Project "G-Velle", Pro-touring with patina

[65_LS1_T56]

[tommycomfort]

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by tommycomfort

Oh Tom, you already know what I got. I finally got my Christmas present from my wife.

We were on the fence when we picked out the fabric and colors, but now that they are here, couldn't be happier.
They are Recaro Expert S (iirc) with the micro-suede-like lighter tan outer, and the DOT bus tweed darker brown panels, lol. They are going to look great with the saddle interior and some new carpet. Probably go with a dark brown carpet, but it has to be custom fit since I raised the tunnel 2"+. They don't add any horsepower or traction, but I think I'll feel much more confident while strapped in.

Thanks to Billy and Bill at B&B Classics for the seats and the help with color swatches. If anybody is looking for Recaros, give B&B a call.

A few pictures, hope to get them installed soon.




And I have, what I hope, is a fix to my fuel system issues that I had last summer with my original tank. Tom bailed me out for the rest of the season by loaning me a spare tank and pump assembly. Thanks again Tom!

I worked with CarlC at Vaporworks on a unique solution. Due to my relatively low horsepower (under 400 most likely), Carl thought a standard 5th Gen Camaro pump would be more than adequate. He offers both aluminum and stainless mounting rings that can be integrated into a tank. Since my tank had a large "porthole" in the top made of aluminum, we decided that an aluminum mounting ring could be welded to the cover plate after I machined a hole thru it. Since my tank is only 6.5" deep, we decided to mount the pump flush to the top and cut a hole in the trunk for both clearance and future access. The metal forming masters at B&B Classics will make a cover that can be removed easily. I'd like to thank Carl for all his help in emails and on the phone, great customer service!

OK, so some pics of the progress. Still need a small bit of -6 hose and the electrical connection. My plan is to us a PWM output on the Holley HP efi to control the pump, fingers crossed on that.
Here, you can see the porthole cover before I cut the hole in it.



Bonus with the hole in the trunk: Much easier to put diff fluid in now


That's it for now, more to come. Front wheels widened for 265's, hopefully a front ARB change, and possible new billet machined steering arms to allow some more alignment geometry and quicken the steering ratio a tad too.

[214Chevy]

Seats look great Aaron. Love the dark brown inserts.

[57hemicuda]

Remind me to take the screwdriver out of my pocket the next time I get in your car.LOL Look great, hope that takes care of the fuel issues.

[65_LS1_T56]

Not a lot to report, trying to knock down a punch list before Midwest Musclecar Challenge first weekend in May. I have been making/modifying a few items. Some of you have seen this stuff on fb already.

Made a few items for the interior. Crank knobs and lock knobs. Shifter ball is next


When I did my accessory drive last year, never had the time to go back and tweak it or finish it. So when I had it appart to change the PS pump, I was able to find some weight to remove and clean them up.
Before:

After:

All painted up:


Kind of a lame update I know, but hope to have some more soon.

[1965_SS]

Nice job Aaron!