All current reference photos with descriptions. I will break down in section also as the build goes along.
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Clean, Clean, Clean...
Broken exhaust stud. Couldn't seem to get a weld to stick , so I drilled, tapped and put in a helicoil
After a good soaking and power wash.
This looks like a good replacement.
Some Purple Power and a power wash should do wonders...
Fresh outta the yard...
What's that noise? Not good.
Central Garage cruise.
Sonic Drive-in Cruise-in
Sonic Drive-in Cruise-in
Sonic Drive-in Cruise-in
Sonic Drive-in Cruise-in
New custom decal for a little more engine bling.
New custom decal for a little more engine bling.
Fill 'er up
Tank vent
Subtlety...
New under hood light installed.
New under hood light installed.
Tank going back in.
Modified ending unit installed.
A little trimming of the bracket allows the unit to carefully slide in.
Universal 90 ohm sending unit adjusted and ready for install.
Plug welding the holes in the universal sending unit mounting plate.
Just another interior shot.
Name plate painted and installed.
Boss NX694 speakers installed in speaker enclosures.
Simple head unit install.
USB 4.2 amp charging outlet installed.
A little subtle badging.
Kenwood BT328U digital media receiver installed.
tri-bar blue dots...
Lighted
Uploading tuned file with tow/haul/performance switch enabled
New pedal location
Modified pedal on right
Modified pedal on bottom
Modified pedal welded and ready for paint
Pedal cut and bent
first pedal sits too high
checking Oil pressure
Loading for tow to trans shop
first bath of the season, ever.
first bath of the season, ever.
first bath of the season, ever.
first bath of the season, ever.
first bath of the season, ever.
one man non-cruise in
one man non-cruise in
Tailgate lettering finally installed.
ODB2 port location
Marshall gauges
A little bling to finish off the look.
A little bling to finish off the look.
A little bling to finish off the look.
Custom vinyl lettering
A little setback. Bad Heli-coil install. It backed out and stripped threads.
Can't get the swivel water neck to seal, so I made a gasket.
A little bling to top it off.
TAC, Fuse/relay block, PCM mounted in driver inner fender
MAF installed
Tight fit.
Ready for a test drive.
Tight fit with air filter, but hopefully this will work. Otherwise, I can angle it down for clearance.
Bottom of Fuse/Relay block. Adding in final fan wiring
Had a replacement throttle body laying around. Clean and paint.
Start and run, but no throttle until I clear the P0120 code. Then it only worked until I shut off. Upon restart, code returns and no throttle. Somehow the throttle body went bad while sitting and waiting to be reinstalled.
Engine cover done.
Ready for first start.
Installing reworked wiring harness.
Mocking up radiator hoses and air intake.
"Baking" cast iron exhaust to cure ceramic paint.
Summit Cast Iron (SUM-G9080) exhaust is here.
Marshall gauges installed
New cluster with OEM plug installed compared to original.
Gauge wiring connections complete.
Gauges and lights installed
Face plate ready for gauges
Wix 33737 Regulator/filter installed
Fuel tank installed and plumbed
Face plate cut and painted
Test fit
Test fit
Test fit
Ready for final test fit before drilling for lights
Holes cut and tested
Ready to cut the holes for gauges
Cutting face plate from stock
I will use the OEM connectors to plug into the factory wiring for Fuel level, signals, brights, dash lights, etc.
Using CAD for the gauge layout
First test of template. A few changes needed.
Fuel line kit arrived.
EFI fuel pump installed
Threading rod for shift linkage
Final trim on trans cooler lines
No hole saw for this size, but this drill operated nibbler will work great
Tanks Inc. PA-2 kit ready for install
Trans cooler lines installed
