QUOTE]

Al that's the only way. Believe me I know first hand!

Awesome work guys !

[Ron in SoCal]

Incredible build Al. Props to you and your kids.

[GrabberGT]

I guess they could have just stripped it and acid dipped the car. It may have saved them some time with the insulation and seam sealer.

Cool project. Thanks for the updates. Is that a 2/3 car garage?

[BBT FAB]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Here are a few more idea pictures.

I replaced the ugly factory radiator hose with something more aesthetically pleasing.



I got this idea from Rogers 68 Camaro build. I recreated the water vapor line with XRP AN braided lines and fittings. The hose end that comes off the T fitting would go to the radiator but I'm redoing it. I'm welding a -3 90 degree fitting to the aluminum radiator tube to connect it there.



I dremel down the injector connectors and got rid of all the fat that wasn't necessary for good clamping.



I covered them with a 90 degree heat shrink boot to get a cleaner look.



At one point, I was going to run individual hard lines to each injector. You can see the AN injector hat on top of the rear left injector.



But I looking to replace this intake. So I'm not looking to do any more R&D on it.



This is a cool idea which I haven't seen anybody do. Perhaps somebody here can take advantage and implement it on their own project.

What are these radiator hose clamps and where are you getting them?

thanks

[Nathan Moreno]

Originally Posted by UncleJ

I'm interested in the long skinny bands that you are using. Where do you get them at? I've never seen the bigger "flap" discs either?

I make all my own sanding bits. I get that question asked a lot. I going to see about making a How To video of the process.

Originally Posted by BBT FAB

What are these radiator hose clamps and where are you getting them?

thanks

Those are constant tension clamps used in NASCAR. I got them from

http://www.topperformanceparts.com/index.html?Vl=6&Tp=2

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

You, my friend, are an artist to the core. Very nicely done.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

great eye for detail. If I may ask, what do you do for a living?

I'm going to college full time for a computer science degree and I also work with my Dad. He owns a life insurance brokerage. I'm licensed in 32 states, and work over the phone.

My first GNRS was at age 6.

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I figured while I was at it I'd give some love to the trans.

The factory casings are really bad!!! They literally look like they have a disease!



The circle is highlighting the seam that I made disappear by the time I was done.



No more seam



After lots of labor, she is coming along



Close up



Primered.





And done.