Finally.. some REAL progress on Penny..

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by novanutcase

It looks like all the pulleys and tensioners are from an LS1. Was this done for alignment purposes?

The LS1 pulley system is just a nice compact unit. The vette unit tosses the alternator up high and to the side and I don't like that look as much. I want the accesories to be low-key.

The downside to the f-body system is AC. It wants the AC compressor on the lower passengers side of the engine, but most subframes don't want it there.

I also like using OEM pulley systems. They can look nice if worked with and they are a proven design. I also never have to worry about replacement parts. The balancer in an SFI ATI unit without the part for AC. It has the right alignment for the LS1 stuff and it only weighs 4.5 lbs.

It's a Powermaster alternator but it's dimensionally identical to an LS1 alt.

[novanutcase]

Steve,

thanks for the quick reply and, once again, your car is AWESOME!

John

[Steve1968LS2]

Newest trinket.. The perfect compliment to the billet hinges. I had the spring thermal coated to tie into the headers and intake tube.



Still waiting on the wheels to come back..

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Newest trinket.. The perfect compliment to the billet hinges. I had the spring thermal coated to tie into the headers and intake tube.



Still waiting on the wheels to come back..

where'd you get that?

Jody

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by camcojb

where'd you get that?

Jody

What's it worth for you to find out???

j/k.. Kyle at DSE.

If enough people ask for them then they might make them. They go great with the hinges.

And I hate how the stock ones get beat looking after some use.

[syborg tt]

wow are those nice

?? what did you ever do with your Aerocatch latches ?

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

wow are those nice

?? what did you ever do with your Aerocatch latches ?

Maybe I will use them on my Fairlane. Cutting them into the Camaro hood was just too big a PITA and at this point I just want the car done.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Maybe I will use them on my Fairlane. Cutting them into the Camaro hood was just too big a PITA and at this point I just want the car done.

lol - i understand i would love to have my project done and over width. I promise the next one won't be as crazy. Something more streetable.

[Leadfoot1]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

lol - i understand i would love to have my project done and over width. I promise the next one won't be as crazy. Something more streetable.

.....Just a suggestion. Print this in bold, cut it out... and stick it somewhere in your garage so you remember it!



We always say stuff like that don't we....Its the part of actually DOING (or not doing) it thats hard!

Lead.

[Ricochet]

Steve-

Looks absolutley stunning. Penny took a turn for the better in a big way!! Your attention to detail is second to none. Look forward t oseeing it in person sometime.

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

A little combo of parts I came up with for my '69 Camaro.. there are actually four parts to it.

1. large alumunum angled flat "washer"
2. smaller counter sunk aluminum washer
3. chrome AN washer
4. chrome button head allen bolt

Each combo ends up costing over $6.. but you only need four and they look so sweet. I get them for a local place called www.hillcofasteners.com

Another alternative for those intersted in fender washers is to use stringer washers from boats. I have been using these for years. You can buy them is various colors. I normally use a chamfering (spell??) tool and use a counter sunk allen. Very similar to what Steve has done. Once again Steve, looks killer!!!

http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/deta...CategoryID=131

Brent