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70TWO NOVA · #**221** 02-04-2013, 02:15 PM

Well Dad and I have made quite a bit of progress in the past few weeks. The entire interior is done except the headliner. The rear tail lights and wiring is done and all electrical circuits and wiring have been completed and tested. As of now all systems are go except the fuel system. Last few things before firing her up for the first time are the fuel system and finish the exhaust on the drivers side. I will post up more pics soon and a video as soon as we fire it for the first time.

67rstbkt · #**222** 02-04-2013, 05:54 PM

Nice! Looking forward to seeing the pics

70TWO NOVA · #**223** 02-07-2013, 09:48 PM

Here are some pics of the recent progress.

new tail lenses...

novaboy7272 · #**224** 02-14-2013, 06:01 PM

Everything is lookin real sweet Brin. Can't wait to see it in March!!

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**225** 02-14-2013, 10:13 PM

Great to see a father-son project Brian.

And good to see one of those era Z's brought back to life.

coolwelder62 · #**226** 02-15-2013, 06:36 AM

Lookin good.

**waynieZ** · #**227** 02-15-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

Lookin good.

I agree!

70TWO NOVA · #**228** 02-16-2013, 08:13 PM

Thanks guys! Its been a fun build.
Here's some progress from today...

We finally got the last AC line crimped and installed.

Finished the tank and sealed it up

Installed the tank and Corvette Regulator/lines

And got the MC lines done

70TWO NOVA · #**229** 03-01-2013, 09:35 PM

Finally fired the car today. We were able to get it running wed. but since VATS was still enabled it would shut down after a few seconds. After fixing a couple little leaks and a slight misfire we will get a new exhaust under it and back to NicD and AZdynochip for final tuning and dyno time. I should have some video up pretty soon.

70TWO NOVA · #**230** 03-15-2013, 09:24 AM

A few updates...
Just been working on a lot of the "new car" bugs lately. Had a transmission issue that kept us stuck in limp mode for a bit. Figured out the main trans connector was wired wrong. Ive since rewired that and all is good there. Been trying to chase a misfire in cylinder 7. Still not sure what is the cause of it (hopefully not more messed up wiring) Besides that and a few little leaks here and there we are ready to take the car down for the exhaust and front end alignment tomorrow. We are replacing the existing, non-mandrel bent exhaust (with cats) with a new aluminized 2 1/2" mandrel bend dual kit with Magnaflow 3-chamber mufflers. After all that is done just a few more loose ends to finish up like headliner, kick panel speakers and the final tuning and dyno run. Ill post up some pics of the exhaust install and hopfully a couple videos soon.