Newbie going try to make a pro touring 1970 Z28

[randy]

First thing is to clean up everything that you already have on the car. You are mentioning billet hood hinges, steering column etc. You already have those things that are currently working on your car. Upgrade parts last, replace bad parts first.
I would clean everything up in your car, replace the rubber floor mats as the rubber looks cheesy and Replace the steering wheel. Now your interior looks better than most of them out there

After that address the inner fenders and wiring at the same time. Route the wires behind the fenders for a cleaner look. If you have access you can then paint the subframe while your at it, address suspension issues etc

You won't learn how to fix your car if you don't try. Thats how most of us started. I now know every stinking wire on my car

[Juicypop]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Sounds great. Nice score on SW's rims. I love those rims and might have a set one day.

Thanks alot

Originally Posted by randy

First thing is to clean up everything that you already have on the car. You are mentioning billet hood hinges, steering column etc. You already have those things that are currently working on your car. Upgrade parts last, replace bad parts first.
I would clean everything up in your car, replace the rubber floor mats as the rubber looks cheesy and Replace the steering wheel. Now your interior looks better than most of them out there

After that address the inner fenders and wiring at the same time. Route the wires behind the fenders for a cleaner look. If you have access you can then paint the subframe while your at it, address suspension issues etc

You won't learn how to fix your car if you don't try. Thats how most of us started. I now know every stinking wire on my car

I work 60 -70 hours a week and have a five year old involved in gymnastics. If had to do work on the car it would never get done and would not want to post those pics either. lol I respect people who can do all that work there self and can feel proud of it. I am just not that type of person really wish I was but am in no hurry for this car to be done want it done right and way it is if need more time to save money that is the way it is.

My shop is going make all new a/c hoses and make the wiring look super neat and clean. I bought a NRG steering wheel and quick release with the new column. I am going to dynamat and replace all the carpet with new floor mats but just not worried about that until that happens. Trying figure out which front seats to go with looking at cerullo, tmi, or 05/06 gto seats. Will tackle that once car is done with this shop and is mini tubbed.

Will keep everyone posted once some progress is made waiting on parts to come in and couple things before anything will be done. Guessing month to six weeks from now fuel system, wiring, and a/c should be completed but will see and will post pics when it is.

[Juicypop]

Well stopped by the shop yesterday doing the work on my car. It is coming along so far say the least. HAHA I have the motor at the machine shop being repaired from the flat cam that did some damage. Having a hydraulic roller cam installed and everything redone. While the motor is out have the transmission at the transmission shop being refreshed just cause bought a used car might as well and having them installing a yank 3200 converter in the 4l80e I ordered from Yank.

Since no motor and transmission went ahead had the subframe taking off to send to get repowder coated. I also sent the spindles, springs, and few other things to get powder coated as well.

Had the shop take all the interior out since going to rewire the whole car with a painless wiring kit and install all new dynomat. Soon as subframe comes back and other parts will go to mini tubber to get that done and going have him smooth out the firewall since the redneck just cut a huge whole for the vintage air.

Making progress trying have car done before Hot rod power tour that is my goal but will just have to see.

[waynieZ]

Great project thanks for posting.

[rickpaw]

Making progress so far.

Regarding the seats, make sure to try and sit in the ones on your list. That way you can see how well it fits your frame, and see how comfortable it is to you. I went thru 4 sets of seats, including the stockers, before I sucked it up and splurged on a set of Recaros. One of the best things I bought for the car.

Just my $0.02

[Juicypop]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Great project thanks for posting.

Thanks for the kind words.

Originally Posted by rickpaw

Making progress so far.

Regarding the seats, make sure to try and sit in the ones on your list. That way you can see how well it fits your frame, and see how comfortable it is to you. I went thru 4 sets of seats, including the stockers, before I sucked it up and splurged on a set of Recaros. One of the best things I bought for the car.

Just my $0.02

Thanks for that advice. Yah seats have been one of the last things on my mind with all the other issues have faced. LOL I do know that this probably should of been my first priority.

[Intimidator3]

Nice build there! Great meeting you at the car show the other night and talking about your build. I think you are in the right direction. Really like where this is going!

-Kenny