My 69 Camaro - Going back together again

[HRS]

More progress. Had a fan shroud fabricated to fit my existing radiator - a local metal shop cut and bent the overall shape. I did the final welding and assembly. I had been running a water pump mounted fan until now. Switching to electric with a PWM controller. Fans are 12" Spal's that I got from Summit - they were mounted to a Derale shroud on the demo sale rack. Just need to add the mounting holes and paint it black.

[WSSix]

Nice work. That should provide plenty of cooling. Be sure to seal the radiator to the shroud or get it really close anyway.

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by HRS

More progress. Had a fan shroud fabricated to fit my existing radiator - a local metal shop cut and bent the overall shape. I did the final welding and assembly. I had been running a water pump mounted fan until now. Switching to electric with a PWM controller. Fans are 12" Spal's that I got from Summit - they were mounted to a Derale shroud on the demo sale rack. Just need to add the mounting holes and paint it black.

[HRS]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Nice work. That should provide plenty of cooling. Be sure to seal the radiator to the shroud or get it really close anyway.

Thanks.
The top and bottom will be attached flush to the radiator. On the sides, I'm going to use a pinchweld seal gasket on the shroud to close off the tanks.
The fans I'm using are rated at 2000 CFM each at full speed.

This is what I started with: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...SABEgKWnvD_BwE

[HRS]

Engine is almost back together. Still an old school small block 383.
Upgrades for 2024:
Trick Flow DHS 200 CNC heads
Melling shark tooth oil pump
Canton road race oil pan
ATI Super Damper
LS7 roller lifters
Comp Gold roller rockers

The headers are 1-3/4" Stainless Works. They need to re-polished - steel wool and WD40 is what I use.

I run my spark plug wires under the headers for a cleaner look.

The short block was built by Ohio Crankshaft back in 2003. I started with a used ZZ4 block and bought the rest.




Here's the TKX that's replacing TH350 auto my car had since I bought it in '89:

[camcojb]

Nice!

[HRS]

Got the headers cleaned up last night. Here is a before and after:





Also, took the motor off the engine stand and put it on these brackets I made. I know you can buy these - I just like making stuff. I'm using them vs working under the car to get the flywheel and clutch mounted. Also need to measure the alignment of the bell housing.

[srode1]

how did you clean up the headers? - Never mind - I see you said steel wool and WD40.

[HRS]

A lot more of the re-assembly is done. Motor and new transmission are in. The new/used tilt steering column has been taken apart, cleaned, repainted and installed. It's from an 86 Camaro - I just had to shorten the shaft at the steering box to fit. The rag joint is a custom one that Summit stocks that makes column and steering box work together. The new AAW harness is going in - all of the wiring is being replaced. And, the DSE 4 point roll bar is almost done, just have to weld in the shoulder harness cross bar.

[camcojb]

Nice work!